MULTIPLEX Sonicliner Owner's manual

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Sicherheitshinweise

☺

Prüfen Sie vor jedem Start den festen Sitz des Motors und der Luftschrauben - insbesondere nach dem Transport, härteren

Landungen sowie Abstürzen. Prüfen Sie ebenfalls vor jedem Start den festen Sitz und die richtige Position der Tragflächen auf dem

Rumpf.

☺ Akku erst einstecken, wenn Ihr Sender eingeschaltet ist und Sie sicher sind, daß das Bedienelement für die Motorsteuerung auf

"AUS" steht.

☺ Im startbereiten Zustand nicht in den Bereich der Luftschraube greifen.

Vorsicht in der Luftschraubendrehebene - auch Zuschauer zur Seite bitten!

☺ Zwischen den Flügen die Motortemperatur durch vorsichtige Fingerprobe prüfen und

vor einem Neustart den Motor ausreichend abkühlen lassen. Die Temperatur ist richtig, wenn Sie den Motor problemlos berühren

können. Insbesondere bei hohen Außentemperaturen kann dieses bis zu 15 Minuten dauern.

☺ Denken Sie immer daran: Niemals auf Personen und Tiere zufliegen.

Conseils de sécurité

☺ Avant chaque décollage, vérifiez la fixation du moteur et de l'hélice, notamment après le transport, après les atterrissages violents

et après un “Crash”. Vérifiez également, avant chaque décollage la fixation ainsi que le positionnement de l’aile par rapport au

fuselage.

☺ Ne branchez l’accu de propulsion que si vous êtes sûr que votre émetteur est allumé et que l’élément de commande moteur est en

position “ARRET”.

☺ Ne mettez pas vos doigts dans l’hélice! Attention à la mise en marche, demandez également aux spectateurs de reculer.

☺ Entre deux vols, vérifiez en posant un doigt dessus, la température du moteur, laissezle refroidir suffisamment avant le prochain

décollage. La température est correcte si vous pouvez maintenir votre doigt ou votre main sur le moteur. Le temps de refroidissement

peut varier jusqu’à 15 minutes s’il fait particulièrement chaud.

☺ Pensez-y toujours: ne volez jamais vers ou au-dessus des personnes ou des animaux.

Safety notes

☺ Before every flight check that the motor and propeller are in place and secure - especially after transporting the model, and after

hard landings and crashes. Check also that the wing is correctly located and firmly secured on the fuselage before each flight.

☺ Don’t plug in the battery until you have switched on the transmitter, and you are sure that the motor control on the transmitter is set

to “OFF”.

☺ When the model is switched on, ready to fly, take care not to touch the propeller. Keep well clear of the propeller disc too, and ask

spectators to stay back.

☺ Allow the motor to cool down after each flight. You can check this by carefully touching the motor case with your finger. The

temperature is correct when you can hold your finger on the case without any problem. On hot days this may take up to 15 minutes.

☺ Please keep in mind at all times: don’t fly towards people or animals.

Note di sicurezza

☺ Prima di ogni decollo controllare che il motore e la eliche siano fissati stabilmente - specialmente dopo il trasporto, atterraggi duri

e se il modello è precipitato. Controllare prima del decollo anche il fissaggio e la posizione corretta delle ali sulla fusoliera.

☺ Collegare la batteria solo quando la radio è inserita ed il comando del motore è sicuramente in posizione ”SPENTO”.

☺ Prima del decollo non avvicinarsi al campo di rotazione della eliche. Attenzione alla eliche in movimento - pregare che eventuali

spettatori si portino alla dovuta distanza di sicurezza!

☺ Tra un volo e l’altro controllare cautamente con le dita la temperatura del motore e farli raffreddare sufficientemente prima di ogni

nuovo decollo. La temperatura è giusta se si possono toccare senza problemi. Specialmente con una temperatura esterna alta

questo può durare fino a 15 minuti.

