Cessna 182Cessna 182 - Value Hobby R/C Hobby Store (Addison

Cessna 182Cessna 182Cessna 182Cessna 182 Almost-Ready-to-Fly

Instruction Manual

Specifications

Wing Span: 1660mm (65.4in)

Length: 1293mm (50.9in)

Wing area: 36.0sq dm (558.6sq in)

Flying Weight: 2900g-3330g (6.4lb-7.3lb)

Product highlights

Highly scale fiberglass fuselage.

Easily use nitro or electric power.

Removable canopy for accessing inside of fuselage.

Easy to balance with a variety of batteries.

Complete and high quality hardware included.

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Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of Cessna-182 from Value Hobby. We thank you for your generous support,

and hope you enjoy your new airplane.

At Value Hobby, we hope to offer competitive prices, good performance, and products that you can setup and

use with ease. That’s why we extensively researched and tested this airplane, and suggested all the products

necessary for you to setup properly. We understand that you have many choices when purchasing, and we are

grateful you choose to buy from us.

As vendors, one of the most gratifying things for us is to hear from our customers. We would welcome any

suggestion to help us improve. Please make us aware of any errors and imperfections in the airplane or the

instructions, or about the setup that we suggested. We hope you’ll find our setup suggestions to be helpful, and

enjoy flying your new airplane. Please feel free to contact us at (630) 948-0947 or email us at

[email protected]

Disclaimer

By purchasing and/or building this model, user assumes ALL liability and risk involved with this product. This

model should be built and flown by an experienced pilot and only flown at AMA sanctioned sites.

Value Hobby guarantees this model to be free of defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover any parts damaged by use or modifications. In no way shall Value Hobby’s liability

exceed the original cost of the purchased model. Further, Value Hobby reserves the right to modify this warranty

without notice. Value Hobby has no control over the final stages of assembly or the material used for the final

assembly. No liability shall be assumed nor materials used for the final user-assembled product. By the act of

using the final product the user accepts all resulting liability. Value Hobby, as a R/C product vendor, provides a

top quality airplane and instructions to complete the model. The quality and flight characteristics of the finished

model depend greatly on how it is built; we cannot guarantee the performance for the completed model and

representations are expressed or implied as to the performance of the completed model. If the buyer is not

prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit

immediately, in new and unused condition.

Safety in Assembly

During assembly of this aircraft, you will be asked to use sharp knives and hobby adhesives. Please follow all

safety procedures recommended by the manufacturers of the products you use, and always follow these

important guidelines:

ALWAYS protect your eyes when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools. Safety glasses

are the best way to protect your eyes.

ALWAYS protect your body, especially your hands and fingers when using adhesives, knives, or tools, especially

power tools. Do not cut toward exposed skin with hobby knives. Do not place hobby knives on tables or benches

where they can roll off or be knocked off.

ALWAYS have a first-aid kit handy when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools.

ALWAYS keep hobby equipment and supplies out of the reach of children.


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Safety in Flying

This is NOT a toy! It is a very high-performance RC airplane capable of high speeds and extreme maneuvers. It

should only be operated by a competent pilot in a safe area with proper supervision.

ONLY fly your aircraft in a safe, open area, away from spectators and vehicles–and where it is legal to fly.

NEVER fly over an unsafe area, such as a road or street.

Never fly too close to yourself or spectators.

Never run your motor inside a house or building with the propeller attached – Remove the prop for safety.

Required Items

CA Glue – Thin and Thick

Epoxy glue

Hobby Knife

Small Phillips Screwdriver

Set Metric Allen Wrenches

Scissors

Small Pliers

Wire Cutters

Masking tape

Optional – Heat gun

Before Starting Assembly

Examination

Unpack your airplane and examine the components. Check for damage of any kind. If you see any damage,

please contact Value Hobby immediately.

