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E-FLITE Pitts Model 12 15e ARF Assembly Manual

Summary of Pitts Model 12 15e ARF

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    Specifications wingspan: 40 in (1015mm) length: 39 in (990mm) wing area: 555 sq in (35.8 sq dm) weight w/ battery: 48–50 oz (1360–1420 g) weight w/o battery: 43–45 oz (1220–1275 g) pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual.

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    2 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual introduction the e-flite ® pitts model 12 15e arf is a 3d-capable, sport replica of one of aviation’s hottest aerobatic machines. Designed by veteran world class competitor, quique somenzini, it will give intermediate to expert pilots a thrilling scal...

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    3 e-flite pitts model 12 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 each step completed. Steps...

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    4 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual important information about motor selection we recommend the e-flite ® power 15 brushless outrunner, 950kv (eflm4015a) to provide you with lightweight 3d performance, or the power 25 brushless outrunner, 870kv (eflm4025a) for sport performance. Lightw...

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    5 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual notes regarding servos and esc warning: use of servos other than those we recommend may overload the bec of the recommended electronic speed control (esc). We suggest the use of only the servos we recommend when utilizing the recommended esc’s bec, or...

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    6 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf 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 strict ...

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    7 e-flite pitts model 12 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 ...

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    8 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual hinging the control surfaces required parts top wing w/ailerons bottom wing w/ailerons stabilizer/elevator ca hinge (22) required tools and adhesives rotary tool drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm) thin ca t-pins hobby knife 1. Use a rotary tool and 1/16-inc...

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    9 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual  4. Slide the aileron on the hinges. Remove the t-pins and align the wing tip and aileron tip. Apply enough thin ca to the top and bottom of each hinge to saturate the hinge. Allow the ca to cure before proceeding to the next step. Note: do not use c...

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    10 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual  7. Install the aileron in the top wing at this time. Follow the hinging procedure as described for the bottom wing.  8. Use six ca hinges to attach the stabilizer to the elevator. Again, follow the hinging process as described..

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    11 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual wing installation required parts top wing w/ailerons pre-covered wing bolt support 3mm washer 2mm blind nut wing strut (2) 2mm nut (12) bottom wing w/ailerons 2mm washer (12) 2mm x 10mm machine screw (12) 3mm x 25mm machine screw 1 x 9/64-inch (25 x ...

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    12 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual 4. Use a hobby knife to remove the covering from inside the line drawn in the previous step. Use medium ca to glue the support onto the bottom wing. 5. Use the 3mm x 25mm machine screw to draw the 3mm blind nut in position under the wing support plat...

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    13 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual note: please use threadlock on all wing strut screws and nuts in the following steps. Note: you will find the holes larger than 2mm on the attachment fittings for the wing struts. This enables you to adjust the wings slightly so as to not create any ...

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    14 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual stabilizer installation required parts fuselage w/wings stabilizer/elevator required tools and adhesives thin ca hobby knife ruler felt-tipped pen 1. Use a hobby knife to remove the covering for the horizontal stabilizer from the fuselage. 2. Slide t...

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    15 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual 4. Align the stabilizer so it is in alignment with the wings as shown. 5. Double-check the alignment of the stabilizer. Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the outline of the fuselage onto the stabilizer. 6. Use a hobby knife with a new blade to trim the ...

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    16 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual 7. Slide the stabilizer back in position. After checking the alignment one last time, wick thin ca into the joint between the fuselage and stabilizer. Allow the ca to cure without using accelerator. Rudder installation required parts fuselage rudder ...

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    17 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual 2. Carefully bend the tail wheel assembly as shown in the image. Use side cutters to remove the excess wire as shown below. 3. Use a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to drill a hole into the rudder 7/8-inch (22mm) up from the bottom of the rudd...

