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READ THROUGH THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FIRST.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY
AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
Dynaflite guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the
date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or
modification. In no case shall Dynaflite's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.
Further, Dynaflite reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that
Dynaflite has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability
shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final
user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product, the user accepts all
resulting liability. If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of
this product, return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
DDRMP03 Printed in USA
• Simple Entry Level Construction
• Stable Flight Characteristics
• Excellent R/C Trainer
WARRANTY
Instruction Manual
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual WARRANTY Dynaflite guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Dynaflite's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Daydream. Suggested Building Supplies ........3 Optional Building Supplies ..........4 Building Notes ............4 The Daydream was designed to use a modern Adhesives ..............5 airfoil specifically designed for thermal gliders. Glossary of Terms Used in The construction of the Daydream uses the This Manual &... -
Page 3: Preparations
TOP is the Top Flite® brand, HCA is the 3. You must install all R/C and other components Hobbico® brand and DYN is the Dynaflite brand. so that the model operates properly on the ground and in the air. -
Page 4: Optional Building Supplies
6-Minute Pro Epoxy (GPMR6045) Single-Edge Razor Blades (HCAR0312) 30-Minute Pro Epoxy (GPMR6047) Heat Gun (TOPR2000) Razor Plane (Master Airscrew®) 4 oz. Pro Wood Glue (GPMR6161) Hand or Electric Drill Sealing Iron (TOPR2100) Hobby Saw Hobby Knife (HCAR0105) #11 Blades Pliers (common and needle nose) Screwdrivers (phillips) T-pins(HCAQ5150) 60"... -
Page 5: Adhesives
•Whenever the instructions tell you to glue pieces together, thin CA should be used. When a specific type of glue is required, the instructions will state the type of glue that is highly recommended. When 30-minute epoxy is specified, it is highly recommended that you use only 30-minute (or slower) epoxy because you will need either the Airfoil: A curved structure designed to create... - Page 6 Gusset: A brace used to reinforce the joint Sailplanes are launched by several methods: a between two parts. giant sling shot called a high-start or a winch which pulls the sailplane up like a kite. High-start: A device used to launch a model glider like a slingshot.
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Page 7: Die-Cut Pattern
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Page 8: Build The Stabilizer & Elevator
Start by cutting and placing the longest piece first, working until you are placing the shortest (end) pieces. Glue each piece together using medium CA as you proceed. BUILDING HINT: BUILD THE FORMERS Q 1. Unroll the plan. Re-roll the plan inside out to make it lie flat. -
Page 9: Build The Fin And Rudder
Q 6. Remove the stabilizer from your building Q 3. Remove the rudder from your building surface. Examine and add thick CA glue to any surface. Examine and add thick CA glue to any open joints, then use your sanding block with open joints, then use your sanding block or bar medium (150-grit) sandpaper to sand both sander with medium (150-grit) sandpaper to... -
Page 10: Cutting The Hinge Slots
CUTTING THE HINGE SLOTS Q 1. Lay the rudder and elevator on the plan sheet and mark the hinge locations. Place the rudder against the finTE and transfer the marks over to the fin. Place the elevator against the stabTE and transfer the marks on to the stab. I..1 2. -
Page 11: Fuse Structure Assembly
trued edge. Apply medium CA to the fuse side FUSE STRUCTURE where the sheet will contact it. Place the sheet onto the fuse side. ASSEMBLY Q Q 6. From another 1/16" x 3" x 24" balsa Q 1.Test fit the die-cut 1/8" ply former F2 in sheet, trim an angle on an end close to 45°, but place on the right fuse side. - Page 12 Q 9. Cut two 7" long pieces from the 3/16" x 3/16" x 24" balsa stick. Glue the pieces to the upper inside edge of the fuselage in front of F2 using medium CA. Q 10. Once the glue sets, use your sanding block or bar sander with medium (150-grit) sandpaper to sand the sticks smooth.
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Page 13: Preparing The Canopy
sandpaper, round the corners of the fuselage to the shape shown on the cross-sections of the formers on the plan. Shape the nose block to the shape as shown on the plan. PREPARING THE CANOPY Q 13. Use medium CA to glue two pieces of 3/16"... -
Page 14: Build The Wing
Note: The Daydream wing, much like the fuselage, is designed with simplicity and ease of building in mind. Always remember to test fit parts before using glue make adjustments for the best possible fit. Q Q 1. Cut the "right wing panel" section Q Q 6. - Page 15 touch or be glued to the ribs. They should be a hobby knife or razor saw. Use your sanding thoroughly glued to the spars. block or bar sander with medium (150-grit) sandpaper to sand the sheeting and the leading edges smooth. 14.
