Phoenix Model Tiger Shark F20 Instruction Manual

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ALMOST READY TO FLY
Wingspan: 1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Length: 1340 mm (52.8 inches)
g
Weight: 2600 gr
Engine: 40 - 46 two strokes
52 four strokes
Radio : 4 channels / Servos: 6 standard
We wish you many enjoyable flights with your plane and once again thank you for your choosing a Phoenix Model products.

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Instruction Manual ALMOST READY TO FLY Wingspan: 1440 mm (56.7 inches) Length: 1340 mm (52.8 inches) Weight: 2600 gr Engine: 40 - 46 two strokes 52 four strokes Radio : 4 channels / Servos: 6 standard We wish you many enjoyable flights with your plane and once again thank you for your choosing a Phoenix Model products.
  • Page 2: Kit Contents

    Instruction Manual Tiger Shark F20 KIT CONTENTS: We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for better identification during assembly. We recommend that you regroup the parts in the same manner. This will ensure you have all of parts required before you begin assembly.
  • Page 3: Safety Precaution

    Remove the covering properly before gluing! This will assure proper assembly. The F20 ARF is hand made from natural materials, every plane is unique and minor Picture 1 adjustments may have to be made. However, you should find the fit superior and assembly simple.
  • Page 4 Instruction Manual Tiger Shark F20 5. Place the servo into the servo tray. Center the servo within the tray and drill 1,6mm pilot holes through the block of wood for each of the four mounting screws provided with the servo.
  • Page 5: Aileron Linkage

    Instruction Manual Tiger Shark F20 AILERON LINKAGE JOINING THE WING HALVES PARTS REQUIRED 1. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy. Working with only one wing half for now, apply · (2) 2mm x 180mm thread wires a thin layer of epoxy inside the carton dihedral ·...
  • Page 6 Instruction Manual Tiger Shark F20 4. Plug the aileron servo into the receiver and center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the servo. Draw a center line The servo arm should be perpendicular to the servo and point toward the middle of the wing.
  • Page 7: Vertical Stabilizer Installation

    Instruction Manual Tiger Shark F20 2. Slide the vertical stabilizer into the slot in the mounting platform in the top of the fuselage. Mark the shape of the fuselage on the left and right sides of the vertical stabilizer using a felt-tip pen.
  • Page 8 Instruction Manual Tiger Shark F20 LANDING GEAR INSTALATION 4. Install two of the wheels onto the axles using the four wheel collars and set screws provided. 1. Locate the two main landing gear wires, one The wheels should be centered on the axles...
  • Page 9: Engine Installation

    Instruction Manual Tiger Shark F20 9. Install the remaining wheel onto the axle using the two wheel collars and set screws provided. The wheel should be centered on the axle with a wheel collar on each side, holding it in place.
  • Page 10 Instruction Manual Tiger Shark F20 5. Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It may be necessary to remove some of the Throttle servo flashing around the tank opening using a modeling knife. If flashing is present, make sure none of it falls into the tank.
  • Page 11 Instruction Manual Tiger Shark F20 5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn. 2. Install the clevis on the rudder pushrod. Make sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis. 6. Locate one nylon servo arm, and using wire cutters, remove all but one of the arms.
  • Page 12 Instruction Manual Tiger Shark F20 INSTALLING THE THROTTLE 2. Measure and mark the locations to be cut out for engine head clearance, needle valve, muffler,. Remove the cowl and make these 1. Install one adjustable metal connector through the cutouts using a rotary tool with a cutting disc third hole out from the center of one servo arm, and a rotary sanding drum attachment.
  • Page 13: Final Assembly

    Instruction Manual Tiger Shark F20 INSTALLING THE WING FINAL ASSEMBLY 1. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from PARTS REQUIRED over the two pre-drilled holes in the forward · (1) Spinner bulkhead that accept the wing hold down dowels.
  • Page 14: Lateral Balance

    Instruction Manual Tiger Shark F20 BALANCING 2. The control throws should be measured at the widest point of each control surface. 1. It is critical that your airplane be balanced 3. Check to be sure the control surfaces move in the correctly.
  • Page 15 Instruction Manual Tiger Shark F20 I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS Always operate in open areas, away Keep all onlookers (especially small from factories, hospitals, schools, THE PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS children and animals) well back from buildings and houses etc. NEVER fly Keep fingers, clothing (ties, shirt the area of operation.
  • Page 16 I/C FLIGHT GUIDELINES Operate the control sticks on the When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter and check that the control transmitter aerial. surfaces move freely and in the ALWAYS land the model INTO the CORRECT directions. wind, this ensures that the model lands at the slowest possible speed.

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