Summary of Shoestring 15e ARF
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Shoestring 15e arf assembly manual.
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2 e-flite shoestring 15e 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. Mea...
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3 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual important information regarding warranty information please read our warranty and liability limitations section before building this product. If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product,...
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4 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual contents of kit/parts layout replacement parts efl420501 fuselage with hatch efl420502 main wing set with ailerons efl420503 tail set efl420504 landing gear with axle efl420505 wheel pants set (painted) efl420506 ep standoff set (8pcs) efl420507 cowl (pai...
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5 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual during the course of building your model, we suggest you use a soft base for the building surface. Such things as a foam stand, large piece of bedding foam or a thick bath towel will work well and help protect the model from damage during assembly. This i...
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6 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual 4. Remove the hardware from the axle. Place a drop of light machine oil on the axle to help the wheel roll freely. 5. Slide the axle into the wheel. Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose. 6. Use a 2.5mm hex...
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7 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual hinging the ailerons required parts left wing panel with aileron right wing panel with aileron required tools and adhesives t-pin thin ca pin vise drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm) 1. Remove the aileron and hinges from the wing panel. Use a pin vise and 1/16-i...
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8 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual installing the aileron servos required parts wing panel (right and left) transmitter receiver control horn (2) receiver battery thin wing servos with hardware (2) metal clevis (2) 2-inch (52mm) linkage with 2mm nut (2) 2mm x 12mm sheet metal screw (4) con...
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9 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual 6. Secure the servo using the screws provided with the servo and a #1 phillips screwdriver. The output shaft of the servo will align with the opening in the cover. Center the aileron servo using the radio system. 7. Use a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) dril...
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10 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual 12. Secure the aileron servo cover using the four 2mm x 12mm sheet metal screws remove in step 1 and a #1 phillips screwdriver. 13. Use a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to drill the two holes completely through the aileron for the aileron control...
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11 e-flite shoestring 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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12 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual 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 elevator halves are in alignment with each other. Also make sure the elevator halves la...
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13 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual 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 hinge. Flex the elevator through its range of motion a number of times to break in the hinges. Wing and stabilizer...
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14 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual 6. Place the stabilizer in position. Use a t-pin at the rear of the stabilizer and tape at the front so it can be easily repositioned. The line drawn earlier will help in setting the initial alignment. 7. Measure from each wing tip to corresponding stabi...
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15 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual 12. Lightly brush epoxy on the exposed wood on the bottom of the stabilizer. 13. Secure the stabilizer on the fuselage using tape and a t-pin. Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove any excess epoxy. Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceedi...
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16 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual 4. Brush a thin layer of epoxy on the bottom of the fin as shown. 5. Position the fin back on the fuselage. Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove any excess epoxy. 6. Use a square to make sure the fin is aligned with the stabilizer. 7. Use low-...
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17 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual 10. Insert the hinges in the rudder. 11. Press the rudder tightly against the fin. Remove the t-pins and apply thin ca to both sides of the three hinges. 12. Once the ca has fully cured. Gently pull on the rudder to make sure the hinges are secure. If an...
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18 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual 2. Remove the servo from the fuselage. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the four holes for the servo mounting screws. 3. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver to thread a servo mounting screw into each of the holes to cut threads in the su...
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19 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual 8. Use a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to drill the two locations for the control horn mounting screws. The locations have been pre- drilled at the factory. 9. Secure the control horn to the rudder using two 2mm x 12mm sheet metal screws and a c...
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20 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual motor and speed control installation required parts fuselage assembly motor battery tie-wrap (not included) (2) 3mm lock washer (4) required parts (power 15) power 15 motor with accessories electronic speed control (esc) 40-amp aluminum spacer, 9/16-inch...
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21 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual 4. Loop a tie-wrap (not included) through the plate in the fuselage right above the landing gear plate. Make sure the tie-wrap is not looped through the battery mounting plate. 5. Slide the speed control into the fuselage with the battery wires, receiver...
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22 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual cowling installation required parts fuselage assembly cowling canopy propeller 2mm x 6mm sheet metal screw (4) spinner backplate with adapter (not included) required tools and adhesives low-tack tape thin ca pin vise phillips screwdriver: #1 hex wrench o...
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23 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual 7. Remove the cowl from the fuselage. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver to thread a 2mm x 6mm sheet metal screw into the cowl mounting holes to cut threads in the surrounding wood. Remove the screw before moving to the next step. Prepare all four mounting ho...
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24 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual decal installation required parts fuselage assembly wing assembly required tools and adhesives spray bottle dish washing detergent paper towel hobby knife with #11 blade 1. Apply the decals to your model using the photos located in this section of the ma...
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25 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual 3. When balancing your model, support the plane upright at the marks made on the bottom of the wing with your fingers or a commercially available balancing stand. This is the correct balance point for your model. Make sure your model is assembled and rea...
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26 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual preflight check your radio before going to the field, make sure your batteries are fully charged per the instructions included with your radio. Charge the transmitter and motor battery for your airplane. Use the recommended charger supplied with your par...
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27 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual take-off with the high kv motor and a small 8-inch propeller, there is a ton of torque coming from your motor, so be prepared on your first takeoff. The airplane will easily come off the ground at 1/2 throttle, so if you stop yourself from going full bor...
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28 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual limited warranty what this warranty covers horizon hobby, inc. (“horizon”) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase. What is not covered t...
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29 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual warranty requirements for warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your product will be serviced or replaced free of charge. Service or replacem...
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30 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual exceptions: •freeflightfusesordevicesthatburnproducingsmokeand are securely attached to the model aircraft during flight. •rocketmotors(usingsolidpropellant)uptoag-seriessize may be used provided they remain attached to the model during flight. Model roc...
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31 e-flite shoestring 15e arf assembly manual building and flying notes.
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