Covering

Your airplane was packed in plastic at the factory without any wrinkles in the covering. You may notice some

wrinkles now; more likely, you will notice a few in a day or two or the first time you take the plane out to the

flying field. These wrinkles are the result of wood shrinkage and/or expansion. Balsa wood changes size and

shape slightly as it is exposed to varying humidity in the air. This is a natural property of balsa wood. As your

airplane adjusts to the weather in your part of the world, wrinkles may appear and disappear. Wrinkles may be

removed with the gentle application of heat to the covering material on your airplane. The best tool to use is a

hobby heat gun. Apply the heat gently: the covering material will shrink as you apply the heat, and this will

remove the wrinkles. BE CAREFUL! Too much heat applied too quickly can damage the covering, either by

causing it to pull away from the wood at seams and corners or even by melting it. The covering will shrink at low

temperature with patient application of heat.

Wrinkles in the covering DO NOT affect flight performance.

Remove the canopy before attempting to use heat on your covering! The canopy is made of thermo-activated

plastic and WILL deform with the application of heat. Do not apply heat to the canopy.

If you need to clean your airplane, we recommend using a damp towel. The paint used on the canopy and cowl is

not safe for all cleaners. In particular, DO NOT use alcohol on these parts, it will remove the paint


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RECOMMENDED RADIO EQUIPMENT

Product SKU Quantity

Radio At least 4 channel if not using flaps, at least 5channel if using flaps 1

Power HD 1711MG Metal Gear Mini Servo PHD-SV-0366 4

Servo Towerpro SG5010 Standard Servo TWP-SV-0368

Electric 2

Nitro 3

Y-Harness Universal Servo Y-Harness Heavy Duty 12-Inch (Futaba "J" and JR

Compatible)

AMS-AC-0870 2

Extension Universal Servo Extension Heavy Duty 24-Inch (Futaba "J" and JR

Compatible)

AMS-AC-0566 4

RECOMMENDED POWER SETUP Light Power Setup

Product SKU

Motor Gforce G32 (42-50) 800KV XYH-MT-0178

ESC Hobbywing Flyfun 80A Opto ESC HWG-SC-0244

UBEC Hobbywing 3A UBEC HWG-SC-0258

Battery GForce Elite Series 30C 4000mAh 4S 14.8V FLM-LP-2201

Prop 12 x 6E EMX-MP-1769

High Power Setup

Product SKU

Motor Gforce G46 (50-55) 600KV SAT-MT-2322

ESC Hobbywing Flyfun 80A Opto HWG-SC-0244

UBEC Hobbywing 3A UBEC HWG-SC-0258

Battery GForce Elite Series 30C 4000mAh 5S 18.5V FLM-LP-2418

Prop 13 x 6.5E EMX-MP-1765

We recommend light setup for leisurely flying with less emphasis on aerobatics. We recommend high power

setup for water takeoff with floats, or aerobatic flying.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

Product SKU

Charger GT Power C6 6S LiPO Charger GTP-CH-1427

Thin CA Glue Quickie Thin CA VHB-AC-2097

Medium CA Glue Quickie Medium CA VHB-AC-2098

Stand Foam Field Stand VHB-AC-1997

Watt Meter GT Power 130A Watt Meter GTP-AC-0591

T Connector Female AMS-AC-1914 Connector

T Connector Male AMS-AC-1913

LiPO Bag Lipo charging bag VHB-LP-0330


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Main Parts and Accessories:


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Package 1: Fuel tank--- 1 Set Cable tie--- 2pcs

Engine mount--- 1Pair M4 Washer--- 4pcs

Socket head cap screw M4*45mm (1.8in) for engine mount--- 4pcs

Package 2: Electric motor mount---1pcs

Socket head cap screw M4*15mm (.6in) for motor mount--- 4pcs

M4 Washer---4pcs M4 Locknut---4pcs

Package 3: Nose gear---1pcs Nose gear mount---1pcs

Socket head cap screw M3*15mm (.6in) for nose gear mount---4pcs

M3 washer---3pcs

Wheel pant---1pcs Aluminum collar---1pcs

Nose wheel---1pcs Wheel collars---1pcs

Package 4: Cowling---1pcs 57mm (2.2in) Spinner---1pcs

Self-tapping screws with washer for cowling---6pcs

Landing gear---1 pair Wheel pant---1 pair

Self-tapping screw M2*12mm (.5in)---2pcs

Wheel axle ---Socket head cap screw M4*40mm (1.6in) 2pcs

Main wheel---2pcs M4 Nut---2pcs

M4 Locknut---4pcs M4 Washer---8pcs

Socket head cap screw M4*16mm (.6in) for landing gears---4pcs

Package 5: Cockpit

Side window

Front canopy

Backseat canopy

Package 6: Mounting screw for front canopy---M3*10mm (.4in) socket head cap screw 1PCS

