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1. 2010 Supra Assembly Instructions 6 5 2010 Supra Assembly Instructions Kennedy Composites Supra Pro Family SUPRA wing test The Supra Pro is the latest version of the Supra a highly competitive composite hollow molded wing sailplane based on a design by Dr Mark Drela lt features a new Fiberglass Kevlar fuselage with a drooped nose for improved landings a removable servo tray a built in ballast tube ready for a ballast system carbon pushrods with Teflon housings and a complete hardware package Four different versions of the Supra Pro are available e Supra Pro A great thermal duration plane that will out launch any other thermal duration TD sailplane on the market at the incredible low flying weight of 62 oz built with fiberglass skinned wings e Supra Pro Competition A super light floater Supra Pro Fiberglass wings feature T800 carbon for extra strength on launch Tail features an 8 larger molded built up D box horizontal stabilizer and a built up rudder to minimize nose weight Carefully built this version has a flying weight of under 600z and a wing loading of 80Z sq ft e Supra Pro Carbon Lite The ultimate F3J sailplane with a carbon center section and fiberglass wing tips Designed to take any two man tow using monofilament tow line e Supra Pro Competition Carbon Lite A carbon center section light weight fiberglass wing tips boom and built up tail compose the lightes2. epoxy Recommend inexpensive flux brush e Pencil or thin felt pen For marking the location of the servo tray inside the fuselage e 3 piece servo tray part 14 page 4 e 4 servo tray screws part 15 page 4 Determine where the servo tray will be installed in the fuselage e Awareness of where the optional landing skeg battery and receiver will be installed is necessary to position the servo mounting tray e The exact location of where the tray is installed inside the fuselage is a personal preference e You can either install the tray leaving room for the receiver to be installed in front of the tray or you can install the tray more forward and install the receiver behind the tray Supra Family Assembly Instructions 13 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Instructions e Either way we recommend you test fit your battery receiver and servo tray into place to determine the exact position where the tray will be installed e Note that the tray is to be positioned with the on off switch cutout located towards the back of the fuselage as shown in figure 8 Assembly and Installation procedure 1 The servo and switch tray is composed of 3 parts 2 side rails and the tray itself Press the servo tray into its rails and screw the 4 screws in place to secure the tray in place as shown in figure 8 This will allow the tray to be cemented into place in the fuselage as one unit Assembled On off switch tray Screws 4 p
3. figure 10 zA Wing wire harness Rudder servo o BAP lt Wing wire harness Stabilizer servo Figure 10 Servos and Wing wire harness installed Step 6 OPTIONAL Install the Landing Skeg Landing Skeg is purchased separately 1 If you have purchased the optional Landing Skeg you can install it now 2 The Landing Skeg installation instructions are provided in a separate document The document can be downloaded from the Kennedy Composites website 3 Read and follow the Landing Skeg Installation instructions 4 When installed correctly the Landing Skeg will look like figure 11 Supra Family Assembly Instructions 15 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Instructions Figure 11 Shows Landing Skeg Installed RUDDER and STABILIZER INSTALLATION The Rudder and Stabilizer assembly consists of 7 steps detailed below Step 1 Install the Stabilizer Pushrod onto the Stabilizer V mount Tools required for this step e Small straight blade screwdriver spread the clevis apart e 1 16 drill bit enlarge the v mount clevis hole if required Installation procedure 1 Using a small straight blade screwdriver spread the Stabilizer clevis apart and place the clevis pin into the hole in the v mount e Ifthe hole in the v mount is too small to allow the clevis pin to fit twist a 1 16 drill bit through the hole to enlarge the hole Use your fingers to twist the drill bit through the hole e See figure 1
4. horn holes if required e Small straight blade screwdriver spread the clevis apart e Pliers to crimp pushrod tips onto pushrod Supra Family Assembly Instructions 18 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Instructions e Medium CA glue Installation procedure 1 Center the servo and set the servo horn at neutral position as shown in figure 17 Screw the Rudder clevis onto the pushrod tip Install the clevis onto the servo Cut the pushrod Teflon tubing to length 72 behind pushrod tip when servo horn is at neutral position Cut the Rudder pushrod to length with a Dremel cutting wheel Pushrod fits into the end of the pushrod tip CA the pushrod tip onto the end of the pushrod and crimp in place with pliers ee eS eS P When the pushrod is properly installed the servo will look like figure 17 oe Rudder Servos a Stabilizer Servo 9 EO ma EE gt kia D o a b a e e a eT Figure 17 Shows the Rudder and Stabilizer pushrods installed Step 6 Install the Rudder Pushrod onto the Rudder Servo Tools Materials and Parts required for this step e Same tools materials and parts as step 5 above Installation procedure 1 Center the servo and set the servo horn at neutral position as shown in figure 17 Screw the Rudder clevis onto the pushrod tip Install the clevis onto the servo Cut the pushrod Teflon tubing to length 72 behind pushrod tip when servo horn is at neutral position Cut the Rudder pushrod to leng
