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Dynaflite Bird of Time Instruction Manual

Nostalgic competition glider, large, 108" wingspan, light wing loading
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• Large, 108" wingspan • Light wing loading
READ THROUGH THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FIRST. IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY
AND USE OF THIS MODEL.

Instruction Manual

• 2-3 Channel radio system • High-start, winch or other launch system • Field equipment
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.
BDTMP02 Printed in USA
™
• Nostalgic competition glider
REQUIRED FOR OPERATION
WARRANTY
®
© 2011 Hobbico
, Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    • 2-3 Channel radio system • High-start, winch or other launch system • Field equipment 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 You must also make Your Bird of Time is not a toy, but a sophisticated certain that the model has remained structurally sound. working model that functions very much like a full- size airplane.

  • Page 3: Required Items

    REQUIRED ITEMS IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTE: During construction you will be using a number of balsa sticks to frame ❏ various assemblies. Ample material is included but 2-3 channel radio with 2-3 micro or you should study the plans, then make an effort to cut mini servos the longest pieces you will need first.

  • Page 4: Die-Cut Patterns

    DIE-CUT PATTERNS...
  • Page 5 DIE-CUT PATTERNS...

  • Page 6: Build The Wing

    ❏ ❏ 5. Using aliphatic resin, glue the 1/8" x 3/8" BUILD THE WING x 24" hardwood inboard spar to the inboard lower sheeting, flush with the rear edge. Similarly, glue the NOTE: It is easier to build the inboard and outboard 1/8"...
  • Page 7 ARROW SHAFT TAPER END WITH SANDPAPER TRAILING EDGE STOCK NOTE: The Bird of Time uses a “Phillip’s Entry Airfoil.” This requires the bottom leading edge sheeting to be pulled up onto the ribs when they are glued to the sheeting. To do this easily, take some FILLER BLOCK 3/32"...
  • Page 8 “A” ribs between the top and bottom spar cutouts and While the epoxy cures, it’s a good time for a cup of glue this to the end of the innermost shear web. Make coffee. The rest of the wing goes quickly after all the sure the webs are aligned with the spars in the two glue has cured.
  • Page 9 ❏ ❏ 7/16" x 1/2" leading edges for a good fit at the 24. Trim the last “A” rib to fit at the polyhedral joint and glue them in place. Hold them polyhedral joint. Use 6-minute epoxy to glue the “A” firmly in place with masking tape until the glue dries.

  • Page 10: Build The Stabilizer

    iron to reseal the glue. Set the iron to it’s highest setting and then press the sheeting back into the rib with the iron. When you remove the iron, continue to 2" press the sheeting to the rib with a cloth. The sheeting should now be firmly adhered to the rib.

  • Page 11: Build The Fin & Rudder

    smaller tube in the front hole and the larger tube in STAB the rear hole. Again, be sure the tube is exactly along the centerline of the spar. ❏ 17. Taper the inboard root pieces as shown on 1/16" the plan with sandpaper. Cut the center stab sheeting HOLES from leftover 1/16"...

  • Page 12: Build The Fuselage

    ❏ ❏ 7. Remove the pins from the fin. With the fin flat 15. Cut and fit the upper and lower corner on the building board, sand it flat. Fit the 1/16" fin gussets from 3/8" x 1/2" balsa. Glue them with CA. skin on the fin, being careful to align it with the ❏...
  • Page 13 ❏ ❏ 4. Glue the 1/8" balsa rear fuselage side to the 9. If you will be installing an optional tow hook front side with CA on both the left and right sides. release mechanism you will need to cut the rear of the 3/8"...

  • Page 14: Final Assembly

    gluing one small section at a time. Hold the fuselage from leftover 1/16" balsa and glue them on the in one hand and bend the bottom block until a inside of each fuselage side over the 5/32" hole with section is aligned with the side, then squeeze the CA.
  • Page 15 I will personally jump up and elevator linkage. You should have a total throw of at down on your Bird of Time until it is no more. least 1/2". Also check the stab is perfectly square Antennae go inside fuselages, out of the slipstream.”...

  • Page 16: Time To Fly

    spectrum. When you find the setting be sure to mark it FINISHING on the side of the fin so you can get it back again. Bear in mind that C.G. changes and changes in air- ❏ 1. We recommend you use Top Flite ®...

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