Mounting locknut for front canopy---M3 1PCS

M3 washer---1pcs Nylon strap---1pcs

Hinge for front canopy---2pcs

Package 7: Mounting screw for middle wing panel M5*20 Nylon wing bolts 2pcs

M4*10mm (.4in) socket head cap screw 2pcs

M4 washer 2pcs Blind nut M5 2pcs

Wing strut---1 pair Wing tube---1 pair

Mounting screw for wing strut M3*10mm (.4in) 2pcs M3*15mm (.6in)

M3 washer

Package 8: Servo hatch 2 pair

Self-tapping screw M2.5*8 24pcs

Package 9: Throttle pushrod Φ1.5 x 350mm (13.8in)---1pcs

Aileron pushrod Φ1.8 x 82mm (3.2in)---4pcs

Rudder pushrod---1pcs Elevator pushrod---1pcs

Package 10: Pushrod connector with grub screw---4pcs Fiberglass control horn---7pcs

Ball linkage---7pcs M2*10 roundhead screw---7pcs

Locknut---7pcs M2 washer---7pcs Keeper Φ2.0 ---4pcs

Package 11: Point hinge---20pcs


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Section 1: Aileron and Flap Installation

Required parts and hardware:

Main Wing---2pcs

Aileron----2pcs

Flap----2pcs

Point hinge-----14pcs

Step1. Use the hobby knife to remove the coverings

for the hinge holes.

Step2. Insert four point hinges into the holes

pre-drilled in the aileron. Note: the shaft of the hinge

should be parallel to the edge of the aileron, so the

hinge could move up and down.

Step3. Saturate some thin CA to the hinge slot to glue

the hinges to the aileron.

Step4. Attach the aileron to the main wing through

the point hinges and apply some thin CA to the hinge

holes in the main wing to secure the aileron to the

wing.

Step5. Repeat step1 to 4 to finish the other aileron

installation.

Step6. Step1. Use the hobby knife to remove the

coverings for the hinge holes on the flap.


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Step7. Insert four point hinges into the holes

pre-drilled in the flap. Note: the shaft of the hinge

should be parallel to the edge of the flap, so the hinge

could move up and down.

Step8. Saturate some thin CA to the hinge slot to glue

the hinges to the flap.

Step9. Attach the flap to the main wing through the

point hinges and apply some thin CA to the hinge

holes in the main wing to secure the flap to the wing.

Step10. Repeat step 6-9 to finish the other flap

installation.

Section 2: Aileron and Flap Servo &

Linkage Installation


Aileron servo pushrod 2pcs

Flap servo pushrod 2pcs

Ball linkage 4pcs

Mounting screw for ball linkage--- M2*10mm (0.4

inch) roundhead screw 4pcs

M2 locknut for ball linkage 4pcs

M2 washer for ball linkage 4pcs

Control horn 4pcs

Servo 4pcs (sold separately)

Servo extension 4pcs (sold separately)

Servo hatch 2pairs

Mounting screws for servo hatch---M2.5*8mm

(0.3inch) self-tapping screw 24pcs

Keeper 4pcs

Step1. Thread the aileron servo pushrod into the ball

linkage, and then use pliers to bend 90 degree the

other end of pushrod where AB is 53mm (2.0in).


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Step2. Use a keeper to connect the pushrod to the

servo arm.

Step3. Use two M2.5*8mm (0.3inch) self-tapping

screws to secure the servo to the servo hatch. (Before

mounting the servo, electronically center the servo

using the transmitter.)

Step4. Install the servo arm to the servo as shown.

Step5. Use a hobby knife to remove the coverings for

aileron servo as shown.

Step6. Use a hobby knife to locate the slot pre-cut for

control horn in the aileron.

Step7. Insert the control horn into the slot from the

downside of the aileron as shown.

The picture shows the right way the control horn is

installed in the control surface.


