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E-FLITE Fokker DVII 250 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual

Summary of Fokker DVII 250 Slow Flyer ARF

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    Specifications wingspan: 34.0 in (865mm) wing area: 310 sq in (19.4 sq dm) length: 26.5 in (672mm) weight w/o battery: 7.20–7.50 oz (204–212 g) weight w/battery: 8.50–9.00 oz (240–255 g) fokker dvii 250 slow flyer arf assembly manual.

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    2 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer 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 ...

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    3 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual recommended radio equipment you will need a minimum 4-channel transmitter, receiver and two servos. You can choose to purchase a complete radio system. If you are using an existing transmitter, just purchase the other required equipment separately...

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    4 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual motor installation - carbon tube required parts fuselage assembly motor with mounting hardware carbon tube, 6mm x 42mm required tools and adhesives medium ca phillips screwdriver: #1 rtv silicone ruler medium grit sandpaper 1. Use a #1 phillips sc...

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    5 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual motor installation - firewall mount required parts fuselage assembly motor with mounting hardware required tools and adhesives phillips screwdriver: #1 flat blade screwdriver: 1.5mm ruler 1. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws...

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    6 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual 4. Slide the propeller adapter on the motor and use a .050-inch hex wrench to tighten the setscrew that secures the adapter to the motor shaft. Make sure to position the edge where the propeller will rest at a minimum of 1 3 / 8 inches (35mm) forw...

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    7 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual servo installation required parts fuselage servo with hardware (2) receiver micro pushrod connector (2) micro pushrod connector backplate (2) required tools and adhesives pin drill thin ca pliers pencil phillips screwdriver: #0, #1 drill bit: 1/16...

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    8 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual it is best to support the fuselage with the palm of your hand while installing the servo screws. The plywood structure is strong enough for the model and flight loads but could fail if extreme downward pressure is placed on it during the servo mou...

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    9 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual 11. Use a #0 phillips screwdriver to install the servo arm on the rudder servo. The arm will be parallel to the center line of the servo as shown. 12. Use a #0 phillips screwdriver to install the servo arm on the elevator servo. The arm will be pa...

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    10 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual 2. Slide the tab on the micro control horn through the elevator from the bottom side as shown. 3. Slide the micro control horn backplate on the tab from the control horn. It will ratchet down and lock into position. Slide the backplate so it hold...

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    11 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual 8. Slide the tail assembly in position on the fuselage. Make sure the hinge on the rudder goes into the slot at the rear of the fuselage. The tabs on the fin will fit into the slots in the fuselage. The rudder will fit close to the fuselage as sh...

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    12 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual 3. Slide a micro pushrod keeper onto the wire extending through the control horn. 4. The pushrod keeper can now be snapped onto the pushrod wire. You may need to use pliers to apply enough pressure to snap the keeper onto the wire. 5. Use a ruler...

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    13 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual 9. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver to tighten the 1.5mm machine screw that will secure the pushrod wire in the pushrod connector. Use threadlock on the screw to prevent it from vibrating loose in flight. 10. Use side cutters to trim the excess push...

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    14 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual scale accessory installation required parts airframe machine gun (right and left) required tools and adhesives foam-safe ca 1. Use foam-safe ca to attach the machine gun to the top of the fuselage. There is a right and left machine gun. Make sure...

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    15 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual 3. Set the top wing in place and align the trailing edges looking down from above. You will notice a slight amount of adjustment is required on the cabane struts. 3. Once the procedure for installing the cabane strut has been practiced, mix a sma...

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    16 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual 3. Use foam-safe ca to glue the outer strut to the top and bottom wing after checking the fit of the strut. Allow the ca to fully cure before proceeding. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install the remaining outer strut. Landing gear installation requ...

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    17 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual 4. Make sure the receiver is out of the way of the landing gear area as well as the connector for the battery on the speed control. 5. Slide the landing gear in the fuselage. The rear of the gear fits into the slot in the middle of the bottom win...

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    18 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual rigging installation required parts airframe rigging thread motor battery hook and loop tape required tools and adhesives foam-safe ca thin ca needle white glue low-tack tape hobby scissors hobby knife with #11 blade installing the rigging will a...

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    19 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual 6. The rigging will now go through the rear tube in the fuselage. Note that the rigging in this step must be behind the rigging headed upward (step 3). 7. After exiting the tube, route the rigging up and to the rear hole in the outer cabane strut...

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    20 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual 11. The rigging now heads to the rear hole in the outer strut. Again, this line will be in front of the current rigging lines. 12. Route the rigging up and to the forward hole in the outer strut. 13. The rigging now goes down and through the forw...

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    21 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual 16. Use the following images to verify the rigging installation. When tensioned, the lines will all run perfectly straight and not cause others to be moved out of position. 17. Apply light tension on the rigging lines. Use a drop of foam-safe ca ...

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    22 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer 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 fokker dvii 250 slow flyer is 1 3 / 4 ...

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    23 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual preflight check your radio before going to the field, be sure that your batteries are fully charged per the instructions included with your radio. Charge both the transmitter and receiver pack for your airplane. Use the recommended charger suppli...

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    24 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual safety do’s and don’ts for pilots • checkallcontrolsurfacespriortoeachtakeoff. • donotflyyourmodelnearspectators,parking areas or any other area that could result in injury to people or damage of property. • donotflyduringadverseweatherconditions...

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    25 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual damage limits horizon shall not be liable for special, indirect or consequential damages, loss of profits or production or commercial loss in any way connected with the product, whether such claim is based in contract, warranty, negligence, or st...

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    26 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer assembly manual united kingdom: electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address: horizon hobby uk units 1-4 ployters rd staple tye harlow, essex cm18 7ns united kingdom please call +44 (0) 1279 641 097 or e-mail ...

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    27 e-flite fokker dvii 250 slow flyer 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 du...

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    16771 printed 10/2009 horizon hobby usa 4105 fieldstone road champaign, illinois 61822 usa (877) 504-0233 horizon hobby uk units 1-4 ployters rd staple tye harlow, essex cm18 7ns united kingdom +44 (0) 1279 641 097 horizon hobby deutschland gmbh hamburger strasse 10 25335 elmshorn germany +49 4121 4...