Goldwing Corvus Racer 540 30CC Manual

Summary of Corvus Racer 540 30CC

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    Corvus racer 540 30cc specifications wing span 74”(1880mm) length 68”(1728mm) wing area 69.2 flying weight 9.7-11lbs(4400g-5000g) glow 91-1.20(2c) 1.10-1.40(4c) gasoline 26-35cc gas radio 4ch/5-6 servos description - carbonfiber :wingtubeandsleeves , landinggear,tailgear ; - fiberglassservo arms ,ho...

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    Unpacking carefully unpack the model making sure to cut any c sharp knife. Inspect each item to make sure no transit damage has occurred . If you are not happy with any part or are unsure , please contact the dealer that you purchas -ed from. Overing on the model if using a covering due to the model...

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    Landing gear assembly ● to help prevent the fuselage from being damaged while the model is being assembl -ed we recommendfittingthelandinggearfirst. Note -before beginning assembly be sure to determine your left and right wheels pants. ● first , gluethethin woodwheelspacertothe insideofthe wheelpant...

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    ● insert theprotrudingbolts throughthelandinggearhole. ● tighten upusinga washerand locknut. ● repeat for other side. Horizontal stab ● first , removethecoveringwheretheelevator horns fit intothe stab, use either a soldering iron ora knife. Sharphobby ● test fit the horns before gluing; some adjustm...

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    ● glue the horns in place using epoxy glue. Put a bolt through the ball joint hole to make sure that the horns stay in alignment while drying. ● before fitting the elevator servo fix an extension lead so that the wire can be routed through the be sure to secure the coupling. Cardboard tube wire hold...

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    ● re-fit the elevator servo and secure it in with servo screws after the . Glue fully dries. ● centre the servo using your tx, and fit a servo arm. Use either an aftermarket arm or attach the arms that were supplied to a servo head. Screw ball joints onto the pushrod (useplierstohold pushrod)andbolt...

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    ● sand the area on the horn that fits inside the rudder so the glue bonds better ● glue the rudder hinges into both the rudder and fin using epoxy glue. Remember to use vaseline , use tape to keep it in alignment. On the hinge joint. While drying ● glue the rudder horns through the rudder with epoxy...

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    ● the closed loop wires are assembled in the plane; attach the rear ball joints to the rudder. Do this to both sides. ● fit the arm onto the rudder servo and crimp the wires to a taut tension tail gear ● locate all parts as in picture. When assembling, remember to do a thread locker on all parts ● a...

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    ● drill a hole in the base of the rudder for the rudder steering guide. ● before gluing with c.A. Glue, place it over the thin rod. Aileron servos ● the ailerons on the wings are pre-glued. Check each one by gently pulling to make sure that they are secure ● remove the covering where the aileron hor...

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    ● if required, use a servo extension with the servo remember to use a servo plug clip. ● fit the servo and centre the servo arm. ● using the pushrod supplied ball links onto each end. The correct length will leave the aileron lined up to the inner part still attached to the wing. ● using supplied bo...

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    Gas engine ● from the template that came with the engine, use the cross axis on the engine box to mark the mounting holes. ● check the diameter of the required bolts and drill accordingly. ● mount the engine with the stand offs to the bulkhead. Remember to use large washers on the inside to spread t...

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    ● cut out the area for the engine cylinder head and the exhaust outlet on a piece of thin card and tape this to the fuselage at one end. ● remove the engine and fit the cowl, then fold the card back over. ● mark the area and cut out using a dermal. Ensure that enough air can get out of the cowl. The...

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    ● install the engine box cover plate once all connections have been made for the engine. Electric ● assemble the supplied electric motor box and bolt to the engine bulkhead. ● depending on the length of your motor you may need to use the supplied round plywood spacers to achieve the correct length f...

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    ● a convenient place to mount the rx is just in front of the rudder servo. Ensure that it is mounted on velcro and strapped down. Canopy ● the canopy is held in place with the 2 thumb screws. Ensure these are tight before flying set-up we highly recommend the use of both dual rates and exponential. ...

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    Enjoy flying!! 126.5mm.