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40"
Wingspan:
44"
Length:
Flying Weight: 24 oz
Himax HC3510-1100
Motor:
brushless outrunner or
250 W equivalent
Radio:
4 channels
4 (HS 65 or equivalent)
Servos:
429 sq in
Wing Area:
Hello, and thanks for buying the Bouncer! Whether you've just entered the exciting world of radio control and 3D
flying, or you're a seasoned veteran, the Bouncer is the perfect combination of agility, durability, versatility and value for the
school or front yard 3D flyer.
Caution: The Bouncer can be a very agile performer, and requires care in setup and operation. Please obey
manufacturer's safety rules for your motor, propeller and battery. Lithium polymer (lipo) batteries are ideal for
this plane. Charge lipo batteries ONLY with a lithium capable charger according to battery instructions.
While you may be tempted to fly close to yourself, please practice in a safe manner.
Please read and understand the instructions before starting to build. We recommend joining the AMA and
following the AMA safety code. Call 1 (800) I- FLY-AMA for more details.
We assume no responsibility for how you use your plane. That said, let's get started!
Items Included in kit:
Foam Parts:
(1) right/left EPP wing cores in shucks
(2) EPP tail feathers sheets in shucks with wings
(1) EPP front fuselage piece
(1) EPP rear fuselage piece
Misc:
(1) 0.030" control horn plastic sheet
(1) clear mylar hinge sheet
(1) 1/32" G10 sheet
(1) 3/16" white plastic motor mount sheet
(2) 3/32" x 1/2" fiberglass LG struts
(2) 1/16" x 72" fiberglass rod
(1) 1/8" x 24" fiberglass rod
(1) popsicle stick
(1) 0.193" x 0.023" x 18" carbon
Rev 1.6
5376 Amalfi Drive,
The Toughest R/C Planes Ever!
Bouncer
Excellent 3D capability
Outstanding Durability
The CG location is 5-1/2" from the wing leading edge at the root.
Clay, NY 13041
-plus-
(6-1/2" for expert)
Hardware:
(4) Dubro mini EZ connectors
(2) main wheels
(1) tailwheel
(2) 6-32 x 3/8" nylon bolts
(2) 6-32 x 1-1/4" steel bolts
(6) 6-32 nuts
(1) 0.039" x 18" wire
(1) 1/16" x 7" wire
(3) zip ties
(12) O-rings #017
(1) Velcro strap
This Instruction Manual
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Summary of Contents for TufFlight Bouncer
- Page 1 Hello, and thanks for buying the Bouncer! Whether you’ve just entered the exciting world of radio control and 3D flying, or you’re a seasoned veteran, the Bouncer is the perfect combination of agility, durability, versatility and value for the school or front yard 3D flyer.
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Page 2: Items Needed To Complete
Dremel Tool w/ drum sander and cutoff wheel razor saw We welcome any feedback you may have on this or felt tip pen other TufFlight products. ruler/straight edge metal file Please feel free to contact us: scissors... - Page 3 Assemble Wings You’ll need : Foam wing pieces, mylar hinge sheet, medium and thin CA, kicker, hobby knife, scissors, razor blade, ruler, cutting board, scrap wood, scrap EPP / 40 grit sanding block Step 1: Gather parts and tools. Step 6: With a new sharp hobby knife, slice the ailerons apart on the center marks.
- Page 4 A ruler helps to keep the hinge/ foam joint together Step 11: Glue razor blade to scrap wood as Step 16: Apply kicker to hinge. shown Work carefully and press all parts to the bench when slicing Step 12: Slice the aileron LE and wing TE with Step 17: Trim hinge at angle as shown to aid tool as shown insertion during next step...
- Page 5 Assemble Fuselage You’ll need : Foam fuselage pieces, ruler, white gorilla glue or quick grip glue, scrap EPP / 40 grit sanding block, sharp knife, 1/16” fiberglass rods, ruler dremel tool /cutoff wheel Step 21: Gather parts and tools. Step 26: Mark fuselage above elevator slot as shown.
- Page 6 (These should lie Repeat for 3 - 15/16” from LE both sides. at root, 2-7/8” from LE at tip Insure fuselage is straight Make 4 spanwise while glue slices-- one on cures. each wing surface) Step 31: Work rod into slot. Rod will stay in Step 36: Find spanwise index marks on place once glue starts to set.
