Aerohobby thunderbat xf Assembly Instructions

Brand: Aerohobby

Model: thunderbat xf

Category: Toys & accessories

Type: Assembly Instructions

REFER TO THE FLIGHT MANUAL

You now have an ARF ThunderBat XF. Please refer to the included ight manual which

will guide you with installation of the remaining RC components, battery placement,

control surface travels and balancing.

WARRANTY

This kit is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the date of

purchase. It does not cover any damage caused by use or modication. The warranty

does not extend beyond the product itself and is limited only to the original cost of the

kit. By the act of building this user-assembled kit, the user accepts all resulting liability

for damage caused by the nal product. If the buyer is not prepared to accept this

liability, it can be returned new and unused to the address above.

PARTS AND SERVICE

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Kit Assembly Instructions

THUNDERBAT XF:

KIT (60104)

Specications:

Wingspan: 24”

Wing Area: 188 sqin

Length: 28”

AeroHobby™ products are distributed exclusively by

ParkFlyRC ReadyToFlyFun

3370 N Hayden Rd #123-245

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

5.17.10

Service and Support: Please visit our web site for parts, FAQ’s and more.

If you don’t nd what you need online, send us an email or give us a

call.

www.ReadyToFlyFun.com

park[email protected]

602-759-9636 M-F 10am-3pm MST

This is not a Toy. Lithium batteries may burst and catch re with improper

use. Read all safety instructions and warnings packaged with this product.

Adult supervision required.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ThunderBat XF KIT. Before com-

pleting the nal assembly of your new airplane, please carefully read these instructions

in their entirety. These instructions assume you are already an RC pilot with experience

ying and building 3ch aircraft at a minimum. If this is not the case, we highly

recommend you get experienced help. Contact the Academy of Model Aeronautics

(AMA), which has more than 2,500 chartered clubs across the USA with instructor and

newcomer training programs.

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5151 E Memorial Dr

Muncie IN 47302

Tel (800) 435-9262

www.modelaircraft.org

Before beginning assembly read the instructions thoroughly to give an understanding

of the sequence of steps and a general awareness of the recommended assembly proce-

dures.

By following these instructions carefully and referring to the corresponding pictures, the

assembly of your model will be both enjoyable and rewarding.

If you are not an experienced R/C pilot, plan to have a fully competent pilot check your

completed model and help you with your rst ights. Even though we have tried to

provide you with a very thorough instruction manual, R/C models are rather complicated

and an experienced modeler can quickly check over your model to help make sure your

rst ights are successful.

Before you begin check the entire contents of your kit with the list & photo below

to make sure that no parts are missing or damaged.. Please check all parts before

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

you nd that any of the parts are either missing or damaged, please contact ParkFlyRC

Customer Service immediately for replacements.

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PRE-ASSEMBLY NOTES

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INTRODUCTION

EXAMINE YOUR KIT CAREFULLY!

When routing wires underneath, spread the wires and run them along the sides to avoid

deformation of the motor shroud which must hold a very close clearance with the 28mm

motor recommended. (Outrunner propulsion shown)

INSTALLING THE TAIL

If the joint surfaces don’t make good contact with the wing, remove any rough edges and

sand them back slightly until they do. Also check the horizontal stab joints for t. Spray

activator on all four joint surfaces and allow it to air dry. Apply CA to the recesses

in each joint, and press the vertical stabs into place rst followed with the horizontal

stab. Immediately align them carefully and tape or pin them in position until the glue

has set. If using hot glue, apply a small llet along the inside joints (closest to the

motor pad) for extra strength.

CONTROL HORNS AND PUSH RODS

Place a drop of glue on each of the control horn footprint areas before installing the

control horns as shown below. Note the push rod holes should be directly over the hinge

line. Clip the excess from the locking tabs. Set all travels for +-10mm from center.

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(1) Wing

(2) Tail Vertical Stab Set

(3) Tail Horizontal Stab

(4) Fuselage Nose

(5) Fuselage Turtle Deck

(6) Servo Fairing Set

(7) Push rod, Clevis and Control Horn (2 aileron sets, 1 elevator set)

(8) Hook-and-loop tape (2 battery sets, 1 receiver set)

(9) Decal sheet

(10) Motor Mount with screw set (4pcs)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

Propulsion1: 28mm Outrunner matched with a 6” Prop for 2-3cell LiPo

Propulsion2: 20-28mm Inrunner matched with a 4” Prop for 2-3cell LiPo

Radio: Minimum 3 channel

Servos: 2 x (HITEC HS-55 or equiv) for ailerons and elevator

Gyro: Optional(GWS PG-03, Esky EK2-0704 or equiv)

Servo Extension 15”: one required

Aileron Y-cable: one required, 2” minimum length

Adhesive: Use any type of medium or thick cyano-acrylate adhesive. Do not use

styrofoam cyano. Alternately, you may use a low temperature, foam safe hot glue.

Tools: Scissors, hobby knife, 3/32” & 5/32” diameter drill

INSTALLING THE SERVOS

Set the servos to center from the transmitter, or use a servo tester. Fit the output arms

on the servos at 90˚ to the case sides. If using CA glue, wrap adhesive tape around

each servo, or shrink a heat-shrink sleeve around the case. This helps prevent adhesive

from entering the servo. Spray activator on the prepared servo and allow it to air-dry.

Apply thick cyano to the servo recess only where the servo is protected by the tape or

shrink sleeve. Install the elevator and aileron servos as shown. Tape servo fairings in

place to cover each aileron servo.

INSTALLING THE MOTOR MOUNT

Align the motor mount straight and true with the back at surface of the wing. View

from top, side and rear to conrm the mount is straight and true from each view. Fix

its position and drill 1/8” pilot through holes using the bracket holes as a template. Then

remove the bracket and widen the holes with a 5/32” drill through.

Insert the mating retainer from the underside with the longer stand-offs piercing the

thickest portion of the wing. If you wish to route the motor wires through and

underneath the bracket, you must install the motor before screwing the top bracket down.

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DECALS & FLYING PERFORMANCE

Cut out each decal with no more than a 1/4” border margin. Apply the decals rst while

the surfaces are clean. Start with the fuselage nose and turtle deck decals and then

the tail set and under wing decals. This will help prepare you for the largest and most

difcult wing decal set which is best left for last.

Good adhesion on the top wing surface is important for reliable performance. If the

cleanliness of the wing top may have been compromised, wipe rst with rubbing alcohol.

When ready, place the inside corner near the leading star, tangent with the corner of

the molded turtle deck channel (see close-up photo). Then proceed outward afxing

the leading edge of the wing decal approximately 1” behind the wing’s leading edge.

Placement closer to the leading edge may increase the chance of delamination in ight,

(Inspect the leading edge frequently, especially after rough landings.) Once the leading

edge is set, the red trailer stripes will fall into place. After satised with the placement,

clear the servo arm wells using a sharp cutting knife and trim any excess on the trailing

edge of the wing or on the hinge line.

CLEARING WIRE PASSAGES

Open passage ways to allow entry of the aileron servo wires and receiver antenna into

the central fuselage cavities. (Note: Some kits may ship with them already cut.)

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Aerohobby thunderbat xf Assembly Instructions

Brand: Aerohobby

Model: thunderbat xf

Category: Toys & accessories

Type: Assembly Instructions

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