5. 2 for a properly installed pushrod on the v mount Figure 12 Stabilizer pushrod clevis installed on v mount Step 2 Install the Rudder Pushrod Horn onto the Rudder Tools Materials and Parts required for this step e Rudder horn part 5 page 4 e Rudder part 6 page 3 e Medium CA glue e Small straight blade screwdriver spread the clevis apart Supra Family Assembly Instructions 16 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Instructions Installation procedure 1 Attach the Rudder horn onto the base of the Rudder using medium thick CA glue as shown in figure 13 Figure 13 CA the Rudder horn in place on the base of the Rudder Step 3 Install the Rudder onto the Carbon Boom Tools Materials and Parts required for this step e Rudder part 6 page 3 e Small straight blade screwdriver spread the clevis apart e Medium CA glue Installation procedure 1 Press the fixing pin out of the Boom The fixing pin is located inside the back of the Carbon Boom 2 Slide the Rudder onto the Carbon Boom and align the hole in the Rudder mount with the fixing pin hole in the Carbon Boom as shown in figure 14 Figure 14 Shows the Rudder fixing pin location Press the fixing pin back into the hole through the Rudder mount and the Carbon Boom A drop of medium thick CA glue can be placed on both ends of the fixing pin inside the boom to secure the pin from vibrating loose 5 If you want to be able to remove the Rudder y
6. Rudder 1 2 3 4 Slide the Rudder onto the carbon boom until the holes in the Rudder mount line up with the holes in the carbon boom as shown in figure 20 Press the fixing pin in place through the Rudder mount and the carbon boom as shown in figure 20 Place a piece of fiber reinforced strapping tape over the fixing pin or CA in place Install the Rudder pushrod clevis onto the Rudder horn as shown in figure 20 Step 2 Install the Stabilizer onto the V mount a 2 Place the Stabilizer onto the v mount platform screw the Stabilizer onto the v mount with the Stabilizer screw as shown in figure 21 Step 3 Install the Wing Center Section onto the Fuselage 1 Hold the middle Wing center section near the Wing mount platform and connect the wire harness protruding from the fuselage Wing mount platform to the Wing as shown in figure 22 Place the Wing center section onto the Wing mount platform and line up the two bolt holes in the Wing with the 2 bolt holes in the Wing platform as shown in figure 23 Screw the two Wing mounting bolts into place through the Wing and into the Wing mount platform and tighten with the included Allen wrench as shown in figure 23 the longer bolt installs in the hole towards the leading edge of the Wing the shorter bolt installs in the hole towards the trailing edge of the Wing Step 4 Install the Wing tips onto the Wing Center Section 1 4 5 Place the right and left Wing tips nex
7. air e a se http airplane model com Specifications Wingspan 3400mm 133 85 Length 1700mm 67 Weight without ballast Supra Competition Glass 1600g 56 4 oz Supra Competition Carbon Glass 1700g 60 oz Wing area 69 34 sq dm 1052 sq in Wing airfoil AG40 AG41 AG42 AG43 Stabilizer area 6 2 sq dm 96 1 sq in Stabilizer airfoil H1T14 HT15 Rudder area 4 9 sq dm 76 sq in Rudder airfoil HT13 HT12 Controls Elevator Rudder Ailerons Flaps Supra Family Assembly Instructions 10 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Instructions FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY The Fuselage assembly consists of 6 steps detailed below Step 1 Epoxy the Carbon Boom onto the Fuselage Tools Materials and Parts required for this step e Laminating epoxy and thickening agent e Small brush to apply epoxy Recommend inexpensive flux brush e 12 feet of string Used to ensure boom and fuselage are aligned straight and true to each other e Masking tape Used to mask off the ends of the boom and the fuselage to protect from excess epoxy e Carbon boom with pre installed pushrods part 4 page 3 e Fuselage part 3 page 3 Assembly procedure 1 Mask off the end of the fuselage and the end of the carbon boom where they will be joined together on the outside of the parts as shown in figure 1 The masking will protect the two parts from getting epoxy on the outside surface l i Mask to edge oe Mask to e
8. angles are greatly affected by the model CG location air density temperature and pressure The following information should be considered only as guidance and should be complemented by your own knowledge Supra CG location 101 103 mm approx 4 from the wing s leading edge near the fuselage The main principle of the switching between the flight modes SPEED CRUISE and THERMAL is not changing the airfoil but changing the model reaction time Only in the SPEED mode the airfoil is changed as this mode is switched for short time and the airfoil is always the same 1 F3J LAUNCH mode In this mode you should choose the most comfortable position of the hook flaps and elevator which would result in the fastest and highest launch It is advised to use an altimeter while training The hook the center of the ring should be 218 mm 8 6 behind the rear edge of the nose cap The hook location should be as rear as possible Try moving it aft until you can still keep the plane straight during the launch When you launch the plane with a rubber high start move the hook forward The maximum flap deflection is 15 degrees while the elevator stays at neutral position This is best suited for the highest but not very fast launch To increase the launch speed reduce the flap deflection You can increase the line tension using the elevator Control surface Deflection up mm Deflection down mm Ailerons ooo d A S R_S Rudder 8D 8D Mixing Ratio Ai
