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1. 17 OO 2 Place the servo in the wing Guide the servo lead out through the opening at the wing root OO 3 Secure the aileron servo using the screws provided with the servo OO A Use a hobby knife to enlarge the inboard hole in the control horn to fit the 4 inch 102mm long aileron pushrod wire E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual O 5 Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the other wing panel O 7 Attach the micro control connector to both servo arms Be sure to use the included retainer to secure the micro 6 Use 6 minute epoxy to attach the control horn to the control connector to the servo arms aileron Attach the control horns for both the right and left ailerons at this time E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual 19 20 OO 8 Turn on the radio system and center the aileron trim and stick Make sure the aileron servo is operating properly using the transmitter Slide the pushrod wire through the micro connector Install the servo arm parallel to the aileron hinge line Center the aileron and secure the position of the wire using the 2mm x 4mm screw and a Phillips screwdriver Q 9 Use side cutters to remove any excess wire leaving about 4 5mm excess wire past the control connector Wing Installation Required Parts Fuselage Wing right and left Wing tube 4 washer silver 2 4 40 x 2 inch socket head screw 2 Required Tools and Adhesives2. 3 4 5 6 2 3 E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual 4 5 6 7 8 9 will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission Only properly licensed Amateurs are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies Flying sites separated by three miles or more are considered safe from site to site interference even when both sites use the same frequencies Any circumstances under three miles separation require a frequency management arrangement which may be either an allocation of specific frequencies for each site or testing to determine that freedom from interference exists Allocation plans or interference test reports shall be signed by the parties involved and provided to AMA Headquarters Documents of agreement and reports may exist between 1 two or more AMA Chartered Clubs 2 AMA clubs and individual AMA members not associated with AMA Clubs or 3 two or more individual AMA members For Combat distance between combat engagement line and spectator line will be 500 feet per cubic inch of engine displacement Example 40 engine 200 feet electric motors will be based on equivalent combustion engine size Additional safety requirements will be per the RC Combat section of the current Competition Regulations At air shows or model flying demonstrations a
3. 10 Place the propeller back on the motor shaft and tighten the adapter Snap the spinner cone onto the spinner Note Make sure to check the balance of the propeller after enlarging the hole in the propeller E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual Aileron Hinging Required Parts Wing left and right Aileron left and right CA hinges 8 Required Tools and Adhesives T pins Thin CA Drill Paper towel Drill bit 1 inch 1 5mm O O 1 Locate the positions for the hinges Drill a 1 inch 1 5mm hole in the center of each slot of both the wing and aileron This creates a tunnel for the CA allowing the CA to penetrate into the hinge better bonding the hinges more securely E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual O O 2 Slide four hinges into the slits in the aileron Center the slot in the hinge with the hole drilled in Step 1 Place a T pin in each hinge to prevent it from being pushed into the wing when installing the aileron Note Do not use CA accelerator during the hinging process The CA must be allowed to soak into the hinge to provide the best bond Using accelerator will not provide enough time for this process 15 O O 3 Slide the aileron into position Check to make sure it can move without interference at the wing root and wing tip Remove the T pins and apply Thin CA to each hinge Make sure the hinge is fully saturated with CA Use a paper towel to clean u
4. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or injury Questions Assistance and Repairs Your local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact Horizon directly This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please direct your email to productsupport horizonhobby com or call 877 504 0233 toll free to speak to a service technician Inspection or Repairs If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton Please note that original boxes may be included but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility A Service Repair Request is available at www horizonhobby com on the Support tab If you do not have internet access please include a letter with your complete name street address email address and phone number where you can be reached during business days your RMA number
