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    Tweety ‐ 25 almost‐ready‐to‐fly nitro/electric aerobat instruction manual specifications wingspan: 45.7”(1160mm) length: 38.6”(980mm) wing area: 370 sq in(24 sq dm) flying weight: approx. 3.3 lbs (1500g) suggested power system: gforce g15(3542) brushless electric motor or .15‐25 nitro motor suggeste...

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    Warning this radio controlled model is not a toy and not intended for person under 16 years old. Keep this kit out of reach of younger children, as it contains parts that could be dangerous. A radio controlled model is capable of causing serious bodily injury and property damage. It is the owner's r...

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    Included hardware please note the following abbreviations used in this manual about fasteners: 1. Cm means socket head screws, e.G. Cm4 means 4mm socket head screws 2. Pwa means self‐tapping screws, e.G. Pwa2/pwa3 means 2 or 3mm self‐tapping screws 3. Pm means round head machine screws, e.G. Pm4 ‐ 4...

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    Install the ailerons step 1: drill a 1/16‐inch hole into the center of each hinge slot in the aileron and wing panel. Trim the covering away from each hinge slot to ensure that the hinges will be properly glued in place. Step 2: test fit a ca hinge into each of the hinge slots. If necessary, enlarge...

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    Install the aileron servos & pushrods before installation, confirm that the servos you will be using will properly fit in the servo opening. Make adjustments as necessary for your servos. The pre‐cut servo openings on this airplane will fit most standard sized servos. Step 1: installing the servos i...

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    Step 5: place one of the nylon control horn on the aileron, positioning it as shown in the sketch and aligning it with the servo arm using a straight edge as a guide. Mark the location for the screw holes. Drill a hole through the aileron at the marks you made. Install and remove the screw into each...

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    Step 2: mix a generous amount of 30‐minute epoxy. Pour the epoxy into the joiner opening on the wing. Make sure the epoxy is distributed all the way around inside the wings. Use an epoxy brush to coat the root ribs of both wings and one half of the joiner all the way around. Insert the epoxy‐coated ...

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    Install the stabilizer step 1: locate the horizontal stabilizer slot under the covering on the tail section of the fuselage by lightly pressing with your finger. The slot is located on both sides of the fuselage. Carefully remove the covering. Make sure you do not cut into the wood. Step 2: locate t...

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    If the covering is not removed from the stabilizer, a proper bond for your adhesive will not be achieved. Step 7: mix 30‐minute epoxy and spread some inside the horizontal stabilizer mount on the fuselage. Spread more epoxy onto the top and bottom of the stabilizer where the covering was removed. In...

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    Flex the elevators in both directions to free up the elevators for operation. Step 4: temporarily insert a pushrod into the elevator pushrod exit slot. Use the position of the pushrod to align the elevator control horns onto the undersides of the elevator halves. Mark the locations of the control ho...

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    Le of the rudder with medium or thick ca glue. Fit the rudder to the fuselage along with ca hinges. Glue the ca hinges in place with thin ca glue. Step 3: as you did with the elevator, use the pushrod to temporarily position a control horn onto the side of the rudder. Then secure the control horn us...

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    Step 4: thread the clevis securely onto the elevator pushrod. We recommend using a clevis retainer to help keep the clevis in place. Slide the pushrod through the elevator pushrod exit slot in the fuselage and connect it to the elevator control horn. Step 5: with the elevator in the neutral position...

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    Step 3: mount the two wheel axles. Step 4: mount the main wheels to the axles with the wheel collars. Brushless motor and esc installation step1. Locate the parts for assembling the electric motor mount as shown. Step 2: mix a generous amount of 30‐minute epoxy. Next glue the four support triangles ...

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    Step3. Take the motor mount of your brushless motor, mark the position of the bolt openings. You will need to drill holes on the motor mounting plate for those bolt openings. Step4. Install the motor mount that came with your motor onto the motor mounting plate. Then install your brushless motor ont...

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    Installing the fuel tank (only if you use nitro motor) 12 mm step 1: the fuel tank can be assembled as a two line system consisting of a vent (pressure) line to the muffler and a carb line. Filling and emptying of the tank would need to be done through the carb line, or an optional fuel fill valve. ...

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    11 7m m step 2: position the front of the engine drive washer approx 115‐120mm from the firewall, depending on the engine you selected. Mark the location of the engine mount bolt holes onto the mount rails using a dead center hole locator. Remove the engine from the mount rails and create threads in...

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    Setting control throws turn on the transmitter and receiver. Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator, ailerons and rudder. Adjust the position of the pushrod at the control horn to achieve the following measurements when moving the sticks to their endpoints: aileron low rate up 9mm down 9mm ...