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A Remote Control Model Aircraft is not a toy. It is a fly-

ing model that functions much like a full size airplane. If
you do not assemble and operate this product properly
you can cause injury to yourself and others and damage
property. DO NOT FLY this model if you are not qualified.

You are entirely responsible for the mechanical,

aeronautical and electrical integrity of this model and it's
structure, control surfaces, hinges, linkages, covering,
engine, radio, wiring, battery and all other components.
Check all components before and after each flight.

Don't fly until it's right!

CAUTION

ASSEMBLY & OPERATIONS MANUAL

Please review this manual thoroughly before assembling or operating this model

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Copyright VMAR Manufacturing Inc. #VMA-S190XIB  20070517

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Model airplanes, model engines, model engine fuel, pro-

pellers and related accessories, tools and equipment can be
hazardous if improperly used. Be cautious and follow all safe-
ty recommendations when using your VMAR model airplane.
Keep hands, tools, clothing and all foreign objects well clear of
engines when they are operating. Take particular care to safe-
guard and protect your eyes and fingers and the eyes and fin-
gers of other persons who may be nearby. Use only a good
quality propeller that has no cracks or flaws. Stay clear of the
propeller and stay clear of the plane of rotation defined by the
propeller. The Manufacturer, Distributor, Retailer and/or other

suppliers of this product expressly disclaim any warranties or
representations, either expressed or implied, including but not
limited to implied warranties of fitness for the purposes of
achieving and sustaining remotely controlled flight. In no event
will the Manufacturer, Distributor, Retailer and/or other suppli-
ers of this product have any obligation arising from contract or
tort, or for loss of revenue or profit, or for indirect, special, inci-
dental, consequential or other damages arising from the use of
this product. In purchasing and/or using this product, the user
accepts all responsibility for its use and accepts all liability
associated with such use.

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Summary of Contents for SU27 FLANKER 60-91

Page 1: ...oreign objects well clear of engines when they are operating Take particular care to safe guard and protect your eyes and fingers and the eyes and fin gers of other persons who may be nearby Use only a good quality propeller that has no cracks or flaws Stay clear of the propeller and stay clear of the plane of rotation defined by the propeller The Manufacturer Distributor Retailer and or other sup...

Page 2: ... the hidden blind nuts in each wing so that 3 3 4 in 95 mm of threaded bolt protrudes from each wing root See 1F 1G and 1I on Page 3 1D Wing attachment hardware for Step 1 3 and Step 1 9 1F Apply liquid thread locker and carefully thread the short end of the wing bolt into the hidden blind nuts in the wing 1G Install the two wing bolts into the wing 1E The wing bolt locations Rear wing spar joiner...

Page 3: ...Use a hobby knife to modify the cavity as required Most servos have their out put shaft closer to one end than the other We recommend locating the servo so that the output shaft is as close to the rear of the wing as possible Aileron INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS INTO THE WING STAGE 2 14 CONTROL SURFACE THROW SPECIFICATIONS The throws are measured at the widest part of the control surface Adjust t...

Page 4: ...d installed CONFIRM RADIO OPERATION STAGE 25 BALANCING THE AIRCRAFT STAGE 26 4 1 3 in 110mm 24A Location of servos at aft end of fuselage 24B Receiver battery and receiver location Receiver Elevator servos Rudder servos Throttle servo Receiver Battery Step 24 1 Consult your radio manual for instructions about hooking up your receiver Step 24 2 Plan where you are going to put the receiver with cons...

Page 5: ...e the throttle arm to roughly half throttle Look into the throat of the engine carburetor as you rotate the throttle arm and select a position where the throttle opening is about haft what it is when fully open Install and connect the throttle servo INSTALL ADJUST THE THROTTLE CONTROL STAGE 20 19C With the servos and rudders at neutral connect the clevises and then tighten the control horn set scr...

Page 6: ...ttom of the elevators Pierce the covering over the pre drilled holes and install the control horns as shown See 16B 16C Step 16 2 The rudder control rod arm runs through the rudder hole guide and exits into a cavity in the bottom of the fuselage beneath the rudders Step 16 3 Install the supplied rudder control horn assemblies See 16D Loosely tighten the set screws only at this point 16C Elevator c...

