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KIT INSPECTION

Before starting to build, take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete, and inspect the parts to make sure they
are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance with assembly,
contact Product Support. When reporting defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as they are written in
the Kit Contents list on this page.

TOWER HOBBIES PRODUCT SUPPORT

3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1

Champaign, IL 61822

Telephone: (217) 398-8970, ext. 5

Fax: (217) 398-7721

E-mail: airsupport@towerhobbies.com

Kit Contents

1.

Fuselage

2

Wing Dowels (2)

3.

Wire Pushrods (2)

4.

Aluminum/Wood Wing Joiner

5.

Servo Rails (2)

6.

Tri-Stock Vertical Stabilizer Braces (2)

7.

Vertical Stabilizer (Fin) w/Rudder

8.

Left Wing Panel

9.

Right Wing Panel

10. Horizontal Stabilizer (Stab) w/Elevator

Kit Contents (not photographed)

Bag 1
(2)

4" [100mm] Velcro Strips

(1)

1/8" x 3/8" x 8" [3 x 9.5 x 200mm] Balsa Stick

(1)

Small Rubber Band

Bag 2
(2)

Control Horns

(2)

Clevises

(2)

90° Pushrod Connectors

(1)

Tail Skid

(2)

Clevis Retainers

(1)

1.5mm Hex Wrench

(4)

2 x 10mm Screws

1

10

9

8

To convert inches to millimeters, multiply inches by 25.4

2

3

4

5

6

7

Summary of Contents for Vista EP

Page 1: ...s kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at the address below Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Dr Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 USA Include a letter stating your name return shipping address as much contact information as possible daytime telephone number fax number e mail address a detailed descripti...

Page 2: ...grams and instructors are available at AMA club sites to help you get started the right way There are over 2 500 AMA chartered clubs across the country Contact the AMA at the address or toll free phone number that follows IMPORTANT Two of the most important things you can do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid flying near full scale aircraft and avoid flying near or over g...

Page 3: ...g Supplies TOWER HOBBIES Build It 30 minute epoxy TOWR3811 1 Hobby knife TOWR1010 Spare 11 blades 5 pack TOWR1015 Drill and 1 16 1 6mm drill bit Optional Supplies Tools Epoxy brushes 6 GPMR8060 Mixing sticks 50 GPMR8055 Mixing cups GPMR8056 Builder s Triangle Set HCAR0480 Denatured alcohol for epoxy clean up CG Machine GPMR2400 Medium T pins HCAR5150 Hardware Accessories Spare 64 rubber bands TOWQ...

Page 4: ...paign IL 61822 Telephone 217 398 8970 ext 5 Fax 217 398 7721 E mail airsupport towerhobbies com Kit Contents 1 Fuselage 2 Wing Dowels 2 3 Wire Pushrods 2 4 Aluminum Wood Wing Joiner 5 Servo Rails 2 6 Tri Stock Vertical Stabilizer Braces 2 7 Vertical Stabilizer Fin w Rudder 8 Left Wing Panel 9 Right Wing Panel 10 Horizontal Stabilizer Stab w Elevator Kit Contents not photographed Bag 1 2 4 100mm Ve...

Page 5: ...r inlets on both sides of the fuselage Join the Wings 1 Without using any glue test fit both wing halves together with the wing joiner Make sure the halves fit together well and there is no gap If there is a problem with the fit look for obstructions such as glue bumps or wood slivers inside the wings where the joiners fit Make any adjustments necessary to get a good fit 2 Place a sheet of wax pap...

Page 6: ...wings come together wipe away excess epoxy that is squeezed out Then use several strips of masking tape on both the top and bottom of the wing to tightly hold the two halves together If epoxy continues to work out of the wing under the tape remove one strip at a time and wipe off the epoxy Then replace the tape with another strip Do not disturb the wing until the epoxy has hardened 5 After the epo...

Page 7: ...he workbench remove the stab and use medium grit sandpaper to sand down the high side of the stab saddle where the stab rests until you can get the stab level 8 Use 30 minute epoxy to glue the stab into position be certain to coat both the bottom of the stab and the fuselage with epoxy Use weight or T pins to hold the stab in position until the epoxy hardens Join the Fin 1 The same as was done on ...

Page 8: ...e fin is perpendicular to the stab If necessary use tape to pull the fin over to one side or the other to get the fin vertical Allow the epoxy to harden before proceeding 5 Take out the T pins Glue the tri stock fin braces into position with 30 minute epoxy using T pins to hold them in place 6 While you have some epoxy mixed glue in both wing dowels 7 Fit both hardwood servo rails in the slots in ...

Page 9: ...inside of the fuselage sides use a hobby knife to trim the inside of the fuselage as necessary for free smooth movement 5 Install the rudder pushrod and mount the control horn the same way Refer to this photo for the following four steps 6 Position the servos on the rails and slide them forward against the forward rail Note the position of the splined output shaft on the servos the elevator servo ...

Page 10: ...nnect the rudder pushrod to the rudder servo the same way Mount the Receiver 1 Connect the Velcro strips by overlapping them by 1 1 2 40mm 2 Glue the Velcro strips to the top of the battery holder 3 Use adhesive backed Velcro strips not included to mount the receiver to the top of the battery tray Connect the servos and the ESC to the receiver the rudder goes into the receptacle numbered 1 the ele...

Page 11: ...n GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY Check the ESC 1 Until the radio system has been properly set up and you are familiar with the operation of your motor and ESC the propeller should be removed from the model to prevent injury if the motor is inadvertently powered up and the propeller turns Use the small hex wrench included with this model to loosen the set screw inside the propeller spinner and take off...

Page 12: ...il you are actually ready to launch the model Check the Control Directions 1 With the transmitter and receiver on and the trims centered make sure the elevator and rudder servo arms are centered or perpendicular to the servos If necessary remove the arms from the servos and reinstall them so they will be perpendicular to the servos Install the screws that hold on the servo arms 2 With the transmit...

Page 13: ...nd out how much is required 5 After determining the amount of weight required remove the model from the CG Machine and adhere the weight where needed to the side of the fuselage under the tail or inside the fuselage behind the motor 6 IMPORTANT If you found it necessary to add any weight recheck the C G after the weight has been installed This is where your model should balance for the first fligh...

Page 14: ...cense General 1 I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously successfully flight tested 2 I will not fly my model aircraft higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator I will give right of way and avoid flying in the proximit...

Page 15: ...ou can avoid flying over them and who can perform crowd control if people start to gather FLYING Mount the Wing Mount the wing to the fuselage with the twelve 12 64 rubber bands that came with the model Install them one at a time crisscrossing the last two Never use torn cracked or oily rubber bands If the rubber bands you will be using are different from those recommended consult an experienced m...

Page 16: ...rottle stick and set up a landing approach that will be into the wind Then glide the model in for a landing Most of the time but not always you will be able to advance the throttle and get one last burst of power in case the model is too far away to reach the landing area or if another landing attempt is required altogether Intentionally waiting to land until after the motor has quit is not a prob...

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