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SpecificationsWingspan: 39in(990mm)Length: 44in(1120mm)WingArea: 345sqin(22.3sqdm)Weightw/Battery: 17.5–19oz(495–540g)Radio: 6-Channelwith4sub-microservos

TributeFx3DARF

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IntroductionDesignedbyETOCchampGeorgeHicks,theTributeFx3Dcombinesthelightweight,fly-anywherefreedomofaprofilefoamiewithfull-fuselagerigidityonparwithbalsaplanes.Italsofeaturesafull-formsymmetricalairfoilwingthatletsyoufly3Dmaneuversinthekindofwindthatwouldgroundmostprofilefoamies.Inshort,thisisafantastic-flyingfreestyle3Dmachinethatisjustasathomeattheflyingfieldasitisatthepark.Forfreestylefunthatknowsnobounds,thisistheplane.

Using the ManualThismanualisdividedintosectionstohelpmakeassemblyeasiertounderstand,andtoprovidebreaksbetweeneachmajorsection.Inaddition,checkboxeshavebeenplacednexttoeachsteptokeeptrackofeachstepcompleted.Stepswithasinglecircle()areperformedonce,whilestepswithtwocircles()indicatethatthestepwillrequirerepeating,suchasforarightorleftwingpanel,twoservos,etc.

Remembertotakeyourtimeandfollowthedirections.

Table of ContentsSpecifications.........................................................................1Introduction............................................................................2UsingtheManual...................................................................2ContentsofKit/PartsLayout....................................................3RequiredRadioEquipment......................................................3ImportantInformationAboutMotorSelection...........................4HighPowerOutrunnerSetup..................................................4LightweightOutrunnerSetup...................................................4OptionalAccessories..............................................................4NoteonLithiumPolymerBatteries...........................................4RequiredToolsandAdhesives.................................................4Warning................................................................................5WarrantyPeriod....................................................................5LimitedWarranty...................................................................5DamageLimits.......................................................................6SafetyPrecautions..................................................................6Questions,Assistance,andRepairs.........................................6InspectionorRepairs..............................................................6WarrantyInspectionandRepairs............................................6Non-WarrantyRepairs...........................................................7Safety,Precautions,andWarnings..........................................7AileronServoInstallation........................................................8WingandStabilizerInstallation............................................10RudderandElevatorServoInstallation...................................15MotorInstallation.................................................................18ReceiverandBatteryInstallation............................................22LandingGearInstallation......................................................23ControlThrows.....................................................................25CenterofGravity.................................................................25RangeTestYourRadio..........................................................26Preflight...............................................................................262007OfficialAMANationalModelAircraftSafetyCode......27

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Contents of Kit/Parts LayoutLarge Replacement Parts

EFL2151 MainWingEFL2152 Fuselagew/RudderEFL2153 HorizontalTailAssemblyEFL2154 CanopyHatchEFL2155 CowlEFL2156 WheelPantsEFL2158 LandingGearWire

Small Replacement PartsEFL2157 PushrodsEFLA213 E-flite/JR/HorizonDecals

Required Radio EquipmentYouwillneedaminimum6-channeltransmitter,crystals,microreceiver,andfoursub-microservos.Youcanchoosetopurchaseacompleteradiosystemthatincludesalloftheseitemsor,ifyouareusinganexistingtransmitter,justpurchasetheotherrequiredequipmentseparately.

Complete Radio SystemSPM2460 DX6DSM®6CHParkFlyer

w/4-S75Servos

Note: We recommend the crystal-free, interference-free Spektrum® DX6 2.4GHz DSM 6-Channel System, which includes a micro receiver and 4 sub-micro servos.

Or Purchase SeparatelySPM6000 AR6000DSMDuaLink™6-Channel

ParkFlyerRxOr

JSP30610 6-ChannelUltraLiteRxw/oCrystal,PositiveShiftJR/AIR(72MHz)

OrJSP30615 6-ChannelUltraLiteRxw/oCrystal,

NegativeShiftFUT/HRC(72MHz)JRPXFR** FMReceiverCrystalEFLRS75 7.5-GramSub-MicroServo(4)

AndJSP98100 3"(76mm)ServoExtension(2)JSP98120 18"(457mm)ServoExtension(2)

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Important Information About Motor Selection

WerecommendtheE-flite®Park450BrushlessOutrunner,890Kv(EFLM1400)toprovideyouwithexcellenthigh-powermotorsystem,orthePark400BrushlessOutrunner920Kv(EFLM1305)forsportpowerandaworry-freeoutrunnermotor.TheTributeFx3Ddoesnotincludeapropeller.

