Summary of Contents for DG Airparts Super XC
- Page 1 DG Airparts, Inc. present the Super XC Instruction Manual Version 1.0 READ THIS MANUAL FIRST!
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Congratulations! You now own what we believe to the best and most complete high performance cross country sailplane kit available anywhere today. The Super XC is a high performance cross country sailplane using the lat- est RnR products molding technologies. The Super XC incorporates full-span camber-changing flaps and ailerons, which provide a maximum speed range from coring the tightest thermals to outrunning the competition. -
Page 3: Parts List
Super XC Parts List Fuselage Fuselage Wing Cover Canopy Hatch Elevator Pushrod Left Wing Right Wing Outer Panel Outer Panel Inner Panel Inner Panel Page 3... - Page 4 Super XC Parts List Tail Group Joiners Elevator Bag Rudder Main Wing Joiner 3/16” Elevator Pivot Tube Left Stabilizer Outer Wing Joiner (2) Elevator Bellcrank Right Stabilizer 5/32 Stabilizer Joiner 3/32 Stabilizer Joiner Wing Bolts Elevator Pushrod Hardware Towhook Hardware 5/16”...
- Page 5 Super XC Parts List Rudder Hinges Rudder Hardware Flap Hardware Hinges (3) Pull-Pull Kevlar Flap Linkages (2) Pockets (3) 2-56 Threaded Rod (4) Control Horns (2) 2-56 Jam Nuts (4) 2-56 Clevis and Lock (4) Control Horns (2) Aileron Hardware...
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Page 6: Construction
Super XC Construction 2. Use a square to draw the line Wing Part 1 from the mark on the trailing edge to the recess line closest to Note: The wing, stabilizer, and the trailing edge. rudder skins can be damaged if you lay them on sharp objects or uneven surfaces. - Page 7 Super XC Construction 9. Flip the wing over and cut out Wing Part 1 (cont.) the top of the flap using the pen line. 12. Once the flap has been re- moved, sand all the edges lightly 7. Place a piece of masking tape to finish them off.
- Page 8 Super XC Construction 19. Using a straight edge or if Wing Part 1 (cont.) you feel comfortable, free hand, 14. Draw a line from the mark to cut the top of the aileron free the front indentation. along the front indentation.
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Page 9: Wing Mount
Super XC Construction Wing Part 1 (cont.) 25. Line up the servo control arm 2. Once the wing fits nicely with with the mark and mount the ser- the fuselage, slide the main pan- 23. Cut an opening using a... - Page 10 Super XC Construction 9. Remove the drill bit and use it Wing Mount (cont.) to hold the wing in position 4. Using a combination square and ruler, make a mark at 1 1/4” for the front hold down bolt and 3/4”...
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Page 11: Stabilator
Super XC Construction Wing Mount (cont.) 14. Once the glue has dried, place 16. After you tap each hole, the wing back on the fuselage screw in a nylon wing hold down and line up the holes in the wing bolt to help keep the wing lined 12. - Page 12 Super XC Construction 5. Make a slot guide by taking a Stabilator (cont.) popsicle stick or similar piece of wood and drilling out a 3/16” hole and sliding the popsicle stick over the joiner rod. The insert a 3/32” drill bit in the stabilator and mark the popsicle stick.
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Page 13: Fuselage Part I
Super XC Construction 3. Glue the tow hook block in Stabilator (cont.) Fuselage Part 1 using epoxy and filler centered over the tow hook hole. 8. Using the popsicle stick as a 1. Hook a tape measure to the guide, cut out the stabilator slot. -
Page 14: Rudder
Super XC Construction 10. Sand the top of the fin using a Fuselage Part 1 (cont.) dowel or something similar to allow room for the rudder. Rudder 8. Once the pushrod has dried, reinstall the pushrod permanently making sure to lock the clevis at 6. - Page 15 Super XC Construction 4. Place the fin post up to the rud- Rudder (cont.) der and drill holes in the rudder using the holes previously drilled in the fin post. After you drill each hole, use another drill bit or music wire to keep the fin post aligned.
- Page 16 Super XC Construction Rudder (cont.) 9. Insert the hinges into the pock- ets and verify the hinge pins are vertical by using a combination square. Make sure the pockets are inserted fully into the rudder post and the setscrew part of the pocket is pressed up against the fin post.
- Page 17 Super XC Construction 17. Drill a 7/64” hole in each side Rudder (cont.) of the rudder. The hole should be even with the rudder hinge line 15. Once all three holes have and on the mark drawn in the pre- been drilled, keep the fin post- vious step.
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Page 18: Wing Part Ii
Super XC Construction 3. Install the clevis on the control Wing Part II (cont.) horn and verify the fit. The con- trol horn should be positioned so that the clevis rests on the leading edge of the flap and the control horn is resting on the flap. -
Page 19: Fuselage Part Ii
Super XC Construction 1. Cut the excess material off the Wing Part II (cont.) hatch and sand up to but not touching the outer raised line. 11. Install the aileron gap seal tape. Pull down on the aileron 8. Sand the upper skin of the in- and slide the gap seal tape under ner wing panel to a sharp taper. - Page 20 Super XC Construction Fuselage Part II (cont) 6. A Skymelody variometer in- stallation is shown here as an ex- ample of how to mount a 4. Set the hatch on the fuselage variometer. In this installation a and verify the fit, basically you...
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Page 21: Setup
Conclusion The Super XC is a very competitive sailplane and has won many cross country contests. We hope you are very satisfied with your Super XC. If you have any questions or suggestions about the sailplane or this manual, please feel free to contact us.