Bill Hempel 50% J-3 Cub Manuel d'utilisateur

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10Control Arms(cont)5. Remove the drill and proceed to perform the same tasks to the remaining control arms. Note: You will need to remove the screw h

11Stab and Elevator Assembly1. The horizontal stabs uses conventional hinging and must be inserted and glued prior to flight. Locate the Robart-type h

12Stab and Elevator Assembly (cont)6. Install the 10/32” control arms in each elevator half using the same methods as used for the ailerons. It is imp

13Flying Wires1. Attach the flying wires to the vertical fin and horizontal stabilizer using material’s provided.2. Bolt on to the bottom bracket to

14Fuselage1. The first thing to make sure you have done is to go over all the seems again with an iron. For added security, add ‘clear Monokote’ strip

15Landing Gear (cont)Wheels1. When installing the wheels, I have found that adding a thin washer on both sides of the wheels help reduce wear on the o

16Fuselage (cont)7. Trial fit your cowling and become familiar with the process for assembly and removal of cowling. The use of cotter pins and washe

17Fuselage (cont)10. Mount the throttle servo on the motor box. Using a side mount single servo tray or something simi-lar, install the servo to the

18Radio (cont)3. I highly recommend using a power board or power box distribution unit. I like using the SMART-FLY boards personally. These board are

19Assembly (cont)5. With help, you will need to turn the airplane up-side-down again. The best way to do this is to place the airplane on its nose and

2Hello and thank you for purchasing the 50% Clipped Wing Cub. This will be an amazing aircraft for you to show off and fly. I have made a great effort

20Assembly (cont)10. Once you have completed the adjustments necessary for the wing struts, you make turn your airplane over and sight down the wings,

21Assembly (cont)11. Remove wings with the help of your helper. You may leave the wing struts attached to the wings, just disconnect the attachment at

22Engine Exhaust1. If you are using mufflers for your engine you will need to cut muffler exit holes in the lower half of the cowling. This should be

23Control Surfaces1. After all your servo’s are programmed for zero binding at center, it is time to set up the throws for the proper deflection. This

24Test Flight (cont)get use to the airplane. The biggest secret to flying this 50% airplane is to take you time and get use to flying it! I have had e

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3INTRODUCTIONThe 50% ARF Clipped Wing Cub is a highly aerobatic model. It is capable of both precision and 3D type maneuvers. Early in 2008, this airp

4INTENDED USEThis airplane should not be regarded as a toy. This is an aerobatic air-plane and is recommended for pilots with sufficient aerobatic and

5Re-shrinking the covering1. Open your kit slowly and take care not to damage any parts of the kit. Remove all parts fromtheir plastic protective cove

6ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETEHardware: 150 –210 cc twin cylinder motor Mufflers for engine or header and canister for above engine Engine mounting b

7TOOLS (cont): Modeling knife Needle nose pliers Paper towels Pens, pencils, ruler Screw drivers ScissorsAdhesives: Canopy glue Blue L

8Wing AssemblyServos1. The ailerons have been pre-hinged and glued to the wing panels and are ready for flight. No other steps are necessary for hingi

9Control Arms1. I recommend using Nelson Hobby or Hanger-9 10/32” control arms in all control surfaces on the 50% Cub.2. Locate the 1/2” diameter hard