Lightweight Outrunner SetupEFLM1305 Park400BLOutrunner,920KvEFLA311B 20-AmpBrushlessESCTHP9103SJPL 910mAh3-Cell11.1VLi-PoAPC11038SF 11x3.8SlowFlyerPropEFLAEC303 EC3Device&BatteryConnector,

Male/FemaleEFLC3005 Celectra1-to3-CellLi-PoCharger

Thisisalightweightsportsetupwithadequatepowerfor3Dflights.

High Power Outrunner SetupEFLM1400 Park450BLOutrunner,890KvEFLA311B 20-AmpBrushlessESCTHP13203SPL 1320mAh3-Cell11.1VLi-PoAPC12060E 12x6ElectricPropEFLAEC303 EC3Device&BatteryConnector,

Male/FemaleEFLC3005 Celectra1-to3-CellLi-PoCharger

Thisisahigh-powerperformancesetupforstrong3Dflights.

Optional AccessoriesEFLA110 PowerMeter

Note on Lithium Polymer BatteriesLithiumPolymerbatteriesaresignificantlymorevolatilethanalkalineorNi-Cd/Ni-MHbatteriesusedinRCapplications.Allmanufacturer’sinstructionsandwarningsmustbefollowedclosely.MishandlingofLi-Pobatteriescanresultinfire.Alwaysfollowthemanufacturer’sinstructionswhendisposingofLithiumPolymerbatteries.

Required Tools and AdhesivesTools & Equipment

EFLA250 ParkFlyerToolAssortment,5-pieceOr Purchase Separately

EFLA257 Screwdriver,#0Phillips(orincludedwithEFLA250)

EFLA251 HexWrench:3/32”(orincludedwithEFLA250)

6-minuteepoxyCardstockDrillDrillbit:1/16in(1.5mm)Felt-tippedpenFoam-safeacceleratorFoam-safeCAHobbyknife(#11blade)HotglueLow-tacktapePapertowelsRulerSidecuttersStringT-pinsThreadlock

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WarningAnRCaircraftisnotatoy!Ifmisused,itcancauseseriousbodilyharmanddamagetoproperty.Flyonlyinopenareas,preferablyatAMA(AcademyofModelAeronautics)approvedflyingsites,followingallinstructionsincludedwithyourradio.

Keeplooseitemsthatcangetentangledinthepropellerawayfromtheprop,includinglooseclothing,orotherobjectssuchaspencilsandscrewdrivers.Especiallykeepyourhandsawayfromthepropeller.

Warranty PeriodHorizonHobby,Inc.,(Horizon)warrantiesthattheProductspurchased(the“Product”)willbefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipatthedateofpurchasebythePurchaser.

Limited Warranty(a)ThiswarrantyislimitedtotheoriginalPurchaser("Purchaser")andisnottransferable.REPAIRORREPLACEMENTASPROVIDEDUNDERTHISWARRANTYISTHEEXCLUSIVEREMEDYOFTHEPURCHASER.ThiswarrantycoversonlythoseProductspurchasedfromanauthorizedHorizondealer.Thirdpartytransactionsarenotcoveredbythiswarranty.Proofofpurchaseisrequiredforwarrantyclaims.Further,Horizonreservestherighttochangeormodifythiswarrantywithoutnoticeanddisclaimsallotherwarranties,expressorimplied.

(b)Limitations-HORIZONMAKESNOWARRANTYORREPRESENTATION,EXPRESSORIMPLIED,ABOUTNON-INFRINGEMENT,MERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSEOFTHEPRODUCT.THEPURCHASERACKNOWLEDGESTHATTHEYALONEHAVEDETERMINEDTHATTHEPRODUCTWILLSUITABLYMEETTHEREQUIREMENTSOFTHEPURCHASER’SINTENDEDUSE.

(c)PurchaserRemedy-Horizon'ssoleobligationhereundershallbethatHorizonwill,atitsoption,(i)repairor(ii)replace,anyProductdeterminedbyHorizontobedefective.Intheeventofadefect,thesearethePurchaser'sexclusiveremedies.Horizonreservestherighttoinspectanyandallequipmentinvolvedinawarrantyclaim.RepairorreplacementdecisionsareatthesolediscretionofHorizon.ThiswarrantydoesnotcovercosmeticdamageordamageduetoactsofGod,accident,misuse,abuse,negligence,commercialuse,ormodificationofortoanypartoftheProduct.Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverdamageduetoimproperinstallation,operation,maintenance,orattemptedrepairbyanyoneotherthanHorizon.ReturnofanygoodsbyPurchasermustbeapprovedinwritingbyHorizonbeforeshipment.