5. O 3 Attach the micro control horn to the elevator using the control horn backplate and 6 minute epoxy E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual O O 4 Install the micro control connector onto the elevator servo arm Pass the elevator pushrod wire through the connector With the radio on and elevator trim centered center the elevator Secure the elevator pushrod wire using the 2mm x 4mm screw and a small Phillips screwdriver E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual Q Note The Mini ShowTime is designed to use an optional pull pull rudder linkage when using a lightweight motor and battery The items for the pull pull system are available separately 5 Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the rudder servo and linkage using the 55 s inch 143mm pushrod wire 27 O 6 Attach the 8 inch 204mm carbon stabilizer supports Final Assem bly between the fuselage and stabilizer Make notches in the stabilizer and fuselage for the rods to rest in Secure the Required Parts rods using 6 minute epoxy Fuselage Wing Canopy Receiver Battery Battery hatch 4 40 x l inch socket head bolt 2 4 washer 2 Hook and loop tape Hook and loop strap Required Tools and Adhesives Hex wrench 3 32 inch Felt tipped pen Canopy glue Note Make sure the rods are positioned so they don t interfere with the operation of the rudder and elevator linkages 28 E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manu
6. approved in writing by Horizon before shipment Damage Limits HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY Further in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Law These Terms are governed by Illinois law without regard to conflict of law principals Safety Precautions This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the Product or other property This Product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision The Product manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance
7. help make assembly easier to understand and to provide breaks between each major section In addition check boxes have been placed next to each step to keep track of each step completed Steps with a single circle O are performed once while steps with two circles O O indicate that the step will require repeating such as for a right or left wing panel two servos etc Remember to take your time and follow the directions UltraCote Trim Scheme True Red HANU866 Bright Yellow HANU872 Deep Blue HANU873 Lite White HANU973 Transparent Blue HANU954 E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual Contents of Kit Parts Layout Large Replacement Parts EFL2501 Wing Set w Ailerons EFL2502 Fuselage EFL2503 Tail Set EFL2504 Main Landing Gear EFL2505 Cowling EFL2506 Wheel Pants EFL2507 Pushrod Set EFL2508 Side Force Generators EFL2510 Canopy EFL2511 Battery Hatch EFL2512 Receiver Hatch EFL2513 Wing Tube Small Replacement Parts EFLA200 Micro Control Horns EFLA203 Micro Control Connectors EFLA219 Steerable Tailwheel Assembly EFLA222 Foam Park Wheels 1 3 4 inch EFLA213 E flite JR Horizon Decals E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual Required Tools and Adhesives Tools amp Equipment EFLA250 Park Flyer Tool Assortment 5 piece Or Purchase Separately EFLA257 Screwdriver 0 Phillips or included with EFLA250 EFLA251 Hex Wrench 3 32 inch or included with EFLA250 Nut driver 4 inch Card s
8. process as described in Aileron Hinging Use three hinges for this process 3 Place the fin in position on the negde Trace the outline of the fuselage onto both sides of the fin E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual Q 4 Remove the covering from the bottom of the fin using the same technique used for the stabilizer O 5 Position the fin back onto the fuselage Use a square to check the alignment between the fin and stabilizer Lightly sand the bottom of the fin until the alignment is correct E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual Q 6 Use thin CA to glue the fin to the fuselage 25 Rudder and Elevator Servos Required Parts Fuselage Micro control horn w backplate 2 5 inch 127mm pushrod wire 2mm x 4mm screw 2 55 g inch 143mm pushrod wire Micro control connector w retainer 2 Carbon rod 8 inch 204mm 4 Servo 2 12 inch 305mm servo extension 2 Required Tools and Adhesives Phillips screwdriver small Hobby knife 6 minute epoxy Q 1 Secure an 18 inch 457mm servo extension to the servo Mount the elevator servo using the hardware provided with the servo Hint It is easiest to pass the extension through the former then to the rear of the fuselage and retrieve it at the opening for the servo 26 2 Use a hobby knife to enlarge the inboard hole in one of the remaining control horns Attach the 5 inch 127mm pushrod wire to the control horn O
9. single straight line must be established one side of which is for flying with the other side for spectators With the exception of events flown under AMA Competition rules after launch except for pilots or helpers being used no powered model may be flown closer than 25 feet to any person Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight 35 10245 E file ADVANCING ELECTRIC FLIGHT HORIZSN 2007 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 horizonhobby com E fliteRC com