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Step8. Use some thin CA to secure the control horn to

the aileron.

Step9. Repeat step1 to 4 to install the servo to the

servo hatch. Connect a servo extension to the servo

lead. Thread the wire through the wing panel.

Step10. Use one M2*10mm (0.4 inch) roundhead

screw, one M2 locknut and one M2 washer to

connect the pushrod to the control horn.

Step11. Use a 1.5mm (0.06in) drill bit to drill the

holes as shown.

Step12. Use four M2.5*8mm (0.3inch) self-tapping

screws to install the servo hatch to the wing panel.

Step13. Repeat the step1 to 12 to finish the other

aileron servo installation.


for flap servo.

Step15. Connect a servo extension to the servo lead.

Thread the wire through the wing panel.


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Step16. Install the control horn to the flap.




Step18. Use a 1.5mm (0.06in) drill bit to drill the

holes as shown.

Step19. Use four M2.5*8mm (0.3inch) self-tapping

screws to install the servo hatch to the wing panel.

Step20. Repeat step14 to 19 to finish the other flap

servo installation.

Section 3: Wing Tips Installation


Wing tip 2pcs

Step1. Locate the two wing tips.

Step2. Use the epoxy to glue the wing tip to the main

wing.

Step3. Repeat step3 to glue the other wing tip to the

main wing.

Section 4: Tail Set Installation


Point hinges 6pcs


for the hinge holes.


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Step2. Insert two point hinges into the holes

pre-drilled in the elevator. Saturate some thin CA to

the hinge slot to glue the hinges to the elevator.

Step3. Attach the elevator to the horizontal stabilizer

through the point hinges.

Step4. Apply some thin CA to the hinge holes in the

horizontal stabilizer to secure the elevator to the

horizontal stabilizer.

Step5. Slide the tail wing tube into the horizontal

stabilizer and use epoxy or thin CA to make sure it is

secured.

Step6. Slide the stabilizer and tube into the position

on the fuselage, and then use epoxy to secure the

other stabilizer to the fuselage.

Step7. Remove the coverings for the hinge holes.

Step8. Insert the hinges into the rudder and use thin

CA to make sure the hinges are secure.

Step9. Attach the rudder to the fuselage as shown.


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Section 5: Elevator & Rudder Servo and

Linkage Installation


Servo 2pcs

Rudder servo pushrod 1pcs

Elevator servo pushrod 1pcs

Control horn 3pcs

Ball linkage 3pcs

Mounting screw for ball linkage--- M2*10mm (0.4

inch) roundhead screw 3pcs

M2 locknut for ball linkage 3pcs

M2 washer for ball linkage 3pcs

Pushrod connector with grub screw 3pcs

Step1. Slide the elevator servo pushrod and rudder

servo pushrod through the holes pre-drilled on the

fuselage.

Step2. Install the ball linkages to the pushrod wires.

Step3. Install two pushrod connectors to a servo arm

as shown.

Step4. Install the servo arm to the servo, and Install

the servo to the servo mounts using the screws

provided with servos. (Before mounting the servo,

electronically center the servo using the transmitter.)


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control horn in the elevator.

Step6. Install the control horn to the elevator.




Step8. Repeat 5-7 to finish the other elevator control

horn installation.


control horn in the rudder.

Step10. Install the control horn to the rudder.




Step12. Connect the pushrods to the servos through

the pushrod connectors.


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Section 6: Nose Landing Gear

Installation


Nose landing gear 1pcs

Nose landing gear mount 1pcs

Steer arm 1pcs

Socket head cap screw M3*15mm (0.6in) for nose

gear mount---4pcs

M3 Washer---3pcs

Nose wheel 1pcs

Wheel pant 1pcs

Aluminum collar with M3 grub screw

Nose wheel pushrod 1pcs

Step1. Slide the nose landing gear through the wheel.

Install a wheel collar onto each side of the wheel, and

tighten the wheel collars.

Step2. Install the wheel and nose landing gear

assembly to the wheel pant and secure it in place

using an aluminum collar with M3 grub screw.

Step3. Install the nose gear mount to the firewall

using four M3*15mm (0.6in) socket head cap screws

and four M3 washers.