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Damage LimitsHORIZONSHALLNOTBELIABLEFORSPECIAL,INDIRECTORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,LOSSOFPROFITSORPRODUCTIONORCOMMERCIALLOSSINANYWAYCONNECTEDWITHTHEPRODUCT,WHETHERSUCHCLAIMISBASEDINCONTRACT,WARRANTY,NEGLIGENCE,ORSTRICTLIABILITY.Further,innoeventshalltheliabilityofHorizonexceedtheindividualpriceoftheProductonwhichliabilityisasserted.AsHorizonhasnocontroloveruse,setup,finalassembly,modificationormisuse,noliabilityshallbeassumednoracceptedforanyresultingdamageorinjury.Bytheactofuse,setuporassembly,theuseracceptsallresultingliability.

IfyouasthePurchaseroruserarenotpreparedtoaccepttheliabilityassociatedwiththeuseofthisProduct,youareadvisedtoreturnthisProductimmediatelyinnewandunusedconditiontotheplaceofpurchase.

Law:TheseTermsaregovernedbyIllinoislaw(withoutregardtoconflictoflawprincipals).

Safety PrecautionsThisisasophisticatedhobbyProductandnotatoy.Itmustbeoperatedwithcautionandcommonsenseandrequiressomebasicmechanicalability.FailuretooperatethisProductinasafeandresponsiblemannercouldresultininjuryordamagetotheProductorotherproperty.ThisProductisnotintendedforusebychildrenwithoutdirectadultsupervision.TheProductmanualcontainsinstructionsforsafety,operationandmaintenance.Itisessentialtoreadandfollowalltheinstructionsandwarningsinthemanual,priortoassembly,setuporuse,inordertooperatecorrectlyandavoiddamageorinjury.

Questions, Assistance, and RepairsYourlocalhobbystoreand/orplaceofpurchasecannotprovidewarrantysupportorrepair.Onceassembly,setuporuseoftheProducthasbeenstarted,youmustcontactHorizondirectly.ThiswillenableHorizontobetteransweryourquestionsandserviceyouintheeventthatyoumayneedanyassistance.Forquestionsorassistance,pleasedirectyouremailtoproductsupport@horizonhobby.com,orcall877.504.0233tollfreetospeaktoaservicetechnician.

Inspection or RepairsIfthisProductneedstobeinspectedorrepaired,pleasecallforaReturnMerchandiseAuthorization(RMA).PacktheProductsecurelyusingashippingcarton.Pleasenotethatoriginalboxesmaybeincluded,butarenotdesignedtowithstandtherigorsofshippingwithoutadditionalprotection.Shipviaacarrierthatprovidestrackingandinsuranceforlostordamagedparcels,asHorizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility.AServiceRepairRequestisavailableatwww.horizonhobby.comonthe“Support”tab.Ifyoudonothaveinternetaccess,pleaseincludealetterwithyourcompletename,streetaddress,emailaddressandphonenumberwhereyoucanbereachedduringbusinessdays,yourRMAnumber,alistoftheincludeditems,methodofpaymentforanynon-warrantyexpensesandabriefsummaryoftheproblem.Youroriginalsalesreceiptmustalsobeincludedforwarrantyconsideration.Besureyourname,address,andRMAnumberareclearlywrittenontheoutsideoftheshippingcarton.

Warranty Inspection and RepairsTo receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receiptverifyingtheproof-of-purchasedate.Providedwarrantyconditionshavebeenmet,yourProductwillberepairedorreplacedfreeofcharge.RepairorreplacementdecisionsareatthesolediscretionofHorizonHobby.

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Non-Warranty RepairsShould your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds �0% of the retail purchase cost.Bysubmittingtheitemforrepairyouareagreeingtopaymentoftherepairwithoutnotification.Repairestimatesareavailableuponrequest.Youmustincludethisrequestwithyourrepair.Non-warrantyrepairestimateswillbebilledaminimumof½houroflabor.Inadditionyouwillbebilledforreturnfreight.Pleaseadviseusofyourpreferredmethodofpayment.Horizonacceptsmoneyordersandcashierschecks,aswellasVisa,MasterCard,AmericanExpress,andDiscovercards.Ifyouchoosetopaybycreditcard,pleaseincludeyourcreditcardnumberandexpirationdate.Anyrepairleftunpaidorunclaimedafter90dayswillbeconsideredabandonedandwillbedisposedofaccordingly.Please note: non-warranty repair is only available on electronics and model engines.

