Phoenix Model Dolphin 40 Instruction Manual

Phoenix model dolphin 40 arf instruction manual
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I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l
Wingspan : 1545mm (60.83 inches)
Length
g
Weight
Engine
Radio
: 1296mm (51.02 inches)
: 2400gr - 2600gr
: 40 - 46 two stroke
: 4 channel - 5 servos

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  • Page 1 I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Wingspan : 1545mm (60.83 inches) Length : 1296mm (51.02 inches) Weight : 2400gr - 2600gr Engine : 40 - 46 two stroke Radio : 4 channel - 5 servos...
  • Page 2: Additional Items Required

    Instruction Manual Dolphin 40 ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED о 40-53 Two Stroke Engine о 4 Channel Radio With 4 Servos о Glow Plug to Suit Engine о Propeller to suit Engine о Dubro Protective Foam Rubber о Global Silicon Fuel Line о...
  • Page 3: Kit Contents

    Instruction Manual Dolphin 40 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 4: Installing The Aileron Servos

    This will assure INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS proper assembly. The DOLPHIN 40 ARF is hand made from natural materials, every plane is unique and minor adjustments may have to 1.
  • Page 5: Installing The Aileron Linkages

    Instruction Manual Dolphin 40 2. Drill two 1.6mm holes through the aileron using the control horn as a guide and screw the control horn in place. Servo lead 5. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill 1,6mm pilot holes through the tray and the servo box for each of the four mounting screws.
  • Page 6: Wing Assembly

    Instruction Manual Dolphin 40 4. Plug the aileron servo into the receiver and center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the servo. The servo arm should be perpendicular to the servo and point toward the middle of the wing.
  • Page 7: Horizontal Stabilizer Installation

    Instruction Manual Dolphin 40 HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION 1. Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering from the fuselage for the stabilizer and remove it. 2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer. Draw a center line 5. Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines you just drew as a guide, carefully remove the covering from between them using a modeling knife.
  • Page 8: Vertical Stabilizer Installation

    Instruction Manual Dolphin 40 3. Now, remove the vertical stabilizer and using a modeling knife, carefully cut just inside the marked lines and remove the film on both sides of the vertical stabilizer. Just as you did with the horizontal stabilizer, make sure you only press hard enough to cut the film, not the balsa vertical stabilizer.
  • Page 9: Installing The Engine

    Instruction Manual Dolphin 40 Screw screw clasps Remove the covering INSTALLING THE ENGINE 2. Trim the covering from the slot in the landing gear mount. 1. Locate the long piece of wire used for the throttle Install landing gear in fuselage bottom and pushrod.
  • Page 10 Instruction Manual Dolphin 40 Do not secure the tank into place permanently until 2. Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon after balancing the airplane. You may need to fuel line (the length of silicon fuel line is...
  • Page 11: Installing The Elevator Pushrod

    Instruction Manual Dolphin 40 9. Plug the elevator servo into the receiver and Elevator servo Throttle servo center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the servo. The servo arm should be perpendicular to the servo and point toward the middle of the fuselage.
  • Page 12: Installing The Rudder Pushrod

    Instruction Manual Dolphin 40 INSTALLING THE RUDDER PUSHROD 1. Locate the pushrod exit slot on the left of the fuselage. 2. Carefully cut away the covering material from the slot. 3. Working from inside the fuselage, slide the threaded end of the remaining pushrod down...
  • Page 13: Control Throws

    Instruction Manual Dolphin 40 2. Plug the throttle servo into the receiver and turn 2. Uncoil the receiver antenna completely and on the radio system. Check to ensure that the drill a 1/16'' hole in the side of the fuselage, throttle servo output shaft is moving in the opposite the muffler, for the antenna to exit.
  • Page 14: Flight Preparation

    7. Use at least 5 rubber bands per side to hold 25mm the wing onto the fuselage. Rudder Control We wish you many enjoyable flights with your plane and once again thank you for your choosing a Phoenix Model's product.
  • Page 15 Instruction Manual Dolphin 40 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 Instruction Manual Dolphin 40 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.

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