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eSKA INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Electric Sport Aerobatic Park Flyer R/C Aircraft
Length: 26.5" • Wing Span: 31" • Wing Area: 230 sq. in.Weight: 10.5–12 oz. • Wing Loading: 6.6–7.5 oz. per ft
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3 1200–1500 mAh LiPoly Cells @ 7 amps. • Total Input Watts: 77 or 110 watts per lb.
Unlimited Verticals, 20 minutes of Aerobatics or 50 minutes of Relaxed Sport Flying with Astro .010 & LiPoly 1500s
APC Slow-Flyer Prop: 10" x 7" @ 5,300 rpm • Top Speed: 32 mph • Thrust: 16 oz.
Recommended Motor: Astro Brushless .010 Geared (801G) • Prop 10"x7" APC Slow Flyer
Controller: Phoenix 10 w/BEC • Radio/Transmitter : 4 Channel • Receiver: FMA M5 • Servos: 3 Hitec HS55
ElectroFlying, Inc.
2547 83rd Court North, Minneapolis, MN 55444
763-560-5529 • info@electroflying.com
© 2003, ElectroFlying, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Rev.#9 11/9/2006
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- Page 1 Recommended Motor: Astro Brushless .010 Geared (801G) • Prop 10"x7" APC Slow Flyer Controller: Phoenix 10 w/BEC • Radio/Transmitter : 4 Channel • Receiver: FMA M5 • Servos: 3 Hitec HS55 ElectroFlying, Inc. 2547 83rd Court North, Minneapolis, MN 55444 763-560-5529 • info@electroflying.com © 2003, ElectroFlying, Inc. All Rights Reserved Rev.#9 11/9/2006...
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Page 2: Warranty
Because of its perfor- smoothly even in high winds, yet will slow down and land like a feather. eSKA mance capabilities, it could cause injury to yourself and spectators or damage is a great flying electric powered model that flies predictably, not your typical to property, if it is not assembled and operated correctly. -
Page 3: Radio Equipment
(2) 1-1/2" Du-Bro Light Weight Foam Wheels such as the Hitec 555 (Without case) or FMA M5. eSKA has been design to use (2) 3/32" Du-Bro Wheel Collars and Set Screws 2–3 Hitec HS-55 servos and BEC. -
Page 4: Building Notes
Be careful not to over-sand the soft balsa wood and change the shape or size. Take your time and enjoy building your eSKA. Building from a kit can be a satisfying part of this sport and can add to your skills as an R/C pilot. You will have a bet- ter understanding of your airplane because unlike an ARF, you will get to know every part and function as you build. -
Page 5: Wing Construction
- INSTRUCTIONS 6 Start the Vertical Fin and Rudder construction by covering the Plan with wax paper to protect the Plan and keep the parts from sticking to it. The Vertical Fin and Rudder are constructed from 1/8" Balsa stock. - Page 6 - INSTRUCTIONS 6 While holding the laser cut 1/8" Balsa Wing Spar (WS) and 1/8" Lite-Ply Rear Spar Joiner (RSJ) together, slide the laser cut 1/16" Balsa Rib 1 (R1) into slot. Glue Joiner to Spar with Thin C/A.
- Page 7 - INSTRUCTIONS Position the laser cut 1/8" Balsa Wing Spar, 1/8" Lite-Ply Wing Joiner and 1/16" Balsa Rib 1 over plans. Glue the rear of Rib 1 to the Trailing Edge. 3 Glue the laser cut 3/32" Balsa Rib 11 (R11) and Wing Tip (WT) to end of Spar.
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Page 8: Fuselage Construction
- INSTRUCTIONS 4 Locate the laser cut 3/32" Balsa Ailerons, Aileron Spars and Aileron Ribs. Glue Aileron Spar To Each Aileron. Glue Aileron Ribs AR2 through AR9 in notches of Ailerons. Note: Each Aileron is marked with either an "L" for Left or "R" for Right. This marking is on the bottom of each Aileron. - Page 9 - INSTRUCTIONS Position the Right Fuselage Side over Formers, Landing Gear Mount and Motor Mount. Note: This should be a nice tight fit which will help keep sides square. Carefully glue Fuselage Sides, Formers, Landing Gear Mount, and Motor Mount together. Check that Formers remain square to Fuselage Sides.
- Page 10 - INSTRUCTIONS 6 Glue a 1/16"x 1/4" Balsa scrap to the bottom of Fuselage Top just ahead of the Fin slot. See Top and Side view of Plans for size and placement. Press laser cut 1/16" Balsa Fuselage Top (FT) into place on the top rear of the Fuselage ...
- Page 11 - INSTRUCTIONS 7 Position the Wing on the Fuselage with the back of the Wing Spar against the front of Fuselage Former FF1A/B. Tack glue each laser cut 1/8" Lite-Ply Wing Hook (WH) to the inside of each Rib 1.
- Page 12 - INSTRUCTIONS Glue a 1/8" Balsa Stick between the rear of BHS2s. Remove Battery Hatch from Fuselage and sheet top with 1/16" Balsa cross-grain. Sand the completed Hatch and round corners. Mount the Wing on the Fuselage and block the Fuselage up level on your building board so that you can see the Fuselage and Wing from the rear.
- Page 13 Tape the Elevator, Rudder and Ailerons in place on the Fuselage and Wing. Your eSKA should look like this. Take a picture of your handi-work, no ARF will ever look this good. Note: Your eSKA bare-bones without any hardware should weigh about 3.5 oz.
- Page 14 - INSTRUCTIONS Bend and fit the .032" Music Wire Rudder Pushrod between the Rudder Control Horn and the Rudder Servo. Use the Plans as a guide for lenght and placement. The Rudder Pushrod must pass through each TOP Former Guide Hole.
- Page 15 Screws to hold LGM3 and the Gear in place. You can use the laser cut 1/8" Balsa Landing Gear Mount Cover (LGMC), pictured in the photo inset, if you will not have Landing Gear on your eSKA. If you let the covering hold the LGMC in place you can add Landing Gear later if...
- Page 16 Use 3/4" wide strips of clear packing tape to join the Ailerons to you have eSKA balanced, mark the location of the Motor Battery Pack. You the Wing. Re-install the Aileron Servos and connect the Pushrods. Adjust the should also check the balance side-to-side and correct if necessary.
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Page 17: First Flight
Depending on weight and building accuracy or airspeed. Every maneuver should be deliberate and planned. Experiment at eSKA will stall at about 8 m.p.h. and can be flown at a top speed of 35 m.p.h. least a couple of mistakes high. - Page 18 5/64" Music Wire Landing Gear Top View 3+ Watt Sport Aerobatic Electric R/C Aircraft Designed and Drawn By: Steven E. Pauley ' 00, ElectroFlying, Inc. All Rights Reserved Control Throws (Each Direction) Control Normal High Wing Span: 1" Length: ." Wing Area: 0 sq." Weight: 11 oz.
- Page 19 - PLAN 1/4" x 3/8" Balsa Strip Leading Edge Sand to Shape 1/8" x 3/8"x 15-1/4" Balsa Strip Wing Spar Cap 1/8" Lite-Ply nt Spar Joiner 1/8" Balsa Spar 3/16" 1/8"x 3/8"x 15-1/4" Balsa Hardwood Dowel Top Wing Spar 1/8"...
- Page 20 - INSTRUCTION MANUAL ElectroFlying, Inc. http://www.electroflying.com 2547 83rd Court North, Minneapolis, MN 55444 763-560-5529 • info@electroflying.com © 2003, ElectroFlying, Inc. All Rights Reserved Rev.#9 11/9/2006...
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