Table Of Contents; Introduction; Safety Warning; Our Guarantee - Model Tech Yak 54 Assembly Instructions Manual

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 2
SAFETY WARNING .................................................................................................. 2
OUR GUARANTEE ................................................................................................... 2
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................................... 3
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED ....................................................................... 4
A NOTE ABOUT COVERING MATERIAL ................................................................. 4
TIPS FROM THE PROS ............................................................................................ 4
KIT CONTENTS ........................................................................................................ 5
REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................................................................... 7
WING ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................................... 8
WING MOUNTING .................................................................................................. 0
STABILISER INSTALLATION ...................................................................................
TAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION .................................................................................. 5
MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION ................................................................. 6
ENGINE INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 8
FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION ....................................................... 9
Thank you for purchasing the Model Tech Yak 54 ARF. We're confident that the quality of your new aircraft meets and even
exceeds your expectations. Before completing the final assembly of your new aircraft, please carefully read through these
assembly instructions in their entirety. Doing so will ensure your success the first time around!
These assembly instructions are designed to guide you through the entire assembly process of your new aircraft in the least amount of
time possible. Along the way you'll learn how to properly assemble your new aircraft and also learn tips that will help you in the future.
We have listed some of our recommendations below. Please read through them before beginning assembly.
Please read through each step before beginning assembly. You
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should find the layout very complete and straightforward. Our goal
is to guide you through assembly without any of the headaches
and hassles that you might expect.
There are check boxes next to each procedure. After you
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complete a procedure, check off the box. This will help prevent
you from losing your place.
Cover your work table with brown paper or a soft cloth, both to
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protect the table and to protect the parts.
This R/C aircraft is not a toy! If misused or abused, it can cause serious bodily injury and/or damage to property. Fly only in open
areas and preferably at a dedicated R/C flying site. We suggest having a qualified instructor carefully inspect your aircraft before its first
flight. Please carefully read and follow all instructions included with this aircraft, your radio control system and any other components
purchased separately.
Model Tech guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This does not cover
any component parts damaged by use, misuse or modification. in no case shall Model Tech's liability exceed the original cost of
the purchased kit.
In that Model Tech has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed for any
damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the final user-assembled product,
the user accepts all resulting liability.

TablE of CoNTENTs

THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLATION .................................................. 2
ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLATION (PUSH-PULL OPTION) ............ 22
ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLATION (PULL-PULL OPTION) ............. 25
RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLATION ...................................................... 28
AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLATION ..................................................... 3
COWL INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 32
FLYING WIRES INSTALLATION .............................................................................. 34
FINAL ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................... 36
C/G AND BALANCING ............................................................................................. 38
LATERAL BALANCING ............................................................................................ 38
CONTROL THROWS ............................................................................................... 38
AIRCRAFT SETUP INFORMATION ......................................................................... 39
PREFLIGHT CHECK AND SAFETY ........................................................................ 40
TRIM CHART ........................................................................................................... 4
PRODUCT EVALUATION SHEET ............................................................................ 43

iNTroduCTioN

Keep a couple of small bowls or jars handy to put the small parts
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in after you open the accessory bags.
We're all excited to get a new aircraft in the air, but take your
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time. This will ensure you build a straight, strong and great flying
aircraft.
If you come across this symbol
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important point or an assembly hint.

safETy WarNiNg

our guaraNTEE

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