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The Right Flyer 60H ARF is distributed exclusively by Global Hobby Distributors

18480 Bandilier Circle  Fountain Valley, CA  92728

All contents copyright © 2000, Global Hobby Distributors  Version V1.0  7/00

To make your modeling experience totally enjoyable, we recommend that you get experienced, knowledgable
help with assembly and during your first flights.  Your local hobby shop has information about flying clubs in
your area whose membership includes qualified instructors.  We also recommend that you contact the AMA at
the address below.  They will be able to help you locate a flying field in your area also.

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5151 East Memorial Drive

Muncie, IN.  47302-9252

(800) 435-9262

www.modelaircraft.org

Global guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship, at the date of purchase.  This does
not cover any component parts damaged by use, misuse or modification.  In no case shall Global's liability exceed
the original cost of the purchased kit.

In that Global has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed
for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product.  By the act of using the final
user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.

Summary of Contents for Right Flyer 60H ARF

Page 1: ...at the address below They will be able to help you locate a flying field in your area also Academy of Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 9252 800 435 9262 www modelaircraft org...

Page 2: ...the Rudder 16 Main Landing Gear 17 Installing the Main Gear Wires 17 Installing the Main Gear Wheels 18 Nose Gear 18 Installing the Nose Gear Strut 18 Installing the Nose Gear Wheel 19 Fuel Tank 19 St...

Page 3: ...e have enjoyed designing and building it for you If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact us We have also included a product survey in the back of this manual Please take the...

Page 4: ...Without it how do you fuel your airplane start the engine and do maintenance Having the proper field support equipment is just as important as having the correct engine and radio system Below we deta...

Page 5: ...ck Instead of using your fingers to flip the propeller and start your engine you use this rubber stick It prevents sometimes nasty cuts and scratches to your fingers This is a must have item for hand...

Page 6: ...attery is a 7Amp battery that is maintenance free It mounts in your flight box and provides power to your 12V accessories The charger fully charges the battery in about 8 hours Magnum Locking Glow Con...

Page 7: ...ngs q 1 Left Wing Half w Aileron Hinges q 1 Right Wing Half w Aileron Hinges q 1 Horizontal Stabilizer w Elevator Hinges q 1 Vertical Stabilizer w Rudder Hinges 1 2 3 4 5 q 2 Prebent Main Gear Wires q...

Page 8: ...q 1 Plywood Fuselage Servo Tray q 4 4mm x 25mm Machine Screws q 8 4mm Flat Washers q 4 4mm Nylon Insert Nuts q 4 3mm x 16mm Machine Screws q 4 3mm Flat Washers q 1 Plastic Spinner Assembly q 2 2 5mm...

Page 9: ...identify the different size screws or nuts used in a particular step FULL SIZE HARDWARE DIAGRAMS 4mm x 25mm Machine Screw 3mm x 19mm Machine Screw 3mm x 16mm Machine Screw 2mm x 20mm Machine Screw 3m...

Page 10: ...Sanding Block q Pen or Pencil q Builders Triangle q Paper Towels not pictured q Rubbing Alcohol q NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks 864204 q NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups 864205 q Kwik Bond Thin C A 887500 q Kwik Bond...

Page 11: ...tightens and the wrinkles disappear You will notice that the color of the covering will darken when it is heated When the covering cools back down it will return to its normal color A NOTE ABOUT COVE...

Page 12: ...eding Photo 4 q 9 Once the epoxy has fully cured trial fit both wing halves together again to double check that the wing halves still fit together properly JOINING THE WING HALVES q 10 Mix a generous...

Page 13: ...d properly every time you fly the airplane q 6 Place the wing onto the wing saddle The joint where the two wing halves were glued together is considered the centerline of the wing Align the centerline...

Page 14: ...nd slide a thin shim under the low side of the stabilizer Retighten the screws and check the alignment once more Repeat this pro cedure until you are satisfied that the alignment is correct PARTS REQU...

Page 15: ...Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding MOUNTING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED q Kwik Bond Thin C A q Kwik Bond 30 Minute Epoxy q Excel Modeling Knife q Scissors q Waxed...

Page 16: ...bilizer and the leading edge of the elevator q 12 Using a modeling knife carefully remove any excess covering from over the hinge slots in both the elevator and the stabilizer q 13 Test fit four C A h...

Page 17: ...in Gear Wires q 2 75mm Diameter Wheels w 5mm Axle Hubs q 2 Metal Landing Gear Straps q 4 3mm x 12mm Wood Screws q 2 5mm Nylon Spacers q 2 5mm Wheel Collars q 2 3mm x 6mm Machine Screws 6 TOOLS AND SUP...

