Summary of Leader 480 ARF
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Leader 480 arf assembly manual.
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2 e-flite leader 480 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. Meaning...
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3 e-flite leader 480 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 a singl...
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4 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual hardware/accessory sizes wheel diameter 2-in (51mm) wing bolts 3mm x 10mm socket head cap screw recommended radio equipment you will need a minimum 4-channel transmitter, receiver and four servos. You can choose to purchase a complete radio system. If you are...
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5 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual hinging the ailerons required parts wing panel with aileron (left and right) required tools and adhesives thin ca t-pins pin vise drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm) 1. Separate the aileron from the wing. Set the five ca hinges aside. 2. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch...
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6 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual do not use ca accelerator when gluing the hinges. The ca must be allowed to soak into the hinge for the best bond between the hinge and surrounding wood. 7. Once the ca has cured, gently pull on the control surface and wing to make sure the hinges are glued s...
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7 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual 4. Connect a 6-inch (152mm) servo extension to the servo lead. Use string of dental floss to secure the leads so they do not accidentally disconnect inside the wing. Use a #0 phillips screwdriver to remove the servo horn from the servo. 5. Insert the servo le...
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8 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual 10. Pass the z-bend in the 1mm x 180mm pushrod through the outer hole of the aileron control horn. Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose. 11. The pushrod wire will pass through the hole in the micro screw-lock ...
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9 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual 3. Apply 2–3 drops of thin ca in each of the holes to harden the surrounding wood. This will harden the threads so the screws do not easily strip the surrounding wood. Prepare all four mounting holes at this time. 4. Secure the elevator servo in the fuselage ...
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10 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual nose gear installation required parts fuselage assembly nose wheel steering arm 51mm foam wheel pre-formed nose gear wire transmitter receiver receiver battery 2.5mm wheel collar with setscrew (2) 1mm x 445mm pushrod with guide tube required tools and adhesi...
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11 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose. 6. Slide the nose gear wire into the bracket and steering arm. Use a #2 phillips screwdriver to tighten the screw in the steering arm on the flat of the nose gear wire. A...
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12 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual motor and speed control installation required parts fuselage assembly motor with hardware speed control 3mm washer (4) 3mm lock washer (4) two-sided tape (not included) 6-inch (152mm) servo extension 3mm x 30mm socket head cap screw (4) aluminum motor stando...
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13 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual cowling and spinner installation required parts fuselage assembly spinner (optional) cowling propeller #0 phillips head wood screw (4) required tools and adhesives low-tack tape pin vise thin ca phillips screwdriver: #1 box wrench: 10mm hex wrench: 2.5mm dri...
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14 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual 6. Remove the propeller and cowl from the fuselage. Enlarge the holes in the cowl using a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit. 7. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver to thread a #0 phillips head wood screw into each of the holes to cut threads in the surroundin...
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15 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual main landing gear installation required parts wing panel assembly (left and right) pre-bent main landing gear (2) #2 phillips head wood screw (8) nylon landing gear strap (4) 51mm foam wheel (2) 2.5mm wheel collar with setscrew (4) required tools and adhesiv...
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16 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose. 6. Use two 2.5mm wheel collars to secure the 51mm foam wheel to the landing gear. The setscrews are tightened using a 1.5mm hex wrench. 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to ins...
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17 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual stabilizer installation required parts fuselage assembly stabilizer required tools and adhesives thin ca felt-tipped pen ruler hobby knife with #11 blade 1. Remove the elevator from the stabilizer. Set the elevator and four ca hinges aside until later. Use a...
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18 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual when cutting through the covering, use a new #11 blade and light pressure to avoid cutting into the underlying wood, which could weaken the underlying structure, causing it to fail in flight. We also recommend using a hot knife to melt through the covering t...
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19 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual when cutting through the covering, use a new #11 blade and light pressure to avoid cutting into the underlying wood, which could weaken the underlying structure, causing it to fail in flight. We also recommend using a hot knife to melt through the covering t...
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20 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual 3. Insert the hinges in the rudder (or elevator). The t-pin will rest on the edge of the bevel of the control surface. 4. Slide the rudder (or elevator) into position. Make sure the tip of the control surface is aligned with the tip of the fixed surface. 5. ...
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21 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual 9. Insert the control horn in the slit in the rudder (or elevator). 10. Slide the control horn backplate over the end of the control horn from the opposite side of the control surface. Snap the backplate so the horn is held tightly in position. Apply 2–3 dro...
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22 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual motor battery installation required parts fuselage assembly motor battery hook and loop strap (not included) (2) hook and loop tape (not included) 1. Secure the motor battery in the fuselage using two hook and loop straps (not included). We recommend using h...
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23 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual 5. Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to remove the covering from the canopy. Test fit the pilot into the canopy. It may be necessary to lightly sand to opening to fit the pilot. 6. Once satisfied with the fit, use medium ca to glue the pilot in the canopy. App...
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24 e-flite leader 480 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 necessary...
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25 e-flite leader 480 arf 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 refe...
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26 e-flite leader 480 arf 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 you have the polarities correct on your expanded sc...
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27 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual warranty services 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 h...
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28 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual academy of model aeronautics national model aircraft safety code effective january 1, 2011 a. General a model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended ...
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29 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual c. Free flight 1. Must be at least 100 feet downwind of spectators and automobile parking when the model aircraft is launched. 2. Launch area must be clear of all individuals except mechanics, officials, and other fliers. 3. An effective device will be used ...
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30 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual building and flying notes.
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31 e-flite leader 480 arf assembly manual building and flying notes.
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