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E-FLITE T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual

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    Specifications wingspan: 55 in (1575mm) length: 44 in (1110mm) wing area: 545 sq in 34.9 sq dm) weight w/ battery: 4.4–4.5 lb (1.9–2.0 kg) weight w/o battery: 5.0–5.2 oz (2.2–2.3 kg) t-34 mentor 25 epts assembly manual.

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    2 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual introduction for decades, the t-34 has been the airplane in which nearly all u.S. Navy, marine, and coast guard aviators have earned their wings of gold. Based upon the civilian model 35 bonanza, the all-metal t-34 has been rugged and reliable, enduring coun...

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    3 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual contents of kit/parts layout large parts: efl4801 wing set w/ailerons efl4802 fuselage efl4803 tail set efl4804 cowling efl4805 fuselage hatch efl4806 pushrod set efl4807 landing gear efl4808 spinner efl4809 tail cone eflp12080e 12x8 electric propeller requi...

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    4 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual warranty information warranty period 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 warranty (a) this warranty is ...

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    5 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual 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 horizon to better a...

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    6 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual note on lithium polymer batteries lithium polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline or ni-cd/ni-mh batteries used in rc applications. All manufacturer’s instructions and warnings must be followed closely. Mishandling of li-po batteries ...

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    7 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual wing and landing gear assembly required parts wing panel (left and right) landing gear strap (5) flap linkage (fixed flap) wing tube aluminum anti-rotation pin 3mm x 10mm sheet metal screw (10) required tools and adhesives medium ca phillips screwdriver: #2 ...

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    8 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual 4. Slide the wing tube into the wing panel at this time. 5. Attach the landing gear to the bottom of the wing using two landing gear straps, four 3mm x 10mm sheet metal screws and a #2 phillips screwdriver. Attach both main gears at this time. 6. Slide the t...

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    9 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual 7. Slide the lead from the wing panel through the connector stay as shown. The stay will prevent the lead from being unplugged accidentally. 8. Rotate the lead in the stay so the colors align with those of the lead already installed. Plug the two connectors ...

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    10 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual tail installation required parts fuselage assembly stabilizer/elevator fin/rudder 3mm washer (2) 3mm locknut (2) 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screw (2) tail cone required tools and adhesives phillips screwdriver: #1, #2 adjustable wrench threadlock 1. Slide the st...

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    11 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual 4. Slide the fin fully into position. Use two 3mm washers and two 3mm locknuts to secure the fin. Tighten these nuts down using an adjustable wrench. 5. Align the control horn so it is 90 degrees to the rudder as shown. 6. Center the control horn vertically...

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    12 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual 7. Use a #2 phillips screwdriver to tighten the control horn screw. Again, the use of threadlock is necessary to prevent the screw from vibrating loose. 8. Screw the nylon control horn in 1/4-inch (6mm). Connect the clevis from the rudder pushrod to the rud...

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    13 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual battery and wing installation required parts fuselage assembly wing assembly motor battery nylon wing bolt (2) required tools and adhesives flat screwdriver: 1/4-inch 1. Remove the canopy from the fuselage by grasping the canopy at the aft edge and rocking ...

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    14 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual 3. Pass the leads for the ailerons (and flap) through the cross bracing in the fuselage. Guide the tab at the front of the wing into the slot in the fuselage. 4. Use two nylon wing bolts and a flat screwdriver to secure the wing to the fuselage. 5. Plug the...

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    15 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual centering the control surfaces and checking control direction required parts assembled airframe motor battery radio system required tools and adhesives aa battery (4) note: this section is designed to help you become acquainted with the operation of the rad...

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    16 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual 3. Plug the motor battery into the speed control. Set the throttle stick to low throttle and turn on the speed control. You will hear a series of beeps or tones when you plug the battery in. During this process it is normal for the prop to pulse slightly as...

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    17 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual note: the following steps will ensure your flight controls are centered for the first flight. In the instructional dvd included with your t-34, we have shown you how to adjust the clevises and also servo arms if necessary. Use both of these instructions to ...

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    18 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual 7. Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system. Pushing the elevator/aileron stick forward will make the airplane elevator move down. Checking the rudder 8. Center the rudder stick and trim. Thread the clevis in or out on the rudder pushrod unt...

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    19 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual 9. Check the movement of the rudder using the transmitter. When the rudder/throttle stick (left side of the transmitter) is moved right, the rudder should also move right. 10. Check the movement of the rudder using the transmitter. When the left stick is mo...

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    20 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual checking the ailerons 11. Center the aileron stick and trim. Thread the clevis in or out on the aileron pushrod until the ailerons are aligned with the wing as shown. 12. Check the movement of the aileron using the transmitter. When the elevator/aileron sti...

