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Hangar 9 Extra 330L Instruction Manual

Hangar 9 Extra 330L Instruction Manual

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• 90% custom built
• Designed by 7-time TOC
competitor Mike McConville
• Specifically designed for excellence
in precision and 3D aerobatics
• Prepainted fiberglass cowl
and wheelpants
• Plug-in wing and stab
• Precovered with genuine
Goldberg UltraCote
®
• IMAC and IMAA legal
• Instructions include 3D flying tips from Mike McConville
Specifications
Wingspan: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 in . . . . . . 2,463.8 mm
Fuselage Length: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 in . . . . . . 2,235.2 mm
Wing Area: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,750 sq in . . . . . . . . 112.9 dm
Flight Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . 23.5 to 26.5 lb . . . 9.98–11.80 kg
Recommended Engines: . . . . . . 60 to 80 cc
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    WE GET PEOPLE FLYING INSTRUCTION MANUAL • 90% custom built • Designed by 7-time TOC competitor Mike McConville • Specifically designed for excellence in precision and 3D aerobatics • Prepainted fiberglass cowl and wheelpants • Plug-in wing and stab • Precovered with genuine Goldberg UltraCote ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Thank you for your purchase of Hangar 9’s Extra 330L. Because the size and weight create a higher degree for potential danger, an added measure of care and responsibility is needed when building and flying giant-scale models. If this is your first giant-scale aerobatic aircraft, it’s important that you carefully follow the instructions, especially those regarding hinging (pages 9–10), sealing the...

  • Page 3: Warning

    Warning An R/C aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open areas, preferably AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all instructions included with your radio and engine. Additional Equipment Required Radio Equipment with Computer Radio •...

  • Page 4: Other Items Needed (Not Included In The Kit)

    Other Items Needed (not included in the kit) Zenoah Gas Start-up Package (ZEN20002) Includes: • Kill Switch (ZEN20000) • Oil (2 Cycle) (ZEN20001 • Fuel Dot (HAN115) • Fuel Filter (HAN143) • Mix Cup (HAN3101) • Gas Stopper (DUB400) • 3' Fuel Line (DUB799) •...

  • Page 5: Contents Of Kit

    • Fiberglass Painted Cowl (HAN1211) • Landing Gear Fairing (HAN1216) • Wheel Pants (HAN1212) • Rudder (HAN1208) • Landing Gear (HAN1213) Included in the optional Hangar 9 1/3 Scale Hardware Package (HAN1220,JR/HAN1221, Futaba) • 3 " Wheels (2) (DUB350L) • " Main Axles (DUB249) •...

  • Page 6: Section 1. Installing The Aileron Servos

    ® (80 oz/in minimum torque) • (2) 12" servo extensions Included in Optional Hangar 9 Hardware Package (HAN1220 JR or HAN1221 Futaba) • (2) 1" Servo Arms (HAN3574 JR or HAN3575 Futaba) The ailerons require a minimum of 80 oz/in of servo torque. In Step 4.

  • Page 7: Section 2. Installing The Aileron Control Horns

    Placing a wooden block under the aileron and drilling slowly will prevent these problems. If you choose to use the counter sink screws included in the Hangar 9 Hardware Package, counter sink the top of the aileron to allow the screws to fit flush.
  • Page 8 Section 2: Installing the Aileron Control Horns CONTINUED Step 5. Using an 8-32 tap, tap the hole that you just drilled in Step 7. Screw the molded swivel link onto the 8-32 screw until the aileron. the distance from the aileron surface to the bottom of the link ".

  • Page 9: Section 3. Hinging And Sealing The Control Surfaces

    Points in all giant-scale aircraft. They are easy to install, very strong, and offer smooth friction-free control. The Hangar 9 Extra 330L control surfaces are predrilled to use Robart’s Super Hinge Points. Step 1. Sand each end of the hinge point hinge using coarse sandpaper.
  • Page 10 Section 3: Hinging and Sealing the Control Surfaces CONTINUED Step 3. Allow the epoxy to fully cure for at least 6 hours. When cured, work each hinge throughout its full motion several times using your hands. This will break free any epoxy that may have found its way into the hinge joint.
  • Page 11 Section 3: Hinging and Sealing the Control Surfaces CONTINUED Sealing the Hinge Gaps Step 3. Using a sharp #11 blade and a straight edge, carefully cut through both layers of UltraCote covering at the " point ® marked in Step 2. It’s imperative that the aileron and elevator hinge lines be sealed airtight to prevent flutter.
  • Page 12 Section 3: Hinging and Sealing the Control Surfaces CONTINUED Sealing the Hinge Gaps (CONTINUED) Step 5. Remove the backing from the UltraCote ® . Place the Step 6. Fully deflect the aileron in the up position. Place the folded crease side into the center of the hinge line on the bottom straight edge over the hinge line covering that you just ironed of the wing.

