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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Items required to complete the Tutor 40 II

Glow Engine version Requires

.40-.46 2-Stroke engine
4 Channel Proportional Radio Control System
Model Engine Fuel
Model Engine Starter and Glow Plug Battery (for Glowstart)
Hand Tools and Adhesive
Fuel tubing and propeller suitable for engine

Electric Conversion Requires

KMS Quantum 4120/05 Brushless Motor
Arrowind 60amp Electronic Speed Controller (ESC)
Intellect 4S 4000 25C Li-Po Flight Battery
4 Channel Proportional Radio Control System
12 x 6 Propeller

Tutor 40 II Specification:

Wingspan .........................................62 3/8” (1635mm)
Length ..............................................47 1/4” (1200mm)
Engine ...........................40-.46 2-Stroke (Not included)
Motor ....................................... 700 watt (Not included)

Suitable for

Electric

or

I.C. Engine

Power

Congratulations on the purchase of your
Irvine Tutor 40 II Radio Control Model
Aircraft. Please take some time to carefully
read these instructions before assembly
and your first flights.

The Irvine Tutor 40 II is an ideal first model
or aileron trainer she will reward you with
many hours of superb flying and enjoyment!

Part No: A-IRVTUT40/2

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Summary of Contents for Tutor 40 II

Page 1: ...ntellect 4S 4000 25C Li Po Flight Battery 4 Channel Proportional Radio Control System 12 x 6 Propeller Tutor 40 II Specification Wingspan 62 3 8 1635mm Length 47 1 4 1200mm Engine 40 46 2 Stroke Not included Motor 700 watt Not included Suitable for Electric or I C Engine Power Congratulations on the purchase of your Irvine Tutor 40 II Radio Control Model Aircraft Please take some time to carefully...

Page 2: ... complete the assembly of the Tutor 40 II you will require a few hand tools and suitable adhesives Non permanent marker pen Clear tape or masking tape Modelling knife Small screwdrivers Pair of pliers Ruler and pencil Tissue or cleaning cloth Glues 5 minute epoxy 30 minute or 1 hour epoxy Cyanoacrylate super glue medium KIT CONTENTS JOINING THE WINGS Stage 1 Locate the aluminium wing joining tube ...

Page 3: ...lised to the pre cut servo aperture Use a pen to mark the position of the mount on the covering Using a ruler and a sharp knife carefully cut through and remove the covering film as shown Attach the mount in place using cyano or epoxy adhesive ensuring the lead cutout is towards the front of the wing FITTING THE AILERON SERVO 4 1 Mark around the mount with a pen 4 3 Apply epoxy or cyano adhesive 4...

Page 4: ... this marked point Using a pair of side cutters trim off the excess pushrod length leaving 6mm after the bend 7 3 Bend the pushrod 90 at this point 7 1 Connect the snap link 7 4 Trim off the excess length beyond 6mm after the bend 7 2 Mark the pushrod where it crosses the control horn 11mm from the servo centre Now connect the bent pushrod to the servo horn using a hole approximately 11mm from the...

Page 5: ...ay be severely weakened 12 1 Carefully cut inside the marked lines DO NOT cut into the wood beneath 12 2 Remove the film from the top of the tailplane Now apply sufficient epoxy to the top and bottom of the tailplane Use 30 minute or 1 hour epoxy to give yourself plenty of working time Insert the tail in its slot in the fuselage and re check the alignment as in Stage 10 Excess adhesive should be c...

Page 6: ...1 Apply plenty of epoxy 16 2 Slide the fin in position 16 3 Remove any excess epoxy before it cures Locate the undercarriage groove in the underside of the fuselage Carefully trim away the film using a sharp knife Insert the main undercarriage wire legs in their pre drilled holes in the fuselage underside Now locate the two moulded saddle clamps and hold in position while marking the fuselage for ...

Page 7: ...engine mount With the steering arm held in line with the axle tighten the retaining screw There is a flat on the nose leg wire facing the screw 19 1 Fit the steering arm on the pushrod 19 4 Tighten the steering arm s screw 19 3 Slide the noseleg in position Fit a collet to the noseleg axle slide a wheel onto the axle and retain with a second collet ensuring the wheel can spin freely Add a drop of ...

Page 8: ...pushrod and connect to elevator 24 2 Trim away covering With the elevator held level and the elevator servo centralised mark where the pushrod crosses the servo s control horn Using a pair of pliers bend the pushrod down through 90 at this point and cut off any excess pushrod wire leaving a 6mm length after the bend Now locate the pushrod in a hole in the servo horn approximately 11mm out from the...

Page 9: ... this Locate the slot in the top of the rear of the fuselage for the rudder pushrod and carefully trim away the covering as shown Now insert the pushrod into its pre fitted guide tube Temporarily attach the clevis to the rudder but do not snap it shut yet Stage 28 28 1 Trim away covering 28 2 Insert pushrod and connect to the rudder With the rudder held level and the rudder servo centralised mark ...

Page 10: ...rew Stage 2 2 2 Pilot drill the mount Holding your engine centrally in position on the pre fitted engine mount mark the position of the mounting screw holes Pilot drill 2mm the moulded engine mount as shown Attach the z bent throttle pushrod end to the engine s throttle arm then feed the pushrod into its tube in the firewall Attach the engine to its mount using the four self tapping screws supplie...

Page 11: ...d of its travel Switch on the radio and centralise the throttle stick Holding the throttle barrel at its mid throttle position nip the grub screw tight in the pushrod connector Use your transmitter s end point adjustment EPA ATV or adjust mechanically so that the throttle opens and closes as shown in the diagrams below Stage 6 Remove your engine s prop nut and washer Install the spinner backplate ...

Page 12: ... 2 1 Mark the bulkhead for the motor mount 2 2 Drill the bulkhead for the mounting screws You will need to supply spacing stand offs for the motor you have chosen Motor lengths and fitting dimensions vary a lot from make to make For the KMS Quantum 4120 05 motor they need to be 35mm long 12mm wide with a 4 1mm internal bore For these spacers you will need 45mm M4 bolts You can re use the washers a...

Page 13: ...haust Using the switch plate as a guide mark and drill the mounting holes Now cut a suitable slot for the switch Mount using the screws supplied with the switch Stage 31 31 1 Use the switch as a guide for cutting 31 2 Fit the switch in the fuselage side Stage 32 Locate the pre drilled holes for the wing mounting dowels Using a sharp knife trim the covering away so the dowels can be pushed through ...

Page 14: ...rect amount Too little movement and the model will be slow to react to your commands too much and it will be over sensitive and difficult to control If you have a modern computer radio then it is possible to fine tune the settings to suit you But you should always set the model up mechanically correctly first The movement or throw of a surface is always measured at the trailing edge the rear of th...

Page 15: ...n your fingertips at a position 80mm back from the the leading edge of the wing The model should balance slightly nose down The receiver battery or flight battery if flying with electric power can be moved slightly forwards or rearwards to achieve this balance point without adding any extra weight The importance of achieving the correct balance point cannot be overstated It is essential the model ...

Page 16: ...no control over the final use no liability shall be assumed or accepted for any damage resulting from the use of the product by the user By the act of using the product the user accepts all the resulting liability If the purchaser of this product is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product they are advised to return this product immediately in new and unused con...

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