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    21 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual 13. Check the movement of the aileron using the transmitter. When the aileron/elevator stick is moved left, the left aileron will move up and the right aileron will move down. Reversing direction of flight controls if you find any of the control surfaces mo...

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    22 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual setting the control throws required parts assembled airframe motor battery radio system required tools and adhesives ruler your transmitter and model come out of the box set up and ready to fly. Should you need to replace your fuselage or wing due to a mish...

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    23 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual elevator throw 3. Use a ruler to check the amount of throw for the elevator. Move the elevator stick fully and check the measurements. Adjust the radio as necessary following the instructions provided with the radio to achieve the following measurements. Lo...

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    24 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual aileron throw 5. Use a ruler to check the amount of throw for the ailerons. Move the aileron stick fully and check the measurements. Adjust the radio as necessary following the instructions provided with the radio to achieve the following measurements. Low ...

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    25 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual general maintenance required parts fuselage required tools and adhesives phillips screwdriver: #1 hex wrench: 2.5mm 1. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the spinner cone to the spinner backplate. 2. Check that the propeller ...

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    26 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual 4. Use the same 2.5mm hex wrench to check the four screws that secure the motor to the firewall. Once the motor screws are tight, reverse the previous steps to install the cowling, propeller and spinner. 5. If your aircraft does not track straight during ta...

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    27 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual positioning the flaps required parts wing assembly initial training flap settings 1. Setting the linkage to the third hole back from the front of the stay sets the flaps to the position for initial flight training. This will allow the plane to fly at its sl...

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    28 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual advanced setting 3. Setting the linkage in the forward hole will place the flap in the full "up" position. This is the preferred position for those with flight experience, as the plane will fly more like a sport aircraft and will require the greatest amount...

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    29 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual 2. Once the wing droop has been removed, use a cleaner to remove the tape residue from the wing. Note: check your particular cleaner in an inconspicuous place before applying it to the wing. If your cleaner is not compatible with the covering of your aircra...

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    30 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual 2. Position the flap servo in the wing. Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the locations for the four servo mounting screws. 3. Use a pin drill and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the four holes in the wing to mount the flap servo. 4. Apply a few drops of t...

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    31 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual 5. Install the flap servo in the wing using hardware provided with the servo. The lead from the servo will pass through the wing and out of the same hole the aileron lead exits. 6. Use the radio system to center the flap servo. Install the servo arm so it i...

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    32 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual 9. Slide the linkage connector on the wire, then rotate it so it snaps on the wire. 10. Use the radio to move the flap servo to the "up" position. The servo arm will face toward the leading edge of the wing. Connect the clevis to the flap control horn. Chec...

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    33 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual 11. Slide the wing panels together. Connect the linkage to the remaining flap control horn and adjust the linkage to set the neutral position for the remaining flap. Secure the wing panels together as outlined in the first section of the manual; wing and la...

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    34 e-flite t-34 mentor 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 t-34 mentor arf is 4 3 / 4 – 4 7 / 8 -inch (120–1...

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    35 e-flite t-34 mentor 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 with you...

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    36 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual the intermediate flap setting is set up for gentle flight with easy landing characteristics. This setting uses the flaps in their half down position and the naca droops installed. In this setting, you will notice a slightly faster landing speed and still ve...

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    37 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual the final setting is to remove the naca droops. With these removed, you will find the t-34 very lively in its flight abilities while maintaining a very docile flight profile. Stalls in this configuration will routinely fall straight ahead and recover almost...

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    38 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual usage guidelines, warnings and safety precautions • li-pobatteriesmayexplodeifdamagedorifdisposed of improperly. • alwaysinspectbatteriesbeforecharging. • never charge or use a li-po battery or pack that shows any damage or disfigurement of any kind. Swelli...

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    39 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual swollen batteries immediately stop using or charging. If the battery is not warm to the touch, move it to an open safe area and observe it for at least 15 minutes. Be very careful when moving the batteries. Do not put any pressure on the batteries or coveri...

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    40 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual optional items for your t-34 mentor as you have selected the world of electric power to begin your rc experience, we thought it would be good to show you some optional equipment that will help you grow and enjoy the world of electric flight. The equipment i...

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    41 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual thunder power 33003s battery the thunder power extreme v2 battery is the highest quality, strongest power density battery in its class. This battery requires the thunder power 610 charger listed in this section. Ask for part number #thp33003sxv2 at your loc...

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    42 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual 2008 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 tested. ...

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    43 e-flite t-34 mentor arf assembly manual building and flying notes.

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