KIT CONTENTS: We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for better identification during assembly. We recommend that you regroup the parts in the same manner. This will ensure you have all of parts required before you begin assembly. KIT CONTENTS MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY AIR FRAME ASSEMBLIES...
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This will assure proper assembly. The YAK 54 ARF is hand made from natural materials, every plane is unique and minor adjustments may have to be made. However, you should find the fit superior and assembly simple.
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3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn on the opposite aileron. RIGHT WRONG INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES 1. Working with the aileron linkage for now, 5. Pull the servo lead out. thread one nylon clevis at least 14 turns onto one of the 2mm x 180mm threaded wires.
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2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer. 8. Insert the 90 degree bend down through the hole in the servo arm. Install one nylon snap keeper over the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the servo Draw a center line arm retaining screw and remove the masking tape from the aileron.
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2. Slide the vertical stabilizer into the slot in the Remove the covering mounting platform in the top of the fuselage. Mark the shape of the fuselage on the left and right sides of the vertical stabilizer using a felt-tip pen. 6.
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TAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED · (1) Tail wheel bracket w/wire. · (1) Wheel collar with set screw. · (1) 25mm diameter tail wheel. drill · (2) nylon control clasp. · (2) 2mm x 10mm screws. · (2) 3mm x 12mm screws. 1.
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INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLING THE ENGINE 1. Locate the long piece of wire used for the 1. Four nuts have been installed at the factory. throttle pushrod. One end of the wire has been 2. Install main landing gear into the fuselage using pre-bend in to a "Z"...
To carburator To muffler To vent Tube 5. Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It SERVO INSTALLATION may be necessary to remove some of the INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS flashing around the tank opening using a modeling knife. If flashing is present, make sure none of it falls into the tank.
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6. Drill two 1,6mm holes through the elevator using the control horn as a guide and screw the control horn in place. 7. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis. 8.
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12. Using a pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend up at the mark made. Cut off excess wire, leaving about 8mm beyond the bend. 13. Insert the 90 degree bend up through the hole in the servo arm. Install one nylon snap keeper over the wire to secure it to the arm.
INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY 1. Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. You may want to plug an aileron extension into the receiver to make plugging in the aileron servo lead easier when you are installing the wing.
BALANCING CONTROL THROWS 1. It is critical that your airplane be balanced 1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using the correctly. Improper balance will cause your control throws listed. plane to lose control and crash. 2. The control throws should be measured at the widest point of each control surface.
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I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS Always operate in open areas, away Keep all onlookers (especially small from factories, hospitals, schools, THE PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS children and animals) well back from buildings and houses etc. NEVER fly Keep fingers, clothing (ties, shirt the area of operation. This is a flying your aircraft close to people or built sleeves, scarves) or any other loose aircraft, which will cause serious...
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I/C FLIGHT GUIDELINES Operate the control sticks on the When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter and check that the control transmitter aerial. surfaces move freely and in the ALWAYS land the model INTO the CORRECT directions. wind, this ensures that the model lands at the slowest possible speed.
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