10. will discharge the battery at a very high rate Proper throttle management is required to e optimum performance and prevent shortened battery life E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual Notes on Lithium Polymer Batteries Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline or Ni Cd Ni MH batteries used in RC applications All manufacturer s instructions AN and warnings must be followed closely Mishandling of Li Po batteries can result in fire Always follow the manufacturer s instructions when disposing of Lithium Polymer batteries Warning An RC aircraft is not a toy If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property Fly only in open areas preferably at AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics approved flying sites following all instructions included with your radio Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller away from the prop including loose clothing or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers Especially keep your hands away from the propeller Warranty Period Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon warranties that the Products purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual Limited Warranty a This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser Purchaser and is not transferable REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS
11. Hex wrench 3 32 inch 6 minute epoxy Pliers Q 1 Slide the wing tube into a wing panel O 2 Remove the hatch from the bottom of the fuselage using a 3 32 inch hex wrench a E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual O 2 Slide the wing panel with tube into position on the fuselage O O 3 Secure the wing panel using a 4 40 x zinch socket head screw with 4 washer silver using a 3 32 inch hex wrench O O 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the remaining wing panel E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual Stabilizer and Elevator Required Parts Fuselage w wing installed Stabilizer Elevator CA hinge 4 Required Tools and Adhesives Hobby knife Felt tipped pen Ruler T pins Thin CA Q 1 Position the stabilizer into the slot in the aft end of the fuselage Check that the stabilizer is centered in the fuselage 21 Q 2 Measure from the stab tip to the wing tip Adjust the stab until the measurements are equal A A A Q 3 View the airframe from the rear and make sure the wing and stab are parallel If not lightly sand the stab saddle until they are Wing and Stabilizer Parallel 22 Q 4 Double check the adjustments from Steps 1 through 3 Use a felt tipped pen to trace the outline of the fuselage onto the top and bottom of the stabilizer O 5 Use a sharp hobby knife t
12. Mini ShowTime 4D ARF Assembly Manual Specifications Wingspan 43 in 1090mm Length 42 in 1065mm Wing Area 414 sq in 26 7 sq dm Weight w o Battery 23 24 oz 650 680 g Weight w Battery 26 29 oz 795 820 g Radio 6 channels w 4 servos ADVANCING ELECTRIC FLIGHT Table of Contents Introduction qu de bees HM tct d 2 Using the Manual medecin t cuu cL mated 2 UltraCote Trim Scheme sssssseee 2 Contents of Kit Parts Layout 3 Required Tools and Adhesives sss 3 Optional Accessories csse 3 Required Radio Equipment c ccccccccscssesscsesseesseseeseeseens 4 Notes Regarding Servos and ESC sss 4 Important Information About Motor Selection 4 High Power Outrunner Setup sssssssssseee 4 Notes on Lithium Polymer Batteries sssssssse 5 NVOETIBED as dieque eae e EUR a I ae E 5 Warranty Period 6 accscec s aco ng echec tS Roco Pea deo deed 5 Limited Narranby asses aoc aces etta dite eere etes 5 Damage MitS ccce cote irene eoni e aoa e bestes 6 Safety Precdullons s itc oro odes e in te roS ON SEG 6 Questions Assistance and Repairs sssssssss 6 Inspection or Repairs ccceeesseeeeceeneceeeeeeteeceeeeeteeeeeeenaeeeees 6 Warranty Inspection and Repairs cccccccceseessesecseesseseeaes 6 Non Warrdnly Repairs cottidie rs t dea Shad
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15. al O 1 Plug in the elevator and rudder servos and ESC into O 2 Replace the bottom hatch on the fuselage and secure it the receiver Mount the receiver to the inside of the using the two 4 40 screws fuselage using hook and loop material Route the antenna wire through the bottom of the fuselage to the rear or as directed by your radio instruction manual 3 Place the canopy into position on the fuselage Use a felt tipped pen to trace the outline of the canopy onto the fuselage Note Do not cut or change the length of the antenna wire as this will reduce the range of your radio system 29 E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual 30 Q 4 Use medium grit sandpaper to roughen the covering Q 1 s inch 3mm inside the line drawn Also roughen the outside g inch 3mm of the canopy Clean the sanded areas using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol 5 Use Formula 560 canopy glue to glue the canopy to the fuselage Use masking tape to hold the canopy in position until the glue fully cures Q 6 Remove the battery hatch from the fuselage by pulling upward on the tab LY E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual O 7 With the aircraft fully assembled install the battery into the battery compartment Secure the battery using the hook and loop tape and the hook and loop straps Note Place a piece of hook and loop tape on the bottom of the battery and on the fuselage where the ba