  • Page 13: Section 4. Installing The Linkages

    Hangar 9 also offers a Pro-Link Wrench (HAN3558) to make adjustments easier.

  • Page 14: Section 5. Installing The Rudder And Elevator Servos

    Section 5: Installing the Rudder and Elevator Servos Parts Needed • Fuselage Included in optional Hangar 9 Hardware Kit • (2) 1" Heavy-Duty Servo Arms for Elevator Not included (HAN 3574 JR or HAN3575 Futaba) • (4) Servos (a minimum of 80 in/oz of torque) •...
  • Page 15 Section 5: Installing the Rudder and Elevator Servos CONTINUED Non-Computer Radio (CONTINUED) Step 2. Install the servos in the fuselage tail section with the Step 3. Using the screws included with the servos, fasten the output shaft to the rear as shown in the photo. If using a non- servos in place.

  • Page 16: Section 6. Installing The Elevator, Control Horns, And Linkages

    • " Hex wrench • Sealing iron • #11 hobby knife Included in Optional Hangar 9 Hardware Package • Robart Hinge Points (ROB309) • Rocket City 8-32 Swivel Control Horn (ROC01B) • (2) Control horns • (2) 4-40 Ball Links (ROC87) •...
  • Page 17 Section 6: Installing the Elevator, Control Horns, and Linkages CONTINUED Step 4. Mix a small amount of 30-minute epoxy and lightly coat Step 6. Glue the elevator hinges in place using the same the inside of the threaded holes and the 8-32 x 2" Rocket City techniques used to hinge the ailerons.
  • Page 18 Section 6: Installing the Elevator, Control Horns, and Linkages CONTINUED Step 9. Insert the shorter of the two tail tubes into the forward Step 11. Remove the stock servo arms from the elevator servos hole in the rear of the fuselage. Insert the stabilizer with tube in and replace them with heavy-duty 1"...

  • Page 19: Section 7. Installing The Rudder, Control Horns, And Linkages

    Section 7: Installing the Rudder, Control Horns, and Linkages Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed • Rudder • Drill with " drill bit • Fuselage • Phillips screwdriver • Straight screwdriver Not Included • 8-32 Tap (DUB363) • (2) Control Horns (ROC01B) •...
  • Page 20 Section 7: Installing the Rudder, Control Horns, and Linkages CONTINUED Step 5. Using a Moto-Tool and a cut-off wheel, cut the bolt on Step 9. Remove the stock servo arms and replace them with the side with the head so that 1" of thread remains exposed. heavy-duty 1 "...

  • Page 21: Section 8. Installing The Landing Gear

    • (4) 10-32 x 1" landing gear mounting screws • (4) 10-32 nuts • (2) #4 split washers • (2) #4 washers Included in optional Hangar 9 Hardware Package • (2) 3 " Wheels (DUB350TL) • (2) " x 2" Axles (DUB249) •...
  • Page 22 Section 8: Installing the Landing Gear CONTINUED Step 4. Fit the wheel pants over the axle and align with the Step 7. Install onto the axle in the following order: wheel pant, landing gear as shown. With the wheel pants properly aligned, "...
  • Page 23 Section 8: Installing the Landing Gear CONTINUED Step 9. Center the wheels in the wheel pants and tighten the Step 10. Remove the landing gear fairing by removing the collars against the wheels so that they are held in place. Use nylon set screw and mount the landing gear to the fuselage using Blue Locktite ®...

  • Page 24: Section 9. Attaching The Tail Wheel

    Tools and Adhesives Needed • Fuselage • Phillips screwdriver • Drill with " drill bit Included in Optional Hangar 9’s Hardware Package • Pen • Large Tail Wheel Assembly (Ohio Superstars #OHI130) Not Included • (2) #6 x " Sheet Metal Screws (DUB386) Step 1.

  • Page 25: Section 10. Installing The Receiver, Battery, And Fuel Tank

    Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed • Saw (to cut plywood) • Fuselage • 5-minute epoxy Included in Optional Hangar 9 Hardware Package • 32 oz fuel tank Not Included • Receiver • 1000mAh or larger battery pack • Receiver switch •...
  • Page 26 Section 10: Installing the Receiver, Battery, and Fuel Tank CONTINUED Step 6. Using 6-minute epoxy, fasten the receiver mount in Step 3. Using foam and rubber bands (or Velcro ® straps), place as shown. securely attach the battery to the battery tray. Step 7.