Page 7: ...NG GEAR STAGE 8 INSTALLING THE NOSE GEAR 8B Main landing gear location on the fuselage left side 8C Mount the main landing gear to the fuselage 8D Both main landing gear mounted to the fuselage 15B Install the spinner backing plate 15C Install the propeller the prop washer and the prop nut 15D Install the spinner cone using the retaining bolt Ensure the retain ing bolt is tight and secure 9B Turn ...

Page 8: ...he fuselage 9 INSTALLING THE ENGINE STAGE 12 The VMAR SU 27 FLANKER is designed for 60 to 91 size two stroke engines The model has not been designed to accommodate four stroke or gas powered engines 12A 91 2 cycle engine VMAX 91PRO shown 12B Allow for gap between the spin ner back plate and the fuselage 12C Mark the location of the engine mounting holes 12D Drill 3 32 in 2 mm pilot holes at right ...

Page 9: ...he fuselage 9 INSTALLING THE ENGINE STAGE 12 The VMAR SU 27 FLANKER is designed for 60 to 91 size two stroke engines The model has not been designed to accommodate four stroke or gas powered engines 12A 91 2 cycle engine VMAX 91PRO shown 12B Allow for gap between the spin ner back plate and the fuselage 12C Mark the location of the engine mounting holes 12D Drill 3 32 in 2 mm pilot holes at right ...

Page 10: ...NG GEAR STAGE 8 INSTALLING THE NOSE GEAR 8B Main landing gear location on the fuselage left side 8C Mount the main landing gear to the fuselage 8D Both main landing gear mounted to the fuselage 15B Install the spinner backing plate 15C Install the propeller the prop washer and the prop nut 15D Install the spinner cone using the retaining bolt Ensure the retain ing bolt is tight and secure 9B Turn ...

Page 11: ...ttom of the elevators Pierce the covering over the pre drilled holes and install the control horns as shown See 16B 16C Step 16 2 The rudder control rod arm runs through the rudder hole guide and exits into a cavity in the bottom of the fuselage beneath the rudders Step 16 3 Install the supplied rudder control horn assemblies See 16D Loosely tighten the set screws only at this point 16C Elevator c...

Page 12: ...e the throttle arm to roughly half throttle Look into the throat of the engine carburetor as you rotate the throttle arm and select a position where the throttle opening is about haft what it is when fully open Install and connect the throttle servo INSTALL ADJUST THE THROTTLE CONTROL STAGE 20 19C With the servos and rudders at neutral connect the clevises and then tighten the control horn set scr...

Page 13: ...d installed CONFIRM RADIO OPERATION STAGE 25 BALANCING THE AIRCRAFT STAGE 26 4 1 3 in 110mm 24A Location of servos at aft end of fuselage 24B Receiver battery and receiver location Receiver Elevator servos Rudder servos Throttle servo Receiver Battery Step 24 1 Consult your radio manual for instructions about hooking up your receiver Step 24 2 Plan where you are going to put the receiver with cons...

Page 14: ...Use a hobby knife to modify the cavity as required Most servos have their out put shaft closer to one end than the other We recommend locating the servo so that the output shaft is as close to the rear of the wing as possible Aileron INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS INTO THE WING STAGE 2 14 CONTROL SURFACE THROW SPECIFICATIONS The throws are measured at the widest part of the control surface Adjust t...

Page 15: ... the hidden blind nuts in each wing so that 3 3 4 in 95 mm of threaded bolt protrudes from each wing root See 1F 1G and 1I on Page 3 1D Wing attachment hardware for Step 1 3 and Step 1 9 1F Apply liquid thread locker and carefully thread the short end of the wing bolt into the hidden blind nuts in the wing 1G Install the two wing bolts into the wing 1E The wing bolt locations Rear wing spar joiner...

Page 16: ...oreign objects well clear of engines when they are operating Take particular care to safe guard and protect your eyes and fingers and the eyes and fin gers of other persons who may be nearby Use only a good quality propeller that has no cracks or flaws Stay clear of the propeller and stay clear of the plane of rotation defined by the propeller The Manufacturer Distributor Retailer and or other sup...

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