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    18 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual 6. Use three ca hinges to attach the rudder to the fin/ fuselage as shown. Use the directions as described in "hinging the control surfaces." 7. Use two #2 x 1/2-inch sheet metal screws to attach the tail gear bracket to the fuselage. Make sure the a...

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    19 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual 2. Press the landing gear filler block in position. This will transfer the location of the screws onto the block. 3. Use a hobby knife to trim the filler block to clear the heads of the three screws holding the landing gear to the fuselage. 4. Use 6-...

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    20 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual  6. Fit the wheel into the wheel pant as shown.  7. Slide the screw through the bottom hole in the landing gear. Use a 3mm nut and 3mm washer to attach the wheel/wheel pant to the landing gear. Use threadlock on the nut to prevent it from vibrating...

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    21 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual radio installation required parts control horn (4) control horn backplate (4) pushrod wire clip (4) aileron servo block (4) clevis (4) long servo arm (2) 3mm x 30mm machine screw (2) 2mm x 6mm sheet metal screw (8) 3 3 / 4 -inch (95mm) pushrod wire (...

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    22 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual  3. Thread a clevis onto a 3 3 / 4 -inch (95mm) pushrod wire. Attach the clevis to the control horn. Align the pushrod with the servo then use a felt-tipped pen to mark the location for the control horn screws through the control horn.  4. Use a pi...

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    23 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual  7. Hold the rudder in neutral. Use the radio to center the rudder servo and make sure the servo arm is perpendicular to the servo center line. Mark the pushrod with a felt-tipped pen where it crosses the outside hole on the servo arm.  8. Bend the...

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    24 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual 9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for the elevator servo. 10. Install the receiver in the fuselage. Follow the manufacturers installation instructions for proper placement of your receiver. Plug the two extensions for the aileron servos into the receiver a...

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    25 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual 13. Use 30-minute epoxy to glue the aileron servo blocks to the servo cover as shown. 14. Position the servo between the blocks. Make sure there is a slight gap between the servo and cover, then drill the locations for the servo screws using a 1/16-i...

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    26 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual 17. Pull the servo lead through the wing using the string. Use tape to keep the lead from falling back into the wing. 18. Use a drill and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill to drill a hole at each of the corners of the servo cover and into the supports. Use fou...

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    27 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual motor installation required parts fuselage cowling 2mm x 6mm sheet metal screw hook and loop strap (2) required tools and adhesives motor w/x-mount & hardware drill drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm) propeller phillips screwdriver: #0, #1 hex wrench: 3/32-...

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    28 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual 4. Plug the motor into the speed control. Secure the speed control under the battery tray. 5. Secure the motor battery in the fuselage using the hook and loop straps. 6. Use a drill and 1/16-inch drill bit to drill holes through the cowl and into the...

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    29 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual important information about your propeller it is also very important to check to be sure the propeller is balanced before installing onto the shaft. An unbalanced propeller may strip the gears or cause poor flight characteristics. Note: if it is nece...

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    30 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual final detail installation required parts fuselage air intake plywood aileron horn (4) clevis (2) pushrod connector (2) 2mm x 10mm machine screw (5) 2mm nut (5) 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screw (2) lower fin extension 7 3 / 4 -inch (197mm) pushrod wire (2)...

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    31 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual 4. Use canopy glue to attach the canopy to the fuselage. Use tape to hold the canopy in position until the glue fully cures. Optional accessories note: the tail surface flying wires are included for you to add if you desire. They are not required for...

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    32 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual 2. The flying wires are attached to the bottom of the stabilizer using 2mm x 10mm machine screws. They are then attached to the fuselage using two 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screws. 3. Use medium ca to glue the lower fin extension to the bottom of the fus...

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    33 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf 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 pitts model 12 15e arf is 3 3 / 4 – 4 1 / ...

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    34 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf 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 supplied w...

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    35 e-flite pitts model 12 15e arf assembly manual 2007 official ama national model aircraft safety code general 1) i will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously, successfully flight t...

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