WattAge Cub 400EP, Instructions For Final Assembly

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY WARNING

This R/C airplane is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily injury and/or damage to property.  Fly only in open
areas and preferably at a dedicated R/C flying site.  We suggest having a qualified instructor carefully inspect your
airplane before its first flight.  Please carefully read and follow all instructions included with this airplane, your radio
control system and electronic speed control.

To make your modeling experience totally enjoyable, we recommend that you get experienced, knowledgeable help with assembly and during your
first flights.  Your local hobby shop has information about flying clubs in your area whose membership includes qualified instructors.  We also
recommend that you contact the AMA at the address below.  They will be able to help you locate a flying field in your area also.

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5151 East Memorial Drive

Muncie IN 47302-9252

(800) 435-9262

www.modelaircraft.org

Safety Warning ............................................................... 2

A Note About Covering ................................................. 3

Our Recommendations ................................................... 4

Additional Items Required ............................................. 5

Tools & Supplies Required ............................................ 6

Full Size Hardware Drawings ........................................ 6

Kit Contents .................................................................... 7

Motor Break-in ............................................................... 8

Breaking In the Motor ............................................. 8

Wing Assembly .............................................................. 9

Installing the Dihedral Brace ................................... 9

Joining the Wing Halves ........................................ 10

Wing Mounting ............................................................ 10

Aligning the Wing ................................................. 10

Installing the Blind Nuts ........................................ 11

Mounting the Wing ................................................ 11

Horizontal Stabilizer .................................................... 11

Aligning the Horizontal Stabilizer ........................ 11

Mounting the Horizontal Stabilizer ....................... 12

Vertical Stabilizer ......................................................... 13

Aligning the Vertical Stabilizer ............................. 13

Mounting the Vertical Stabilizer ............................ 13

Control Surface Hinging .............................................. 13

Hinging the Elevator .............................................. 13

Installing the Tail Wheel Assembly ...................... 14

Hinging the Rudder ................................................ 14

Main Landing Gear ...................................................... 15

Installing the Landing Gear Wires ........................ 15

Installing the Nylon Straps .................................... 15

Motor Installation ......................................................... 15

Installing the Motor ............................................... 15

Cowling Installation ..................................................... 16

Cutting Out the Cowling ........................................ 16

Aligning the Cowling ............................................ 16

Servo Installation ......................................................... 17

Aligning the Servos ............................................... 17

Mounting the Servos .............................................. 17

Rudder Pushrod ............................................................ 17

Installing the Rudder Control Horn ....................... 18

Installing the Adjustable Servo Connector ........... 18

Installing the Servo Horn ....................................... 19

Adjusting the Rudder Pushrod .............................. 19

Elevator Pushrod .......................................................... 19

Installing the Elevator Control Horn ..................... 19

Installing the Servo Connector .............................. 20

Installing the Servo Horn ....................................... 21

Adjusting the Elevator Pushrod ............................. 21

Windshield .................................................................... 21

Trimming the Windshield ...................................... 21

Aligning the Windshield ........................................ 22

Installing the Windshield ....................................... 22

Final Assembly ............................................................. 22

Installing the Receiver, Flight Battery & ESC ...... 22

Installing the Propeller ........................................... 22

Installing the Wing Struts ...................................... 23

Applying the Decals .............................................. 23

Balancing ...................................................................... 23

Balancing the Cub 400EP ...................................... 23

Control Throws ............................................................ 24

Preflight Check ............................................................. 24

Safety ............................................................................ 24

ABC's of Flying ........................................................... 25

Basics of Flight ............................................................ 25

Glossary of Terms ........................................................ 27

Notes ............................................................................. 28

Product Evaluation Sheet ............................................. 31