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E-FLITE LR-1A Pogo 15e Assembly Manual

Summary of LR-1A Pogo 15e

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    Lr-1a pogo 15e assembly manual.

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    2 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual introduction congratulations on buying the lr-1a pogo airplane. You have purchased what is arguably one of the most fun airplanes in the marketplace today. Originally designed as a fast sport flyer to bring an adrenaline rush to the mid to advanced pilots...

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    3 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual specifications wingspan: 49.0 in (1244mm) length: 36.3 in (922mm) wing area: 375 sq in (24.19 sq dm) weight w/ battery: 3.10–3.35 oz (1.40–1.50 kg) weight w/o battery: 2.60–2.75 lb (1.18–1.25 kg) contents of kit/parts layout replacement parts efl420001 fu...

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    4 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual important information regarding warranty information please read our warranty and repair policy section on page 36 before building this product. If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this produ...

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    5 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual recommended racing setup motor: power 25 bl 1250kv outrunner (eflm4025b) speed control: 60a pro switch-mode bec bl esc (efla1060) battery: 2500mah 4s 14.4v 30c li-po battery (eflb25004s30) spinner: 2-inch aluminum spinner (eflsp200) propeller: 8 x 8e (apc...

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    6 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 5. Place the hinges in the aileron as shown. A nylon tube has been installed in the aileron to accept the torque rod. It is not necessary to glue the torque rod into the aileron. 6. Slide the aileron back into position. Make sure the torque rod enters the...

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    7 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual joining the wing panels required parts left wing panel right wing panel aluminum wing tube required tools and adhesives (optional) 30-minute epoxy mixing cups mixing sticks paper towels rubbing alcohol epoxy brush using epoxy to glue the wing is optional....

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    8 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual installing the aileron servo required parts wing assembly aileron servo mount metal clevis (2) aileron servo with hardware transmitter receiver 2mm nut (2) battery silicone keepers (2) nylon pushrod keeper (2) 2mm x 12mm sheet metal screw (4) aileron link...

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    9 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 6. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver to install the four 2mm x 12mm sheet metal screws to secure the mount to the wing. 7. Follow the instructions provided with the servo to install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets in the servo mounting tabs. Install the...

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    10 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 12. Use the radio system to center the aileron servo. Install the servo horn so it is perpendicular to the servo center line as shown. The servo horn has an odd number of splines, so rotate it until the arms are aligned, rather than using the sub-trim fu...

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    11 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 18. Use needle nose pliers to bend the pushrod wire 90-degrees at the mark made in the previous step. 19. Use side cutters to trim the wire 3/8-inch (10mm) from the bend as shown. 20. Insert the linkage wire into the appropriate hole in the servo horn fo...

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    12 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual hinging the elevators required parts stabilizer and elevator assembly required tools and adhesives pin vise drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm) sandpaper toothpicks 30-minute epoxy low-tack tape square felt-tipped pen thin ca t-pins mixing cups mixing sticks pa...

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    13 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual steps 6 through 13 can be performed while the epoxy is curing on the joiner wire. 6. Insert the joiner wire into both elevator halves. Use low-tack tape to keep the joiner wire in position while the epoxy cures. Use a straight edge to make sure the eleva...

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    14 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 12. Press the elevators tightly against the stabilizer. Apply thin ca into the top and bottom of all three hinges. 13. Once the ca has fully cured. Gently pull on the elevator to make sure the hinges are secure. If any hinges are loose, reapply ca to the...

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    15 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 2. Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the bottom of the rudder in preparation for the tail wheel assembly. The first mark is 5/16-inch (7mm) behind the leading edge of the rudder. The second mark is 3/8-inch (8mm) behind the first mark. 3. Use a pin vise and ...

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    16 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 8. Use side cutters to trim the excess screw on the opposite side of the bracket. 9. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill a hole in the center of each hinge slot. Drill holes in both the rudder and fin at this time. This creates a tunn...

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    17 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 14. Flex the rudder through its range of motion a number of times to break in the hinges. 15. Insert the last hinge in position so it does not get lost. Do not glue the hinge at this time. Motor and speed control installation required parts fuselage asse...

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    18 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 3. Attach a piece of hook and loop tape to the bottom of your speed control. Place the mating piece of tape inside the fuselage as shown. 4. Slide the speed control into the fuselage with the battery wires going in first. 5. Position the speed control in...