9. dge Figure 1 Ends of Fuselage and Boom masked off 2 Prepare a mixture of thickened epoxy Mix 1 2 oz of 2 part laminating epoxy with thickening agent until the mixture is the consistency of whipped cream 3 Brush thickened epoxy on the end of the fuselage and inside the end of the boom where the two parts will mate together as shown in figure 2 paee oh Apply epoxy for first 2 inches 7 inside the end of the boom Apply epoxy around the fuselage in this area that will fit inside the boom Ballast tube Figure 2 Identifies where to apply thickened epoxy Supra Family Assembly Instructions 11 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Instructions 4 Insert the end of the fuselage into the end of the boom and wipe off any excess epoxy that may ooze out between the fuselage and boom e IMPORTANT The pushrods are first inserted through the hole beside the ballast tube on the right side of the end of the fuselage as the boom and fuselage are mated together See figures 3 amp 4 for illustration Fuselage and boom mated together with no gap between them Masking tape protecting fuselage and boom Figure 3 Pushrod placement in Fuselage Figure 4 Fuselage and Boom fit together 5 Lay the fuselage and boom upside down on the workbench with the wing mount platform resting flat on the workbench and the stabilizer v mount platform resting flat on the workbench e Laying both parts upside down on the workb
10. e you may increase the flight speed by raising the flaps and turning the elevator up by 0 5 1 mm 5 LANDING mode You can activate the landing mode by 5 air brake deflection or by any other means you are accustomed to The Slider flap rate should be disabled to prevent mistaken airfoil correction while landing Rudder 8D 8D Elevator BB Mixing Ratio Note The aileron differential should be disabled when the ailerons are at their highest up position The following table gives the control surface deflections for different air brake positions Air brake deflection Flap deflection degrees Aileron deflection mm Elevator deflection mm o G o The elevator deflection should be adjusted for each airbrake position based on the plane behavior For better jaw control on landing you may consider not using ailerons for braking or deflecting ailerons up by 2 mm when the air brake travels from 0 to 87 5 this is a little more than in SPEED mode Tip In order to ensure the 85 90 degree flap deflection you should initially move neutrals of the flap servos in the opposite direction almost to their maximum Then their servo arms would be deflected by 10 15 degrees in the direction opposite to the flap lowering The last line in the above table when the ailerons are raised up is optional in this mode the plane parachutes vertically rarely use this mode myself will greatly appreciate your input on further improvements of o
11. ed Assembly Instructions FLYING SURFACE CONTROL THROW TEMPLATES and SETTINGS Setting the flying surface control throws consists of 4 steps detailed below Materials required for this step e Flying surface control throw template drawings shown below e Mylar or plastic laminate or other material to make the templates Procedure 1 Use the drawings shown below to make the control throw templates from a stable material such as a thick Mylar or plastic laminate Alternatively pre made templates can be purchased from Kennedy Composites Place the template on the underside of the Wing and use your transmitter to adjust the control throw of the flaps and ailerons to the angles defined by the templates 4 Save the settings in your transmitter for various flight modes Cruise Mode wing section flap or aleron 2 lemplate Supra Family Assembly Instructions 26 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Instructions Speed Mode wing section flap or aleron U5 template E a as Soi See 05 remplare 7 ie Thermal Mode wing section flap or Leron 6 remplare Supra Family Assembly Instructions 27 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Instructions F3J Launch Mode wing section flap or aleron 15 template Setting Up SUPRA Control Throws by Vladimir Gavrilko The following control throw set up procedures are based on the experience of the Ukrainian F3J national team All deflection
12. ench aligns the Wing and Stabilizer parallel to each other e Tape the Wing platform to the workbench press the boom tight to the fuselage and then tape the Stabilizer v mount to the workbench Figure 5 Shows fuselage and boom epoxied together and secured to the table 6 Align the boom straight with the fuselage using the string method e Cuta piece of string the length of the fuselage and boom put together Tape the string to the rear end of the boom and pull it straight to the front of the fuselage The string should lie directly down the centerline of the fuselage and boom when looking down on the fuselage and boom e Adjust the boom side to side as required to ensure perfect alignment between the fuselage and boom as shown in figure 6 Supra Family Assembly Instructions 12 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Instructions Figure 6 Shows misalignment on the left and alignment on the right e Repeat this procedure along the side of the boom and fuselage to ensure the boom and fuselage are aligned straight in the vertical direction as shown in figure 7 e Support the boom where necessary to maintain alignment while the epoxy hardens Figure 7 Shows misalignment on the left and alignment on the right 7 Allow the epoxy to harden overnight Step 2 Epoxy the 3 piece Servo Tray inside the Fuselage Tools Materials and Parts required for this step e Laminating epoxy and thickening agent e Small brush to apply