☺ Fare attenzione: Non volare mai nella direzione di persone ed animali.

Advertencias de seguridad

☺ Compruebe antes de cada despegue que el motor y la hélice estén fuertemente sujetados, sobretodo después de haberlo transportado,

de aterrizajes más fuertes así como después de una caída. Compruebe igualmente antes de cada despegue que las alas estén bien

sujetas y bien colocadas en el fuselaje.

☺ Conectar la batería, cuando la emisora esté encendida y Usted esté seguro que el elemento de mando para el motor esté en ”OFF”.

☺ No meter la mano en la zona inmediata a la hélice cuando el avión esté a punto de despegar. ¡Cuidado con la zona de la hélice!

¡Pedir a los espectadores que se aparten!

☺ Entre los vuelos hay que comprobar cuidadosamente la temperatura del motor con el dedo y dejar que el motor se enfríe antes de

volver a despegar. La temperatura es correcta, si puede tocar el motor sin problemas. Sobretodo en el caso de temperaturas del

ambiente muy altas, esto puede tardar unos 15 minutos.

☺ Recuerde: No volar nunca hacía personas o animales.

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Sonic Liner

Examine your kit carefully!

MULTIPLEX model kits are subject to constant quality checks throughout the production process, and we sincerely

hope that you are happy with the contents of your kit. However, we would ask you to check all the parts before you

start construction, as we cannot exchange components which you have already worked on. If you find any

part is not acceptable for any reason, we will readily correct or exchange it. Just send the component to our Model

Department. Please be sure to include a brief description of the fault.

We are constantly working on improving our models, and for this reason we must reserve the right to change the

kit contents in terms of shape or dimensions of parts, technology, materials and fittings, without prior notification.

Please understand that we cannot entertain claims against us if the kit contents do not agree in every respect with

the instructions and the illustrations.

Caution!

Radio-controlled models, and especially model aircraft, are by no means playthings. Building and

operating them safely requires a certain level of technical competence and manual skill, together with

discipline and a responsible attitude at the flying field. Errors and carelessness in building and flying the

model can result in serious personal injury and damage to property. Since we, as manufacturers, have

no control over the construction, maintenance and operation of our products, we are obliged to take this

opportunity to point out these hazards, and to emphasise your personal responsibility.

Additional items required:

Radio control equipment: Function

MULTIPLEX Micro IPD UNI receiver 35 MHz Order No. 5 5971

40 MHz Order No. 5 5972

Tiny S UNI servo (3 x required) Ele. / 2 x Aileron Order No. 6 5121

PICO-Control 400 DUO UNI Speed controller Order No. 7 5024

Extension lead with separation filter (2 x required) Order No. 8 5035

Flight battery:

MULTIPLEX Permabatt 7/3000 mAh flight battery Order No. 15 6026

MULTIPLEX Permabatt 8/3000 mAh flight battery Order No. 15 6027

Battery charger:

MULTIcharger 4010 DC Order No. 9 2527

Adhesive:

MULTIPLEX “Zacki, medium viscosity” Order No. 59 2720

MULTIPLEX “Zacki Activator” Order No. 59 2824

Alternatively you can use any comparable cyano-acrylate adhesive (“medium cyano”). Don‘t use special styrofoam

cyano. Epoxy glues appear to produce strong joints, but the strength is only superficial and the hard adhesive

tends to break away from the components under stress.

Tools:

Scissors, balsa knife, screwdrivers (2 + 5 mm), 4-5 mm Ø bradawl or small round file

Specification:

Wingspan 1265 mm

Fuselage length 1300 mm

All-up weight standard - 400 motors / 8 cells approx. 1550 g

All-up weight 480 motors / 8-9 cells approx. 1650 g

Wing area approx. 42 dm²

Wing loading min. approx. 37 g/dm²

RC functions Aileron, elevator and throttle

Separate the illustrated pages from the centre of this booklet.