16. d expiration date Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of accordingly Please note non warranty repair is only available on electronics and model engines Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Service Center A105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 All other Products requiring warranty inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Product Support 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 Please call 877 504 0233 with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual Safety Precautions and Warnings As the user of this product you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc that you use This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is necessary to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury Always operate your model in an open area away from cars
17. ese include loose clothing or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers Especially keep your hands away from the propeller Double check that all controls aileron elevator rudder and throttle move in the correct direction Check the radio installation and make sure all the control surfaces are moving correctly i e the correct direction and with the recommended throws Test run the motor and make sure it transitions smoothly from off to full throttle and back Also ensure the engine is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions and it will operate consistently Check all the control horns servo horns and clevises to make sure they are secure and in good condition Replace any items that would be considered questionable Failure of any of these components in flight would mean the loss of your aircraft Flying Your Mini ShowTime Flying the Mini ShowTime is about as fun as it can get at the park A very light wing loading and extreme control throws make for some exciting 3D flying Verify that your CG is at the correct location as per the manual and that you have your rates set up to your liking Verify all control throws are in the correct direction and the motor spins in the correct direction as well Point the model into the wind and add some throttle trim until the motor begins to turn This will be your flight idle Now apply power slowly You will find the model will become airborne very quickly a
18. he transmitter if necessary 2 Check the movement of the ailerons using the transmitter When the stick is moved right the right aileron will move up and the left aileron will move down Reverse the direction of the servo at the transmitter if necessary O 3 Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system Moving the elevator stick down will make the airplane elevator move up O 4 Use a throw gauge to adjust the throw of the elevator ailerons and rudder Adjust the position of the pushrod at the control horn or the travel endpoint adjustments of your computer transmitter to achieve the following measurements when moving the sticks to their endpoints E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual The control throw measurements are taken at the widest point on the surface Low Rate High Rate Ailerons Up 3 4 inch 19mm Down 3 4 inch 19mm Elevator Up 3 4 inch 19mm Down 3 4 inch 19mm Rudder Right 1 inch 25mm A inch 102mm Left 1 inch 25mm A inch 102mm These are general guidelines measured from our own flight tests You can experiment with higher rates to match your preferred style of flying 2 2 inch 63mm 2 inch 63mm 2 a inch 57mm 2 a inch 57mm Range Test Your Radio 1 Before each flying session be sure to range check your radio This is accomplished by turning on your transmitter with the antenna collapsed Turn on the receiver in your airplane With you
19. he radio system and motor battery Check that the motor is rotating in the correct direction It will rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the front of the aircraft Use the instructions with your speed control to correct a motor that is operating in the wrong direction Q Q 3 Slide the propeller adapter through the hole in the propeller 4 Slide the 2 inch 13mm plastic washer onto the adapter Dey 7 E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual O 5 Slide the spinner backplate onto the adapter Thread the propeller nut onto the adapter but do not tighten it at this time O 6 Tape four pieces of card stock to the fuselage to indicate the locations for the cowl attaching screws and the front edge of the fuselage E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual Q Q 7 Slide the cowling on the fuselage With the propeller adapter on the motor shaft position the cowl so there is a gap between the spinner and cowling 8 Use a 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill holes through the cowling and into the sides of the fuselage 13 O 9 Enlarge the holes in the cowling ONLY using a 1 g inch 3mm drill bit Slide the cowling onto the fuselage Secure the cowling using four 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screws Hint Use thin CA to harden the holes drilled into the cowl mounting tabs This will help to prevent the screws from vibrating loose in flight Q
