Assembly and Operating Manual 3D cap-232 Specification: *Length: 25-9/10"(655mm) *Wing Span: 29-3/5"(750mm) *Flying Weight: 15-9/10 oz (450g)
Dear customer, Congratulations on your choice of a factory-assembled model aircraft from the SKYANGEL 3D range and thank you for placing your trust in us. The model can very quickly be completed ready to fly. Please read right through these instructions and the separate information sheets before attempting to assemble and fly the model, as this will make it much easier to complete the tasks required. All directions, such as right-hand, are as seen from the tail of the model, looking forward. Notes on the power system A brushless outrunner motor, propeller and spinner are factory-installed. The motor is connected to the speed controller, ready to use, and the controller is correctly set up at the factory. To complete the power system all you have to do is connect the LiPo flight battery. The radio control system Assembly and Operating Manual 3D cap-232 For this model you require a radio control system Kit contents with at least four channels. We particularly Fuselage, complete with motor, speed controller recommend 2.4 GHz systems. and servo. The receiving system is powered by the speed Integral wing panels with L.H / R.H. ailerons and controller s integral BEC system. servos Horizontal Tail plane and elevator Before you check the model s working systems, Tail plane and elevator Fin set the control surfaces to neutral from the Factory-fitted propeller and spinner transmitter (transmitter sticks and trims central). 2 X Aileron pushrod, one Z-bend Before operating the model always move the 2 X Elevator pushrod, one Z-bend. throttle stick to the motor stopped position before 1 X Vertical pushrod, one Z-bend switching the transmitter on. Only then connect the 1 X Y-lead flight battery. 5X Control surface horn 1 X 3S1P LiPo battery,950 mah, 25C To switch off, first disconnect the flight pack from the speed controller, and only then switch the transmitter off. Glued joints, suitable adhesives Foam safe epoxy is recommended and available from most reputable model retail shops. Trial-fit all parts dry before applying glue. Follow the recommended curing time suggested by the glue manufacturer. Allow the glue to fully cure (harden) to the point where the joint can be placed under stress. 2
Fig. 1 2 - Tighten the control rod in horizon tail with screw. Fig. 2 1 -Reverse the procedure to the right wing. The photo shows the finished view. 3 4 Fig. 3 -Tighten the control rod in vertical tail with screw. Fig. 4 - Photo shows the finished view. 3
5 Assembly and Operating Manual 3D cap-232 Fig. 5 -Tighten the control rod in wing set with screw. Fig.6 6 - Photo shows the finished view Figs. 7 8 - Reverse the procedure to the left wing. The photo shows the finished view. Figs.8 7 -Assemble the taildraggers to the hole in the fuselage 4
Figs. 9 -Assemble the taildraggers to the steering hole. Figs. 10 -Apply glue to vertical tail. 9 10 Figs. 11 11 12 - Assemble the vertical tail and taildraggers to the fuselage. Figs. 12 -Photo shows the vertical tail and taildraggers assembled on the fuselage. 5
Figs. 13 14 -Apply glue to the fuselage. Figs. 14 -Apply glue to the horizon tail. 13 Figs. 15 -Photo shows the horizon tail settled in the fuselage. Figs. 16 15 16 - Connect the horizon tail pushrod cullet to control rod arm. 6
Figs. 17 -Reverse the procedure to the left side. The photo shows the finished view. Figs.18 17 18 -Connect the vertical tail pushrod collet to control rod arm. Figs.19 19 20 -Photo shows the finished view. Figs. 20 - Connect the wing panel push rod to the servo arm at first hole. 7
21 Assembly and Operating Manual 3D cap-232 Figs. 21 22 -Connect the wing panel push rod to control rod arm. Figs.22 -Photo shows the finished view. Figs. 23 23 - Reverse the procedure to the left wing. The photo shows the finished view. Figs. 24 24 -Assemble the wing panel to fuselage. 8
25 Figs. 25 -Tight the fixup presser with screw. Figs. 26 26 -Tight the plastic spinner with screw. Figs. 27 - Fixed the propeller with screw. 27 28 Figs. 28 - Connect to the receiver and place the receiver in the middle of the fuselage. 9
29 30 Figs. 29 - Place the flight battery in the fuselage. Figs. 30 - Photo shows battery leads connected to the speed controller. Figs. 31-32 31 32 - Opening and closing the canopy: The canopy is retained by the cowl at the front, and by a tongue at the rear - To open the canopy, slide it forward, raise it at the rear and lift it off - Reverse the procedure to replace the canopy. 10