Electronicsandenginesrequiringinspectionorrepairshouldbeshippedtothefollowingaddress:

HorizonServiceCenter4105FieldstoneRoad

Champaign,Illinois61822

AllotherProductsrequiringwarrantyinspectionorrepairshouldbeshippedtothefollowingaddress:

HorizonProductSupport4105FieldstoneRoad

Champaign,Illinois61822

Please call 8��-�0�-0�33 with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty.

Safety, Precautions, and WarningsAstheuserofthisproduct,youaresolelyresponsibleforoperatingitinamannerthatdoesnotendangeryourselfandothersorresultindamagetotheproductorthepropertyofothers.

Carefullyfollowthedirectionsandwarningsforthisandanyoptionalsupportequipment(chargers,rechargeablebatterypacks,etc.)thatyouuse.

Thismodeliscontrolledbyaradiosignalthatissubjecttointerferencefrommanysourcesoutsideyourcontrol.Thisinterferencecancausemomentarylossofcontrolsoitisnecessarytoalwayskeepasafedistanceinalldirectionsaroundyourmodel,asthismarginwillhelptoavoidcollisionsorinjury.

•Alwaysoperateyourmodelinanopenareaawayfromcars,traffic,orpeople.

•Avoidoperatingyourmodelinthestreetwhereinjuryordamagecanoccur.

•Neveroperatethemodeloutintothestreetorpopulatedareasforanyreason.

•Neveroperateyourmodelwithlowtransmitterbatteries.

•Carefullyfollowthedirectionsandwarningsforthisandanyoptionalsupportequipment(chargers,rechargeablebatterypacks,etc.)thatyouuse.

•Keepallchemicals,smallpartsandanythingelectricaloutofthereachofchildren.

•Moisturecausesdamagetoelectronics.Avoidwaterexposuretoallequipmentnotspecificallydesignedandprotectedforthispurpose.

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Aileron Servo InstallationRequired Parts

Wing Servow/longservoarm(2)Controlhorn(2) ControlconnectorConnectorbackplate Linkagewire,4

1/4in(108mm)(2)2mmx4mmmachinescrew(2)

Required Tools and AdhesivesHotglue 6-minuteepoxyDrill Drillbit:1/16in(1.5mm)Sidecutters Low-tacktapeThreadlock

1.Removethetapeholdingthestringinsidethewing.Pullenoughofthestringoutofthewingtotieittotheservolead.

2.Usethestringtopulltheservoleadthroughthewingandouttheopeningatthecentersection.Usetapetosecuretheservoleadsoitwon'tfallbackintotheopening.

3.Usehotgluetosecuretheservointhewing.Theoutputoftheservofacestowardtheaileron.

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4.Installthecontrolhornintheaileronusing6-minuteepoxy.Allowtheepoxytofullycurebeforecontinuingtothenextstep.

5.Drilla1/16in(1.5mm)holethroughtheoutsideholeintheservoarm.Slidethecontrolconnectorthroughtheholeandsecureitusingtheconnectorbackplate.

6.Plugtheaileronservointothereceiver.Powerupthetransmitterandreceiver.Centertheaileronstick,trim,andanyprogrammedsub-trimvalues.Installthearmontheservosoitisparalleltotheaileronhingeline.

7.AttachtheZ-bendofthe41/4in(108mm)linkagewire

tothecontrolhorn.

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8.Slidethelinkagewirethroughthecontrolconnector.Centertheaileronandusea2mmx4mmmachinescrewtosecurethelinkage.Usethreadlockonthescrewtopreventitfromlooseningduringflight.

9.Usesidecutterstoremoveanyexcesswireextendingbeyondtheconnector.

10.RepeatSteps1through9fortheremainingaileronservoandlinkage.

Wing and Stabilizer InstallationRequired Parts

Wing FuselageBellypan Stabilizerassembly

Required Tools and Adhesives3in(76mm)servoextension(2)String Low-tacktapeT-pin Foam-safeCA(thick)Foamsafeaccelerator

1.Removethecanopybyliftingfromtherear.Amagnetholdsthecanopyinpositionattherear.

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2.Attachthe3in(76mm)servoextensionstotheaileronservoleads.Securetheextensionstotheleadsusingtapeorstringsotheydon'tcomeunplugged.

3.Restthefuselageonthewing.Guidetheservoextensionsabovetheformerasshown.

4.Positionthefuselageonthewing.Measurethedistancefromthefuselagetothewingtiponbothsides.Themeasurementsmustbeequal,.Ifnot,adjustthepositionofthefuselageonthewing.