13. he V mount with Stabilizer Screw part 12 page 4 e Place the Stabilizer onto the v mount and secure it in place with the Stabilizer screw Step 5 Install the Stabilizer pushrod requires parts 10 amp 11 page 4 onto the Stabilizer Servo e Cut the Teflon tubing that surrounds the Stabilizer pushrod to length Cut the Stabilizer pushrod to length CA the pushrod tip onto the end of the pushrod and crimp in place with pliers Screw the Stabilizer clevis onto the pushrod tip Install the clevis onto the servo Step 6 Install the Rudder Pushrod requires parts 10 amp 11 page 4 onto the Rudder Servo e Cut the teflon tubing that surrounds the Rudder pushrod to length Cut the Rudder pushrod to length CA the pushrod tip onto the end of the pushrod and crimp in place with pliers Screw the Rudder clevis onto the pushrod tip Install the clevis onto the servo Supra Family Assembly Instructions 8 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Quick Build Assembly Instructions 3 WING ASSEMBLY Step 1 Install the Flap servos pushrods parts 6 amp 9 page 4 and control horns part 8 page 4 in the center section of the Wing part 1 page 3 e Install servos control horns and pushrods as desired Step 2 Install the Aileron servos pushrods parts 7 amp 9 page 4 and control horns part 8 page 4 in the tip sections of the Wing e Install servos control horns and pushrods as desired E Step 3 Install the Flap and Aileron pushrod and servo cover
14. he flap deflection from 0 5 to 4 degrees which can be used to adjust the airfoil from flying in a thermal or for covering the distance at high speed The plane is very controllable in this mode Control surface Mixing Ratio _Elevator Flaps_ Upto 3mm _ 3 THERMAL mode In the neutral Slider of the flap rate position the airfoil may be the same as in CRUISE mode In this mode you should mostly use the rudder while keeping the aileron deflection minimal This mode is preferable for weak thermals early in the morning and late in the evening The plane should be very dull but controllable enough for you to level it after a bank Itis not advisable to use this flight mode near the ground In strong and turbulent thermals this mode is also not needed Use Slider to control the airfoil set it up so that you can control the flap deflection from 0 5 to 4 degrees depending on the flight conditions Control surface Deflection up mm Deflection down mm Ailerons o d B A_C 8 30 ee Elevator BB Supra Family Assembly Instructions 29 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Instructions Mixing Ratio Aileron Rudder 200 Aileron differential 40 50 Elevator Flaps Upto3mm Exponential up to 40 4 SPEED mode for covering the distance You can use CRUISE or THERMAL flight mode and lower the flaps according to 0 5 degree template The choice of the mode is made based on the desired control authority If you d lik
15. laces Figure 8 Shows servo tray assembly 2 Test fit the servo tray with the mounting rails in its location inside the fuselage as shown in figure 9 Figure 9 Shows tray in place in the fuselage 3 When you have determined the location for the servo tray lightly sand the inside of the fuselage where the servo tray will be cemented to the fuselage and wipe clean with alcohol to clean any oils and dust e Place the servo tray inside the fuselage and ensure the tray is level e Using a pencil or fine felt tip pen trace the location of the tray on the side of the fuselage e Remove the tray and prepare to epoxy it permanently in place 4 Prepare a mixture of thickened laminating epoxy Mix 1 2 oz of 2 part laminating epoxy with thickening agent until the mixture is the consistency of whipped cream and can stand up on its own 5 Epoxy the servo tray permanently into place e Apply acoat of the thickened epoxy to the inside of the fuselage along the entire location where the tray will be installed e Apply acoat of the thickened epoxy along the sides of the servo tray rails where the rails will contact the inside of the fuselage e Ensure that the correct side of the tray is facing up in the fuselage and then carefully place the tray inside the fuselage and align the top of the tray with the lines that were drawn on the side of the fuselage Supra Family Assembly Instructions 14 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Inst
