450w motor system requires: 5-channel radio w/ 5 mini servos, outrunner motor km0374810,
w/ propeller adaptor hw2340300, 40a
brushless esc with 11x8e propeller, 4 cells
14.8v 3200 mah li - po battery & charger. (17 pages)
Summary of Contents for THE WORLD MODELS LA Racer-40
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 0.40-0.46 cu. in. displacement 2-stroke Require : 4 - channel radio / standard servos Specifications Wing Span 54 in / 1370 mm 556 sq in / 35.9 sq dm Wing Area Flying Weight 5 lb / 2200 g Fuselage Length 48 in / 1220 mm *Specifications are subject to change without notice.*...
I N D E X BEFORE YOU BEGIN P. 1 PARTS LIST P. 2 ASSEMBLY P. 3 -11 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS P.11 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do. Check all parts.
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Main Wing Pre- glued Please dry fit wing joiner into left and right wing to make sure they fit with the Main Wing proper dihedral angle, mark the wing joiner if necessary. Apply epoxy glue to both sides of all surfaces in contact. Use a stick to apply the glue to inner side of wing joiner sleeve, and apply the glue to wing joiner before putting them together.
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Stabilizer / Elevator Use thread locker when tightening screw. Don't use excessive force as you are dealing with balsa. Screw PM3 x 25mm Washer d3 x D7mm Pre-glued (Stabilizer) (Main Wing) B B' PM3 x 25mm washer completed Bottom View Vertical Fin &...
Engine Mount M3 x 20mm M3 x 20mm Socket Head Screw d3xD7mm d3 x D7mm Washer Engine Mount PL5111030 Apply thread locker to screws. Blind nuts are off-centered to keep the spinner at the fuselage axis. Fuel Tank CABLE TIE Fuel Tank 260cc 1.5x5x400mm...
Elevator Pushrod PB2 x 12mm Screw TWM PL8210010 CLEVIS WRENCH PB2x12mm Clevis Tri-horn M3x14mm Fuel Tube Ø6x5mm Pushrod 2m m Ø1.8x700mm Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks PB2 x 10mm Screw at under side of control surfaces. TWM PL8210010 CLEVIS WRENCH 2m m...
M3 x 25mm Socket Head Screw d3 x D7mm Washer M3 Nut M3 x 25mm Throttle Pushwire 100mm w/ plastic tube 3.9 in d3 x D7mm Washer 3 2mm M3 Nut d3 x D7mm Washer Radio Equipment Install and arrange the servo as shown in the diagram. Throttle Servo Rudder Servo Switch...
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M4 x 30mm Socket Head Screw d4 x D12mm Washer M4 x 30mm d4 x D12mm d4 x D12mm Washer Plywood Washer 2x22x78mm Plywood 2x22x78mm Bottom View Canopy & Pilot PWA2.3 X 8mm PWA2.3 X 8mm Screw Pilot 1m m d1.5 x D6.5mm Silicon Grommet Silicon Grommet d1.5 x D6.5mm...
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Wing Setting Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration as shown in the diagrams. P.10 A 235PO24811009...
Control Throws Adjust the control throws as shown in the diagram. These throws are good for general Elevator flying. You can adjust according to your 15mm personal preference. 15mm Rudder 20mm 20mm Ailerons C.G. Warning! Important Safety Precautions # First time flyer should never fly by himself / herself. Assistance from experienced flyer is absolutely necessary.
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LINKAGE CONNECTOR HW7111050 & HW7111060 Drill 2mm hole at servo horn. Insert linkage connector into servo horn. Make sure shoulder of screw is cleared from servo horn. Add washer to reduce play if necessary. Shoulder Tighten up the round nut against the shoulder.
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Usage of the transparent 3D template This transparent 3D template is used for position guidance of the actual cutting of the pre-painted cowling. Simply cut the transparent 3D template to fit your engine and exhaust pipe, then slide onto the actual cowling and use as template to mark the openings required for final cutting.
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180mm Extension Package Code No. Package Code No. Size Size Code No. Package Size Package Code No. Size Large Clevis Small Clevis Special tool for clevis installation. Suitable for standard and small Package (EP)clevis. Code No. Size KP0041300 Code No SV4031 Code No.
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