Step4. Mount the nose gear assembly and steer arm

in place.

Step5. Center the nose wheel and adjust the steer

arm to make it 45 degree from the firewall. Tighten

the grub screw in the steer arm.

Step6. Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the firewall

where the pushrod wire will cross through the

firewall.


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Step7. Drill the holes on the location marked on the

previous step.

Step8. Remove the steer arm, and connect the

pushrod to the steer arm as shown.

Step9. Again Mount the nose gear assembly and steer

arm in place and tighten the grub screw in the steer

arm.

Step10. Connect the nose wheel pushrod to the

rudder servo.

Section 7: Fuel Tank Installation


Fuel tank assembly

Step1. The fuel tank can be assembled as a two line

system consisting of a vent (pressure) line to the

muffler and a carburetor line. Filling and emptying of

the tank would need to be done through the

carburetor line, or an optional fuel fill valve. The tank

can also be assembled as a three line system having a

vent line, carburetor line, and fill line. If install a fill

line, puncture the top of the stopper above the

sealed off fuel tube hole. The fill and carburetor lines

should extend out 12mm (0.5in) beyond the stopper

and the vent line should be bent upwards and left

uncut. With the tubes installed in the stopper, use the

PM3x25mm (1.0in) screw to hold the assembly

together.

Step2. Fit the stopper assembly into the tank with the

vent line pointing toward the top of the tank, but not

touching. The fuel tubing and clunks (fuel pickup) on

the carburetor and fill lines should almost reach the

back of the tank but not touch. The clunks must be

able to move freely inside the tank when assembled.

Adjust the length of the fuel tubing accordingly. When

satisfied, tighten the PM3x25mm (1.0in) screw in the

stopper to secure it in place (do not over-tighten).

Mark the side of the tank that must face up when

installed in the plane. We also suggest marking the

tubes in the stopper.


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Step3. Insert the tank into the fuselage with the

correct side facing up. The fuel tubing should be

routed through the hole in the center of the firewall.

Section 8: Engine Installation


2-storke 50 size engine 1pcs (sold separately)

Engine mount 1pcs

Mounting screws for engine mount---socket head cap

screw M4*45mm (1.8in) 4pcs

M4 washer 4pcs

Damper 1set

Step1. Install the engine mount to the firewall using

four M4*45mm (1.8in) socket head cap screws and

four M4 washers.

Step2. Position the engine on the mount, adjust the

engine so that the distance between the firewall and

drive washer is 90mm (3.5in). (In this step, attach the

pushrod to the throttle arm and thread the pushrod

through the hole in the firewall.)

Step3. Mark the location for engine mounting bolts.

Drill the holes on the mark and install the engine on

the mount using the screws provided with the engine.

Step4. Install the throttle servo on the servo tray.

Electronically adjust the throttle arm and servo arm

to make them move rightly. Secure the pushrod to

the servo arm.

Section 9: Electric Mount Installation


Electric motor 1pcs (sold separately)

Electric motor Mount 1pcs

Mounting screws for motor mount---socket head cap

screw M4*45mm (1.8in) 4pcs

Mounting screws for motor---socket head cap screw

M4*15mm (0.6in)

M4 locknuts 4pcs

M4 washer 8pcs


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Step1. Install the electric motor mount to the firewall

using four M4*45mm (1.8in) socket head cap screws

and four M4 washers.

Step2. Drill the mounting holes on the motor mount

for electric motor. (The locations have been marked.)

Step3. Install the motor to the motor mount using

four M4*15mm (0.6in) socket head cap screws, four

M4 locknuts and four M4 washers.

Step4. Use a cable tie to mount the ESC to the electric

mount. (This cable tie is not included in the hardware

package.)

Section 10: Landing Gear Installation


Main landing Gear 1 pair

Wheel 2pcs

Wheel pants 2pcs

Wheel axle---M4*40mm (1.6in) socket head cap

screw 2pcs

M4 nut 2pcs

M4 locknut 4pcs

M4 washer 4pcs

Mounting screws for landing gear---M4*16mm (0.6in)

socket head cap screw 4pcs

Mounting screws for wheel pants---M2*12mm (0.5in)

self-tapping screw 2pcs


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Step1. Slide the axle through the wheel. Install a M4

nut and a M4 locknut on the left side of the wheel.