16. leron Rudder 200 Aileron differential 80 90 Elevator Flaps Supra Family Assembly Instructions 28 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Instructions In this mode ailerons are rarely lowered Aileron deflection causes additional drag thus reduce the speed while we are trying to increase the launch speed Instead of ailerons use the rudder which is very effective while the plane is being launched 1 Overshoot after the launch SPEED 2 mode Use the 0 5 degree template to set up the flap deflection Disable the slider usually the 5 channel to suppress the flap rate control Try lowering the elevator by about 1 mm We feel that the rudder input is not needed in this flight mode Overshoot usually happens at high speed so the ailerons become very effective reduce the aileron travel volume or increase the exponential Control surface Deflection up mm Deflection down mm 10 Rudder SSS S Y A S A Elevator oo l B S D Mixing Ratio 2 CRUISE mode the normal flight Set up the flap deflection for the neutral Slider of the flap rate position using the 2 degree template In this mode the upper surface of the airfoil is smooth while the lower surface has a crease Ideally the optimal geometry of the airfoil should be 2 5 degree flap deflection which corresponds to the 2 degree deflection of the airfoil center line But we like 2 degree deflection better Adjust the slider flap rate so that you can control t
17. lled on Wing center section Figure 26 Wing tip taped to Wing center section Supra Family Assembly Instructions 24 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Instructions BALANCING the SUPRA and SETTING the TOW HOOK POSITION Balancing the Supra and Setting the Tow Hook position consists of 2 steps detailed below Step 1 Balancing the Supra Materials and Tools required for this step e Ballast weight not included in kit ex lead shot embedded in modeling clay e CG balancing tool Installation procedure 1 The initial balance point for the Center of Gravity is located 4 inches behind the leading edge of the Wing at the root 2 Assemble the Supra and set the plane on the balancing tool at the desired balance point If necessary add weight to the very front of the fuselage until the desired balance point is achieved 3 Adjust the balance point to your personal preference after a few test flights Step 2 Setting the Tow Hook Position Tools required for this step e Phillips head screwdriver Adjustment procedure 1 Set the initial tow hook position 1 2 in front of the Center of Gravity 2 Loosen the tow hook adjustment screw and move the tow hook into the desired position See figure 20 3 Adjust the tow hook position to your personal preference after a few test flights if necessary Figure 20 Tow hook and tow hook adjustment screw Supra Family Assembly Instructions 25 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detail
18. ou can place a piece of tape over both ends of the fixing pin on the outside of the Rudder mount instead of CA glue Remove the Rudder from the boom by removing the tape and the pin and pulling the Rudder off the boom 6 Using a small straight blade screwdriver open the clevis and fit the clevis pin onto the Rudder horn If the diameter if the hole in the Rudder horn is too small for the pin to fit through use a 1 16 drill bit to enlarge the hole by twisting the drill bit through the hole with your fingers 7 When properly installed the Rudder should look like figure 15 Supra Family Assembly Instructions 17 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Instructions Figure 15 Shows the Rudder and Rudder pushrod installed Step 4 Install the Stabilizer onto the V mount Tools and Parts required for this step e Stabilizer part 5 page 3 e Stabilizer mounting screw part 12 page 4 e Small straight blade screwdriver Installation procedure 1 Place the Stabilizer onto the Stabilizer v mount 2 Secure the Stabilizer onto the v mount with the Stabilizer screw 3 When the Stabilizer is installed properly it will look like figure 16 Figure 16 Shows the Stabilizer and Stabilizer pushrod installed Step 5 Install the Stabilizer Pushrod onto the Stabilizer Servo Tools Materials and Parts required for this step e Pushrod tips part 11 page 4 e Pushrod clevis part 10 page 4 e 1 16 dia drill bit enlarge the servo
19. p the battery in protective padding before installing it in place in the fuselage Supra Family Assembly Instructions 21 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Instructions Figure 19 Shows the battery receiver and servo location Step 2 Install the Receiver Materials and Parts required for this step e Receiver not included in kit e Foam padding for the receiver not included in the kit Installation procedure 1 The receiver is installed behind the battery and in front of the servos as shown in figure 19 above 2 Wrap the receiver in protective padding before installing it in the fuselage Step 3 Install Optional Electronics Parts required for this step e Optional electronics not included in kit o Voltmeter o GPS o Video Camera Installation procedure 1 Optional electronics that enhance your flying experience can include devices such as on board voltmeters GPS systems and video cameras to name a few 2 Follow the manufacturer s recommended installation instructions for any device you choose to install 3 Pay attention to how optional devices may affect the center of gravity Supra Family Assembly Instructions 22 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Instructions ASSEMBLING the SUPRA for FLIGHT The Supra assembly procedure consists of 5 steps outlined below Assembly Procedure Step 1 Install the Rudder This step may be necessary if you built the Supra with the removable
