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0.91 cu.in. displacement 4-cycle
Radio required : 4- channels, 5 servos airplane radio
Wing Span
Wing Area
Flying Weight
Fuselage Length
Warning ! This model is not a toy.
It is designed for maximum performance. Please seek advice if one is not familiar with this kind
of engine powered precision model. Operating this model without prior preparation may cause
injuries. Remember, safety is the most important thing. Always keep this instruction manual at
hand for quick reference.
A180R1103
Specifications
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.*
65.5in / 1670mm
837sq in / 54sq dm
8.4 lbs / 3800g
67 in / 1700mm
ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY (ARF) SERIES
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED
MADE IN CHINA
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 0.91 cu.in. displacement 4-cycle Radio required : 4- channels, 5 servos airplane radio Specifications Wing Span 65.5in / 1670mm Wing Area 837sq in / 54sq dm Flying Weight 8.4 lbs / 3800g Fuselage Length 67 in / 1700mm * Specifications are subject to change without notice.* Warning ! This model is not a toy.
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Page 2: Before You Begin
I N D E X BEFORE YOU BEGIN P. 1 PARTS LIST P. 2 ASSEMBLY P. 3 -11 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS P.11 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do. Check all parts. -
Page 3: Parts List
Parts List 1. MAIN WING -- 1 pair 11. THROTTLE PUSHWIRE Ø1.2x275mm -- 1 pc. W/ Plastic tube d2xD3x130mm -- 1 pc. 2. SCREW PM2x25mm -- 6 pcs ALUMINUM PLATE (For Engine Mount) -- 1 pc. FUEL TUBE Ø6x5mm -- 4 pcs ANTI-VIBRATION MOUNT 4C-91 -- 1 set STRAPER -- 2 pcs INCLUDE: SOCKET HEAD SCREW M4x35mm -- 4 pcs... -
Page 4: Aileron Servo
Main Wing Aileron Servo Lead Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge. Bottom View Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled. Aileron Servo Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces. Screw PM2x25mm straper... -
Page 5: Tail Landing Gear
Vertical Fin & Rudder Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge. A = A' Tail Landing Gear Screw PA3 x 12mm 1.5mm 2.5mm PA3 x 12mm Collar 2.6mm 2.6mm Collar M3 x 3mm Set Screw Bottom View Main Landing Gear Screw Front... -
Page 6: Rudder Pullwire
Rudder Pullwire Fuel Tube Tri-horn Ø6x5mm M3x14mm Clevis Screw Ø1mm pilot for holes for World PM2x30mm Models tri-horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at side of control surfaces. Rigging Coupler 1.8x27mm Copper Tube 210mm 88mm PM2x30mm M2 Nut Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled. - Page 7 Fuel Tank Fuel Tank Install Balsa 10 x 10 x 115mm Rubber Band (For fixing fuel tank) Rubber Band Fuel Tank 380cc Fuel Tank 380cc Install Balsa 10 x 10 x 115mm (For fixing fuel tank) Engine Engine M 4 x 3 5 m m S O C K E T H E A D S C R E W M4 Nylon Insert Lock Nut d4 x D12mm Washer KM3x20mm Screw...
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Page 8: Radio Equipment
Servo Set LINKAGE CONNECTOR Set Screw 3 x 3mm Included with the radio Set. Linkage Connector Washer Throttle Servo. Please refer to attached sheet for linkage connector installation. Radio Equipment Install and arrange the servo as shown in the diagram. Copper Tube Press down the center Elevator Servo... - Page 9 Main Wing Step 1. Insert the aluminum wing tube with the pre-drilled hole end into the right wing. Align the lines marked at the wing root and wing tube, then apply the PM3 x 25mm machine screw through the pre-drilled hole on top of the wing. ( please confirm the alignment of the hole by putting a 2.5mm diameter rod through the pre-drilled wing hole before applying the screw ) Screw PM3x25mm...
- Page 10 Canopy & Pilot Screw PWA2.3x8mm Screw PM3x16mm d1.5 x D6.5 mm Silicon Grommet Washer d3 x D7 mm Apply double-sided tape PWA2.3 x 8mm d1.5 x D6.5 mm First insert the grommet to the canopy then apply screw. Silicon Grommet d3xD7mm Washer PM3x16mm...
- Page 11 Wing Setting Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration as shown in the diagrams. A=A’ B=B’ C=C’ A180 GROOVY 90-3A ENGINE MAIN WING STABILIZER DOWN THRUST INCIDENCE INCIDENCE ANGLE 1° ANGLE 0° ANGLE 0° Stabilizer Setting M3X6mm Set Screw BOTTOM TO INCREASE INCIDENCE ANGLE, LOOSE BOTTOM SET SCREW AND THEN TIGHTEN TOP SET SCREW.
- Page 12 Adjust the control throws as shown in the diagram. These throws are good for general flying. You can adjust according to your personal preference. Elevator 25mm 25mm Rudder 60mm 60mm Ailerons 20mm 20mm The ideal C.G. position is 160mm (6.3 in.) behind the leading edge measured at where the wing meets the fuselage.