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Sport Flyers WildFly 3D Assembly Instructions Manual

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Love Foamies? Tired of ones that are a hassle to build, have a finish that is just not up to par, and when you're done, flex like a
wet noodle? We've got you covered with the new, simple, easy-to-assemble Wild Fly 3D EP. Because of the Wild Fly 3D EP's
factory-applied color scheme and interlocking parts, you'll be out to the field in no time. You'll just need some Zap-O C/A+ for
foam and foam-friendly kicker, and a few simple tools to get your Wild Fly 3D EP in the air.
Once you're at the field, get ready to hang on! Even with the stock 370 brushed motor, you'll see great performance. Get ready
to wring it out with all the maneuvers that only a lightweight aircraft can provide. Drop in a brushless motor and you'll see
INCREDIBLE hovering performance. If you're an experienced 3D pilot, the Wild Fly 3D EP takes you to the next step in
precision because of its 3-Dimensional fuselage shape. If you're just learning to hover, you've found the right bird. This one was
made to hover and you'll fly lower and better than ever before.
The Sport Flyers Wild Fly 3D EP Biplane
is sold exclusively in the USA by Hobby People
18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
All contents copyright © 2005, Hobby People
Version V1.0 May 2005
Kit Product Number
160530 (Includes Motor and Gear Box)
160531 (Does Not Include Motor or Gear Box)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WILD FLY 3D EP BIPLANE SPECIFICATIONS:
Wing Span: 27.5 Inches
Wing Area: 330 Square Inches
Length: 31.5 Inches
Weight RTF: 12.5-13.75 Ounces
Wing Loading: 5.5-6 Ounces/Square Foot
Functions: Ailerons, Elevator, Rudder and Throttle
Radio Required: 4 Channel or More w/3 Micro Servos and Micro Rx
Recommended Power System:
370 with Gear Box or Brushless Direct Drive
2 Cell 910mAH - 1250mAH LiPO Flight Battery
14 Amp Micro ESC
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  • Page 1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WILD FLY 3D EP BIPLANE SPECIFICATIONS: Wing Span: 27.5 Inches The Sport Flyers Wild Fly 3D EP Biplane is sold exclusively in the USA by Hobby People Wing Area: 330 Square Inches 18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Length: 31.5 Inches...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Section 7: Stabilizer Installation ............10 Section 8: Top and Bottom Wing Installation ........13 Check out our website for more information on this and other exciting Sport Flyers aircraft http://www.hobbypeople.net SAFETY WARNING This R/C airplane is not a toy! If misused or abused, it can cause serious bodily injury and/or damage to property. Fly only in open areas and preferably at a dedicated R/C flying site.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    We urge you to come check out our website at http://globalservices.globalhobby.com. There you will find public message boards frequented by other Sport Flyers product owners and the Sport Flyers support staff. This is a great place to learn about new products, get help and suggestions for your product or just simply hang out and chat with people that share your same interests.

  • Page 4: Section 1: Our Recommendations

    SECTION 1: OUR RECOMMENDATIONS This section describes our recommendations to help you in deciding which types of accessories to purchase for your new Wild Fly 3D EP Biplane. Please read through this entire section very carefully. We have provided you with tips and recommendations that, if followed, will result in a great flying airplane.

  • Page 5: Section 2: Lithium Polymer Battery Warnings - Please Read

    SECTION 2: LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY WARNINGS - PLEASE READ Please read and understand the warnings listed in this section. Make sure to read any and all warnings included in the packaging with your flight battery, too. If used improperly, lithium polymer batteries can be very dangerous, so please follow these warnings and suggestions at all times.

  • Page 6: Section 3: Tools And Supplies Required

    SECTION 3: TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED The tools and supplies listed below will be necessary to finish the assembly of your new Wild Fly 3D EP Biplane. We suggest having these items on hand before beginning assembly. Pacer Zap-O C/A+ # 338995 Pencil Pacer Aerosol Zip-Kicker # 338772 Dubro T-Pins # 567677...

  • Page 7: Section 5: A Warning About Working With Foam

    SECTION 5: A WARNING ABOUT WORKING WITH FOAM The Wild Fly 3D EP Biplane is constructed from sheet foam. To save weight and make building time quicker, we suggest using foam-friendly C/A instead of epoxy to assemble the airplane. If you use C/A, you MUST USE FOAM-FRIENDLY C/A AND FOAM- FRIENDLY C/A "KICKER."...
  • Page 8 Line up the tabs in the side of the plywood firewall with the notches in one side of the fuselage, then glue the firewall to the fuselage side, using a builder's triangle to ensure that the firewall is square. IMPORTANT The die-cut circle in the firewall should be toward the bottom of the fuselage side.
  • Page 9 STEP 4: ASSEMBLING THE FUSELAGE Carefully bend the fuselage top and side over the firewall and support bulkheads, then secure the mounting tabs into the corresponding notches in the fuselage side. Glue the firewall, landing gear mounting bulkhead and the support bulkheads to the fuselage side.

