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FlyingThingZ Indy Sport Car .40 Assembly Manual

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Wingspan:
Wing Area:
Weight:
Radio:
Engine:
The Indy Sport Car is fun and easy to build. We have done all the hard work for you. It can easily be
framed up and covered in a weekend. While it may look a little bit different, the construction tech-
niques used are the same as most other airplanes. The average modeler will have no problem. You
will find top quality Laser Cut balsa, plastic and plywood, as well as beautiful CNC Cut foam cores
and parts! It is the ultimate high tech kit!
Low speed flying is great, with huge elevons and tons of surface area, it will crawl along with
full control and amazing stability. To speed up all you need to do is give it gas! It flies smooth, sta-
ble, and responds great. Most say that it flies like a low wing sport plane. Landings are breeze, just
lower the throttle and she'll settle in on her own. All in all you can't find a plane that gets you more
attention and is as fun to fly.
Copyright © 2004
Indy Sport Car .40
A Sport Scale Flying Race Car
Specifications
24"
864 sq in
7 lbs.
4 Channel w/ Elevon Mixing
.46 - .61 two-stroke / .53 - .71 four-stroke
Kit# FTZ3014

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  • Page 1 Indy Sport Car .40 A Sport Scale Flying Race Car Specifications Wingspan: 24" Wing Area: 864 sq in Weight: 7 lbs. Radio: 4 Channel w/ Elevon Mixing Engine: .46 - .61 two-stroke / .53 - .71 four-stroke The Indy Sport Car is fun and easy to build. We have done all the hard work for you. It can easily be framed up and covered in a weekend.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warranty Information................. 3 Warnings and Safety Precautions.

  • Page 3: Warranty Information

    Further, FlyingThingZ, Inc. reserves the right to modify this warranty without prior notice. In that FlyingThingZ, Inc. has no control over the final stages of assembly or material used for the final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the final product, the user accepts all resulting liability.

  • Page 4: Using This Manual

    Using This Manual This manual is divided into sections to aid in the assembly process. It provides an easier more concise layout allowing for breaks between each major section. Additionally, check boxes have been provided next to each step to help keep track of the completed assembly process.

  • Page 5: Additional Requirements

    Nose Gear Hardware #2 x 9/16 Wood Screws 5/32” Wheel Collars Additional Kit Requirements 3 2.5” to 3” Wheels FlyingThingZ Pre-cut Self Adhesive Vinyl Covering Motor Mount and Mounting Hardware Clear Packing Tape 2’ Medium Fuel Tubing 4 2-56 Pushrods Prop Suited to Engine 8oz.

  • Page 6: Fuselage Assembly

    A. Fuselage Assembly A3. Glue the two ply firewall pieces utilizing clothe pins to hold the parts together. Verify the orientation of the holes on the firewall as they will play a vital role later on. A1. Start by lining up the two fuselage sides and the two ply A4.
  • Page 7 A10. Size and cut a hatch tongue plate and glue it to the notch- es on the back of the fuselage. Sand the edges flush with the sides of the fuselage. Sand the rearward part of the hatch tongue plate to match the angle of the fuselage as shown in the image above.
  • Page 8 A13. Line up a piece of 1/4 x 1/4 balsa stick against the fuse- lage cross brace. Scribe a line where the balsa stick lines up with A17. Reinstall the fuselage hatch and flip the fuselage around the hatch bolt plate. Cut the balsa stick along the line. so that the bottom is facing up.
  • Page 9 A25. Flip the fuselage over and do the same on the other side. In the image above, you can see the cutout on the fuselage/wing saddle mentioned in step A24. A20. Cut several pieces of the 1/16” balsa sheet. For added strength make your cuts are against the grain.

  • Page 10: Preparing The Foam

    B. Preparing the Foam B1. Sand the foam using #120 grit sand paper on a sanding block. The foam should have a smooth texture after sanding is completed. Be extremely careful not to distort the foam in any way. Sand edges and curves very lightly. Enough pressure should be applied to smooth out the foam, not to change its shape.
  • Page 11 C6. Reinsert the cut foam center piece along the fuselage back plate. If there is any excess overhang on the trailing edge, make a C9. Using a rotary tool with a router attachment cut the foam mark and cut the excess until the back is flush with the trailing inside your line marks.
  • Page 12 adhesive vinyl covering. Be extremely careful when using a heat applied covering. High heat will distort the foam and perma- nently ruin the wing shape. These steps are best performed with some help. Apply a thin coat of Super 77 Spray Adhesive before covering any foam parts.

  • Page 13: Elevon Assembly

    D. Elevon Assembly D5. Find the location of the control horn slots. Using a hobby knife, cut a slit into the covering over the control horn cutout. D1. Lay out the left elevon and make a line 2” long that is 1” Using epoxy, glue the control horns in place.

  • Page 14: Spoiler Assembly

    G. Final Assembly E3. Cover the car side in the same fashion as the driver pod. Cut slits along curves to allow for the covering to wrap properly around the edges. Leave a 1/8” to 1/4” overlap on one side of the pod.
  • Page 15 where the driver pod meets the top of the wing core. Remove the covering from the bottom half of the driver pod 1/8” from the line you created. Remove the covering from the bottom portion of the driver pod. Using a liberal amount of epoxy, glue the driver pod into the wing core.
  • Page 16 G11. Install the nose gear wire into the brackets by placing G14. Use a strip of 2” filament tape (strapping tape) to attach the spacer between the two brackets then inserting the control arm the elevons to the trailing edge of the wing.. Use one strip of tape on the bottom of the brackets.

  • Page 17: Radio Setup

    Note: Check all control surface movement looking at the model from behind. G17. Temporarily lay the spoiler between the two spoiler brackets. Mark on the spoiler where the center driver pod meets the spoiler. Using a sharp hobby knife, cut between the marks made as deep as necessary to obtain a good fit between the two spoiler brackets and the driver pod.

  • Page 18: Pre-Flight Checklist

    Pre-Flight Checklist ber on or inside your model. Cycle all battery packs and make sure they are fully charged Fuelproof all areas exposed to fuel or exhaust residue such before flying. as the wing, fuselage, handle bars and firewall. Range check your radio at the flying field before the first flight Check the CG according to the measurements provided in step following the radio manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 19 100 m.p.h.). The models must be equipped with a lighting based on equivalent combustion engine size. Additional safety system that clearly defines the aircrafts attitude at all times. Other Unique and Fun Kits from FlyingThingZ Witch Wilga Flag Ship .40 Wing Span: 72”...
  • Page 20 FlyingThingZ, Inc. 2075 Grandview St. Oceanside, CA 92054 www.flyingthingz.com support@flyingthingz.com...

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