Step2. Use a M4 locknut to install the wheel and

wheel pant assembly to the landing gear as shown.

Step3. Drill a hole on the landing gear as shown.

Step4. Use a M2*12mm(0.5in) self-tapping screw to

secure the wheel pant to the landing gear.

Step5. Repeat step1 to finish the other wheel

assembly installation.

Step6. Insert the landing gear into the fuselage.

Step7. Secure the landing gear to the fuselage using

four M4*16mm (0.6in) socket head cap screws as

shown.

Section 11: Cowling and propeller

Installation


Cowling 1pcs

Spinner 1pcs

Propeller 1pcs (sold separately)

M2.5*8mm (0.3in) self-tapping screws with washer

for cowling---6pcs

Step1. Use a 1.5mm (0.06in) drill bit to drill 6 holes

for mounting screws.


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Step2. Use six M2.5*8mm (0.3in) self-tapping screws

to secure the cowling to the fuselage.

Step3. Install the prop and spinner to the fuselage as

shown.

Section 12: Window Installation


Side windows

Front canopy

Backseat canopy

Cockpit

Hinge 2pcs

Step1. Use hobby scissors and a hobby knife to trim

the cockpit. Position the cockpit into the fuselage.

Step2. Glue two hinges to the front canopy as shown.

Step3. Install the front canopy to the fuselage as

shown.


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Step4. Put the nylon strap in place as shown. Drill two

holes in the canopy and fuselage.

Step5. Use one M3*10mm (0.4in) socket head cap

screw, one M3 locknut and one M3 washer to fix the

nylon strap to the fuselage. The strap is used as a lock

for canopy.

Step6. Use hobby scissors and a hobby knife to trim

the side windows and backseat canopy from their

sheets. Test fit the windows from the inside of the

fuselage. Use the thin CA to secure the side windows

and backseat canopy into the fuselage.

Section 13: Wing Installation


Wing panel

Wing tube 1pcs

Wing bolt 2pcs

Blind nut 2pcs

Socket head cap screw M4*10mm (0.4in) 2pcs

M4 washer 2pcs

Wing strut 2pcs

Mounting screw for wing strut---M3*10mm (0.4in)

2pcs M3*15mm (0.6in) 2pcs

M3 washer 4pcs


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for wing bolts. Position the middle wing panel and

drill two holes through the wing panel and fuselage.

Step2. Install the blind nut into the hole from the

inside of the fuselage as shown.

Step3. Remove the covering for mounting screws as

shown. Slide the wing tube into the middle wing

panel leaving an equal amount on each side of the

middle wing panel.

Step4. Slide the right wing panel onto the wing tube,

and feed the servo extension through the middle

wing panel.


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Step5. Apply some epoxy onto the wing foot, and fit

the wing panels together.

Step6. Remove the coverings for the screws.

Step7. Use one M4*10mm (0.4in) socket head cap

screw to secure the right panel to the middle panel.

Step8. Use two wing bolts to install the wing panel

assembly to the fuselage.

Step9. Remove the coverings on the wing for

mounting screws for wing strut.

Step10. Install the wing strut to the wing panel using

one M3*10mm (0.4in) screw. Don’t tighten the screw

in this step.

Step11. Use one M3*15mm (0.6in) screw to install

the wing strut to the fuselage. Tighten two mounting

screws in this step.

Step12. Repeat the step 9 to 11 to finish the other

wing strut installation.


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Section 14: Adjust the CG

For the first flights, the recommended Center of

Gravity location is 83mm (3.3in) behind the leading

edge of the wing against the fuselage. Use the battery

pack, moving it forward or backward, to achieve the

correct balance.

Section 15: Set up the Control Throws

Aileron High Rate Low Rate Up 60 degrees 30 degrees

Down 60 degrees 30 degrees

Elevator High Rate Low Rate

Up 40 degrees 20 degrees

Down 40 degrees 20 degrees

Rudder High Rate Low Rate

Left 40 degrees 20 degrees

Right 40 degrees 20 degrees

Flaps High Rate Down 50 degrees


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