20. ructions e Wipe any excess epoxy off of any area that is not desired e Ensure the tray is level and then walk away from the project for 12 hours or until the epoxy has sufficiently hardened Step 3 Install the Rudder and Stabilizer Servos in the Servo Tray parts not included in kit 1 The Rudder servo is installed in the forward servo location in the tray and the Stabilizer servo is installed in the rear servo location in the tray as shown in figure 10 2 DO NOT install the Rudder and Stabilizer pushrods onto the servos at this time The pushrods will be installed onto the servos after the pushrods are installed onto the Stabilizer v mount and onto the Rudder horn Step 4 Install the On Off Switch in the Servo Tray part not included in kit 1 Fit the on off switch in the servo tray if desired Step 5 Install the Wing Wiring Harness in the Fuselage Parts required for this step e Wing wiring harness part 8 page 3 Assembly and Installation procedure 1 The wiring harness provides the electronic interface between the receiver and the Flap and Aileron servos installed in the Wing Install the wiring harness as described below e Place the servo ends of the wiring harness through the opening in the top of the fuselage where the Wing is installed e Hold the Fuselage vertical and feed the wires down through the opening in the Fuselage wing mount platform under the servo tray and into the front of the fuselage as shown in
21. rvo travel 5 When you are satisfied with the pushrod installation apply Locktite to the threads on the clevis and pushrods to tighten any movement in the pushrod installation Masking tape protecting Wing section Figure 18 Shows a control horn installed shows a servo being installed and a servo installation completed Pushrod not shown for clarity Step 2 Install the Aileron Servos Pushrods and Control Horns in the Tip Sections of the Wing Materials and Parts required for this step e Wing part 1 page 3 e Aijleron servos not included in kit e Aijleron servo frames if desired not included in kit e Aileron Pushrods part 6 page 4 e Aijleron clevis part 8 page 4 e Aileron control horns part 9 page 4 e Aileron servo covers part 16 page 4 e Blue Locktite for tightening the Aileron pushrods in their clevis to reduce slop Installation procedure Supra Family Assembly Instructions 20 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Instructions 1 Screw the control horns in place in the ailerons on the top of the wing See figure 18 2 Install the aileron servos in the servo bays on the bottom of the wing with 15 minute 2 part epoxy See figure 18 3 Install the aileron pushrods from the servo horn through the Wing and onto the aileron horn 4 Adjust the depth of the aileron horns and the length of the aileron pushrods in order to achieve unrestricted movement between the pushrods and the ailerons to ensure the pu
22. s parts 4 amp 16 page 4 e The Flap and Aileron pushrod and servo covers are best installed at the end of the Supra assembly once the Flap and Aileron pushrods have had all final adjustments made in order to keep from needing to remove and reinstall them during the adjustment period 4 INSTALL the BATTERY RECEIVER and OPTIONAL ELECTRONICS Step 1 Install the battery not included in kit e Battery is installed most forward in the fuselage Step 2 Install the receiver not included in kit Receiver is installed behind the battery and in front of the servo tray Step 3 Install optional electronics not included in kit e Options include voltmeters GPS systems and other electronics 5 ASSEMBLING the SUPRA for FLIGHT 6 BALANCING the SUPRA and SETTING the TOW HOOK POSITION Step 1 Initial balance point for the Supra e Recommended balance point for the CG is 4 inches behind the leading edge of the wing at the root Step 2 Set the initial tow hook location e Position the tow hook in front of the CG as desired 7 FLYING SURFACE CONTROL THROW TEMPLATES and SETTINGS Set the flap and aileron deflections with deflection templates Use the included drawings to make flap and aileron deflection templates Setting up Supra Control Throws by Vladimir Gavrilko Supra Family Assembly Instructions 9 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Instructions DETAILED ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS SUPRA Competition c A O s
23. shrods do not contact the Wing at any point throughout the servo travel 5 When you are satisfied with the pushrod installation apply Locktite to the threads on the clevis and pushrods to tighten any movement in the pushrod installation Step 3 Install the Flap and Aileron Pushrod Covers and Servo Covers Materials and Parts required for this step e Wing part 1 page 3 e Wing tips part 2 page 3 e Aileron and flap servo covers part 16 page 4 e Aijleron and flap pushrod covers part 4 page 4 e Medium CA glue or double faced tape as desired Installation procedure 1 The Flap and Aileron pushrod and servo covers are best installed at the end of the Supra assembly once the Flap and Aileron pushrods have had all final adjustments made in order to keep from needing to remove and reinstall them during the adjustment period 2 Trim the covers to fit the opening defined in the surface of the Wing and install them in place with CA glue or tape INSTALL the BATTERY RECEIVER and OPTIONAL ELECTRONICS The battery receiver and electronics installation consists of 3 steps detailed below Step 1 Install the Battery Materials and Parts required for this step e Battery not included in kit e Foam padding for the battery not included in the kit Installation procedure 1 The battery is installed in the most forward location in the fuselage See figure 19 below which shows the battery and receiver installation 2 Wra
