Carl Goldberg Products skylane 62 arf, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...MA and become prop erly insured prior to flying this model Also consult with the AMA or your local hobby dealer to find an experienced instructor in your area Per the Federal Communications Commission you are required to use only those radio frequencies specified for Model Aircraft LIMITED WARRANTY Carl Goldberg Products has inspected and certified the components of this aircraft The company urges...

Page 2: ...RIVERS MASKING TAPE NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS 36 RULER OR TAPE MEASURE FLEXIBLE STRAIGHT EDGE T SQUARE 30 60 90 x 6 TRIANGLE SOFT PENCIL A FEW STRAIGHT OR T PINS ADJUSTABLE WRENCH WIRE CUTTER OPTIONAL HEAT GUN COVERING IRON ACID BRUSH You can trust ZAP CA cyanoacrylate and ZAP Epoxy to handle all your important modeling needs They re designed to withstand the high vibration levels of model air craft but ...

Page 3: ...careful to read instructions thoroughly as you will have only seconds for positioning of parts Be sure to trial fit parts together before gluing Also never use watery THIN type CA glue for gluing plywood and hardwood parts Thin CA s do not adequately bond these areas CAUTION Some people may experience an allergic reaction when exposed to fumes from CA glue or epoxy As with paints thinners and solv...

Page 4: ...he cables CHECK UPS A full check up by the factory or an author ized service center should be done AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR as well as any time something unusual occurs dur ing usage A malfunction or glitch is the first sign of an impending failure it should not be ignored The checkup should include tuning and alignment of the system as well as battery testing ENGINE PROPELLER SELECTION When selecting...

Page 5: ... are rec ommended Although they cost more initially they are more economical in the long run than frequently replac ing dry cell batteries FUEL For best engine performance use the fuel rec ommended by your engine s manufacturer 2 and 4 cycle engines require different fuel blends Ask your dealer to recommend a good quality fuel FUEL PUMP Needed to transfer fuel from the fuel can to the model s fuel...

Page 6: ...connects the servo with the control horn RTF Ready to Fly RIB the airfoil shaped piece that connects the leading edge spars and trailing edge of the wing together and holds them in shape RETRACTS devices for extending and retracting the wheels on command ROLL tilting of the plane as viewed from the front con trolled by the ailerons RUDDER the moveable vertical tail of the plane which controls yaw ...

Page 7: ...ns between the aileron and the wing Install the flap in the same manner Align the stripes on the wing and make sure the aileron clears the tip and the flap 5 When satisfied with the alignment remove the straight pins being sure to keep the aileron and flap tight to the wing You may wish to apply a few pieces of masking tape to keep the pieces in place 6 Keeping the aileron flap and wing in posi ti...

Page 8: ...curely together with electrical tape 3 Repeat these steps for the other half of the wing so that both servo extensions are exit ing the holes in the center of the wing 4 Mount the aileron and flap servos using the hardware supplied with the radio The output arm should go toward the trailing edge right wing left wing In order for the flaps and ailerons to work properly the output arms for the servo...

Page 9: ... Using the radio make sure the servo arm on the ailerons are centered and the flap output arms are in the fully up position 5 Screw a metal clevis on the end of each of the four 4 pushrods Let the threads of the pushrod extend into the open part of the cle vis 1 16 Install a silicone clevis keeper on the clevis 6 Install the clevis on the output arm of the servo Using the radio make sure the outpu...

Page 10: ...t and mix enough epoxy glue to cover both wing roots the dihedral brace and and the slots in the wing that dihedral brace fit into Use a scrap piece of wood to work glue down into the slots in both wing halves Make sure to get glue on both halves of the tongue on the bottom side that locates the wing Use clamps to make sure they are together firmly 4 Use masking tape to hold the wing together till...

Page 11: ...ge line Measure 29 out from the fuselage side to the wing tip and mark the spot on the tape on both the left and the right side of the wing CENTER JOINT CENTERLINE Measuring from the mark on each wing tip to the mark on the stab tip make sure the dis tance X on the right side and left side of the plane are equal 2 Install the stab in the opening in the rear of the fuselage and fit the fin into the...

Page 12: ...UL TO AVOID CUT TING THE WOOD 6 Remove the covering on the bottom of the fin 1 8 below the ling you marked Spread epoxy on the stab top and bottom and insert into the fuselage Apply glue in the slot on the stab and top of fuse and install the fin Clean up excess epoxy using alcohol and recheck to make sure the stab and fin are aligned properly and allow the epoxy to set 8 Install the elevator join...