5.PlaceaT-pinattherearofthefuselageasshown.TieastringtotheT-pinthatislongenoughtoreachbeyondthewingtip.

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6.Wrapasmallpieceoftapeonthestringwhereitcrossesthewingtip.Markthetapetoindicatetheexactlocationofthewingtip.Swingthetapeovercheckthepositionoftheoppositewingtip.Ifthesearenotequal,repositionthewingandtapeandrepeatuntilthemarkonthetapealignswithbothwingtips.

7.Placelow-tacktapeonthewingagainstthefuselageasanindicatorforthewingalignment.

8.Checkthealignmentofthewingtotheverticalstabilizertomakesurethewingisperpendiculartothewing.Lightlysandthefuselagewingsaddleifthereisanalignmentcorrectiontobemade.

90 Degrees

9.Applythickfoam-safeCAtothefuselagewhereitcontactsthewing.Positionthewingbackontothefuselage.

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10.Placeasupportunderthewingsothefuselageisnottouchingtheworksurface.UseweightstoholdthefuselagetightagainstthewingwhiletheCAcures.

11.Usethickfoam-safeCAtogluethebellypantothewing.Itmaybenecessarytolightlysandthebellypantofitperfectlytothecontourofthewing.

12.Slidethestabilizerthroughtheslotinthefuselage.Measureeachsideofthestabilizertomakesureitiscentered.

13.PlaceaT-pinatthefrontofthefuselageasshown.TieastringtotheT-pinthatislongenoughtoreachbeyondthestabilizertip.

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14.Wrapasmallpieceoftapeonthestringwhereitcrossesthestabilizertip.Markthetapetoindicatetheexactlocationofthestabilizertip.Swingthetapeovercheckthepositionoftheoppositestabilizertip.Ifthesearenotequal,repositionthestabilizerandtapeandrepeatuntilthemarkonthetapealignswithbothstabilizertips.

15.Checkthealignmentofthestabilizertothewing.Thestabilizermustbeparalleltothewing.Ifnot,lightlysandtheopeninginthefuselagetocorrectanyalignmentissues.

Parallel

16.Usefoam-safeCAtogluethestabilizertothefuselage.

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Rudder and Elevator Servo InstallationRequired Parts

Airframe Elevator(left)Hingetape Servow/longservoarm(2)Controlconnector(2) Controlconnectorbackplate(2)Controlhorn(2) Controlhornbackplate(2)18in(457mm)servoextension(2)Linkagewire,6

7/8in(175mm)Linkagewire,5in(127mm)

Required Tools and AdhesivesFoam-safeCA ThreadlockHotglue DrillDrillbit:1/16in(1.5mm)

1.Applyapieceofthehingetapetothetopoftheleftelevator.Centerthetapewidth-wideonthehingelineoftheelevator.

2.Positiontheelevatoragainstthestabilizer.Checktomakesuretheelevatorcanmovewithoutanybindingbeforesecuringthetape.Usetheremainingpieceofhingetapeonthebottomoftheelevatortocompletethehingingprocess.

3.Usefoam-safeCAtogluetheelevatorjoinerrodtotheleftelevatorhalf.AllowtheCAtofullycurebeforecontinuingwithyourassemblyoftheTribute.

Hint: Use low-tack tape to hold the two elevator halves in neutral while the CA fully cures to ensure they are in alignment with each other.

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4.Preparetheelevatorandrudderservosbyattaching18in(457mm)servoextensionstoeachservo.Drilla1/16in(1.5mm)holeintheouterholeintheservoarm.Installacontrolconnectorinthelongservoarmsandsecurethemusingthecontrolconnectorbackplates.Usetheradiosystemtocentertheservosbeforeattachingtheservoarmstotheservo.

5.Installtheelevatorservointhefuselageusinghotglue.Makesuretheoutputoftheservofacestowardtherearofthefuselage.

6.Slidethecontrolhornthroughthepre-cutslotintheelevator.Theshoulderonthehornreststightagainsttheelevator.

7.Slidethecontrolhornbackplatedownonthecontrolhornfromthetopsideoftheelevator.Thebackplatereststightagainsttheelevator.Usefoam-safeCAonthebackplatetocompletethecontrolhorninstallation.

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8.AttachtheZ-bendofthe5in(127mm)linkagewiretothecontrolhorn.Slidethelinkagewirethroughthecontrolconnector.Centertheelevatorandusea2mmx4mmmachinescrewtosecurethelinkage.Usesidecutterstoremoveanyexcesswirethatextendsbeyondtheconnector.Usethreadlockonthescrewtopreventitfromvibratinglooseinflight.