24. sites recommends the following minimum torque specification for the servos installed in the Supra Servos Minimum Torque Elevator servo 40 oz in Ailerons servos 40 oz in Flaps servos 60 oz in 4 Read the Overview of the Assembly Process page 7 5 Begin assembling the Supra e Quick Build Outline begins on page 8 e Detailed Build Instructions begin on page 10 Supra Family Assembly Instructions 5 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Assembly Instructions Materials and Supplies Needed to Assemble the Su The following lists the minimum materials and supplied needed to assemble a Supra These items are not included in the kit Adhesives 24 hour laminating epoxy 15 min epoxy Medium thick CA glue Blue Locktite to tighten pushrods and clevis to reduce slop in the linkages Role of fiber reinforced strapping tape for securing the Wing tips onto the Wing center section Tools and Materials Epoxy thickening agent Flux brushes or equivalent for applying epoxy Paper towels Small Phillips blade screwdriver Small straight blade screwdriver Pliers Small mixing cups Mixing sticks popsicle sticks Dremel tool with cutting wheel Exacto style razor knife and extra blades Masking tape Measuring calipers or ruler or tape measure Electronic servo centering and test device highly recommended not required Model balancing stand for setting the center of gravity CG Set of templates for setting the deflec
25. t and most competitive Supra Pro Specifications depending on version and installed equipment Supra Family Assembly Instructions 1 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Assembly Instructions Table of Contents Supra Introduction and Specifications 1 Table of Contents 2 Unpacking the Supra and Taking Inventory 3 Getting Started 5 Materials and Supplies you need to Assemble the Supra 6 Overview of the Supra Assembly Process 7 Quick Build Instruction Outline 8 Detailed Assembly Instructions 10 Fuselage Assembly 11 Rudder and Stabilizer Assembly 16 Wing Assembly 19 Installing the Battery Receiver and Optional electronics 21 Assembling the Supra for Flight 23 Balancing the Supra and Setting the Tow Hook Position 25 Flying Surface Deflection Control Throw Templates and Settings 26 Setting up Supra Control Throws by Vladimir Gavrilko 28 Supra Family Assembly Instructions 2 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Assembly Instructions Unpacking the Supra and Taking Inventory Remove the Supra parts from their protective foam wrapping Take inventory of the parts by comparing the parts with the diagrams below to ensure your kit is complete If you find any discrepancy between the parts shown below and the contents of your kit contact Kennedy Composites to resolve any questions you have Diagram showing the major components of a Supra kit NOTE e Anoptional competition landing skeg not shown is available for purchase separately from Kenned
26. t secure bond between the boom and fuselage Step 2 Epoxy the 3 piece servo tray part 14 page 4 inside the fuselage e Use 24 hour laminating epoxy for the most secure bond between the tray and fuselage Step 3 Install the rudder and stabilizer servo into the servo tray e NOTE Do not install the rudder and stabilizer pushrods to the servos yet Step 4 Install a receiver on off switch in the servo tray if desired e Some people choose not to use a conventional on off switch to save weight Step 5 Install the wing wiring harness part 8 page 4 inside the fuselage P15 Step 6 OPTIONAL Install the landing skeg mounting bracket inside the fuselage e The optional landing skeg is purchased separately from Kennedy Composites 2 RUDDER and STABILIZER INSTALLATION Step 1 Install the Stabilizer Pushrod onto the Stabilizer V mount e n order to fit the pushrod clevis into the hole in the Stabilizer rocker arm carefully twist a 1 16 drill bit through the hole in the bottom of the v mount with your fingers Step 2 Install the Rudder Pushrod Horn part 5 page 4 onto the Rudder part 6 page 3 e Attach the Rudder horn onto the base of the Rudder using medium thick CA glue Step 3 Install the Rudder onto the Carbon Boom e Remove the carbon pin that spans across the inside end of the carbon boom and slide the Rudder onto the end of the boom Press the carbon pin through the Rudder and boom Step 4 Install the Stabilizer part 5 page 3 onto t
27. t to right and left ends of the Wing center section as shown in figure 24 Press the carbon Wing joiner into the Wing tip as shown in figure 24 Connect the Wing tip servo wire to the wire harness in the end of the Wing center section as shown in figure 24 Press the carbon joiner and Wing tip into the joiner tube in the Wing center section as shown in figure 25 Repeat this process to install the second Wing tip Step 5 Tape the Wing tips to the Wing Center Section 1 Wrap a piece of fiber reinforced strapping tape around the connection between the Wing tips and the Wing center section as shown in figure 26 Place a 3 strip of fiber reinforced strapping tape between the Wing tip and the Wing center section at the trailing edge of the wing in front of the flap and ailerons as shown in figure 26 NOTE The tape ensures the Wing tips do not spread apart from the Wing center section upon landing Supra Family Assembly Instructions 23 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Instructions Pushrod clevis installed on Rudder horn Rudder mounts fit around carbon boom 7 T Figure 20 Install the Rudder onto the carbon boom and install the pushrod clevis onto the Rudder horn r Figure 21 Install the Stabilizer onto the v mount Figure 22 Connect the Wing wire harness Figure 23 Attach the Wing to the Fuselage with 2 bolts Figure 24 Install the Wing tip onto the center section Figure 25 Wing tip insta