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Important note

This model is not made of styrofoam™! It is

not

possible to glue the material using white glue or

epoxy. Please be sure to use cyano-acrylate glue

exclusively, preferably in conjunction with cyano

activator (kicker). For all joints use medium-

viscosity cyano-acrylate (“cyano”), e.g. “ZACKi

medium viscosity”. When gluing Elapor ® always

use this procedure: spray one surface with

activator, allow it to air-dry, then apply cyano

(ZACKi) to the other side. Join the parts and

position them accurately immediately.

Please take care when working with cyano

adhesives. These materials harden in

seconds, so do not allow them to get onto

your fingers or other parts of your body. It

is important to wear goggles to protect your

eyes. Keep the adhesive out of the reach of

children.

1. Before starting construction

Please check that the contents of your kit are complete.

You will find Fig. 1 and the Parts List helpful for this.

Assembling the model:

2. Piercing the cable tunnels

Continue the tunnels for the cables 7 through the

fuselage 1 and into the engine nacelles using a bradawl

or a round file. This is best done by inverting the model

and twisting the bradawl through, working from the

existing cable duct. Remove all loose foam particles.

Fig. 2

3. Assembling the fuselage

Glue the top and bottom parts of the fuselage nose 2 +

3 together. Fig. 3

Offer up the joined nose section 2 + 3 to the fuselage 1,

then glue the parts together. Ensure that the edges line

up accurately. Fig. 4

4. Internal fuselage fittings

Install the latch clips 22 in the fuselage. This is done by

spraying activator in the recesses and allowing it to air-

dry. Apply cyano to the joint surfaces of the latch clips

and immediately place them in position. Add more cyano

if necessary to obtain strong joints. Glue the threaded

bush 34 in place with cyano. Fig. 5

5. Installing the aileron servos and motors

Trial-fit the servos in the moulded-in recesses. You may

need to make slight adjustments to suit the servos you

are using. Fit the cables through the ducts. Shrink a

piece of heat-shrink sleeving round each servo (or wrap

in adhesive tape), then glue the servos in their recesses.

Note: don’t be tempted to glue the servos in place

without wrapping them in sleeving or tape, as glue can

easily get inside the servo case and ruin it. Fig. 6

Installing the motors: the motors are fitted with basic

suppressors, but these need to be supplemented for

increased security. This is done by soldering a capacitor

70 between each motor terminal and the can, and a

third capacitor between the terminals. Fit the motor

power leads through the terminals and solder them and

the capacitors in place at the same time. Check at this

early stage that both motors are set up for “left-hand”

running (clockwise when you look at the motor shaft).

Fig. 6b. Glue the motors in the fixed part of the nacelles.

Take care not to allow glue to run inside the motors or

into the cooling slots. Check that the engine nacelles

are a snug fit. Fig. 6

6. The wing joiners

Carefully glue parts 11 and 12 in place using the method

described above. Take particular care that no glue gets

onto the surfaces which will make contact with the wing

joiners. Be careful here, otherwise you could find that

the model can never be dismantled again. When you

are certain that there is no active adhesive inside the

joiner sockets, check that the wing joiners 32 are a snug

fit in them. Fig. 7. Close the wing joiner sockets in the

outboard wing panels in a similar manner by fitting parts

13 + 14, but this time glue the wing joiners 32 to the

outboard wing panels 4 + 5. Fig. 8

7. Preparing the pushrod connectors (6 x)

Caution: note the orientation: 2 x left, 2 x right.

Attach the articulated pushrod connectors 25 to the

outermost hole in the horns 24 using the M1.6 x 4

countersunk screws 24. Tighten the screw just to the

point where the pushrod connector still swivels freely,

but does not wobble. With a little care you will find the

best combination of freedom of movement and lack of

slop. You may need to re-tighten the screw after the

first few flights. Fit the socket-head grubscrew 28 in the

articulated swivel block 26, then snap the swivel block

26 into the connector housing.

