Composite-ARF New Rookie, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...techsupport composite arf com Composite ARF New Rookie TAVS Technology version 1 0 Instruction Manual Composite ARF New Rookie ...

Page 2: ...the radio control system components For this reason we are obliged to deny all liability for loss damage or costs which are incurred due to the incompetent or incorrect application and operation of our products or which are connected with such operation in any way Unless otherwise prescribed by binding law the obligation of the Composite ARF compa ny to pay compensation is excluded regardless of t...

Page 3: ...ne running Make sure that there is no range reduction before fail safe occurs If the range with engine running is less then with the engine off please DON T FLY at that time Make sure that your wing spar tube is not damaged Check that the anti rotation dowels for the wings are not loose Check that the wing retaining bolts are tight Please don t ignore our warn ings or those provided by other manuf...

Page 4: ... glue getting stuck to the outside painted surfaces is to give the whole model 2 good coats of clear car wax first but of course you must be sure to remove this 100 proper ly before adding any paint markings or trim Alternatively you can cover the majority of the fuse lage with the bubble plastic used to pack your model for shipping fixed with paper masking tape which also protects it very well Ad...

Page 5: ...low shorter landings and take offs useful if you fly from a small airfield 3 A much larger cockpit and canopy frame makes assembly and maintenance easier and allows more space for your R C and fuel system installation 4 The main landing gear is now a little further behind the Centre of Gravity improving ground handling and making bouncing far less likely if the plane is landed too fast 5 The new k...

Page 6: ...equired Route the air tubes from each retract and wheel brake forward through the holes in the main bulkhead for connection in the cockpit area later Install the oleos or wire legs and main wheels remembering to grind small flats on the legs for any set screws if used and add a drop of Loctite to all important bolts Finally set the angle of the wheels For the best ground handling they should have ...

Page 7: ...ntation of main wheels and brakes the wheel has the raised central part on the outside of the wheel not the brake side Do NOT forget the small aluminium tube spacers between the brake hub and the wheel see photo or the first time you use the brakes on landing the wheels will lock up don t ask how we know Replacement tyres will be available for this gear and are very easy to fit There are 2 short a...

Page 8: ...f the tube with some Loctite Scuff up all faces of the 4 phenolic discs and glue together with thin CA to make 2 pairs Sand an angle on one face of each pair of discs to approx Match the angle of the inside of the fuselage where the axles of the thrust tube will be positioned Then with the phenolic discs on the ends of the axles trial fit the thrust tube in the fuselage with your turbine in place ...

Page 9: ...spacers to get the turbine in the vertical centre of the height of the opening cut in the back of the plane We recommend a turbine with a thrust in the range between 7 12kg for the new Rookie The photos in this manual show an electric start AMT Netherlands Mercury HP As this is an open engine installation rather than a fully enclosed type be very careful to securely fix all the cables and tubes th...

Page 10: ... it and makes for a much smoother movement of the elastic hinge which also puts less load on the servo When you have cut it out the first time you open the speedbrake it is quite difficult and you may even hear a slight cracking noise which is just the outer skin don t worry but after that it becomes easier Sand the edges of the opening and speed brake slightly for a good fit with about 0 5 0 75mm...

Page 11: ...g root P20 Don t forget to scuff up the ends of the brass tubes to get a really good glue joint into the plywood root ribs and balsa blocks behind them We highly recommend that you use a slow epoxy and milled fibre or microballoons mixture or a filled thixotropic epoxy like Aeropoxy Hysol 9562 Tape both wings firmly in position on the fuselage and check that the trailing edges match while the glue...

Page 12: ...os into position using the 2 9Ø x 13mm sheetmetal screws provided in the kit not the standard ones that come with new servos Note that 2 of the servo mounts have tapered top rails which are for the outer ser vos to make sure that they clear the wing top surface the narrowest part towards the trailing edge of the wings The 2 with parallel top rails are for the inner servos We advise that you mark e...

Page 13: ...ethod to make the slots and glue in the horns as for the wings The outer hole in the phenolic horn should be about 14mm 5 8 above the rudder surface and about 2 or 3mm behind the hinge slot Make up the linkages from the 200mm long M3 all threaded rod steel clevises and lock nuts as shown With the small rudder move ment angles it is not necessary to use a ball link on these surfaces and the clevise...

Page 14: ... use a high quality servo of at least 8kg torque for con trolling the canards for example the digital JR8411 shown in the photos It is also wise to fit heavy duty or metal servo output arm as shown At neutral the servo arm should angle back wards at approx the same angle as the canard arm 25 30 degrees Note If using the canards as a speedbrake you will need to adjust these angles for the neu tral ...

Page 15: ...M6 plastic bolt and the T nut or as shown here the hatch catch which is included in the hardware pack Cut the slot in the fuselage and glue to catch in place with the fuselage upside down working thru the nosegear wheel cutout Make sure to prepare the fibreglass and catch surfaces well with coarse sandpaper and glue in with one drop thick CA Check position and then trap the catch in place with thi...

Page 16: ...ly by slightly enlarging the diameter of the holes in the 2 main bulkheads these can also be retro fitted to original Rookies Both tanks come with an internal baffle to prevent to prevent fuel surge and C of G changes during high G manoeuvres The full kevlar moulded tank has a capacity of 3 2 litres and is already joined at the factory ready to install with the baf fle and aluminium sleeve for the...

Page 17: ...eries your completed ready to fly Rookie will weigh between 8 9 5 kg Centre of Gravity For the 1st flights set the Centre of Gravity at 125 130mm in front of the front edge of the alu minium wing tube with main fuel tank empty and any hopper tank if used full and the landing gear in the down extended position This is about 30mm in front of the CG position for the original Rookie and is required be...

Page 18: ...nd then the plane settles back into almost horizontal flight so you will not need any down elevator mixed in Use throttle to maintain your required angle of descent Unless you are using a powerful turbine with a lot of residual thrust at idle you will not need to combine this with the speedbrake under the fuselage which can be switched off If you want to use this option you will probably need a lo...

Page 19: ...l position of the canards is adjusted to about 10 mm trailing edge down giving a flap effect You may need to mix in a lit tle down elevator with this set up depending on the speed of the plane when you apply it If you choose not to use the thrust vector system you can use about 20 25 degrees of the under fuselage speedbrake to help rotation for short take offs As we receive more feedback and Tips ...

Page 20: ...atch curved 2 Plywood servo mounts for wing tapered top edge 2 Plywood servo mounts for wing parallel top edge 5 Large phenolic horns elevons and speedbrake 2 Small phenolic horns Rudders 1 Milled 3mm ply servo mount for Speedbrake servo 3 Milled 3mm plywood parts for alternative canopy mount Canard Hardware set Quantity Description 1 Ball link M3 canard linkage 2 Washers M3 canard linkage 1 M3 Al...

Page 21: ...s canopy frame speedbrake horn mounting 2 Phenolic hooks canopy frame mount 2 Phenolic U canopy frame mount 1 Phenolic strip 15mm x 60mm canopy frame mount 1 Pull pull cable 1 metre 4 Crimp tubes for pull pull cable Thrust Vector Hardware Set Quantity Description 1 Stainless vector thrust tube 4 Phenolic washers 2 Clevise steel M3 2 Bolts M3 x 8 mm countersunk 2 Bolts M3 x 12mm allen 2 Washers ste...

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