20. i GER UMS che 7 Safety Precautions and Warnings sessussss 7 Landing Gear Installation sssssseese 8 Outrunner Motor Installation esssessss 10 Cowling Inslallatoli 1 eot D de t t ES 11 Aileron Hinging 23 9 55 ord te EM ean 15 Aileron Servos and Linkages sss 17 Wing Installation sana eeu detecta den reme e petet nca 20 Stabilizer and Elevator sss 21 Rudder and FIlToo tier aces cr cca n HEN A tu enc elect eens 24 Rudder and Elevator Servos sss 26 Final Assembly p Segeees x thenensnnsusstnuniennseenaies 28 Optional Side Force Generator Installation 31 Control IBEOWS cei Gee mi e ae edet dett 32 Center of Gravity a reb esteso deste seni entro 33 Range Test Your Radio sse 33 Preniohilaay erate teen Sto ue AER exa Seca A SD CA 34 Flying Your Mini SHOWTime c cccccccsccsseseessesecseeseeseeseeees 34 2007 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 35 Introduction Based on the popular Hangar 99 ShowTime 4D ARF E flite s Mini ShowTime 4D is designed to excel at high perfromance artistic aerobatics And it comes out of the box with the fiberglass cowl and wheel pants already painted for you All you need are your electronics and a couple of evenings of assembly to get flying Using the Manual This manual is divided into sections to
21. l UltraLite Rx w o Crystal Negative Shift Fut HRC 72MHz JRPXFR FM Receiver Crystal JR only not Spektrum receivers Or SPM 000 AR6000 DSM 6CH Parkflyer Receiver for DX6 only Or SPM6100 AR6100 DSM2 6CH Rx for DX7 only And EFLRS75 E flite S75 sub micro servo 4 JSP98110 6 inch 150mm Servo Extention 2 JSP98120 18 inch 458mm Servo Extention 2 Notes Regarding Servos and ESC WARNING Use of servos other than those we recommend may overload the BEC of the recommended Electronic Speed Control ESC We suggest the use of only the servos we recommend when utilizing the recommended ESC s BEC or the use of a separate BEC like the UBEC or receiver battery pack when using other servos Important Information About Motor Selection We recommend the E flite Park 480 Brushless Outrunner 1020Kv EFLM1505 to provide you with excellent sport and aerobatic power and a worry free outrunner motor The Mini ShowTime does not include a propeller High Power Outrunner Setup EFLM1505 Park 480 Brushless Outrunner Motor 1020Kv EFLA312B 40 Amp Brushless ESC APC12060E 12 x 6 Electric Prop EFLAEC302 EC3 Battery Connector Female 2 EFLC3005 Celectra 1 to 3 cell Li Po Charger THP13203SPL 1320mAh 3 Cell 11 1V Li Po 16GA Or THP21003SPL 2100mAh 3 Cell 11 1V Li Po 16GA This is a high power performance setup for strong 3D flights Note The use of the Thunder Power 11 1V 1320mAh pack with wide open throttle
22. luded wheel pants E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual O O 2 Slide the 4 40 x 1 inch machine screw through one of O O A With the fuselage level to the work surface rotate the the 1 3 4 inch wheels Slide a black 4 washer so it fits wheel pant so it is also level to your work surface Mark against the wheel Next secure a 4 40 lock nut against the location for the attachment screw using a felt tipped the washer Make sure the wheel still spins freely Thread pen a 4 40 nut onto the bolt This nut will fit inside the wheel pant and keep the wheel pant from rotating O O 3 Attach the wheel to the landing gear using a black 4 washer and 4 40 lock nut E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual O O 5 Use a drill and 16 inch drill bit to make a hole at the location made in the previous step O O 6 Secure the pant to the landing gear with a 2mm x mm wood screw O 7 Repeat Steps 2 through 6 for the remaining wheel and wheel pant Outrunner Motor Installation Required Parts Fuselage Brushless motor 4 40 x 3 g inch socket head screw 4 4 black washer 4 Required Tools and Adhesives Hex wrench 3 32 inch Screwdriver Phillips 0 Note This section covers the installation of the recommended Park 480 Outrunner motor The holes in the firewall match the mounting pattern of the X mount O 1 Attach the supplied aluminum motor X mount to the motor using the screws provided
23. nd at a low speed This model excels at flying slow and easy as well as fast and extreme Trim the model for level flight at half throttle Only use full throttle for maneuvering It is not recommended to fly this model fast or at full throttle in level flight Doing this can result in the flight controls fluttering and a potential catastrophic failure of the airframe You will find you can adjust the CG to your liking by moving the battery pack fore or aft indide the fuselage Also keep the battery on the fuselage mounted high at least at wing centerline or above to help in hovering maneuvers and harriers To land the Mini ShowTime just reduce the throttle to idle and feed in up elevator until the model settles into a slightly nose high attitude Gently fly the model down to the landing spot with a final flair at touchdown You will find the model will have a very short roll out We hope you enjoy the Mini ShowTime as much as we do Happy landings E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual 2007 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code GENERAL 1 I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously successfully flight tested will not fly my model higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator will give right of way and avoid flying in the proximity of f