- Page 7 Note: In the following steps, the Himax motor is shown which requires shaft reversal. Your motor may not require this procedure. Step 41: Work Spars into slots being careful Step 46: Prepare your chosen motor for to center them along the span (other half too) mounting Make Motor Mount Repeat for...
- Page 8 Step 51: Insert motor shaft into wood block Step 56: Apply washer. as shown Using slow pressure with a vise is preferable if available Step 52: Press motor shaft forward (check Step 57: Install wheel collar. next photo to know when to stop) Step 53: Motor shaft should look like this.
- Page 9 Step 61: Drill central 1/2” hole where Step 66: Deburr corners of holes indicated. Note wires route on left side of fuselage (fuselage dowels won’t be installed yet at this point) Step 62: Drill 1/4” holes where indicated at Step 67: Test fit motor to “H” mount and “H”...
- Page 10 Step 71: Cut two elevators from the same Step 76: Bevel the rudder and elevator to template. allow desired deflection Step 72: Slice the elevator and horizontal stab Step 77: Cut two 9” carbon pieces. where shown for the carbon stiffeners. You can re-use the aileron hinge slicer if you sand it...
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- Page 21 Drawing A Bouncer graphic courtesy of David Killius Page 21...
- Page 22 Step 81: Measure and align the stab to the Step 86: Glue Rudder to fin / fuselage with wing to insure symmetry thin CA and kicker Make Template Parts You’ll need : paper templates, 3M77 spray adhesive, G10 Material, clear plastic, scotch tape, scissors, hobby knife, mineral spirits, clamps, 1/8”...
- Page 23 Step 91: Locate the 0.039” wire and file Step 96: Apply template to G10 with 3M77 one end to a sharp point as shown. as shown. Step 92: Cut the sharpened wire to 1” as Step 97: Drill holes as indicated. shown.
- Page 24 The Motor mount “H” plate will attach snugly behind these rods. Be careful NOT to give UP or DOWN thrust, only right thrust Step 101: Slice through nose to make holes Step 106: Align rods so they give approxi- for rods mately 2 degrees of “right thrust”...
- Page 25 Don’t forget servo arms and screws! Plane RIGHT BOTTOM side Servo arms must shown point straight up with radio turned on and trims centered Step 111: Mark receiver location on fuselage Step 116: Glue aileron servos into foam with side/bottom about 1-1/2” from hinge line white gorilla glue or quick grip.
- Page 26 Note control horn “bottom” should be flush with other side of aileron. Enlarge slice as needed. Step 121: Pull and tuck wires in place, then Step 126: Insert control horns and apply thin glue servos into cavities. CA and kicker to both sides. (top too). Install servo arms so they are centered...
- Page 27 Align edge of paper with another dimension to the marks from previous step Bouncer. It certainly flys very well WITH gear, however if The paper edge marks you’d like to save some location of LG spar to be...
- Page 28 Step 141: With a sharp hobby knife, slice Step 146: Once supports and rod fit well, the borders for the LG supports as shown. glue with white gorilla glue. Careful not to poke through top surface. (glue will fill holes in following steps anyway in case you do!) Also don’t grind away...
- Page 29 Slice should be next to hinge for best strength. Step 151: Slice the rudder as shown to Step 156: Insert round grinder into Dremel receive wire. tool. Refer to template for G10 reinforcement location Step 152: Apply Quick grip or white Gorilla Step 157: Make “half round”...
- Page 30 Step 161: Apply rubber bands (or O rings) Step 166: Insert another zip tie around ESC as shown. rear wires as shown. Step 162: Stretch behind “H” mount and Step 167: A scrap piece of 1/16” rod will around rod as shown. prevent zip tie from pulling through hole CG may be up to 6-1/2”...
- Page 31 Step 171: Make hole in wing to clear Step 176: Glue G10 beneath velcro strap as battery connector shown. Step 172: Mark center of battery as shown. Step 177: Route, tuck, hide remaining wires as desired. Optional Items You’ll need : pen, hobby knife, covering iron, mylar, drill, scrap 1/16”...
- Page 32 A covering iron turned up to the “high” setting helps this step Step 181: Apply quick grip to wing tip Step 184: Sand or melt the fuselage corners bottoms smooth and round as desired. Badger “Createx” paints are water based and durable Step 182: Apply mylar strips to avoid scuffs Step 185: Airbrush canopy and other when taxiing “aggressively”...
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