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• Never lick or place any portion of your model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death. ROCHOBBY Friendly Reminder Thank you for purchasing a RocHobby product. Our goal is to provide high quality products and offer great customer service.
step1 Install the control horns 1. The control surface horns for the elevator 4 . I n s t a l l t h e e l e v a t o r c o n t r o l s u r f a c e are stapled to the bag containing the h o r n s o n t h e b o t t o m o f t h e e l e v a t o r elevator, do not accidentally discard them.
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step1-2 Install the control horns Installation of the linkage rod 6. Now attach the aileron surface control 1. Put the Z-bend end of the linkage into horns to the bottom of the lower the desired servo control horn hole. main-wing . It is a tight fit and should allow the linkage to move just slightly within the hole to avoid binding up.
step3 Install the stabilizer 1. Prepare an appropriate amount of glue 4. Apply glue to the remaining half of the for the stabilizer installation carbon rod and to the mating edge of the stabilizer. 2. Apply glue to the portion of the carbon rod that will be inserted into the horizontal stabilizer.
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step3 Install the stabilizer 6. Mount the port side stabilizer into the groove with the carbon rod side face down. 9. Center the stabilizer as shown in the image below. 7. Apply glue on the other stabilizer half. 10. Make sure the stabilizer is parallel to the 8.
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step4 Mount the main wing to the fuselage 1. Remove the battery hatch by lifting the 3. Attach the main wing using four pieces cover from the rear end. The Hatch cover of the provided self tapping screws. attaches to the fuselage using four Two screws are used for the rear wing magnets.
step5 Wire connecting 1. Locate the battery in front of the hatch 2. The nose on the hatch cover will hold the battery in position. cover bay. Wire connection diagram Y-harness Receiver CH-3 Throttle Thro CH-1 Aileron Aile Aileron CH-2 Elevator Elev CH-4...
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step6 Control surface testing and setting 1. Before getting started, bind your receiver 2. Adjust the split elevators so that they are with your transmitter. Please refer to your flush with the stabilizer. Note: We recommend you use the clevises Transmitter Manual for proper operation.
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step6 Control surface testing and setting 5. Adjust the rudder using the same method 7. Adjust the split elevators so that they are as the ailerons. Make sure the rudder flush with the stabilizer. aligns with the fuselage centerline. Note: We recommend you use the clevises to adjust the trim rather than using the electronic trim function on your transmitter.
step7 Install the propeller 1. Disconnect the battery from airplane’s 4. Install the spinner middle part ensuring Electronic Speed Control (ESC). Put the it seats tight to the backplate. spinner backplate onto the motor shaft, making sure the hex nut fits properly into the notch in the backplate.
Main specification Specification Center Of Gravity(C.G.) Wingspan : 1100mm /43.3 in Length : 918mm /36.1in Weight : 1090g /38.4oz CG Position : 50mm Battery : 11.1V 2200mAh Li-Po Battery : 35A Motor : 3536-KV750 50mm Wing Area : 24.5dm Wing Load : 44.5g/dm RC System : 6 Channel, 6 Servos...
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Main specification and spare parts The suggested throws for the ROCHOBBY CRITICAL MASS are as follows: High rate Low rate Elevator - 15mm/0.6in up and down 9mm/0.04in up and down Rudder - 15mm/0.6in left and right 9mm/0.04in left and right Ailerons - 28mm/0.7in up and down...
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Aircraft will not Lower throttle stick and throttle ESC is not armed. respond to the trim to lowest settings. Throttle channel is reversed. throttle but responds Reverse throttle channel on to other controls. transmitter. Extra propeller noise Damaged spinner, propeller.
14. 4. Never leave the charger in wet conditions. 5. The CRITICAL MASS is made from PA and polythene which are tinder. When it meets the heat, transfiguration can easily happen, so you must keep it away from heat.
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Exceptions: ◆ Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during flight. ◆ Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Team AMA Program Document (AMA Document #718). 3.
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