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1. only for sport flying Do not try to wind metal lines on your Sa Oe FIG Skylon reel Do not try to stunt the plane after it has run long enough to be low on fuel Should the engine finish its run in a steep climb or inverted a crash landing will be in order It may e less expensive to learn stunt flying over grass taking off from a hard surface at the edge Crash landings on grass usually result in less damage to the plane but in making regular landings on grass the plane should be stalled out and set down as slowly as possible because the grass will catch the wheels and if going too fast the landing gear will be bent Repair parts will not be carried by all dealers Always try your dealer first If he does not have parts you may send your remittance direct to the factory and order the parts by number as listed here PARTS LIST FOR THE TD 1 PLANE IMPORTANT See your local hobby shop for parts If he does not have them you may order direct from the factory To assure accuracy in filling your order use the part numbers as shown below Send your remittance with your order No C O D s please If you live in California add 3 sales tax SPECIFY COLOR Red or Yellow PART NO PART NAME LIST PRICE 435 Fuselage Top cccccceeccesnenseeeeeeees 1 00 each 436 Fuselage Bottom cccccesseeeeneeeeeees 15 each AST Elevator iicn a 35 each 438 Canopy wissiesissadvarereniceranscswenternawdess 35 each 439 Cowl right2. agt IC Sme THIMBLE DROME J AIRPLANE THIS AIRPLANE is the very finest ready to fly airplane that can be purchased e It is designed to fly beautifully and gracefully The power plant is the finest made any where in the world and is especially engineered for very easy starting This plane is designed to give you the utmost flying pleasure without the many weeks of tedious work involved in building your own YOU HAVE BOUGHT A SPORT NOT A TOY A sport a father and son can enjoy together Prepare yourself accordingly and do not attempt to fly this plane until you fully understand the procedure The TD 1 also represents considerable investment which can be lost in an instance through carelessness or impatience While this plane is tough and rugged any plane light enough to fly well will not withstand hard crackups whether it be a model or a real plane Most crackups with the TD 1 can be repaired for less than 2 00 but a total washout is always a possibility especially if it is out of control and comes straight in from overhead Protect Your Tuvestment Read the Pollouiug Do not attempt to fly just anyplace Be sure the area is large enough smooth and there are no overhead wires Flying over grass is recommended for the beginner taking off of a smooth surface at the edge Do not fly in a wind or even in a light breeze until and unless you are experienced or 4 times a day for 4 or 5 days should do the trick Do not o
3. e three self tapping screws J provided The short screw goes in the rear hole and the long screw goes in the front hole Do not over tighten these screws They form threads in the plastic as they are driven and over tightening may strip the plastic threads 3 CONTROL CHECK If the assembly instructions have been followed carefully the elevator controls will work freely and smoothly Pulling the rear wing wire should move the elevator upwards Pulling the forward wing wire will move the elevator down REEL LOADING AND ASSEMBLY If your plane came equipped with the Thimble Drome the pivot pin should be used unless you are already an expert flyer and like a sensitive control Place one end of the pivot pin A in the hole in the wing at E Raise the pin to the standing position This will bulge out the wing until the other end of the pin snaps into the other hole B The wing will not spread enough to let the pin come out after the fuselage is assembled on the wing 2 FINAL ASSEMBLY Support the upper half of the body upside down Figure 2 Set the wing in position being careful that the body guide ribs F on the wing are both inside the body Slip the bent end of the control wire D through the small hole in the elevator horn G Hold the landing gear as sembly H in place and then set the bottom half of the body in place When positioning the bottom half be care ful that the control wire D slips into the notch I in the FIG i Skyl
4. fter flying merely move spring A to one side and wind the lines walking up to the plane as you do so uM FIG 2 FLYING THE PLANE Do not try to fly this plane until you have studied your engine manual carefully and you are familiar with the engine 1 Pull out about 30 feet of line and adjust the lines so they are even Hook them to the airplane control wires The lines must be connected to the plane so that raising the arm Figure 5 will raise the elevator and lowering the arm will lower the elevator 2 Start the engine let it run about 10 seconds then lean it down to maximum r p m e yf FIG 4 3 The plane is held on the ground and released on signal from the pilot who is in the center of the circle with the control handle in the level position so the elevator is straight with the horizontal stabilizer Never throw the plane to launch it Let it take off with a rolling start 4 As soon as the plane has run a few feet after release the pilot will slowly raise his forearm and the plane will take to the air Many beginners on their first attempt to fly get buck fever and fail to use down control to level off after the plane leaves the ground This results in a flight which goes right overhead then a power dive to the ground Result a demolished plane Do not fly until you know you can overcome this tendency Raise the arm to make it climb Lower the arm to make it descend The beginner should con
5. half cccceseeeennee eens 29 each 440 Cowl left half ccccsseeeeeeeneeeeees 29 each 441 Decal Set cicera 15 each 442 Set of SCYEWS s ssssnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 15 each 443 Landing Gear Strut and Axles 15 each 444 Pair of Hub Caps plastic 10 pair 445 Pair of Wheels with hubs and bushings 60 pair 446 Tatl Sid iciestecccruicsncntetccussxesuteeeenies 15 each 441 Cowl Insert occie 20 each 448 Nose Weight ccceeeeeeceenneeseeeens 20 each 451 Wing Complete ccccceseseeeeseeeeees 4 00 each 452 Bellcrank and Shaft cceeeeeeeeess 50 each 453 Elevator Control Wire cceeseeeeees 25 each 415 Plane Kit less engine s0s000 9 95 each L M COX MANUFACTURING CO INC P O Box 476 130 POINTSETTIA ST SANTA ANA CALIF