24. o cut the covering slightly inside the lines drawn Be very careful not to cut into the underlying wood as this will weaken the stab and cause it to fail in flight Note You can use a soldering iron instead of a knife This will eliminate the chances of cutting into the wood E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual Q 6 Slide the elevator into position then the stabilizer Q 7 Follow the same procedure for hinging the ailerons to hinge the stabilizer elevator Use six hinges for this step E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual Q Note Start with the two hinges at the center nearest the fuselage Continue outward to the center hinges then the hinges at the tips Be careful not to damage the joiner section of the elevators 8 Check the alignment and make sure everything lines up Wick Thin CA into the joint between the fuselage and stabilizer Make sure to glue both top and bottom Do not use accelerator to allow the CA to wick in the joint providing the best bond possible 23 Rudder and Fin Required Parts Fuselage Rudder Fin CA hinge 3 Tail wheel assembly Required Tools and Adhesives Hobby knife Thin CA Felt tipped pen Square 6 minute epoxy Medium grit sandpaper Q 1 Roughen the tail wheel assembly using medium grit sandpaper Use 6 minute epoxy to glue the tail wheel assembly into the rudder NX 24 Q Q 2 Hinge the rudder and fin using the same
25. p any excess CA from the wing ond aileron Make sure to apply CA to both sides of the hinge Note Placing a 11 hobby blade between the aileron leading edge and wing trailing edge to position the aileron will result in a nice free moving hinge for 3D throws without any binding O O 4 Firmly grasp the wing and aileron and gently pull on the aileron to ensure the hinges are secure and cannot be pulled apart Use caution when gripping the wing and aileron to avoid crushing the structure E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual O O 5 Work the aileron up and down several times to work in the hinges and check for proper movement 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for the remaining aileron E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual Aileron Servos and Linkages Required Parts Wing panel right and left Micro control connector 2 2mm x 4mm screw 2 A inch 102mm pushrod 2 Control horn and backplate 2 Servos S75 Sub micro servo 2 6 inch 150mm servo extension 2 Required Tools and Adhesives Side cutters Hobby knife 6 minute epoxy String or dental floss Phillips screwdriver small Note We suggest using the long 3D servo arms for the Mini ShowTime Replace all existing arms before installing the servos OO 1 Attach a 6 inch 150mm servo extension Use string or dental floss to secure the servo lead and extension to prevent them from unplugging in flight
26. r airplane on the ground and the engine running you should be able to walk 30 paces approximately 100 feet away from your airplane and still have complete control of all functions If not don t attempt to fly Have your radio equipment checked out by the manufacturer QO 2 Double check that all controls aileron elevator rudder and throttle move in the correct direction O 3 Be sure that your transmitter batteries are fully charged per the instructions included with your radio 33 Preflight Check Your Radio Before going to the field be sure that your batteries are fully charged per the instructions included with your radio Charge both the transmitter and receiver pack for your airplane Use the recommended charger supplied with your particular radio system following the instructions provided with the radio In most cases the radio should be charged the night before going out flying Before each flying session be sure to range check your radio See your radio manual for the recommended range and instructions for your radio system Each radio manufacturer specifies different procedures for their radio systems Next start the motor With the model securely anchored check the range again The range test should not be significantly affected If it is don t attempt to fly Have your radio equipment checked out by the manvfacturer Note Keep loose items that can get entangled in the pro aller away from the prop Th
27. tock Side cutters Drill Drill bit 16 inch 1 5mm 5 s4 inch 2mm g inch 3mm Masking tape Felt tipped pen Needle nose pliers Medium grit sandpaper T pins Paper towels Hobby knife Ruler Square String or dental floss Pliers Adhesives 6 minute epoxy Canopy glue Thin CA Optional Accessories EFLA110 Power Meter HAN172 Hangar 9 Digital Servo and Rx Current Meter EFLA214 Micro Pull Pull Set Required Radio Equipment You will need a minimum 6 channel transmitter for proper mixing and dual rate capabilities crystals micro receiver and four sub micro servos You can choose to purchase a complete radio system that includes all of these items or if you are using an existing transmitter just purchase the other required equipment separately We recommend the crystal free interference free Spektrum DX7 2 4GHz DSM2 7 channel Microlite system which includes a micro receiver and 3 sub micro 285 servos If using your own transmitter we recommend the use of a JR SPORT 6 channel UltraLite receiver and E flite S75 Sub Micro Servos If you already own the Spektrum DX7 radio just add the AR6100 DSM2 6 channel receiver and four of our E flite S75 Sub Micro servos EFLRS75 Complete Radio System SPM2720 DX7 DSM 7Ch Microlite w 3 S285 with one additional 285 servo JRPS285 required Or Purchase Separately JSP30610 6 Channel UltraLite Rx w o Crystal Positive Shift JR AIR 72MHz JSP30615 6 Channe
