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E-FLITE Aeronca Champ 15E ARF Assembly Manual

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    Aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual.

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    2 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual notice all instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of horizon hobby, inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit http://www.Horizonhobby. Com and click on the support tab for this product. ...

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    3 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual using the manual this manual is divided into sections to help make assembly easier to understand, and to provide breaks between each major section. In addition, check boxes have been placed next to each step to keep track of its completion. Steps with ...

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    4 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual flight fly only in open areas to ensure safety. It is recommended flying be done at ama (academy of model aeronautics) approved flying sites. Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft. Propeller keep loose items ...

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    5 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 2. Connect a 6-inch (152mm) servo extension to the servo lead. Use scissors to cut a 3-inch (76mm) piece of string. Use the string to secure the extension to the servo. 3. Remove the servo cover from the wing by lifting the tape toward the leading edge...

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    6 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 7. Position the servo on the cover, using the lines drawn in step 5. Adjust the position of the servo so the servo horn is positioned center in the opening as shown. 8. Use a pencil to mark the position of the servo next to the brass eyelets. Make sure...

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    7 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 13. Position the servo between the servo mounting blocks. Use a pencil to mark the block against the servo lead so it can be trimmed to provide clearance for the servo lead. 14. Use a razor saw and sanding block to trim the servo mounting block to allo...

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    8 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 19. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo to secure it to the servo mounting blocks. Use side cutters to remove the unused arm from the servo horn so it does not interfere with the operation of the servo. 20. Use a pin vi...

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    9 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 24. Slide a silicone clevis retainer over a nylon clevis. Remove the tape holding the aileron centered to the wing. This is clear tape from the factory so it might be difficult to see. Connect the aileron servo to the receiver and use the radio system ...

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    10 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 4. Attach the landing gear strut to the side landing gear mount using two 2mm x 12mm machine screws and two 2mm locknuts. Make sure to place a 2mm washer on the screw, one under the head of the screw and one between the mount and locknut. Tighten the ...

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    11 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 9. Place the hub cap back in position to complete the wheel installation. 10. Repeat steps 4 through 9 to install the remaining landing gear strut and wheel. Motor and speed control installation required parts fuselage assembly cowling propeller motor...

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    12 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 4. Connect the leads from the motor to the motor leads on the speed control. Matching the colors between the esc and motor when they are connected results in the correct motor direction if using all e-flite components. 5. Use scissors to cut a 1 1 / 2...

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    13 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 11. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the four holes for the cowl mounting screws. Use the card stock in locating these screws. 12. Remove the propeller adapter, cowling, card stock and tape from the fuselage. Apply 2–3 drops of ...

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    14 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual rudder and elevator installation required parts fuselage assembly rudder stabilizer/elevator assembly (2) ca hinge (3) required tools and adhesives square ruler or straightedge 12-minute epoxy mixing cup mixing stick t-pins rubbing alcohol paper towel...

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    15 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 6. Use a straight edge to check that the hinge lines between the right and left stabilizer are aligned with each other. You won’t be able to fit the straight edge right to the hinge line, but you can measure from the hinge line to the straight edge fo...

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    16 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 90 degrees 90 degrees 10. Locate the ca hinges. Place a t-pin in the center of two of the hinges. This will center these hinges equally in the rudder and fin when they are installed. 11. Place the hinges in the slots in the fin. The hinge that does no...

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    17 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 15. Gently pull on the fin and rudder to check that the hinges are glued securely. If you find any loose hinges, apply thin ca to the hinge to secure its location. 16. Flex the control surface through its range of motion a number of times to break in ...

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    18 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 3. Repeat step 2 to install control horns on the rudder and remaining elevator. Note that the rudder control horn is on the left side of the fuselage as if you were sitting in the pilot seat. 4. Slide the 19 7 / 8 -inch (505mm) rudder pushrod into the...

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    19 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 7. Locate the standard servo horn included with your servo. Use a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to enlarge the hole in the servo arm that is 3/8-inch (9.5mm) from the center of the horn. Use side cutters to remove any unused arm from the horn...

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    20 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 12. Apply 2–3 drop of thin ca in each of the holes to harden the surrounding wood. This will help in preventing the screws from vibrating loose. 13. Remove the servo horn from the servo. Use the screws provided with the servo and a #1 phillips screwdr...

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    21 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 17. Adjust the position of the clevis on the rudder pushrod so the balance tab on the rudder is aligned with the fin when the clevis is connected to the control horn. Once adjusted, slide the silicone clevis retainer over the forks of the clevis to ke...

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    22 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 2. Attach the tail wheel assembly to the bottom of the fuselage using two 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screws and a #1 phillips screwdriver. 3. Use needle nose pliers to bend a small loop in one end of the spring. 4. Make a second loop in the spring using pl...

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    23 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 2. Use hemostats to retrieve the leads for the aileron servos and bring them up along side the rudder servo. Plug the 12-inch (305mm) extension into the aileron channel, the 9-inch (228mm) extension into the flap channel, and rudder, elevator and spee...

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    24 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual window installation required parts fuselage assembly front windscreen rear window (right and left) center window (right and left) required tools and adhesives canopy glue low-tack tape scissors optional items pilot figure medium ca 1. Test fit the rea...

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    25 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual wing installation required parts fuselage assembly wing strut (2) 2mm locknut (4) wing strut support fitting (4) wing panel assembly (right and left)) aluminum wing tube 2mm x 5mm machine screw (4) 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screw (4) 2.6mm x 10mm sheet me...

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    26 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 6. Locate the long wing strut supports. Note that there is a right and left support, which are differentiated by the angled cut near the l-bend in the wire. Make sure to install these in the correct wing panel. Note that left and right are viewed as i...

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    27 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 11. Thread the nylon strut fittings on the threaded rods of the wing struts. 12. Remove the hardware from the rear landing gear strut mount. Use care not to lose the washer or nut when removing the hardware. Position the wing strut, then reinstall the...

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    28 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual tail rigging installation required parts airframe rigging line rigging fittings (8) 2mm nut (3) 2mm x 6mm sheet metal screw (2) 2mm x 8mm machine screw (3) required tools and adhesives hemostat or tweezer needle nose pliers square thin ca phillips scr...

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    29 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 4. Install the last two fittings on the bottom of the fuselage using 2mm x 6mm sheet metal screws. Make sure the fittings are directed toward the fittings on the bottom of the stabilizer. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws. Do not ful...

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    30 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual battery installation and center of gravity required parts airframe assembly hook and loop tape motor battery (charged) battery/radio cover required tools and adhesives balancing stand thin ca felt-tipped pen 1. Apply the hook and loop tape inside the ...

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    31 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual control throws 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your model. Check the movement of the rudder using the transmitter. When the stick is moved right, the rudder should also move right. Reverse the direction of the servo at the transmitter if ne...

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    32 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual flying your aeronca champ 15e arf flying the aeronca champ 15e is a bunch of fun and will be enjoyable for all skill levels. A very light wing loading and mild control throws make for some enjoyable evening flying. Verify that your cg is at the correc...

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    33 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual warranty and repair policy warranty period exclusive warranty- horizon hobby, inc., (horizon) warranties that the products purchased (the “product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the purchaser. Limit...

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    34 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual warranty inspection and repairs to receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repai...

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    35 e-flite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual 8. I will not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode burn, or propel a projectile of any kind. Exceptions include free flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during ...

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