6. less packaging and postage are paid for Do not attempt to fly this plane until you fully understand how to operate the Space Bug engine Read engine manual carefully 5 Do not run the engine for long intervals when not flying unless you remove the engine cowling Stationary running generates enough heat inside the cowling to soften the plastic and warp it out of shape 6 Prepare yourself in advance so you will not get dizzy while at the control Practice turning around to the left about 1 turn every 3 seconds until you can make 25 or 30 turns without excessive dizziness Trying this 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Your knockdown TD 1 airplane is partially assembled at the factory A small screwdriver is the only tool neces sary to complete the assembly By carefully following the simple instructions outlined below no difficulty will be encountered in completing the assembly 1 WING Never squeeze the wing or lift the plane by taking hold of the wing s flying surfaces Always handle the wing by the edges The control mechanism is already in side the wing but is not in place because of packaging limitations Figure 1 shows the proper position of the mechanism as seen when looking through the holes in the bottom of the wing Be sure the lead out wires C are not twisted or crossed Make certain control wire D is positioned exactly as shown The bell crank hole nearest bulkhead behind the wing Secure the body bottom in place with th
7. on control reel load it as follows l First lift Spring A figure 3 and slide it out This lets pins B come out and also the two spools Unroll the nylon line from spool D Figure 3 There is enough line for two 35 foot control lines Double the line back and cut it in two Put the end of the line through the tiny hole in the reel knot it so it will not pull out and wind it on the spool one line on each spool Roll it on so the line does not become twisted Be sure to wind the lines on in the correct direction Replace the spool D with the notched side toward the back of the case and with the end of the line going out through hole C Figure 3 Re assemble the other reel pin and spring Lace the lines through the holes in the case to the desired flying position and tie on the snaps as illustrated in Figure 4 2 Knob F Figure 3 when turned to the raised position dis engages the reels from each other so the length of the lines can be adjusted individually for the best control position of the handle Always turn the knob to the raised position to unreel the lines This will prevent the lines from becoming tangled in the case To unreel the lines raise spring A figure 3 and move it to one side Turn knob F to the raised position Pull out the lines and adjust them to the same length Lock the reels with spring A and snap knob F down Before flying again check the handle position with tight lines after they are attached to the plane A
8. plied as on home made airplanes 5 To remove or replace wheels the hub caps will snap off if you pull on them 6 For maximum performance always use a 6 3 pitch propeller on this plane For slow flying try different pro pellers Thimble Drome racing fuel will give you the very finest performance with this engine Z A good coat of fuel proofer will make the decals last much longer Get this from your local hobby shop Never wash the plastic parts in gasoline or petroleum thinners Gasoline will discolor and fog the finish Certain waxes will also fog the finish and the cockpit canopy Wash plastic parts with soap and water or just wipe clean 8 When returning parts for replacement or service never under any circumstances return the entire plane to the factory Remove the part you wish to return 9 Due to the fragile nature of all airplanes that are built to fly well the TD 1 cannot be guaranteed against crack ups Since something has to go when the plane cracks up hard the fuselage has purposely been designed so it will break before the stresses build up to the point where the wing would be damaged Thus the wing will almost al ways be released before it suffers any damage This was done because the fuselage can be replaced at less cost than the wing 10 Stunt flying If you wish to do stunt flying it is recom mended that you use flying lines of wire or cable instead of the nylon lines furnished with the plane Nylon is
9. trol from the elbow Figure 5 5 If you are an inexperienced pilot it is best to let the engine run a while to use up most of the fuel before re leasing the plane so it will make a short flight just in case you get dizzy Some pilot do get dizzy the first few flights TIPS AND GENERAL INFORMATION 1 The engine in the TD 1 is a hopped up version of the Space Bug and requires a different needle valve position for starting than what the engine manual calls for Open the needle valve 5 or 6 turns for starting 2 The hole in the bottom of the engine cowl is the over flow hole To keep the plane cleaner a short piece of the rubber tubing about 1 2 inch long may be inserted over the overflow tube and be left sticking out 3 Engine Cowling The engine cowling may be removed by taking out the two screws on the underside of the cowling The plane may be flown without the cowling if desired but additional weight should be attached to the engine or front of the plane to obtain proper balance Otherwise control will be too sensitive and a crack up may result Always remove cowling to run the engine any length of time without flying otherwise heat will melt it out of shape 4 Elevator Always be sure the elevator works smoothly and easily Oil the center bearing if necessary In case a hinge pin breaks off a hole can be bored where the pin was and a short piece of wire or nail will answer nicely for a new pin or a hinge strap can be ap
10. verdo this at first or you might become ill Do not attempt to fly this plane without an instructor who should have his hands on yours to take over should you lose control You will find flying on public flying circles with other flyers most interesting and helpful If you are not too proud to ask any good flyer will help and instruct you You will find him flattered at being asked and more than eager to help Go to your local hobby shop for information on flying fields clubs and instruction 3 Nylon lines are furnished with this plane and are adequate for sport flying but do not attempt to stunt this plane or fly in a stiff breeze unless you use steel flying lines 4 While learning to fly use the holes in the control handle that g give not more than 2 1 2 line spread 1 2 is even better More spread makes control too sensitive for the beginner Each and every time you fly be sure to test the controls the last instant before releasing plane to see that they respond correctly IMPORTANT This plane is easily assembled or dis assembled If adjustment or service is required from the factory do not under any circumstances return the entire plane return only the part in question For engine repair or service remove the engine and send it alone Packaging the plane for safe transportation is expensive and difficult Should the entire plane be sent to the factory without sufficient cause it will not be returned until or un
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