  • Page 27: Section 11. Mounting The Engine And Cowl

    Section 11: Mounting the Engine and Cowl The Hangar 9 Extra 330L accepts gas engines ranging from 60 If you’re a 3D fanatic or an Advanced or Unlimited IMAC class through 80cc’s. The prototype Extras were flown using Zenoah competitor, Zenoah’s GT-80 offers unlimited power for vertical G-62s and Zenoah GT-80s.
  • Page 28 Section 11: Mounting the Engine and Cowl CONTINUED Step 3. If using the GT-80 (or 445) the throttle servo is position Step 5. If using a Zenoah GT-80, attach a 4-40 x 6" threaded as shown in the top of the engine box. Using a pen, mark the rod to the choke lever using a 4-40 ball link.
  • Page 29 Section 11: Mounting the Engine and Cowl CONTINUED Using a G-62 Step 1. Remove the metal engine mount (if attached) from the Step 3. Install the engine on the firewall using optional G-62. Attach the B+B Cup engine mount. 20 x 1 "...

  • Page 30: Section 12. Hatch Assembly

    • 1/3 Scale Pilot (HAN8265) Step 1. Glue a 1/3 scale pilot in the rear seat area (silicone glue works good here) and attach the instrument panels. Hangar 9 offers sharp looking Extra Instrument Panels (HAN185) that replace the decals for a scale look.

  • Page 31: Section 13. Balancing The Model

    Section 12: Hatch Assembly CONTINUED Step 2. When satisfied with the cockpit detail, fit the canopy in Step 3. Mount the completed hatch on the fuselage. Use 4-40 place. It may be necessary to trim the edges for a perfect fit. screws with split washers and #4 washers to fasten the hatch in place.

  • Page 32: Section 14. Radio Setup

    Section 14: Radio Setup A 7-channel or greater computer radio is highly recommended. direction and electronic aileron differential. Consult your manual This allows the following features: for more programming details. • Mixing the right aileron to the left aileron (flaperon mix) With a 6-channel computer radio, it will be necessary to •...

  • Page 33: Setup And Flight Tips By Mike Mcconville

    Setup and Flying by Mike McConville Our new Extra 330L will blow away almost any pilot wanting to The Prototype Model Setup fly aerobatics. When designing this model, I incorporated design features and enhancements that have been learned from several All of the recommended settings in this manual are a result of the years of Tournament of Champions and IMAC competition.
  • Page 34 Setup and Flying by Mike McConville CONTINUED Computer Radio Rates and Expos: when and Enhancements where to use them A computer radio will allow you to do quite a bit of fine tuning of I always use Expo to soften the feel of the model. On high 3D the feel of the Extra, which will make aerobatics even easier.
  • Page 35 Setup and Flying by Mike McConville CONTINUED Extra 330L-3D at its Best The Blender 3D maneuvers (in simplest terms) are maneuvers performed by an airplane that are not usually done in a normal airplane flight path. What can be done with a 3D-capable plane is to make it fly like no other.
  • Page 36 Setup and Flying by Mike McConville CONTINUED Advanced recovery: Take the elevator all the way to the The Elevator ground—adding some power before it touches down to slow the decent and transition into a Harrier and land. Add power to get the nose to rise to vertical and transition into a Torque Roll.
  • Page 37 Setup and Flying by Mike McConville CONTINUED The Waterfall The Torque Roll What it is: The Extra “hovers” vertically in place, rotating left around its roll axis. Setup: Full 3D throws in elevator and rudder are a must. An aft CG helps a little.
  • Page 38 Setup and Flying by Mike McConville CONTINUED The Parachute The Wall What it is: The Parachute is a vertical dive that instantly What it is: The Wall is a Parachute turned on end. The model decelerates in its descent as it instantaneously corners into starts in normal level flight and suddenly corners nose up 90 an Elevator.

  • Page 39: Ama Safety Code

    AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 1999 Model flying must be in accordance with this code in order for 9. I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device that AMA Liability Protection to apply. explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of any kind) including, but not limited to, rockets, explosive bombs dropped from General models, smoke bombs, all explosive gases (such as hydrogen-...
  • Page 40 Receiver Tray Template Battery Pack Tray Template © 2000, Horizon Hobby, Inc. www.horizonhobby.com...

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