Value Hobby Elite Models User manual

8mm EPP Laser

Instruction Manual

Specifications

Wingspan: 31.5in (800mm)

Length: 31.1 in (790mm)

Wing Area: 226sq in (14.6sq dm)

Flying Weight: Approx. 8oz (225-240g)

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Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of Elite Models Laser 8mm EPP Airplane ARF 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

support@valuehobby.com

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 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

Foam Glue

Hobby Knife

Small Phillips Screwdriver

Set Metric Allen Wrenches

Scissors

Small Pliers

Wire Cutters

Masking tape

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.

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Main Parts:

1. Vertical Fuselage x 1

2. Horizontal Fuselage x 1

3. Wing Panel x 2

4. Tail x 1

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Accessories:

List:

1. Fiberglass parts including motor mount x 2, control horn x 4, Elevator control horn x 1, wheel x 2,

landing gear mounting plate x1, aileron servo arm extension x 1, rudder servo arm extension x 1,

elevator servo arm extension x 1, pushrod guide x 9

2. Carbon fiber Wing Spar x 1 Φ4.0mm x 650mm

3. Landing Gear Wire x 2 Φ2.0mm x 210mm

4. Steel Wire with z-bend x 8 Φ1.0 mm x 25mm

5. Aileron Servo Pushrod x 2 Φ2.0mm x 150mm

6. Rudder Servo Pushrod x 1 Φ1.0mm x 500mm

7. Elevator Servo Pushrod x 1 Φ1.0mm x 500mm

8. Self-tapping screw for Mounting Motor x 4 M2*8mm

9. Bolts for Installing the Servo Arm Extension M2*6mm

10. Velcro Tape x 1 150mm

11. Shrink Tubing x 1 Φ3.0mm x 25mm

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RECOMMENDED RADIO EQUIPMENT

Product

SKU

Quantity

Radio

Flysky FS-i6 Transmitter and Receiver Set

FLY-RC-4572

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Servo

Towerpro SG90 9g servo

TWP-SV-0352

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3S POWER SETUP

Product

SKU

Motor

GForce 2206-1500KV Brushless Outrunner Motor

VHB-MT-3530

ESC

Hobbywing Flyfun 12A ESC

HWG-SC-0236

Battery

GForce 30C 500mah 3S LiPO

RFI-LP-0732

Prop

8 x 4.5 Slow Flyer Prop (2pcs)

GFH-MP-2663

2S POWER SETUP

Product

SKU

Motor

GForce 2206-1900KV Brushless Outrunner Motor

VHB-MT-3531

ESC

Hobbywing Flyfun 12A ESC

HWG-SC-0236

Battery

GForce 30C 500mah 2S LiPO

RFI-LP-0731

Prop

8 x 4.5 Slow Flyer Prop (2pcs)

GFH-MP-2663

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Product

SKU

Charger

GT Power C6 6S LiPO Charger

GTP-CH-1427

Foam Glue

Thin Foam Safe Glue

VHB-AC-2511

Watt Meter

GT Power 130A Watt Meter

GTP-AC-0591

Connector

Male JST Connector (10pcs)

AMS-AC-1401

Female JST Connector (10pcs)

AMS-AC-1402

LiPO Bag

LiPO Safe Bag

RFI-LP-2725

Section 1: Airframe Assembly

Step1. As shown in the picture, place the fuselage

on a work surface, and glue the wings to the

fuselage.

Step2. Put some foam glue into the spar slot.

Step3. Press 650mm wing spar into the slot and use

weights to keep it in position until the glue cures.

Step4. Glue two pivots to the horizontal fuselage.

Step5. Insert the 400mm rod into the pivot.

Step6. Put some foam safe glue into the stab’s slot.

Step7. Fit the 400mm rod into the stabilizer, weight

it down until the glue cures.

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Step8. Use a hobby knife to cut a slight slot for

control horn on the marked location.

Step9. Glue the control horn into the slot.

Step10. Glue the rudder servo into the fuselage.

Step11. Slide the horizontal fuselage into the

vertical fuselage. Align the tabs from the vertical

fuselage into the slots in the horizontal fuselage.

Adjust the vertical fuselage to make it in the center

line of the horizontal fuselage.

Step12. Install the elevator servo onto the fuselage.

Step13. Install the aileron servo onto the fuselage.

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Step14. As shown, prepare three assembled servo

arms.

Step15. Install the servo arm onto the servo.

Step16. Use a square and foam glue to glue the

vertical fuselage and horizontal fuselage pieces

together. Start at the front and slowly work your way

toward the rear of the fuselage, gluing small sections

at a time.

Step17. Glue the elevator control horn onto the

stabilizer.

Step18. Use a knife to cut a 45 degree bevel on the

glue edges of the zigzag.

Position the zigzag onto the fuselage as shown. Start

to glue it at the tail and work your way slowly toward

the front of the fuselage.

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Step19. Glue two side wings on to the main wing.

Section 2: Servos Linkage Installation

Step1. Use a hobby knife to cut a slight slot for the

rudder control horn on the rudder.

Step2. Glue the control into the slot.

Step3. Insert the guides into the horizontal fuselage

for the elevator servo pushrod.

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Step4. Insert the guides into the vertical fuselage

for the rudder servo pushrod.

Step5. Slide two pushrods into the guides.

Step6. Attach the z-bend to the elevator horn.

Step7. Slide a shrink tubing to the pushrod wire.

Use a soldering iron to shrink the tubing to connect

the pushrod and the control horn.

Step8. With the elevator control surface centered,

cut the excess pushrod.

Step9. Attach the z-bend to the servo arm. With

the elevator control surface centered, use a

soldering iron to shrink the tubing to connect the

pushrod and the servo.

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Step10. Use the same method to install the rudder

servo linkage.

Step11. Install the aileron servo linkage using the

same method.

Section 3: Motor Installation

Step1. Glue the motor mount to the fuselage.

Step2. Install a 2206 motor to the motor mount

Step3. Attach a 8in prop to the motor.

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Section 4: Landing Gear Installation

Step1. Glue the rectangle part into the slot on the

fuselage.

Step2. Glue two 210mm rods into the fuselage as

shown.

Step3. Use thin CA to quick glue the two round

parts into the landing gear wires. Then use foam

glue to glue two black pants onto the landing gear.

Step4. Install the battery, ESC and receiver as

shown.

Section5: Set up CG and control throw

The recommended CG is 218mm (8.6in) from the

nose of the fuselage.

Exponential for 3D flying

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2015-07-08

Value Hobby Elite Models User manual

Value Hobby Elite Models User manual

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