Fei Bao Mirage 2000, Assembly Manual

Page 1: ...FEI BAO Mirage 2000 Apr 14 1 FEI BAO Written by Peter Love Thanks to Richard Spreadbury for his build tips and reference photos MIRAGE 2000 ASSEMBLY MANUAL APRIL 2014 ...

Page 2: ...ave not flown a model like this before it is HIGHLY recommended that you get an experienced turbine pilot to do your maiden flight Very often the first few seconds of a maiden flight are critical until the aircraft is trimmed out and having an experienced pilot at the controls can make the difference between a wrecked aircraft and once that enjoys many hundreds of flights Be sure to select a suita...

Page 3: ...now it is happening Hysol stays where you put it The downside of Hysol is it takes overnight to dry properly but we have tried to arrange things to keep you busy while waiting for glue to dry We also highly recommend that you only use a proper Hysol dispensing gun and only the long type mixing nozzles The short nozzles do not mix this glue enough and only a thin nozzle and gun will let you fill th...

Page 4: ...d Rudder Minimum 12 Kg cm Hitec HS5585 17 Kg used LE Slats Minimum 9 Kg cm Hitec HS 645 9 6 Kg used Steering Minimum 9 Kg cm Hitec HS 645 9 6 Kg used Air System Minimum 3Kg cm mini servos Other items UAT or alike highly recommended Hanson Super Trap used Lock wire optional but highly recommended Loctite Velcro Festo shutoff valve Tygon Ffel tubing Glues Medium CA with accelerator 30 mi Electronic ...

Page 5: ... the arm to protrude Refit your ing line or string to guide your servo wire The rudder can easily be removed by unscrewing the hinge pin at the bottom of the rudder and removing it The fin then can then be trimm ensure that sufficient movement is gained without binding Temporarily fit your chosen rudder servo opening for the servo arm in the bottom of the fin and mark the servo and use a small wei...

Page 6: ...der Note The photos show two horns used only one is supplied and is sufficient for this task Connect all linkages and check for smooth operation with no binding Wings As for the Rudder check for adequate movement of the elevon with no binding and if insufficient remove the hinge pin located at the wing tip and shape the rear of the wing to ensure adequate movement of the control surface refit the ...

Page 7: ...used Fit the control rod between the servo and the elevon and ensure adequate movement of the surface It is very important to ensure that there is no free play in the linkage system as this may induce flutter and the loss of control Ensure all lock nuts are secured A slot has been cut into the elevon for the control horn fit the horn using hysol Note the photo shows two horns fitted but only one i...

Page 8: ...ding when the slat is retracted as and may cause a servo to malfunction or Remove the main undercarriage and check that all bolts are secure and apply loctite if necessary Remove the axle and grind a small flat on the shaft where the grub screw secures the shaft as an added measure of security m servo arm can be used to ensure there is no binding on the upper wing surface Do this for both servos i...

Page 9: ... not to foul the operation of the undercarriage Locate the scale hinge covers and trim any excess from the mouldings To ensure good adhesion to the wings it is recommended to make balsa bases for each of the covers Once you are happy with the covers fit to the wings with medium CA in the locations etched in the lower wing surfaces A grub screw may also be fitted grub screw drill and tap required i...

Page 10: ...ounting trays are detailed in further assembly sections below Fuel Tanks Firstly locate the fuel tanks and the fuel tank components The fuel system contains three tanks holding approximately 3 9 litres If required an additional tank may be fitted to increase capacity for larger turbines The hole in the tank will need to be enlarged with a dremel or similar tool to fit the fuel tank bung fitting On...

Page 11: ...re a number of ways to set up the air system and the following is only one recommendation In the test model we used the two large tanks for the undercarriage and the two smaller bottles for the air brakes brakes and gear doors In the test model the two smaller bottles were fitted to the nose cone while the two larger bottles were fitted to the rear of the fuselage There is also room below the turb...

Page 12: ...e Wiring Run the servo extension cables from their respective positions to the forward fuselage mounting tray There are three different access points from the wings to the fuselage for servo connections Ensure all wiring is secured to the fuselage to prevent fouling and chaffing Pay particular attention to the servo extensions running from the rear fuselage forward as these should be protected fro...

Page 13: ...ct pull onto the nose leg If using this method it is important to ensure that the servo position does not contact the nose leg when retracted Fuel Tank Installation Determine the position for the tank vent line and fit your desire vent system Using high strength Velcro attached the forward fuel tank against the inlet ducts There is ample room in front of the main tank to fit your desired UAT make ...

Page 14: ...s and above the inlet duct this gave another 700mls of fuel Turbine Mounting The kit is supplied with a standard bell mouth and dual wall thrust tube A carbon bypass is available as a separate purchase The kit is also supplied with an inlet tube that attaches between the inlet duct and the front of the turbine Cut this tube to length depending on your turbine positioning Once the thrust tube is mo...

Page 15: ... This allowed the electronics to be better spaced as there is limited space available Air System Valves The front mounting tray wa valves There are m requireme valves which you will n valve All air lines were routed plastic then up through the mounting tray to the air valves This way the airlines are contained and out of the way Ensure you leave enough slack in the air lines ove this tray if requi...

Page 16: ...wer deck below making it easy prepare for flight Final Assembly Attach the fin to the fuselage using the prepositioned internal bolt A new front system tray was bricated using the supplied tray as a template Arrange your chosen system in the desired position and connect the power and servo lines Don t install the batteries at this stage as their position can be used to balance the model without us...

Page 17: ...refuelling probe flare dispenses centre fuselage tank mount and rear fuselage fairing to their respective positions Position the front strakes on the fuselage side and cut a slot for them to insert Using hysol attach these to the sides of and allow to dry ...

Page 18: ...rew on this piece to the tail of the Mirage prior to fitting the thrust tube as it needs to be screwed from the inside Insert bolts into the wing attachment points Trial fit the cockpit and if necessary trim the canopy lugs to ensure an easy fit ...

Page 19: ...one this is a result of using a larger turbine and heavier thrust tube no lead was required to achieve balance System Test and Control Throws Once you are satisfied with the balance test all systems for correct operation this includes direction of all control surfaces retracts brakes and speed brakes turbine ground run and range check The following control throws were used for this model Ailerons ...