  • Page 10: Section 7: Stabilizer Installation

    Run the servo extension leads through the precut hole in the vertical support bulkhead and into the radio compartment. STEP 6: INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE BOTTOM Glue the back of the fuselage sides together, making sure that both sides are even with each other and that they are straight. Glue the fuselage bottom into place, then cut off the foam tabs flush with the sides of the fuselage.
  • Page 11 Carefully apply one piece of reinforcement board to the top and to the bottom of the elevator, to reinforce the center section. The reinforcement board is self-adhesive. Make sure to remove the protective backing before applying it. Slide the elevator into the stabilizer mounting slot, making sure that the top of the elevator is toward the top of the fuselage.
  • Page 12 Turn the airplane upside down and deflect the elevator up approximately 45º. While holding the elevator up at a 45º angle, apply a strip of clear tape to each side of the bottom of the hinge line. Push the clear tape gently into the hinge line, then pivot the elevator up and down several times to ensure free hinge movement in both directions.

  • Page 13: Section 8: Top And Bottom Wing Installation

    Glue the tail skid into the rudder, then apply a piece of reinforcement board over the glue joint to strengthen the mounting area. STEP 4: INSTALLING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER Glue the vertical stabilizer to the fuselage, making sure that the stabilizer is lined up straight and that the trailing edge is centered with the back of the fuselage.
  • Page 14 STEP 1: INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVO Carefully punch out the die-cut pieces from both wings, then flex the ailerons up and down several times to free up the hinge joints. Install the aileron servo into the bottom of the bottom wing. Use foam-friendly C/A to secure it into place.
  • Page 15 Glue the fuselage top section into place, then cut off the foam tabs flush with the sides of the fuselage. IMPORTANT Remember to pull the ESC battery plug out through the precut hole in the fuselage top. The flight battery will be mounted conveniently on top of the fuselage, between the two top wing supports.

  • Page 16: Section 9: Control Linkages Installation

    Glue the top wing to the top wing supports and to the wing struts. IMPORTANT Glue the top wing on with the airplane upside down. This will ensure that the top wing is glued into place flat with no twists or bows.
  • Page 17 STEP 1: INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR AND RUDDER PUSHRODS Cut a 3/8" long slot through the right side of the elevator for the elevator control horn. Position the slot 3/4" out from the fuselage side and 1/2" behind the hinge line. Push a control horn through the slot, then secure it into place with a control horn backplate.
  • Page 18 Center the elevator, then mark where the pushrod wire crosses the holes in the control horn. Make a Z-Bend in the pushrod wire, then attach the pushrod wire to the middle hole in the control horn. Double-check that both the servo arm and the elevator are centered. If the elevator is not centered, adjust the width of the V-Shaped bend to lengthen or shorten the pushrod wire and center the elevator.
  • Page 19 Install the control horns, using the same techniques that you used to install the rudder control horn. Make a V-Shaped bend in two pushrod wires, then install the two pushrod wires into the outermost holes in your servo arm. Install the aileron servo arm and the two pushrod wires, using the same techniques that you used to install the elevator and rudder pushrod assemblies.

  • Page 20: Section 10: Final Assembly

    SECTION 10: FINAL ASSEMBLY YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT: Front Fuselage Bottom - 1 Motor and Gear Box - 1 Plastic Parts Tree - 1 Motor Mounting Screws - 3 YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES: Pacer Zap-O C/A+ Excel Modeling Knife Pacer Aerosol Zip-Kicker...
  • Page 21 Push the wheel retainer/wheel assembly firmly onto the axle. IMPORTANT The wheel should spin freely and hold securely on the axle. You may need to put a drop of glue on the wheel retainer to hold it securely to the axle. Repeat the previous procedures to install the second wheel.

  • Page 22: Section 11: Balance Point And Control Throws

    SECTION 11: BALANCE POINT AND CONTROL THROWS BALANCE POINT BALANCE POINT FOR NORMAL FLYING: 2-1/8" back from the leading edge of the TOP wing, at the sides of the center wing supports BALANCE POINT FOR 3D FLYING: 4" back from the leading edge of the TOP wing, at the sides of the center wing supports DO NOT fly the airplane without first balancing it.

  • Page 23: Product Evaluation Sheet

    Your privacy is important to us. Was any of the assembly difficult for you? If yes, Kit: Sport Flyers Wild Fly 3D EP Biplane # 160530 & 160531 please explain. Where did you learn about this kit?
  • Page 24 _____________________________ _____________________________ Post Office will not deliver _____________________________ without proper postage (Return Address Here) Hobby People Attn: Global Services 18480 Bandilier Circle Fountain Valley CA 92728-8610 Fold along dotted line...

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