Fig. 33 Balancing - Place the canopy on the fuselage. - Place the battery in the model of balancing; do not connect it. - Make the Centre of Gravity on both sides. 33 34 - Support the model at the marked C.G. and allow it to hang freely. The model is correctly balanced when it hangs level, ideally with the nose inclined slightly down. - Adjust the position of the flight battery if necessary. - Mark the battery location in the fuselage, so that you can be confident of replacing it in the same position after removing it. - Figs.34 -Charge the flight battery; connect the Equalizer lead using and adapter lead matching your charger (adapter lead not included). Figs. 35 35 -Switch the transmitter on, and move the throttle stick to the Motor OFF position. (Diagram MODE 1 right throttle control stick) 11
Figs.36-37 36 37 - Check the channel assignment of the control surfaces, and swap over the connectors at the - Check the neutral position of the control surfaces. Make adjustments to the clevises if necessary. - Stand behind the model. - Check the direction of rotation of the servos. - When you move the aileron stick to the right (a), the right-hand aileron (a) should rise, the left-hand aileron (b) fall. - - Pull the elevator stick back towards you (c), and the rear edge of both elevators should rise (c). - If either control surface function works the wrong way round, correct it using your transmitter s servo reverse facility for that function. - Check that all the linkages are firmly fixed, but free-moving. - We recommend that you set around 50% Expo on the aileron and elevator functions. 38 Figs. 38checking the electric power system Caution: position the throttle stick in such a way that the motor cannot possibly start running. 12
- Switch the transmitter on, and connect the Test-flying, flying notes - With the motor running at full-throttle, give the flight pack aeroplane a firm launch directly into any breeze, Read the sections in the Safety - Check the direction of rotation of the motor: with the fuselage and wings level. Notes entitled Routine pre-flight when viewed from the front, the output shaft checks and Flying the model - Allow the cap-232 to fly straight ahead initially; must rotate anti-clockwise. If this is not the case, before attempting to fly the don t initiate turns close to the ground. perhaps because you are using components model for the first time. other than those recommended, swap over any - Adjust the control surface trims if necessary, so two motor wires to reverse the direction of - Advice on control surface travels. that the model flies straight with a reasonable rotation. rate of climb hands off. - The stated control surface travels are just a - Check the model s reaction to control inputs. If Note: whenever you are installing, adjusting guide for the first few flights. Every pilot will need necessary, you may need to increase or reduce or servicing the power system, to adjust the settings slightly to suit his or her the control surface travels after the first landing. keep well clear of the rotational individual flying style. Exponential settings plane of the propeller injury should also be set to suit your personal - Check the aeroplane s stalling speed at a safe hazard. Ensure also that nobody preference. height. stands in front of the model when - For your first few flights please wait for a day - Keep the model s speed well above the stall for the motor is running. with no more than a gentle breeze. the landing approach. - First disconnect the battery from the speed - A good flying site consists of a large, flat, open - If you needed to adjust the trims during the controller, and then switch the transmitter grassy field, devoid of trees, fences, test-flight, correct the length of the appropriate off. high-tension overhead cables etc. pushrod once the model is back on the ground, then return the transmitter trims to centre so that - The model is ready for flying once you have - Repeat the check of all the working systems. full trim travel is available to both sides of neutral recharged the battery. - Ask an experienced modeling friend to for subsequent flights. hand-launch the aircraft for you. He should be - We reserve the right to introduce technical capable of giving the model a reasonably strong, modifications and suggest that you check our flat launch. website for updates. - The model must be launched directly into any wind. 14
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