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    19 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 9. Mount the switch from the speed control in the fuselage using the hardware from the speed control. You will need to use a #1 phillips screwdriver to install the two screws. Cowling installation required parts fuselage assembly cowling canopy 2mm x 6mm...

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    20 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 5. Check that the cowl is aligned with the spinner backplate. There should also be a 5/64-inch (2mm) gap between the backplate and cowl. You may need to remove the tape and adjust the position of the cowl for proper alignment. 6. Once aligned, use a pin ...

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    21 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual propeller and spinner installation required parts fuselage assembly propeller nut propeller washer propeller spinner cone with screw spinner backplate with adapter required tools and adhesives hex wrench or ball driver: 3/32-inch open end or box wrench: ...

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    22 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 2. The rear of the wing is secured using two 4mm x 30mm machine screws, two 4mm washers and the wing bolt plate. Thread the first screw partially to get the parts in alignment. Install the second screw and tighten them both using a #2 phillips screwdrive...

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    23 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual when cutting the covering make sure not to cut into the underlying wood and weaken the stabilizer. Another option is to use a soldering iron or hot knife to melt the covering, rather than cutting, to avoid damaging the stabilizer. 7. Remove the stabilize...

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    24 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 3. Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the outline of the fin on the top of the stabilizer. When cutting the covering make sure not to cut into the underlying wood and weaken the stabilizer. Another option is to use a soldering iron or hot knife to melt the c...

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    25 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 9. Use low-tack tape to keep the fin in alignment with the stabilizer until the epoxy fully cures. 10. Apply thin ca into both sides of the bottom hinge to secure its position. Servo and receiver installation required parts fuselage assembly servo with h...

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    26 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to secure the rudder servo in the fuselage. The rudder servo is on the right side of the fuselage. 6. Use hook and loop tape to install the receiver in the fuselage. Plug a 3-inch (76mm) servo extension in the throttle channel...

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    27 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 2. Position the horn on the rudder so the holes in the horn align with the rudder hinge line. 3. Use a felt-tipped pen to transfer the location of the control horn mounting screws to the rudder. 4. Use a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to drill th...

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    28 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 8. Use a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to enlarge the hole in the servo arm that is 3/8-inch (10mm) from the center of the servo horn. 9. Use a square of straight edge to make sure the rudder is in alignment with the fin. 10. With the rudder and...

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    29 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 14. Use side cutters to trim the pushrod wire 1/16- inch (1.5mm) from the pushrod keeper. 15. Slide the pushrod wire into the tube in the fuselage. With the rudder servo centered, secure the servo horn to the servo using the screw provided with the servo...

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    30 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual battery and wing installation required parts wing assembly fuselage assembly motor battery servo extension: 3-inch (76mm) 4mm washer (2) wing bolt plate 4mm x 30mm machine screw (2) required tools and adhesives phillips screwdriver: #2 hook and loop stra...

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    31 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 2. Remove the hardware from the axle. Place a drop of light machine oil on the axle to help the wheel roll freely. Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose. 3. Slide the axle into the wheel. 4. Use a 3mm hex ...

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    32 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose. 8. Use the longer screw and washer to secure the wheel and wheel pant to the landing gear. Use a 3mm hex wrench or ball driver to tighten the screw. 9. Repeat steps 2...

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    33 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual after the first flights, the cg position can be adjusted for your personal preference. 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...

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    34 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual preflight check your radio before going to the field, be sure your batteries are fully charged per your radio’s instructions. Charge the transmitter and motor battery for your airplane. Use the recommended charger supplied with your particular radio syst...

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    35 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual i like to set up my transmitter so almost full elevator stick movement is required to complete a turn around a pylon. Ailerons are set up so a complete full roll takes 2–3 seconds (the distance from one end of a racing course to the other). I usually als...

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    36 e-flite lr-1a pogo 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. Limited ...

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    37 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual non-warranty repairs should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the ite...

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    38 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 2010 official academy of model aeronautics safety code general 1. A model aircraft shall be defined as a non-human- carrying device capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It shall not exceed limitations established in this code and is intended to...

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    39 e-flite lr-1a pogo 15e arf assembly manual 8. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model aircraft in flight while it is still under power, except to divert it from striking an individual. 9. Radio-controlled night flying is limited to low- performance model aircraft (less th...

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