28. traffic or people Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur Never operate the model out into the street or populated areas for any reason Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc that you use Keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children Moisture causes damage to electronics Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose Landing Gear Installation O 1 Place the landing gear onto the bottom of the fuselage It will angle forward when installed in the correct Required Parts direction Attach with two 4 40 x 3 g inch socket head Fuselage screws and two 4 black washers Main landing gear Wheel pant L amp R 13 7inch 45mm wheel 2 4 40 x 3 8 inch socket head screws 2 4 black washers 6 4 40 nut 2 4 40 locknut 4 4 40 x l inch socket head screw 2 2mm x mm wood screws 2 Required Tools and Adhesives Felt tipped pen Phillips screwdriver small Drill Drill bit 16 inch Needle nose pliers Nut driver 4 inch Hex wrench 32 inch Note You may consider using a larger diameter wheel such as 2 zinch 58mm EFLA224 if your flying site has rough terrain By using a larger wheel you will not be able to use the inc
29. ttery rests This will keep the battery from shifting forward or backward during extreme maneuvers E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual Optional Side Force Generator Installation Required Parts Assembled airframe Side Force Generator 2 4 40 x 2 inch machine screw 4 Spacers Required Tools and Adhesives Hobby knife Hex wrench 3 57 inch Felt tipped pen O O 1 Slide two 4 40 x 2 inch screws through the holes in the Side Force Generator Place a spacer onto each of the screws as shown 3l O O 2 Remove the covering from the blind nuts in the wing using a hobby knife Attach the Side Force Generator to the wing O 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the remaining Side Force Generator 32 Center of Gravity An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model Caution Do not inadvertently skip this step The recommended Center of Gravity CG location for the Mini ShowTime is 4 2 inches 114mm back measured from the center of the leading edge of the wing next to the fuselage After your first flights the Center of Gravity can be adjusted for personal preference E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manval Control Throws O 1 Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your aircraft Check the movement of the rudder using the transmitter When the stick is moved right the rudder should also move right Reverse the direction of the servo at t
30. ull scale aircraft Where necessary an observer shall be utilized to supervise flying to avoid having models fly in the proximity of full scale aircraft Where established will abide by the safety rules for the flying site use and will not willfully or deliberately fly my models in a careless reckless and or dangerous manner The maximum takeoff weight of a model is 55 pounds except models flown under Experimental Aircraft rules will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name and address or AMA number on or in the model This does not apply to models while being flown indoors will not operate models with metal bladed propellers or with gaseous boosts in which gases other than air enter their internal combustion engine s nor will operate models with extremely hazardous fuels such as those containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine RADIO CONTROL 1 will have completed a successful radio equipment ground range check before the first flight of a new or repaired model will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until become a qualified flier unless assisted by an experienced helper At all flying sites a straight or curved line s must be established in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in front of the flight line Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited 2
31. with the motor The wider section of the mount will be positioned toward the motor wires E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual O 2 Attach the Outrunner motor to the front of the firewall Cowling Installation using four black 4 washers and four 4 40 x s inch socket head screws Required Parts Fuselage w motor installed Cowling 2mm x 8mm wood screw 4 Propeller Spinner Prop adapter for outrunner motor Electronic speed control Required Tools and Adhesives Drill Drill bit 16 inch 1 5mm s inch 3mm Card stock Masking tape Screwdriver Phillips 0 Hook and loop material Important Information About Your Brushless ESC Make sure your ESC brake is programmed to Off Also be sure to use an ESC with the proper 9V cutoff when using 3 cell Li Po packs or 6V cutoff when using 2 cell Li Po packs Important Information About Your Propeller It is also very important to check to be sure the propeller is balanced before installing onto the shaft An Ubi e propeller may strip the gears or cause poor flight characteristics E flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual 11 Q 1 Solder any connectors to the speed control to connect to the motor battery and motor if necessary Connect the ESC to the motor and secure it to the bottom of the motor box using hook and loop material Actual ESC location may vary but proper air flow and cooling is important 2 Connect the speed control to t
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