Page 13: ...d extend out the front of the cap 5 8 Bend the long tube up at about a 20 degree angle This should be adjusted so the end of the tube almost touches the top of the tank when installed 4 Install the 4mm silicone tube to the short brass tube and install the clunk to the other end of the silicone tube This is the fuel pickup and must be free to flop around in the tank so it can pick up fuel in any at...

Page 14: ...tube is turned up to the top of the tank and is positioned on the right side of the tank Tighten the screw to expand the rubber cap Don t over tighten or you could split the tank 3 Position the two metal straps over the gear legs where they turn up into the fuselage on both sides Drill a 1 16 hole through each gear strap and install the 2mm screw and flat washer 1 Gather the following items 4 2mm ...

Page 15: ...set screw on the side next to the firewall This means you will have to rotate the nose gear 180 degrees tighten the set screw then rotate the nose gear back into position This is done to give you more throw on the steering arm before it hits the firewall Position the steering arm to give you enough throw and tighten the set screw 4 Install a wheel collar on the axle followed by the wheel then the ...

Page 16: ... to buy a few spare props as everyone breaks them occasionally and particularly often when learning to fly Balancing your propeller helps to protect your radio from the damaging effects of vibration There are good easy to use prop balancers on the market We recommend sanding the heavy blade on the curved face out near the tip rather than on the flat face Try to maintain the normal airfoil curvatur...

Page 17: ... bend on the unthreaded end 3 8 long 3 Take the two 2mm x 18cm rods unthreaded on both ends and make a 90 degree bend in one end 4 Take the two wooden dowels and insert one long rod and one short in each end Fit the 3 8 leg in the hole and the wire in the slot Apply thick CA glue or epoxy to the wire and then slide the shrink tubing in place Shrink the tubing tight 5 Remove the covering over the r...

Page 18: ... hinge line 9 Install the pushrods in the slots in the rear of the fuselage Put a 2mm clevis and silicone keeper on each rod and connect to the con trol horn SERVO INSTALLATION 1 Locate the two 3 16 x1 2 x1 5 8 wooden blocks Glue in place at the front and rear of the rudder servo cutout This will raise the rudder servo to prevent any interference between the rudder arm and the elevator arm 2 Mount...

Page 19: ...radio Make sure the rudder is centered and mark the pushrod and bend at a 90 degree angle as we did with the ailerons Attach to the output arm with one of the swing in keepers Insert the nose gear steering rod into the servo connector on the rudder servo and adjust the nose wheel till straight Tighten the set screw 6 Center the elevator servo with the radio and attach an output arm Center the elev...

Page 20: ...ector on the throttle servo and adjust properly 9 Both the throttle pushrod and the nose gear steering pushrod will need to be notched into the bulkhead where the tank fits TANK AND HATCH INSTALLATION 1 Install the tank through the wing opening through the hole in the bulkhead and the cap into the hole in the firewall Foam not included can be used to cushion the tank on the sides Connect the fuel ...

Page 21: ...flange and push the window into place from the inside of the cockpit area Hold with tape till dry 3 Trim the rear window to fit flush with the rear of the wing saddle and overhanging the sides 1 4 to 3 8 Glue in place using canopy glue and masking tape to hold in place till the glue dries 4 Trim the windshield to fit flush with the front of the wing saddle and overhanging the post 1 4 Glue in plac...

Page 22: ...ere you need it for balance If the battery is under the tank the receiver can go just in front of the servo tray If the battery is in front of the servo tray you can mount the receiver behind the servo tray under the pushrods Move the battery and receiver to achieve the proper balance WING AND STRUT MOUNTING 1 Collect the following items 2 Wing Struts 4 3mm x 12mm socket head screws 2 4mm x 25mm s...

Page 23: ...ce range for your model move the position of the plane on the balance stand until the model is level or the nose slightly down If the is tail heavy shift the R C equip ment away from the heavy end of the model and recheck until the model will balance within the acceptable range If shifting the R C gear still does n t balance the model add weight to the far end of the nose or tail respectively unti...

Page 24: ...reasing to full power take off for a short 2 to 3 minute first flight Before the second flight take off the wing and check all screws radio equipment engine mounting muffler etc to make sure that nothing has come loose Spend the following flights getting famil iar with your model and making sure it is properly trimmed for straight and level flight When you feel comfortable with your model it s tim...