- Page 16 on the table, use medium CA to glue the balsa shear webs to the front and back of the spars, between the R3 and R4 ribs, and to the front of the spars from R4 to R8. Q Q 24. Cut a 1/4" x 1/2" x 24" balsa leading edge to length for the center panel.
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Page 17: Joining The Wing Panels
Q 2. Use a flat blade screwdriver to knock out the center of the second R1 ribs between the spars. Q 3. Locate and glue the two die-cut 1/8" ply center dihedral braces together using medium CA or 6-minute epoxy. Note: In preparation for the next step, protect your work surface by covering it with waxed paper or Plan Protector. -
Page 18: Align The Stab To The Wing
together with the brace installed. Once the brace fits, use 30-minute epoxy to liberally cover the brace and the two R1 ribs. Also coat the spars inside the wing by applying epoxy with a stick. There should be enough epoxy that it will "ooze"... -
Page 19: Balance The Model Laterally
The Dynaflite Daydream can be covered with Top Flite MonoKote® or EconoKote" film, using the suggested covering sequence that follows."... -
Page 20: Radio Installation
a tape measure to set the stabilizer tips equal Q 9. Follow the same procedure to install the distance from the nose. rudder on the fin. Q 3. Use 30-minute epoxy to glue the stabilizer Q 10. Reinstall the control horns. in position on the fuselage, rechecking the alignment before the epoxy cures. -
Page 21: Pushrod Installation
Q 3. Install the servos using the hardware included with your radio system. Use the plan as a guide to position the servos laterally in the fuselage. Q4. Install the receiver, battery and switch. Use foam to cushion the receiver and battery. 4. -
Page 22: Final Hookups & Checks
arm. Trim the nylon pushrod 1/2" ahead of the RADIO SETTINGS threaded rod.This will allow the threaded rod to be securely attached. Remove the clevis from the servo arm and thread the rod into the nylon pushrod. Reattach the clevis to the servo arm. RADIO SET-UP 0 9. -
Page 23: Checking For Warps
"feel" and improves the sailplane's Daydream's wing is designed to fly well at slow response to air currents. It also makes the speeds without any washout, and therefore we model less stable and can cause the sailplane recommend you check to make sure the wings to "tuck under"... -
Page 24: Preflight
This means with the transmitter antenna collapsed and the receiver and transmitter on, you should be able to walk at least 100 feet away from the model and still have control. Have someone help you. Have them stand by your CHARGE THE BATTERIES model and, while you work the controls, tell you what the various control surfaces are doing. -
Page 25: Flying
Try to find an experienced pilot to help stick back) as the plane nears the ground. The Daydream will continue to fly just a few inches you with your first flights. Although the off the ground for a surprisingly long distance. -
Page 26: First Flights
Thermal soaring is one of the most intriguing of all aspects of flying and the Daydream was Don't worry about accomplishing very much on designed to excel at thermal soaring even in the your first flights. -
Page 27: Facts About Thermals
Thermals are a natural phenomenon that It takes a lot of concentration to thermal soar happen outside, by the millions, every single effectively. A sailplane can fly along the edge of day of the year. Thermals are responsible for a thermal and unless the pilot is carefully many things including forming several types of watching the model he may not realize the clouds, creating breezes, and distributing plant... -
Page 28: Pointers For Contest Flying
strong. Down drafts of many hundreds of feet circle you will be swept along with it. Be careful per minute are common on a good soaring day. when thermaling that you don't get so far downwind These down drafts can make a sailplane look you can't make it back to the field to land. -
Page 29: Slope Soaring
bring the sailplane in for a landing higher or faster than normal to guard against any last minute sink or gusts and dump the extra altitude and speed at the last second. They can also be used to help control your skid. Opening FLYING the spoilers will stop the plane from sliding a little quicker. -
Page 30: Ballasting
A Dynaflite Hi-Start and 800' of clear launch area are all you need to send your sailplane rocketing up to 500' in the air! Easy to lay out and retrieve, Hi-Starts Add the weight as near as possible to the C.G. - Page 31 DYFA2014 design, and the fuselage consists of ply formers and six preshaped balsa sides. DYFA2017 Dynaflite Bird ofTime" Put your sailplane experience to use on a model that Dynaflite Bobcat" time has proven to be a winner! The unlimited class,...
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