Note: when you need to undo the pushrod connector

again, e.g. for removing the outboard wing, this is very

easily done with the help of a screwdriver (blade width

approx. 4 mm). Slip the screwdriver blade between

connector housing and swivel block and twist it slightly

- the pushrod comes away, and can be re-fitted again

without disturbing the trim.

8. Checking the wing joiner system

Assemble the model using the wing joiners 32. Check

that the wings 4 + 5 line up correctly. Trim the parts

carefully if required. Fig. 10

9. Installing the horns, connecting the pushrods

Apply Activator to the horn recesses and slots and allow

it to air-dry. Apply Zacki to the horns and push them

into position. Take care that the pushrod connectors are

on the correct side of the horns! Set all servos to neutral

from the transmitter, connect the pushrods and tighten

the grubscrews on the opposite side to secure them.

Figs. 11 + 13

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10. Arranging the cables, installing the RC

components

Lay the cables in the cable ducts, and apply adhesive

tape over the top to seal the ducts. Stick the Velcro

(hook) tape where the RC components will be located.

Note that the adhesive power of the Velcro tape is not

sufficient, so it should be glued in place with cyano.

Fig. 12

11. Completing the canard

The next step is to glue the sleeve 33 in the canard 6.

Push the sleeve in until the flange lies flush with the top

surface. Apply glue to the outside of the sleeve from the

underside. Check that the fins 7 + 8 fit “dry” (no glue),

then glue them in place permanently. Figs. 14 + 15

12. Completing the engine nacelles, fitting the

propellers

Place the engine nacelles 9 + 10 and fins 7 + 8 on the

model and fix them in place with the O-rings 36 - they

cannot be fitted later as they will not fit over the

propellers. Separate the propellers from the spinners

(black), turn the propellers round (the raised inscription

should now face back), and fit the spinners again. Push

a modelling pin through the spinner from the rear

towards the front to make a hole. The hole allows trapped

air to escape when the spinners are glued in place. Fix

the propellers to the motor shafts using 5-minute epoxy

or UHU Endfest 300 (slow-setting epoxy). Fig. 16

Don’t use cyano!!! This makes the material brittle,

and the spinner will fall off.

13. Attaching the latch lugs to the fuselage top

decking

The latch lugs 23 are fitted in pairs, starting with the

two front ones. Apply “ZACKi medium” to the patterned

surface > no Activator! <, then push the latch lugs half-

way into their slots. Place the fuselage top decking 15

on the model, allow the latches to engage, then

immediately move the decking to exactly the right

position. Wait for about one minute, then carefully raise

the decking again and lift it off. Spray Activator on the

latch lugs. Install the centre and rear pairs of latch lugs

in the same manner. Fig. 17 + 18

14. Final assembly

The recommended position of the radio control units

and power system components is as follows:

Receiver furthest forward, followed by the flight battery

and speed controller.

The final position of the flight battery is determined when

you check the model’s balance. Ensure that the Velcro

tape which retains the battery is securely fixed and

properly engaged. If you neglect this point you may lose

the battery while the model is in flight.

Check that the battery is secure

before every flight!

Pierce a hole through the fuselage side and into the

wing duct; lay the receiver aerial in the duct and secure

it with adhesive tape.

The next step is to connect all the working systems in

the model temporarily.

Don’t connect the motors until you have

switched on the transmitter and checked

carefully that the throttle stick is at the “OFF”

position.

Connect the servo plugs to the receiver. Switch on the

transmitter, then connect the flight battery (in the model)

to the speed controller, and the controller to the receiver.

This model requires a speed controller with an integral

BEC circuit (receiver power supply from the flight

battery).

Now switch on the motors briefly and check that the

propellers rotate in the correct direction. Remove all

light, loose objects in the area behind the model before

you do this, and hold the model firmly.

Caution: even small motors and propellers can

cause injury!

