LEGACY AVIATION 65" Turbo Duster, Floats Manual

Page 1: ...65 Turbo Duster ARF FLOATS MANUAL Copyright 2015 Extreme Flight RC 1...

Page 2: ...utics in order to be properly insured and operate your model at AMA sanctioned flying fields only If you are not willing to accept ALL liability for the use of this product please return it to the pla...

Page 3: ...nose pliers Side cutter Metric ball driver or allen key set 1 x METAL GEARED servos with a minimum of 76oz of torque All flight testing was performed with Hitec HS 5245MG 2 x 12 servo extensions Clear...

Page 4: ...the fuselage as shown 3 If you are permanently converting to floats glue the sub fin into the fuselage as shown If you intend to switch back we recommend using Blenderm tape to secure the sub fin to...

Page 5: ...screws with Loctite as shown 5 Locate the left float The strut mounts extend to the inside the left float has its mounts on the right side Place some painter s tape on the rear of the float as shown...

Page 6: ...6 Drill a pushrod exit hole as shown to align with the water rudder steering arm starting with a 1 8 3mm bit and finishing with a 6mm bit 6...

Page 7: ...7 Locate the black rubber bellows seal Apply some clear caulk around its mounting area and push it into the drilled hole Allow to dry 7...

Page 8: ...g the ball link onto the threaded end as shown Coat the pushrod in silicone lubricant or oil and push through the bellows seal as shown 9 Using a 2mm screw and nut with Loctite attach the ball link to...

Page 9: ...tite on the nut attach the cross rod EZ connector to the water rudder as shown loose enough that the connector can easily spin Do this on both floats 11 Mount your servo as shown onto the tray inside...

Page 10: ...n rotate using Loctite on the nut to retain it Electronically center your servo and install the arm as shown 13 Locate the front mount on the float with the servo installed and modify the slot as show...

Page 11: ...14 Attach a servo extension to the water rudder servo wire and run the wire through the front mount slot allowing the wire to rest in the lengthened slot you made 11...

Page 12: ...12 Identify the front and rear struts The front strut is larger and with a forward angle...

Page 13: ...s shown The bent U shaped sections slide down into the floats and lock onto the internal plywood bulkheads Use 3mm screws with Loctite as shown 16 Use several zip ties to affix the servo extension alo...

Page 14: ...17 Use caulk to seal all of the mounting openings in the floats as shown The type used for these photos goes on white but dries clear 14...

Page 15: ...hown making sure rudders are in perfect alignment 19 If you wish to permanently mount the float hatches for best appearance spread a bead of caulk onto the mounting surface and hold the hatch in place...

Page 16: ...our first flights to hold the hatches in place with clear tape in case you need to adjust your servo 21 Make a slot in your fuselage where your servo extension from the receiver for your water rudder...

Page 17: ...s before float flying We recommend 30 degrees right and left water rudder throw We use a separate channel for water rudder on our receiver and a mix from the rudder to the water rudder to activate it...

Page 18: ...Enjoy 18...