Value Hobby F3A Oasis Instruction manual

Manual is about: 51in Aerobatic Series Almost-Ready-to-Fly

Summary of F3A Oasis

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    51in aerobatic series f3a oasis almost-ready-to-fly instruction manual specifications wingspan: 50.6 in (1285mm) length: 53.1 in (1350mm) wing area: 480 sq in (31sq dm) flying weight: 3.5 lb (1600g).

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 2 dear customer, congratulations on your purchase of 51in f3a oasis from value hobby. We thank you for your generous support, and hope you enjoy your new airplane. At value hobby, we hope to offer competitive prices, good performance, and products that you can setup and us...

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 3 safety in flying this is not a toy! It is a very high-performance rc airplane capable of high speeds and extreme maneuvers. It should only be operated by a competent pilot in a safe area with proper supervision. Only fly your aircraft in a safe, open area, away from spec...

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 4 recommended setup parts of the airplane configuration model qty radio 4 channel 1 motor size gforce g15 brushless outrunner motor ( 2820 kv800-1100 ) 1 speed control 60a pro brushless esc with ubec 1 recommended battery ( lipo ) gforce elite series 35c 2200mah 3s11.1v or...

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 5 section 1: aileron installation step 1. Locate the hinges from the hardware pack. Test fit the four aileron hinges on the aileron. Verify the correct position and alignment of the aileron with the wing panel. Step 2. Glue each of the four hinges in the aileron with some ...

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 6 step 3. Carefully glue each of the four hinges into the wing panel with thin ca. Step 4. Move the aileron up and down several times to work the hinges and check for proper movement. Step 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the remaining wing panel..

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 7 section 2: aileron servo & control horn installation step 1. Locate the following hardware. (servos and y-harness need to be purchased separately). Step 2. Remove the covering over the aileron servo opening as shown..

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 8 step 3. Install the servo onto the wing panel. Glue the fiberglass horn onto the aileron with medium ca..

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 9 step 4. Install the carbon fiber pushrod and make the final adjustment as shown in the picture. Step 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the other wing panel..

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 10 section 3: rudder installation step 1. Insert three hinges in their appropriate slots on the rudder. Verify the alignment and glue them with some drops of thin ca..

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 11 step 2. Locate the rudder and carefully glue the hinges with some drops of thin ca..

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 12 section 4: elevator installation step 1. Test fit the horizontal stabilizer in the fuselage. It should be centered between the left and right side. Using the wing tube as a guide, measure the distance from the tube to the stabilizer as shown. Make sure this distance is ...

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 13 step 2. Trace the outline where the horizontal stabilizer joins the fuselage using a marker. Step 3. Using the outline from the last step, remove the covering over the horizontal stabilizer that goes into the fuselage..

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 14 step 4. Insert in the elevator the four hinges into their appropriate slots and verify the correct position and alignment of the elevator with the stabilizer. Then carefully glue the hinges, with some drops of thin ca, in the elevator only..

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 15 step 5. Insert carefully the elevator through the fuselage. Step 6.Insert carefully the stabiliser into fuselage space. Locate the elevator hinges into the stabiliser..

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 16 step 7. Flex the elevators 45 degrees up and down, make sure the elevator can move freely. Then glue the hinges with thin ca. Step 8. Slide the carbon fiber wing tube into the fuselage, and carefully check the alignment of the stabilizer with the fuselage..

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 17 step 9. Once satisfied with the alignment, glue the stabilizer onto the fuselage with thin ca..

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 19 section 5: rudder servo & control horn installation step 1. Locate the items below from the hardware pack. The servo and extension are not included and need to be purchased on your own. Step 2. Install the servo into the fuselage. Glue the fiberglass horn into the rudde...

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 20 step 3. Install the carbon fiber pushrod, and make the final adjustment as show in the picture..

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 21 section 6: elevator servo & control horn installation step 1. Locate the items below from the hardware pack. The servo and extension are not included and need to be purchased on your own. Step 2. Install the servo into the fuselage. Glue the fiberglass horn onto the ele...

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 22 step 3. Install the carbon pushrod, and make the final adjustment as shown in the picture..

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 23 section 7: tail wheel installation step 1. Cut a 30mm slot on the rudder; drill a hole in the rudder for tail wheel wire. This hole position must be precise so the tail wheel wire can be installed..

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 24 step 2. Secure the tail wheel. Carefully apply in the rudder-slot a few drops of medium ca, as shown in the picture..

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 25 section 8: landing gear & wheels installation step 1. Locate the parts of the main landing gear from the hardware pack. Step 2. Install the main wheels on the wheel pants as shown below. Step 3. Repeat steps 2 for the other side of the landing gear..

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 26 step 4. Install the landing gear legs into the fuselage with the provided 3mm screws as shown below..

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 27 section 9 – electric motor and esc installation step 1. We recommend gforce g15 (2820) motor for this airplane (not included). Step 2. Install your brushless motor onto the firewall using the 4 black 3mm allen-head screws included in your kit. Make sure the motor spins ...

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 28 section 10: cowling installation step 1. To mount the cowl, first locate the 4 small plywood rectangles on the inside of the fuselage sides at the front of the fuselage. The cowl-mounting screws are screwed into these plywood pieces. In order to know where these plywood...

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 29 step 3. Use a hobby knife to make small holes through the paper strips into the cowling. This locates the cowl screws accurately so that they will screw into the plywood. Use the 4 small remaining wood screws to mount the cowl. Step 4. Fix carefully the prop and spinner...

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 30 section 11: wings installation step 1. Install the wings as shown below..

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 31 section 12: setting cg and control throws recommended cg for the first flights, the recommended center of gravity location is 165mm behind the leading edge of the wing against the fuselage. Use the battery pack, moving it forward or backward, to achieve the correct bala...

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    Http://www.Valuehobby.Com/ 32 finally... Enjoy your f3a oasis! Have a nice flight !.