Lanier R/C S.E.5A User Manual

Summary of S.E.5A

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    S.E.5a lanier r/c, inc. P.O. Box 458 oakwood, ga. 30566 ph 770 532 6401 © copyright 2006 lanier r/c important information: please inspect the plane before beginning to assemble to make sure you are happy with it. After assembly has begun you cannot return the kit. If you find a problem before beginn...

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    2 using this instruction manual before you begin assembling your s.E.5a arf , take some time to read through this entire instruction book. It is designed to take you step-by-step through the process and to give you added information on motor and radio selection and set-up, balancing your aircraft, a...

  • Page 3: Caution:

    3 items needed to complete this aircraft 1 4 channel radio with 4 micro ser- vos. (we used 4 channel futaba radio with s3110 servos and futaba receiver ) 1 6” servo “y” harness 2 12” servo extensions 1 electronic speed control (we used a castle creations phoenix 25 brushless speed control) 1 3 cell ...

  • Page 4: Installing Ailerons

    Installing ailerons 1. Collect the following parts: (2) wings (4) ailerons ( left & right) (12) mini ca hinges 2. Locate the pre-cut aileron hinge slots in both sides of the wing. Using a hobby knife (#11 blade), slide the blade into each slot to make sure it is cleanly cut. Repeat this process with...

  • Page 5: Aileron Pushrods

    5 2. Mount the ez connector hardware on the aileron servo arm. 3. Find the small aileron pushrod wire. Make a 90º bend (or a "z" bend, if preferred) 1/4” from the end of the wire insert the wire into the control horn. Secure the wire with a nylon swivel keeper. 4. Insert the other end of the push ro...

  • Page 6: Main Landing Gear

    6 main landing gear 3. Fit the gear into the slot on the bottom of the fuselage. Swing the two straps into place over the wire and install the other two screws. The two rear supports go under the wing mounting bolts when the bottom wing is installed. 1. Collect the following parts: (1) fuselage (1) ...

  • Page 7: Installing Stabilizer

    Installing stabilizer 1. Collect the following parts: (1) fuselage (1) stabilizer (1) bottom wing (2) #4 x 3/4” screws 4. Mount the bottom wing to the fuselage using the two #4 x 3/4” bolts. 5. Slide the stab into the fuselage and align the center marks on both sides of the fuselage. 2. Put a piece ...

  • Page 8: Elevator Installation

    8 look down the length of the fuselage and check that the stabilizer is parallel to the wing. If it is not then shim the low side till they are parallel. When satisfied then glue the stabilizer in place using 5 minuet epoxy. Make sure the stabiliz- er remains both perpendicular and parallel to the w...

  • Page 9: Fin & Rudder Installation

    9 5. Deflect the elevator to it full travel (about 1”) and glue the hinges in place using thin ca turn the plane over and repeat for the bottom side. 6. Repeat steps 3,4, and 5 for the left elevator. 7. Join the two elevator halves in the center using the 3/8” x 1” strips of plastic. Glue one on the...

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    10 3. Remove the covering by cutting 1/8” inside the line you marked making sure not to cut into the wood. Glue the fin into the fuselage using epoxy. 2 4. Place a drop of glue on the control horn and insert the rudder control horn in the left side rudder holes. Insert the back plate onto the contro...

  • Page 11: Pushrod Installation

    11 3. Repeat step 2 for the elevator pushrod and control horn. Pushrod installation 1. Collect the following parts: (2) nylon swivel keepers (2) 20” long pushrod wire 2. Insert the pushrod into the tube in the fuse- lage. Make a 1/4” bend at the end of the pushrod and place it in the control horn. P...

  • Page 12: Top Wing Installation

    12 top wing installation 1. Collect the following parts: (2) cabane struts (2) n- struts (16) #2 x 3/8” screws 2. Attach the cabane struts to the fuselage side as shown above. Use the pre-drilled holes in the fuselage side to locate them. N-struts cabane struts 3. Bolt the bottom wing in place with ...

  • Page 13: Installing Motor & Esc

    13 installing motor & esc 1. Collect the following parts: (1) fuselage (1) motor (not included) (1) electronic speed control (not included) (1) screw for motor installation (not included) note: read the instructions that come with your motor and speed control for proper wiring. Your motor and speed ...

  • Page 14: Mounting Cowl

    Caution: do not install the propeller at this time. Electric motors can start turning at any time during radio installation. This can cause damage to the plane or bodily harm. 14 note: we flew the s.E.5a arf with a ultrafly brush- less motor a/30/29 with 3.89 gear ratio with a 9 x 4.7 slo-flyer apc ...

  • Page 15: Decal Locations

    15 study the kit box label for decal location. 1. Using glass cleaner and a soft cloth, clean the model surface thoroughly before applying decal's. Cut the decal sheets apart in sections, as needed. Peel the backing off the decal and apply the decal to the location desired. Decal locations 3. Slip t...

  • Page 16: Control Set Up

    16 control set up turn on your transmitter and plug in the receiver battery. Center all the control surfaces (rudder, elevator & aileron). If required by your speed control this is the time to program it for your use. Control travel aileron up / down 1/2” elevator up / down 3/4” rudder right / left ...