15. Control surface travels

It is important to set the control surface travels correctly,

as these settings have a crucial influence on the model’s

overall control response. Caution: the elevators (the

canard panels) should move down through approx. 22

mm when you apply up-elevator (stick back), and around

24 mm up when you apply down-elevator (stick forward).

The aileron travels should be 12 mm up and 9 mm down,

in all cases measured at the point of maximum aileron

chord.

If your transmitter does not feature servo travel

adjustment you may need to make mechanical

adjustments to the linkage.

16. Balancing

If your Sonic Liner is to fly safely and stably it must

balance at the correct point - just like every other aircraft.

Assemble your model completely, ready to fly, and install

the flight battery. You will find markings moulded into

the underside of the wing, close to the hand-grip areas.

Support the model on your fingertips at these points,

and it should balance level. If necessary, adjust the

position of the flight battery until this is the case. Once

the correct position is found, mark it inside the battery

box to ensure that the battery is always replaced in

exactly the same location. Fig. 20

17. The finishing touch

The kit includes a multi-colour decal sheet 17. Cut out

the individual name placards and emblems and apply

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them to the model, either following our scheme (kit box

illustration) or using your own arrangement. Colour the

cabin down to the edge using a black waterproof felt-tip

pen.

18. Preparing for the first flight

Wait for a day with as little breeze as possible for the

first flight. The evening hours often provide the best

conditions.

Be sure to carry out a range check before the first

flight!

The transmitter battery and flight pack must be fully

charged according to the instructions. Ensure that the

channel you are using is not already in use

before you

switch on the transmitter.

Collapse the transmitter aerial, and ask a friend to walk

away from you holding the transmitter.

As he walks away your friend should constantly operate

one control function while you watch the model’s servos.

The servo not being operated should stay motionless

up to a range of around 60 m, and the other servo should

follow the transmitter stick movements smoothly and

immediately. This test only provides meaningful results

if the radio band is “clean” (not suffering interference),

and if no other radio control transmitters are switched

on,

even if they are on different channels. If successful,

repeat the check

with the motors running. The

effective range should not be significantly reduced when

the motors are running.

If you are not sure about anything, do not fly the model!

If you cannot eliminate the problem send the whole radio

control system (including battery, switch harness,

servos) to the manufacturer’s service department for

checking.

The first flight ....

Do not test-glide this model!

The model is designed for hand-launching - always

exactly into wind.

We recommend that you ask an experienced

modeller to help you during the first flight.

Allow the model to climb to a safe altitude, then adjust

the trims on the transmitter so that the model flies straight

ahead without any help from you.

At a safe height switch off the motors and make yourself

familiar with the model’s control response on the glide.

Carry out a dummy landing approach at a good height,

so that you will feel confident about the real landing

when the flight pack is flat.

Don’t attempt tightly banked turns close to the ground

at first, and especially not on the landing approach.

It is always better to land safely some distance away,

and have to walk to collect the model, than to risk

damaging it by dragging it close to your feet.

19. Safety

Safety is the First Commandment when flying any

model aircraft. Third party insurance should be

considered a basic essential. If you join a model club

suitable cover will usually be available through the

organisation. It is your personal responsibility to

ensure that your insurance is adequate (i.e. that its

cover includes powered model aircraft).

Make it your job to keep your models and your radio

control system in perfect order at all times. Check the

correct charging procedure for the rechargeable

batteries used in your RC set. Make use of all

sensible safety systems and precautions which are

advised for your system. An excellent source of

practical accessories is the MULTIPLEX main

catalogue, as our products are designed and

manufactured exclusively by practising modellers for

other practising modellers.

Always fly with a responsible attitude. You may think

that flying low over other people’s heads is proof of

your piloting skill; others know better. The real expert

does not need to prove himself in such childish ways.

It is in all our interests that you let other pilots know

that this is also what you think. Always fly in such a

way that you do not endanger yourself or others. Bear

in mind that even the best RC system in the world is

subject to outside interference. No matter how many

years of accident-free flying you have under your belt,

you have no idea what will happen in the next minute.

