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de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth

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The de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth is a 

Havilland  Aircraft Company.  It  was  operated  by  the
primary trainer aircraft.  In  addition  to  the  type's  principal  use  for

War saw RAF Tiger Moths operating in other capacities, including
invasion preparations; some aircraft were even outfitted to function as armed
 
The Tiger Moth remained in service with the RAF until it was succeeded and replaced by the

Chipmunk during  the  early  1950s.  Many  of  the  military  surplus  aircraft  subsequently  entered  into  civil 
operation. Many nations have used the Tiger Moth in both military and civil applica

widespread  use  as  a  recreational  aircraft  in  several  countries.  It  is  still  occasionally  used  as  a  primary 
training aircraft, particularly for those pilots wanting to gain experience before moving on to other tail

aircraft. Many Tiger Moths are now employed by various companies offering trial lesson experiences.
 
The V2 ARF is in RAAF silver/yellow color scheme and a big top hatch is added to the fuselage for easy access 

to the electronics. Left and right wings are easy to dis
40~50cc gas or electric. The V2 Tiger Moth will be all in Flat

the covering mylar at the factory, Flat
airplane will be in flat no more shining.

ARF can be special ordered and will be custom covered
 

 

We invite you to enjoy the pride of ownership and the joy of flying this 

high quality balsa, composite

 

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de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth V2 Flat-finish 

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is a 1930s biplane designed by Geoffrey de Havilland

Havilland  Aircraft Company.  It  was  operated  by  the Royal Air  Force (RAF) and  many  other  operators  as  a 

aircraft.  In  addition  to  the  type's  principal  use  for 

ab-initio

 training,  the

saw RAF Tiger Moths operating in other capacities, including maritime surveillance

invasion preparations; some aircraft were even outfitted to function as armed light bombers.

with the RAF until it was succeeded and replaced by the

during  the  early  1950s.  Many  of  the  military  surplus  aircraft  subsequently  entered  into  civil 

operation. Many nations have used the Tiger Moth in both military and civil applications, and it remains in 

widespread  use  as  a  recreational  aircraft  in  several  countries.  It  is  still  occasionally  used  as  a  primary 
training aircraft, particularly for those pilots wanting to gain experience before moving on to other tail

any Tiger Moths are now employed by various companies offering trial lesson experiences.

The V2 ARF is in RAAF silver/yellow color scheme and a big top hatch is added to the fuselage for easy access 

to the electronics. Left and right wings are easy to disassemble for transportation. Customers can set it up for 

The V2 Tiger Moth will be all in Flat-finish. A flat top coat will be painted on top of 

t-finish ARF is 

NOT FABRIC

 covered, still plastic mylar, but

shining. That is the major difference with previous version.

ARF can be special ordered and will be custom covered and painted in USA. 

We invite you to enjoy the pride of ownership and the joy of flying this 

omposite and light-ply almost-ready-to-fly aircraft

 
 
 

 

RS190529

 

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finish ARF

 

Geoffrey de Havilland and built by the de 

(RAF) and  many  other  operators  as  a 

ing,  the Second  World 

maritime surveillance and defensive anti-

light bombers. 

with the RAF until it was succeeded and replaced by the de Havilland 

during  the  early  1950s.  Many  of  the  military  surplus  aircraft  subsequently  entered  into  civil 

tions, and it remains in 

widespread  use  as  a  recreational  aircraft  in  several  countries.  It  is  still  occasionally  used  as  a  primary 
training aircraft, particularly for those pilots wanting to gain experience before moving on to other tail wheel 

any Tiger Moths are now employed by various companies offering trial lesson experiences. 

The V2 ARF is in RAAF silver/yellow color scheme and a big top hatch is added to the fuselage for easy access 

assemble for transportation. Customers can set it up for 

finish. A flat top coat will be painted on top of 

c mylar, but the whole 

That is the major difference with previous version. 

Fabric

 covered 

We invite you to enjoy the pride of ownership and the joy of flying this  

fly aircraft. 

Summary of Contents for de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth V2

Page 1: ...succeeded and replaced by the during the early 1950s Many of the military surplus aircraft subsequently entered into civil operation Many nations have used the Tiger Moth in both military and civil ap...

Page 2: ...alent powered electric motor Dimensions and weights are approximate II PARTS LIST 1 Included items Pre covered fuselage wing panels ailerons empennage with elevator and rudder Cockpit hatch Landing ge...

Page 3: ...your radio s battery with any battery eliminator circuit V STORAGE FIELD SETUP PREFLIGHT CHECKS 1 Check the Mylar covering material s joints and surfaces If necessary carefully use an iron on medium h...

Page 4: ...A quality thoroughly tested model airplane kit and written photo instructions However the quality and capabilities of your finished model airplane depend on how you assemble it and your safety depends...

Page 5: ...nector to the control arm be careful to not let any nearby surfaces or a servo tester to center your servos before installation You may at http www maxfordusa com servo aspx String may be supplied to...

Page 6: ...tisfactory part please read the following after sales service and return policy and instructions After sales service and return policy and instructions 1 Inspect your order upon delivery for any missi...

Page 7: ...on servo to servo mounting blocks with servo s screws Install servo mounting plate with screws 2 Insert hinges and aileron into wing then use CA to fix them 3 Mount the aileron control horns and ailer...

Page 8: ...fuselage bottom rudder servos and throttle servo if set up for gas in the servo tray Connect the clevises of the two sets of elevator pull pull wires to the elevator servo arm Install rudder cable rin...

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Page 10: ...he Step5 Assembling the wing and installing the wing flying wires Install the lower wing center section to the fuselage test fit the lower wing lower wing panels Test fit Maxlok tab with center sectio...

Page 11: ...ay not be controllable in flight Step 6 Install the engine and engine cowl Use the specific dimensions of your engine to locate and drill holes into the mount s firewall then attach the engine with th...

Page 12: ...possible damage the covering mylar retighten from time to time being especially careful to keep the edges well sealed Check adjust servo centering direction and end point adjustments If you fly mode 2...

Page 13: ...r safety depends on how you use and fly it Any testing flying and use of this model airplane is done entirely at your own risk PLEASE ENJOY YOUR HOBBY AND FLY SAFELY HAPPY LANDING Manufactured and dis...

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