E-FLITE LR-1A Pogo 15e, Assembly Manual

Page 1: ...LR 1A Pogo 15e Assembly Manual...

Page 2: ...rious injury to the user OR procedures which if not followed create the high probability of superficial injury WARNING Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the pr...

Page 3: ...or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers Especially keep your hands away from the propeller as injury can occur Batteries Notes on Lithium Polymer Batteries Lithium Polymer batteries are sign...

Page 4: ...2 4GHz DSM 6 channel system If using your own transmitter we recommend the JR SPORT MN48 Mini servos If you own a Spektrum radio just add a DSM2 receiver and three JR SPORT MN48 mini servos We show t...

Page 5: ...equired Parts Left wing panel with aileron Right wing panel with aileron Required Tools and Adhesives T pin Thin CA Pin vise Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm 1 Remove the foam protectors from the wing 2 Remo...

Page 6: ...allowed to soak into the hinge to provide the best bond between the hinge and surrounding wood 7 Press the aileron tightly against the wing Center the aileron in the opening and check that it can move...

Page 7: ...f the wing panels The tube will only slide in half way Do not force the tube to slide further than it will easily slide 2 Mix 1 2 ounce 15ml of 30 minute epoxy Use an epoxy brush to apply a thin layer...

Page 8: ...ng to avoid damaging the stabilizer 1 Use a hobby knife with a 11 blade to remove the covering from the inside of the aileron servo mount as shown If you did not glue the panels together only attach t...

Page 9: ...Use a felt tipped pen to transfer the locations for the servo mounting screws onto the mount 9 Use a pin vise and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill the holes through the mount and into the wing Use...

Page 10: ...responsive 13 Remove the servo horn from the servo Use side cutters to remove any unused arm from the horn Use a pin vise and 5 64 inch 2mm drill bit to enlarge the appropriate holes in the horn as sh...

Page 11: ...r the horn then use pliers to snap the rear portion of the keeper onto the linkage wire 22 Repeat Steps 14 through 21 to install the remaining linkage 23 Remove the low tack tape from the ailerons Use...

Page 12: ...ors 2 Use a pin vise and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill a hole in the center of each hinge slot Drill holes in both the elevators and stabilizer at this time This creates a tunnel for the CA to wi...

Page 13: ...with each other 7 Place a T pin in the center of each of the four hinges This will center the hinges when installed in the stabilizer 8 Use a ruler to determine the center of the stabilizer Use a squ...

Page 14: ...ge 14 Flex the elevator through its range of motion a number of times to break in the hinges Tail Wheel Installation and Hinging the Rudder Required Parts Rudder and fin assembly Tail wheel assembly 2...

Page 15: ...a slot that connects with the two holes so the tail wheel assembly can be inserted into the bottom of the rudder 5 Check the fit of the tail wheel assembly into the slot The wire will fit flush to th...

Page 16: ...g a better bond between the hinge and surrounding wood 10 Place a T pin in the center of each of the three hinges This will center the hinges when installed in the rudder 11 Insert two of the hinges i...

Page 17: ...ols and Adhesives Threadlock Hex wrench or ball driver 2 5mm Hook and loop tape Phillips screwdriver 1 2 Always use threadlock on metal to metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose 1 Use a...

Page 18: ...t may interfere with the bolts for the landing gear Check that it is far enough forward so this does not happen 6 Pass the leads from the motor through the slot in the fuselage and out the same side o...

Page 19: ...vise Phillips screwdriver 1 Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm 1 8 inch 3mm 1 Use a pin vise and 1 8 inch 3mm drill bit to drill the four holes in the cowl for the mounting screws Indentations in the cowl sho...

Page 20: ...oles in the cowl and into the fuselage 7 Install two 2mm x 6mm sheet metal screws using a 1 Phillips screwdriver to hold the position of the cowl Use a pin vise and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill...

Page 21: ...e propeller on the adapter as shown 2 Install the propeller washer and nut on the adapter Use a 10mm box wrench or open end wrench to tighten the propeller nut 3 Position the spinner cone Make sure th...

Page 22: ...earlier will help in setting the initial alignment 4 Measure from each wing tip to corresponding stabilizer tip These measurements must match exactly for the stabilizer to be in alignment Remove the...

Page 23: ...Secure the stabilizer on the fuselage using tape and a T pin Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove any excess epoxy Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding Once cured remove the T pi...

Page 24: ...tting to avoid damaging the stabilizer 4 Use a hobby knife with a new 11 blade to trim the covering 1 16 inch 1 5mm inside the line drawn in the previous step 5 Mix 1 2 ounce 15ml of 30 minute epoxy L...

Page 25: ...rewdriver 1 1 Remove the canopy hatch from the fusealge Place the elevator servo in the fuselage with the output shaft to teh front of the fuselage Slide the servo to the left Use a pencil to transfer...

Page 26: ...they are neatly tucked under the servo tray and won t interfere with the operation of the aileron servo 7 Secure the remote receiver in the fuselage using hook and loop tape Rudder and Elevator Linka...

Page 27: ...n to the rudder using two 2mm x 12mm sheet metal screws and a control horn backplate Tighten the screws using a 1 Phillips screwdriver 6 Use the radio system to center the rudder servo Install the ser...

Page 28: ...ervo centered place the servo horn on the servo Use a felt tipped pen to mark the rudder pushrod where it crosses the hole in the arm that was previously enlarged 11 Remove the rudder pushrod from the...

Page 29: ...and a 1 Phillips screwdriver 16 Thread the nut and clevis on the pushrod wire Connect the clevis to the rudder control horn and check that the rudder is centered If not thread the clevis in or out un...

Page 30: ...rom moving 2 Plug the aileron servo extension into the receiver Route the extension through the servo tray so it can be accessed from the bottom of the fuselage 3 Plug the aileron servo lead into the...

Page 31: ...the wheel using the shorter screw and washer removed from the axle 5 Position the wheel pant on the landing gear With the indentation of the wheel pant resting flat on the gear use a felt tipped pen...

Page 32: ...recommended Center of Gravity CG location for your model is 23 8 inches 60mm back from the leading edge of the wing as shown with the battery pack installed Mark the location of the CG on the top of...

Page 33: ...pushrod at the control horn to achieve the following measurements when moving the sticks to their endpoints Elevator High Rate Up 3 8 inch 10mm 20 Exponential Down 3 8 inch 10mm 20 Exponential Elevat...

Page 34: ...ce the tailwheel lifts off the ground be prepared to apply additional right rudder to keep the airplane on a straight path It takes about 8 10 seconds for the airplane to gain full speed but you don t...

Page 35: ...to perform a range check It is helpful to have another person available to assist during the range check If you are using a Spektrum transmitter please refer to your transmitter s manual for detailed...

Page 36: ...duct 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...

Page 37: ...or warranty United Kingdom Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Hobby Limited Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM18 7N...

Page 38: ...l aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or within eight 8 hours of having consumed alcohol 10 I will not operate my model aircraft while using any drug which could adversely affect my ability...

Page 39: ...n 100 mph The model aircraft must be equipped with a lighting system which clearly defines the aircraft s attitude and direction at all times 10 The operator of a radio controlled model aircraft shall...

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