9.Installtherudderservousinghotglue.Makesuretheoutputoftheservofacestowardtherearofthefuselage.Slidethecontrolhornthroughthepre-cutslotintherudder.Theshoulderonthehornreststightagainsttherudder.Slidethecontrolhornbackplatedownonthecontrolhornontheoppositesideoftherudder.Thebackplatereststightagainsttherudder.Usefoam-safeCAonthebackplatetocompletethecontrolhorninstallation.AttachtheZ-bendofthe6

7/8in(175mm)linkagewiretothecontrolhorn.Slidethelinkagewirethroughthecontrolconnector.Centertherudderandusea2mmx4mmmachinescrewtosecurethelinkage.Usethreadlockonthescrewsoitwon'tvibratelooseinflight.Usesidecutterstoremoveanyexcesswirethatextendsbeyondtheconnector.

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Motor InstallationRequired Parts

Airframe CowlingBrushlessmotor Outrunnerstickmountw/hardwareElectronicspeedcontrol 1.5mmx10mmsheetmetalscrewHookandlooptape 2mmx6mmsheetmetalscrew(4)Spinner SpinnerbackplateMotoradapter 1/2in(13mm)washer

Required Tools and AdhesivesPhillipsscrewdriver DrillDrillbit:1/16in(1.5mm) CardstockLow-tacktape

1.Mountyourparticularmotortotheoutrunnerstickmountusingthehardwareprovidedwiththemount.TherearespacersprovidedwiththemounttousewiththeE-flitePark450Outrunner,whichhasthecollaronthebackofthemotor.

2.Plugthemotorleadsintotheelectronicspeedcontrol.

Important Information About Your Brushless ESC

Make sure your ESC brake is programmed to Off. Also, be sure to use an ESC with the proper 9V cutoff when using 3-cell Li-Po packs, or 6V cutoff when using 2-cell Li-Po packs.

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3.Slidetheelectronicspeedcontrolintothefuselage.Slidethestickmountonthemotormountstick.

4.Useadrilland1/16in(1.5mm)drillbittodrillapilotholeforthescrewintothemotorstick.Usethe1.5mmx10mmsheetmetalscrewtosecurethemounttothestick.

5.Checktheoperationofthemotorusingtheradiosystem.Themotorshouldrotatecounterclockwisewhenviewedfromthefront.Followtheinstructionsincludedwiththespeedcontrolifnecessarytoreversethedirectionofrotationofthemotor.Securethespeedcontrolinsidethefuselageusinghookandlooptape.

Note: Never check the motor rotation on the bench with the propeller installed. The plane could move and cause serious injury. Always check the motor without the propeller to avoid injury.

6.Tapefourpiecesofcardstockontothefuselage(twooneachsideofthefuselage)toindicatethelocationsofthehardpointsinsidethefuselageformountingthecowling.

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7.Slidethecowlingontothefuselage.

8.Slidethepropelleradapterthroughtheholeinthepropeller.

Important Information About Your Propeller

It is very important to check to be sure the propeller is balanced before installing onto the shaft. An unbalanced propeller may strip the gears or cause poor flight characteristics.

Note: If it is necessary to enlarge the hole in the propeller, make sure to check the balance of the propeller afterwards.

9.Slidethe1/2in(13mm)washerontotheadapter.

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10.Slidethespinnerbackplateontheadapter.Threadthepropellernutontotheadapter,butdonottightenitatthistime.

11.Slidethespinnerassemblyontothemotorshaft.Alignthecowlingwiththespinnerbackplate,leavinga1/8in(3mm)gapbetweenthespinnerandcowl.Usea1/16in(1.5mm)drillbittodrillfourholesthroughthecowlingandintothehardpointsinthefuselage.

12.Securethecowlingtothefuselageusingfour2mmx6mmsheetmetalscrews.

13.Snapthespinnerinplaceonthespinnerbackplate.

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Receiver and Battery InstallationRequired Parts

Airframe ReceiverMotorbattery Canopy

Required Tools and AdhesivesHookandlooptape Hookandloopstrap

1.Mountyourreceiverinsidethefuselageusinghookandlooptape.Routethereceiverantennafollowingtheinstructionsprovidedwithyourradiosystem.

Note: Never cut the receiver antenna as this will greatly reduce the range of your radio system.

2.Securethebatteryinsidethefuselageusingthehookandlooptape,thenuseahookandloopstraptosecure.

3.Positionthecanopybackinpositiononthefuselage.

