Range Check; Center Of Gravity; Recommended Thrust And Speed Limit; Finished Weight - BVM Bandit arf Assembly And Operation Instructions Manual

RANGE CHECK

Range check the model with the engine off. Note the distance.
Set the failsafe function for the throttle to "engine off" as per the engine manufacturer's instructions
and about 1/8" up elevator.
Range check the model again with the engine running at ½ power and full power. The engine should
go to the commanded failsafe position at the extremity of the range check. If the distance is less than
the radio manufacturer's recommended minimum or less than 90% of the engine off range, the
antenna must be re-routed away from the ECU, fuel pump, and associated wires.
Warning: Do not attempt to fly the model until the "engine running" range check is sufficient.
Accomplish a range check prior to each flying session.

CENTER OF GRAVITY

Balance the Bandit ARF with the gear down and fuel only in the UAT. The balance point should be 9"
aft of the L.E. at the wing-to-fuse junction.
Note: This is a change from earlier practice. Your Bandit ARF may have 1/16" holes drilled in the
fuse forward of this 9" point. Drill 2 new holes at the 9" position, install 2 small button head screws to
mark the C.G. position.
Balance the wings by weighing them individually. Add weight to the light wing as follows – example –
right wing is 1 oz heavier than the left, add 1 oz of lead in the aileron servo pocket of the left wing. Glue
the lead in securely.

RECOMMENDED THRUST AND SPEED LIMIT

Not to exceed 200 MPH! Use 20 lb max thrust.

FINISHED WEIGHT

19-21 lbs

SET YOUR TIMER

For the first flight set the timer for 7 minutes, check amount of fuel consumed and adjust accordingly. The
BVM prototype with the JetCat P-60 flies for 9 min and the JetCat P-70 for 7-8 min with proper throttle
management using the standard 8 oz nylon header tank.
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