We - the MULTIPLEX team - hope you have many

hours of pleasure building and flying your new model.

Klaus Michler

Product development

MULTIPLEX Modelltechnik

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SONIC-Liner kit and SONIC-Liner complete model

Part No. off Description Material Dimensions

1 1 Fuselage / wing Moulded Elapor foam Ready made

2 1 Fuselage nose, top Moulded Elapor foam Ready made

3 1 Fuselage nose, bottom Moulded Elapor foam Ready made

4 1 Left wing panel Moulded Elapor foam Ready made

5 1 Right wing panel Moulded Elapor foam Ready made

6 1 Stabiliser (canard) Moulded Elapor foam Ready made

7 1 Left fin Moulded Elapor foam Ready made

8 1 Right fin Moulded Elapor foam Ready made

9 1 Left engine nacelle Moulded Elapor foam Ready made

10 1 Right engine nacelle Moulded Elapor foam Ready made

11 1 Fuselage joiner cover, left Moulded Elapor foam Ready made

12 1 Fuselage joiner cover, right Moulded Elapor foam Ready made

13 1 Wing joiner cover, left Moulded Elapor foam Ready made

14 1 Wing joiner cover, right Moulded Elapor foam Ready made

15 1 Fuselage top decking Moulded Elapor foam Ready made

16 1 Building instructions Paper, 80 g / m² A5

17 1 Decal sheet Printed adhesive film Ready made

Small parts set

20 4 Velcro tape, hook Plastic 25 x 60 mm

21 4 Velcro tape, loop Plastic 25 x 60 mm

22 6 Latch clip Inj. moulded plastic Ready made

23 6 Latch lug Inj. moulded plastic Ready made

24 4 Glue-fitting horn Inj. moulded plastic Ready made

25 4 Articulated connector housing Plastic Ready made

26 4 Articulated swivel block Metal Ready made 6 mm Ø

27 4 Countersunk screw Metal M1.6 x 4mm

28 4 Socket-head grubscrew (pushrod connector) Metal M3

29 1 Allen key Metal 1.5 A/F

30 1 Pushrod, V-bend Metal 1mm Ø

31 2 Pushrod, Z-bend Metal 1 Ø x 90mm

32 2 Wing joiner GRP 10 Ø x 7.5 x 210mm

33 1 Threaded sleeve, M4 clearance Inj. moulded plastic 12 Ø x 34 mm

34 1 Threaded bush Inj. moulded plastic M4 x 14 x 8.5mm Ø

35 1 Screw Plastic M4 x 40 mm

36 2 O-ring Rubber 36 Ø x 2 mm

RC fittings / power set (incl. 2 x Permax 400/6V)

40 2 Propeller Plastic 125 x 110mm

41 2 Motor Permax 400 6V Ready made

42 1 Connecting lead, complete with green plug Ready made

43 2 Electric motor suppressor set Ready made

50 3 Servo Tiny-S Ready made

51 1 Speed controller PiCO-Control 400 DUO Ready made

52 1 NiMH battery, 7/3000 mAh Ready made

53 1 Instructions Tiny-S servo Ready made

54 1 Instructions NiMH battery Ready made

55 1 Speed controller instructions PiCO-Control 400 DUO Ready made

56 2 Insulated ferrite ring, 14 x 9 x 5 Ready made

57 6 Heat-shrink sleeving Plastic, size 19 Ready made

58 2 UNI extension lead, 1200mm Ready made

59 2 Heat-shrink sleeving Plastic, size 32 10mm

Motor power leads

60 2 Flexible wire, 2 x 0.75mm² red/black 4/4 550mm

61 2 Heat-shrink sleeving, FT500 4.8/2.4 15mm

62 1 6-pin plug, complete, K4, assembled Ready made

Electric motor suppressor set

70 6 Kerko 47NF, R5 banded

71 2 ISO sleeve, 18mm long (0.8x 0.25)

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