Page 18: ...ially thread one 3mm x 6mm machine screw into the side of the nylon steering arm q 2 Look carefully at the upper portion of the nose gear strut You will notice that there are three flat spots ground i...

Page 19: ...1 Rubber Stopper q 1 20mm Diameter Front Plate q 1 17mm Diameter Back Plate q 1 Silicon Fuel Tubing q 1 Weighted Fuel Pickup q 1 3mm x 19mm Machine Screw 18 TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED q Silicon Seale...

Page 20: ...the end of the weighted fuel pickup q 7 Slide the silicon fuel tubing with the fuel pickup attached onto the end of the aluminum fuel pickup tube While holding the aluminum tube in place adjust the le...

Page 21: ...engine s crankshaft Most 61 size engines use 5 16 diameter crank shafts Please double check your engine before drilling the backplate q 2 Remove the prop nut and washer from your engine Slide the back...

Page 22: ...e at the front of the fuel tank q 14 Per your engine s instructions install the muffler onto the engine Use a muffler gasket if your engine provides one q 15 Using a pair of scissors cut each of the t...

Page 23: ...two preinstalled balsa support rails glued to the fuselage sides Position the tray so that the throttle servo cut out in the front of the tray is nearest the throttle pushrod wire See photo 37 at top...

Page 24: ...selage servo tray making sure that you run the servo wires below the tray and out toward the front of the fuselage Pay close attention to the positions of the servo output shafts They should face the...

Page 25: ...connector from loosening dur ing flight Before starting the next few steps please make sure you have read and completely understood how your radio control system operates q 4 Per your radio system gui...

Page 26: ...nd Drill q 5 64 Drill Bit q 12 Straight Edge Ruler q Scissors q Masking Tape 1 ELEVATOR PUSHROD INSTALLING THE CONTROL HORN 5 7 8 33 34 35 39 40 9 10 12 q 1 Turn the fuselage over and position the nyl...

Page 27: ...to 46 q 14 Using a modeling knife remove the cover ing from over the elevator pushrod exit hole in the back of the fuselage The hole is located on the right side of the fuselage 8 in front of the elev...

Page 28: ...n to decrease the control deflection If the elevator is moving less than 7 16 move the clevis one hole closer to the base of the control horn to in crease the control deflection When adjusted properly...

Page 29: ...l bit enlarge the fourth hole out from the center of the arm to the right of the one you cut off q 12 Snap the clevis into the hole in the servo arm and slide the piece of silicon tubing up over the c...

Page 30: ...e holes in the control horn Use a pair of pliers to help hold the wire and keep it from turning q 21 Snap the clevis into the third hole out from the base of the control horn and slide the piece of si...

Page 31: ...me with your servo Each of the arms should have at least four holes in it Using a pair of wire cutters remove one of the arms q 1 Two nylon adjustable control horns have been partially threaded onto t...

Page 32: ...letely on the aileron stick While holding the control stick fully right use a ruler and measure the amount the trailing edge of each aileron moves This measurement should be 3 8 See figure 11 at top r...

Page 33: ...64 drill bit drill a hole through the left side of the fuselage behind the bat tery and receiver mounts Unwrap the receiver antenna and feed it out through the hole q 10 Using wire cutters carefully m...

Page 34: ...o not fly the Right Flyer 60H beyond the recommended balance range or an uncontrol lable crash could result BALANCING q 1 We recommend setting up the Right Flyer 60H using the control throws that were...

Page 35: ...1 Mustang or a F 16 jet as a trainer Just as you wouldn t learn to drive a car using an Indy car new flyers should learn to fly R C airplanes using a trainer The second mistake new pilots make is not...

Page 36: ...ns that the airplane can fly very slowly Controlling the Right Flyer 60H If you have never controlled any vehicle by ra dio control then this step can be especially important Some of the basic coordin...

Page 37: ...d simply throttle back to about 1 4 throttle As the throttle is reduced al low the plane s nose to drop some The descent should be gentle so let the nose drop about 10 to 20 degrees Keep the wing leve...

Page 38: ...o your right or left It helps to imagine yourself actually in the cockpit while you re flying Before trying the first flight check that the en gine is running properly Perform a range check as describ...

Page 39: ...re of the engine Pushrods They connect between the control sur face and the servo transferring the movement of the servo directly to the control surface Pushrod Housing A tube that is usually nylon Th...

Page 40: ...e during the fueling process allows ex cess fuel to come out of the tank Vertical Stabilizer Mounted on the rear of the air plane it works with the rudder to turn the airplane It also gives the airpla...

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Page 43: ...ged q Wrong Size q Missing q Wrong Shape If you checked any of the boxes above did you contact our Customer Service Department to re solve the problem q Yes q No 7 Was any of the assembly difficult fo...

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