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E-FLITE Alpha Sport 450 PNP Assembly Manual

Summary of Alpha Sport 450 PNP

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    Specifications wingspan: 48.5 in (1230mm) length: 40 in (1015mm) wing area: 395 sq in (25.5 sq dm) weight w/o battery: 23–24 oz (650–680 g) weight w/battery: 28–29 oz (790–820 g) alpha ™ sport 450 pnp assembly manual.

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    2 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual product registration register your product online at: www.E-fliterc.Com/register/ contents of kit/parts layout efl2826 wing set efl2827 fuselage efl2828 tail set efl2829 wing tube efl2830 main gear efl2831 pushrod set efl2832 fuselage hatch efl2833 nose ...

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    3 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual recommended radio equipment you will need a minimum of a 4-channel transmitter and receiver. You can choose to purchase a complete radio system. If you are using an existing transmitter, just purchase the receiver separately. We recommend the crystal-fre...

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    4 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual installing the main landing gear required parts fuselage assembly main landing gear #4 steel washer (2) 4-40 x 3/8-inch socket head bolt (2) required tools and adhesives hex wrench or ball driver: 3/32-inch threadlock 1. Position the main landing gear on...

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    5 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual 4. Insert the 3mm x 50mm machine bolt through the hole in the stabilizer that is the closest to the rear of the aircraft. The bolt will pass through the fuselage through holes that have been previously made in the fuselage for this purpose. 5. Slide a 3m...

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    6 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual 10. Slide two 3mm steel washers on the threaded rods from the rudder assembly. The rudder assembly is then secured using two 3mm locknuts. Use a 5.5mm nut driver and a #2 phillips screwdriver to tighten the nuts. Make sure not to over-tighten the nuts an...

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    7 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual installing the motor battery required parts fuselage assembly motor battery (charged) hook and loop strap hook and loop tape 1. Lift up at the rear of the battery hatch and slide it to the rear of the fuselage to remove. Set the battery hatch aside to in...

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    8 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual centering the rudder, nose gear and elevator required parts fuselage assembly transmitter motor battery (charged) required tools and adhesives ruler phillips screwdriver: #1 threadlock 1. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver to loosen the screws that secure the...

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    9 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual 5. Make sure the elevator trim and stick have been centered at the transmitter. Use a ruler to make sure the elevator is aligned with the stabilizer. Tighten the screw using a #1 phillips screwdriver at the elevator servo to secure the elevator pushrod w...

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    10 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual optional - epoxy the wing halves as an option, you can use epoxy to join the wings together of your alpha 450. Make sure your vehicle is large enough to accept the assembled wing before gluing the two panels into a one-piece wing. A. Mix 1/2 oz (15ml) o...

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    11 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual 6. Position the wing bolt plate as shown in the photo. The rounded end will face to the front of the airframe. The holes in the plate will align with the holes in the wing. 7. Slide a #4 steel washer on a 4-40 x 3/4-inch socket head bolt. Then slide the...

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    12 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual checking the control movements required parts assembled airframe transmitter motor battery (charged) 1. Move the switch on your transmitter to the on position. Make sure the throttle stick is toward the bottom of the transmitter, or low throttle positio...

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    13 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual 7. Check the movement of the aileron using the transmitter. When the right stick is moved left, the left aileron will move up and the right aileron will move down. 8. Unplug the motor battery and then turn off the transmitter if you are not continuing t...

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    14 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual aileron throw 5. Use a ruler to check the control throws on the ailerons. The dimensions are shown below. For your reference the aileron pushrods are set up in the following holes: the middle hole on the aileron control horn and the outside hole on the ...

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    15 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual 10. From center, use a ruler to measure the movement of the elevator. Make sure the elevator move up 3/8-inch (9mm) from center and down 3/8-inch (9mm) from center. This is the setting for the high rate. Rudder throw 11. Use a ruler to check the control...

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    16 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual 2. Slide the spinner backplate in position over the threads of the propeller adapter. 3. Thread the propeller nut on the threads of the propeller adapter. Only thread the nut on a few turns, as tightening it now will not allow you to install the adapter...

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    17 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual b. Slide the propeller on the threaded shaft of the spinner adapter. Make sure the numbers embossed on the propeller are facing away from the spinner backplate. C. Slide the washer included with the spinner assembly on the threaded shaft. The nut includ...

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    18 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual center of gravity an important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model. Caution: do not inadvertently skip this step! The recommended center of gravity (cg) location for the alpha 450 is 3 1 / 4 to 3 1 / 2 (82 to 88mm) ...

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    19 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual range test your radio before each flying session, and especially with a new model, it is important to perform a range check. It is helpful to have another person available to assist during the range check. If you are using a spektrum transmitter, please...

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    20 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual daily flight checks 1. Check the battery voltage of the transmitter battery. Do not fly below the manufacturer’s recommended voltage. To do so can crash your aircraft. When you check these batteries, ensure that you have the polarities correct on your e...

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    21 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual questions, assistance, and repairs your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair. Once assembly, setup or use of the product has been started, you must contact horizon directly. This will enable horizon to bet...

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    22 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual ce compliance information for the european union instructions for disposal of weee by users in the european union this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by hand...

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    23 e-flite alpha sport 450 pnp assembly manual 3. I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until i become a proficient flier, unless i am assisted by an experienced pilot. 4. At all flying sites a line must be established, in front of which all flying takes place. Only personne...

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