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Landing Gear InstallationRequired Parts

Airframe TailskidMainlandinggear PlywoodlandinggearretainerWheelretainer(4) Wheelpant(2)Wheelpantstrap(2) 2mmx4mmsheetmetalscrew(2)

Required Tools and AdhesivesFoam-safeCA DrillDrillbit:1/16in(1.5mm)

1.Usefoam-safeCAtogluethetailskidintothepre-drilledholesneartherudder.

2.Slidethemainlandinggearintheslotinthefuselage.

3.Ifthelandinggearisloose,oryouchoosetopermanentlyattachthegear,usefoamcompatibleCAtogluetheplywoodlandinggearretainerintotheslot.

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4.Ifyouchoosenottousethewheelpants,youcansecurethewheelsonthelandinggearusingthewheelretainers.UsehotglueorfoamcompatibleCAtogluetheretainersontothelandinggear.Usecarenottogluethewheeltothelandinggear.

5.Installthewheelpantsandwheels.Useneedle-noseplierstoinsertthewheelretainersontheendsofeachoftheaxleportionsofthelandinggearinsideofthewheelpant.

6.Positionthewheelpantsoitisnottouchingtheworksurfacewhentheplaneisrestingonthetailskidandwheels.

7.Eachwheelpantissecuredusingtwo2mmx6mmsheetmetalscrewsandawheelpantstrap.Drilltheholesforthescrewsintothewheelpantsusingadrilland1/16in(1.5mm)drillbit.

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Control Throws

1.Turnonthetransmitterandreceiverofyouraircraft.Checkthemovementoftherudderusingthetransmitter.Whenthestickismovedright,theruddershouldalsomoveright.Reversethedirectionoftheservoatthetransmitterifnecessary.

2.Checkthemovementoftheaileronsusingthetransmitter.Whenthestickismovedright,therightaileronwillmoveupandtheleftaileronwillmovedown.Reversethedirectionoftheservoatthetransmitterifnecessary.

3.Checkthemovementoftheelevatorwiththeradiosystem.Movingtheelevatorstickdownwillmaketheairplaneelevatormoveup.

4.Useathrowgaugetoadjustthethrowoftheelevator,aileronsandrudder.Adjustthepositionofthepushrodatthecontrolhorn,orthetravel/endpointadjustmentsofyourcomputertransmitter,toachievethefollowingmeasurementswhenmovingthestickstotheirendpoints.

Ailerons:High/3DRate:21/2in(63mm)upanddown.

Low/SportRate;1in(26mm)upanddown.

Elevator:High/3DRate:31/2in(89mm)upanddown.

Low/SportRate:11/4in(32mm)upanddown.

Rudder:High/3DRate:31/2in(89mm)leftandright.

Low/SportRate:11/2in(38mm)leftandright.

Center of GravityAnimportantpartofpreparingtheaircraftforflightisproperlybalancingthemodel.

Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step!

TherecommendedCenterofGravity(CG)locationis4

3/4"(120mm)forPrecisionto51/8"(130mm)for3Dbehind

theleadingedgeofthewingagainstthefuse.

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Range Test Your Radio 1.Beforeeachflyingsession,besuretorangecheck

yourradio.Thisisaccomplishedbyturningonyourtransmitterwiththeantennacollapsed.Turnonthereceiverinyourairplane.Withyourairplaneonthegroundandtheenginerunning,youshouldbeabletowalk30paces(approximately100feet)awayfromyourairplaneandstillhavecompletecontrolofallfunctions.

Ifnot,don’tattempttofly!Haveyourradioequipmentcheckedoutbythemanufacturer.

2.Double-checkthatallcontrols(aileron,elevator,rudderandthrottle)moveinthecorrectdirection.

3.Besurethatyourtransmitterbatteriesarefullycharged,pertheinstructionsincludedwithyourradio.

PreflightCheck Your Radio

Beforegoingtothefield,besurethatyourbatteriesarefullychargedpertheinstructionsincludedwithyourradio.Chargeboththetransmitterandreceiverpackforyourairplane.Usetherecommendedchargersuppliedwithyourparticularradiosystem,followingtheinstructionsprovidedwiththeradio.Inmostcases,theradioshouldbechargedthenightbeforegoingoutflying.

Beforeeachflyingsession,besuretorangecheckyourradio.Seeyourradiomanualfortherecommendedrangeandinstructionsforyourradiosystem.Eachradiomanufacturerspecifiesdifferentproceduresfortheirradiosystems.Next,startthemotor.Withthemodelsecurelyanchored,checktherangeagain.Therangetestshouldnotbesignificantlyaffected.Ifitis,don’tattempttofly!Haveyourradioequipmentcheckedoutbythemanufacturer.

