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INSTRUCTION MANUAL BOOK. SPECIFICATION Wingspan 107 cm 42.13 in. Length 92 cm 36.22 in. Weight 0.8kg 1.76 lbs. Radio 4 channels. Servo 4 servos. Parts listing required(not included): Electric Motor: AXI 2808/24. Battery 3 CELLS - LI - POLY - 11 1v-2000mA.h.
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YAK 54-EP. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your YAK 54- EP. Use the parts listing below to identify all parts. WARNING.
YAK 54-EP. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Caution: this model is not a toy! SAFETY PRECAUTION. If you are a beginner to this type of powered model, please ask an experienced model flyer + This is not a toy for help and support. If you attempt to operate...
YAK 54-EP. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS. 1) Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets onto the aileron servo. 2) Install the metal connector onto servo arm. C/A glue. 3) Turn the wing panel right side up. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering at possition show below.
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YAK 54-EP. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 5) Attach the micro control connector to INSTALLING THE AILERON CONTROL HORN. INSTALLING THE AILERON CONTROL HORN. the servo arms. Be sure to use the lock tie but it could free rotation. 1) Using a ruler & pen to draw a straight line as below picture.
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YAK 54-EP. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Cut. Insert aileron control horn to the aileron. C/A glue. C/A glue. C/A glue.
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YAK 54-EP. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. C/A glue. Repeat the procedure for the other Rotor shaft. wing half. INSTALLING ELECTRIC MOTOR. See pictures below: Motor. Front view. COWLING. 3*10mm 1) Slide the cowl over the motor and line Motor mount wood: up the back edge of the cowl with the marks you made on the fuselage.
YAK 54-EP. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 2) While keeping the back edge of the Secure the cowling. cowl flush with the marks, align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft of the motor. The front of the cowl should be positioned so the crankshaft is in nearly the middle of the cowl opening.
YAK 54-EP. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Repeat the procedure for the other servo. HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION. 1) Using a modeling knife, carefully re- move the covering from over the vertical sta- bilizer mounting slot in the top of the fuselage. SERVO INSTALLATION.
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YAK 54-EP. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 4) With the stabilizer held firmly in place, use a pen and draw lines onto the stabilizer where it and the fuselage sides meet. Do this on both the right and left sides and top and bottom of the stabilizer.
YAK 54-EP. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. C/A glue. Push C/A glue. CONTROL HORN INSTALLATION. elevator and rudder pushrod wire elevator and rudder control horn. Control horns elevator and rudder as same C/A glue. as method of aileron wing. See pictures be- low:...
YAK 54-EP. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. C/A glue. straight line Remove covering & make a slot on the elevator for placing to insert aileron control horn. Remove covering. INSTALLING RUDDER. Bottom size Remove covering. PUSHROD INSTALLATION. Pushrod install as same as method of ai- leron wing.
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YAK 54-EP. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Hinge slot. 4) Remove the stabilizer. Using a mod- 2) Slide the vertical stabilizer into the slot eling knife, remove the covering from below in the top of the fuselage. The rear edge of the lines you drew. Also remove the covering...
YAK 54-EP. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. C/A glue. C/A glue. 3) When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of Flash 30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the top and bottom of the vertical fin mounting platform sides in the fuselage.
YAK 54-EP. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION. Parts required the full set of the landing gear: Wood collar. 2x10mm C/A glue. Cut and drill the wheel pant: Rudder pushrod. Cut. Rudder pushrod. Elevator pushrod. Dill 2.0mm hole.
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YAK 54-EP. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. C/A glue. Attach the landing gear,wheel pant, collar, wheel and secure them: C/A glue. Prepare the plastic plate:...
YAK 54-EP. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. secure Repeat the process for the other wheel: 1) Using the two landing gear straps as a guide, mark the locations of the four mount- ing screws onto the fuselage surface. 2) The landing gear wire is held in place using two nylon landing gear straps and four wood screws.
YAK 54-EP. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Install the tail gear: INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY. 1) Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. Plug the battery pack lead into the switch. 2) Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam to protect them from vibration.
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YAK 54-EP. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. secure. wing bolt BALANCING. 1) It is critical that your airplane be bal- anced correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash. THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED 80MM BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WING.
1) We highly recommend setting up a plane using the control throws listed. We wish you many safe and enjoyable flights with your YAK 54-EP. 2) The control throws should be meas- ured at the widest point of each control sur- face.
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