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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Composite-ARF New Rookie techsupport@composite-arf.com Instruction Manual Composite-ARF ‘New Rookie’ ‘TAVS Technology’ version: 1.0... -
Page 2: Liability Exclusion And Damages
However, as manufacturers, we at Composite-ARF are not in a position to influence the way you build and operate your model, and we have no control over the methods you use to install, operate and maintain the radio control system components. -
Page 3: Important/General Notes
This ‘jet’ aircraft is a high-end product and can create an enormous risk for both pilot and spec- tators, if not handled with care, and used according to the instructions. Make sure that you oper- ate your ‘New Rookie’ according to the AMA rules, or those laws and regulations governing model flying in the country of use. - Page 4 Composite-ARF New Rookie techsupport@composite-arf.com The slot needs some explanation, too. The cut line is exact- ly in the correct position so that the aileron slides under the Phenolic control horn wing skin smoothly. If the cut was a few mm forward or back, it would not work properly.
- Page 5 A pair of Canards has been added which improve the manoeuvrability and versatility of the ‘New Rookie’ at both medium and low speeds. These also allow shorter landings and take-offs - useful if you fly from a small airfield.
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Page 6: Landing Gear
Composite-ARF New Rookie techsupport@composite-arf.com Building Instructions Landing Gear As the main landing gear is installed in the fuselage, rather than in the wings, it’s a good idea to install this first, so that you can lock the gear in the ‘down’ position while building the rest of the model - protecting the bottom surface of the fuselage. - Page 7 (above) The C-ARF landing gear set that is avail- perfect centering. (see photo right) able as an option for the new Rookie. The nosegear unit should be installed about 7 - 8mm from the back of the plywood mount.
- Page 8 Composite-ARF New Rookie techsupport@composite-arf.com Vector Thrust System The hardware for the thrust vectoring system is all included in the kit, and it is your choice if you want to use it in flight, or not. With it activated you can do all sorts of amazing tumbles and spins, and of course it also helps in short-takeoff situations.
- Page 9 We recommend a turbine with a thrust in the range between 7 - 12kg for the ‘new Rookie. The photos in this manual show an electric-start AMT Netherlands Mercury HP.
- Page 10 Composite-ARF New Rookie techsupport@composite-arf.com Finally mill 2 small slots and glue the 2 supplied hatch-catches in position against the inside edges of the plywood stiffening rails (photo P11). Prepare the catches and hatch surface first by roughing up with coarse sandpaper, fix with one drop of CA to check position, and then ‘trap’...
- Page 11 3 - 4mm behind the hinge slot. Scuff up the surface of the phenolic horns where they will be glued into the control surfaces to give a good gluing ‘key’. Important: The new Rookie is designed to be flown using both surfaces on each wing as...
- Page 12 2 servos and separate surfaces as shown here. Servo Choice: The new Rookie is really quite fast and has large elevon surfaces, and there- fore we strongly recommend that you use high quality servos of at least 8kg torque on each con- trol surface.
- Page 13 Composite-ARF New Rookie techsupport@composite-arf.com Vertical Stabs The pair of standard sized rudder servos have to be installed in the fuselage in plywood mounts that are factory-installed during the joining process, and access is through the sides of the engine bay hatch. Note they are installed ‘inverted’, with the screws inserted from the engine hatch side, which means that you should reverse the brass eyelets in the servos.
- Page 14 With the longer nose of the ‘New Rookie’ you should not need to position Nicads etc in the nose, even if you have a heavier turbine at the higher end of the thrust range.
- Page 15 Composite-ARF New Rookie techsupport@composite-arf.com Cockpit Frame and Canopy The all-new moulded fibreglass canopy frame has already been trimmed at the factory, and you only need to complete the canopy frame fixing system, and trim and glue in the clear canopy.
- Page 16 - to suit your choice of engine and required flight times. With the larger cockpit area in the ‘New Rookie’ it is easy to fit the fuel tank from the front thru’ the cockpit opening, mak- ing installation and maintenance very simple. Full details will be on our website shortly.
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Page 17: Centre Of Gravity
Composite-ARF New Rookie techsupport@composite-arf.com lattice rails, and the front end secured with 2 screws or bolts. There are several tabs in various positions on the board to allow you to use multiple rubber bands or cable-ties to secure the main components, such as the turbine ECU and Receiver. Of course the main items will need to be positioned to set the correct centre of Gravity, but nor- mally you will not need install any heavy items (or lead) in the nose the achieve this. - Page 18 Warning The ‘New Rookie’ is quite fast when powered with a turbine with a thrust of 8 - 12 kg, which is the maximum recommended. Of course the speed at which you fly it is up to your skills and expe- rience, but we highly recommend that you use a speed limiter to prevent exceeding 220 mph (350 Kmh).
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Page 19: Advanced Tips
Advanced Tips The ‘New Rookie’ is capable of some truly amazing manoeuvres, using the canards and Thrust vectoring, and some of our ‘Reps’ and experienced customers have already been ‘pushing the envelope’ with the first few planes delivered. -
Page 20: Kit Contents
Composite-ARF New Rookie techsupport@composite-arf.com Appendix Kit Contents: Quantity Description Fuselage Right wing Left wing Canard with shaft (right) Canard with shaft (left) Servo hatch covers (colour of bottom wing) Right vertical fin Left vertical fin Clear canopy Canopy frame (fibreglass) -
Page 21: Hardware Bag
Composite-ARF New Rookie techsupport@composite-arf.com Hardware bag Quantity Description Brass tube 6mm Ø, 40 mm long (wing dowels) All thread M3 x 200 mm (for rudders) All thread M3 x 60mm (for speedbrake) All thread M3 x 100 mm (for elevons) - Page 22 Composite-ARF New Rookie techsupport@composite-arf.com (above) The contents Wood/Phenolic bag (above) The contents of the General Hardware bag (above) The contents of the Canard Hardware bag...
- Page 23 Composite-ARF New Rookie techsupport@composite-arf.com (above) The contents of the Vector Thrust set Mac Mike C (16 August 2005)
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