Note: Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller away from the prop. These include loose clothing, or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers. Especially keep your hands away from the propeller.

Double-checkthatallcontrols(aileron,elevator,rudderandthrottle)moveinthecorrectdirection.

Checktheradioinstallationandmakesureallthecontrolsurfacesaremovingcorrectly(i.e.thecorrectdirectionandwiththerecommendedthrows).Testrunthemotorandmakesureittransitionssmoothlyfromofftofullthrottleandback.Alsoensuretheengineisinstalledaccordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructions,anditwilloperateconsistently.

Checkallthecontrolhorns,servohorns,andclevisestomakesuretheyaresecureandingoodcondition.Replaceanyitemsthatwouldbeconsideredquestionable.Failureofanyofthesecomponentsinflightwouldmeanthelossofyouraircraft.

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GENERAL1) Iwillnotflymymodelaircraftinsanctionedevents,airshows

ormodelflyingdemonstrationsuntilithasbeenproventobeairworthybyhavingbeenpreviously,successfullyflighttested.

2) Iwillnotflymymodelhigherthanapproximately400feetwithin3milesofanairportwithoutnotifyingtheairportoperator.Iwillgiveright-of-wayandavoidflyingintheproximityoffull-scaleaircraft.Wherenecessary,anobservershallbeutilizedtosuperviseflyingtoavoidhavingmodelsflyintheproximityoffull-scaleaircraft.

3) Whereestablished,IwillabidebythesafetyrulesfortheflyingsiteIuse,andIwillnotwillfullyordeliberatelyflymymodelsinacareless,recklessand/ordangerousmanner.

4) Themaximumtakeoffweightofamodelis55pounds,exceptmodelsflownunderExperimentalAircraftrules.

5) IwillnotflymymodelunlessitisidentifiedwithmynameandaddressorAMAnumberonorinthemodel.(Thisdoesnotapplytomodelswhilebeingflownindoors.)

6) Iwillnotoperatemodelswithmetal-bladedpropellersorwithgaseousboosts,inwhichgasesotherthanairentertheirinternalcombustionengine(s);norwillIoperatemodelswithextremelyhazardousfuelssuchasthosecontainingtetranitromethaneorhydrazine.

RADIO CONTROL1) Iwillhavecompletedasuccessfulradioequipmentgroundrange

checkbeforethefirstflightofaneworrepairedmodel.2) IwillnotflymymodelaircraftinthepresenceofspectatorsuntilI

becomeaqualifiedflier,unlessassistedbyanexperiencedhelper.3) Atallflyingsitesastraightorcurvedline(s)mustbeestablished

infrontofwhichallflyingtakesplacewiththeothersideforspectators.Onlypersonnelinvolvedwithflyingtheaircraftareallowedatorinfrontoftheflightline.Intentionalflyingbehindtheflightlineisprohibited.

4) IwilloperatemymodelusingonlyradiocontrolfrequenciescurrentlyallowedbytheFederalCommunicationsCommission.(OnlyproperlylicensedAmateursareauthorizedtooperateequipmentonAmateurBandfrequencies.)

5) Flyingsitesseparatedbythreemilesormoreareconsideredsafefromsite-to-siteinterference,evenwhenbothsitesusethesamefrequencies.Anycircumstancesunderthreemilesseparationrequireafrequencymanagementarrangement,whichmaybeeitheranallocationofspecificfrequenciesforeachsiteortestingtodeterminethatfreedomfrominterferenceexists.AllocationplansorinterferencetestreportsshallbesignedbythepartiesinvolvedandprovidedtoAMAHeadquarters.

Documentsofagreementandreportsmayexistbetween(1)twoormoreAMACharteredClubs,(2)AMAclubsandindividualAMAmembersnotassociatedwithAMAClubs,or(3)twoormoreindividualAMAmembers.

6) ForCombat,distancebetweencombatengagementlineandspectatorlinewillbe500feetpercubicinchofenginedisplacement.(Example:.40engine=200feet.);electricmotorswillbebasedonequivalentcombustionenginesize.AdditionalsafetyrequirementswillbepertheRCCombatsectionofthecurrentCompetitionRegulations.

7) Atairshowsormodelflyingdemonstrations,asinglestraightlinemustbeestablished,onesideofwhichisforflying,withtheothersideforspectators.

8) WiththeexceptionofeventsflownunderAMACompetitionrules,afterlaunch,exceptforpilotsorhelpersbeingused,nopoweredmodelmaybeflowncloserthan25feettoanyperson.

9) Undernocircumstancesmayapilotorotherpersontouchapoweredmodelinflight.

2007 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code

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