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TABLE OF CONTENTS
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Radio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Power System Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Propeller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Batteries and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Required Hardware and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Adhesives and Building Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Optional Supplies and Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Building Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PREPARATIONS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BUILD THE WING PANELS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Install the Ailerons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Install the Aileron Servos and Pushrods . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Join the Wing Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
How To Cut Covering From Balsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Install the Main Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
BUILD THE FUSELAGE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Install the Tail Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Install the Tail Servos and Pushrods . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Install the Nose Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Glow Engine Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Brushless Motor Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FINISH THE MODEL
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Apply the decals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Install and Operate the Motor Battery
(Brushless Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Battery
Precautions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Check the Control Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Set the Control Throws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Balance the Model (C.G.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Balance the Model Laterally. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
FLYING
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fuel Mixture Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Takeoff
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ideal as a fi rst low-wing trainer and as a terrifi c everyday sport
plane, the Tiger 2 ARF combines docile fl ight characteristics
with the aptitude for super-smooth, exciting aerobatics. This
ARF has been designed to keep building time to a minimum.
With only fi nal assembly and radio and engine installation
required, you will soon be fl ying a tiger that “growls as you
grow”. The better you get, the more fun it gives you!
THINGS TO CONSIDER
This is a partial list of items required to fi nish the Tiger 2 ARF
that may require planning or decision making before starting
to build. Order numbers are provided in parentheses.
RADIO EQUIPMENT
The Tiger 2 ARF requires a minimum 4-channel radio system
with four 44 oz.-in. [3.2 kg-cm] minimum standard servos.
If you are installing a glow engine, an additional standard
servo is required for the throttle.
In addition, two 9" [229mm] servo extensions are required for
the aileron servos. A Y-harness is also required to connect
the aileron servos together into a single radio channel.
A charge jack receptacle is optional, but is useful for recharging
the receiver pack without removing the hatch or wing and
is shown in the assembly of the plane. Recommended part
numbers for the radio components are provided below:
Futaba
®
S3003 Servo Standard (FUTM0031)
Futaba 9" Servo Extension J (FUTM3910)
Futaba 6" Dual Servo Extension J (FUTM4130)
Ernst Charge Receptacle Futaba J FM (ERNM3001)
POWER SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS
The recommended engine/motor size for the Tiger 2 ARF is
a .40-.55 cu in [6.5-9cc] two-stroke engine, .70 cu in [11.5cc]
four-stroke engine, or a RimFire .46 (42-60-800) brushless
outrunner motor. Engine and motor order numbers are
provided below:
O.S.
®
.46 AX ABL w/Muffl er (OSMG0547)
Great Planes
®
RimFire .46 (42-60-800) Out-Runner
Brushless (GPMG4725)
Great Planes Brushless Motor Mount Medium Motors
(GPMG1255)
If using the recommended brushless motor, a 60A brushless
ESC is required:
Great Planes Silver Series 60A Brushless ESC High Volt
(GPMM1850)
PROPELLER
If you are installing a glow engine, choose a prop based
on the engine manufacturer’s recommendation. If you are
installing the recommended RimFire brushless motor, we
suggest an 11x5.5E APC propeller.
APC 11x5.5 Electric Propeller (APCQ1055)