28. th with a Dremel cutting wheel Pushrod fits into the end of the pushrod tip CA the pushrod tip onto the end of the pushrod and crimp in place with pliers 2 When the pushrod is properly installed the servo will look like figure 17 WING ASSEMBLY The Wing assembly consists of 3 steps detailed below Step 1 Install the Flap Servos Pushrods and Control Horns in the Center Section of the Wing Materials and Parts required for this step e Wing part 1 page 3 Supra Family Assembly Instructions 19 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Detailed Assembly Instructions e Flap servos not included in kit e Flap servo frames if desired not included in kit e Flap Pushrods part 6 page 4 e Flap clevis part 8 page 4 e Flap control horns part 9 page 4 e Flap servo covers part 16 page 4 e Blue Locktite for tightening the flap pushrods in their clevis to reduce slop Installation procedure 1 Screw the control horns in place in the flaps on the top of the wing See figure 18 2 Install the flap servos in the servo bays on the bottom of the wing with 15 minute 2 part epoxy See figure 18 3 Install the flap pushrods from the servo horn through the Wing and onto the flap horn Not shown for clarity 4 Adjust the depth of the flap horns and the length of the flap pushrods in order to achieve unrestricted movement between the pushrods and the flaps to ensure the pushrods do not contact the Wing at any point throughout the se
29. tion angles for the flaps and ailerons Padding for protecting battery and receiver Supra Family Assembly Instructions 6 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Assembly Instructions Overview of the Assembly Process The assembly process is organized into 7 main stages 1 2 3 4 5 6 T Fuselage Rudder and Stabilizer Wing Receiver and Battery Installation Assembling the Supra for Flight Balancing and Setting the Center of Gravity CG Flying Surface Templates and Deflection Settings e Note that programming your specific transmitter is not included in this manual e Please refer to your transmitter user manual for specific programming instructions Total assembly time can range between 5 and 10 hours of actual hands on time depending on experience Due to the use of 24 hour laminating epoxy for a few assembly steps the Supra cannot be built in one day For the steps that use the laminating epoxy it will need to cure overnight before continuing There are 2 steps that require the use of laminating epoxy e Cementing the carbon fuselage boom to the fuselage pod and e Cementing the servo tray inside the fuselage If you were to perform these two steps first you could then build the Supra in one day if required Building the Supra in one day is not recommended The assembly and construction instructions described in this manual are based on best practices techniques and procedures The instructions can be augmented by yo
30. ur own experience technique and skill set For many builders the instructions are simply a guide to ensure you perform each step and you do not build yourself into a corner Due to the different skill levels of people building a Supra the instructions are organized and presented in two formats e Instruction format 1 is a quick build format which consists of an outline of the assembly process with page references to the detailed instructions if needed and e Instruction format 2 is a detailed step by step format with comprehensive instructions illustrated with photographs Whether you use the quick build instructions or the detailed instructions the Supra is assembled in the same order with both sets of instructions Supra Family Assembly Instructions 7 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Quick Build Assembly Instructions Quick Build Instruction Outline The quick build outline is intended to be used as a guide for experienced builders It will ensure the Supra is assembled in the correct order and also ensure that no step is overlooked Page references are provided for each step in the 7 main stages to point the builder to the page in the manual where the corresponding detailed instructions are located 1 FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY Step 1 Epoxy the carbon boom part 4 page 3 onto the fuselage part 3 page 3 e Use the recommended procedure to ensure the boom is aligned straight and true to the fuselage e Use 24 hour laminating epoxy for the mos
31. ur planes Sincerely Viadimir Gavrilko Supra Family Assembly Instructions 30 Dfriant If you have further questions or would like to purchase additional products please contact us at Kennedy Composites 1935 Highvalley Trail Grand Prarie TX 75052 Phone 972 602 3144 Email websales kennedycomposites com www kennedycomposites com 4 it CP CHAME cul 20 ma Credits Copyright Barry Kennedy Some Photos amp Illustrations Flying Surface Control Throw Settings Vladimir Gavrilko Design Layout Instructions Photographs Dave Friant Supra Family Assembly Instructions 31 Dfriant
32. y Composites e Aset of custom made ballast weight not shown is available for purchase separately from Kennedy Composites Supra Family Assembly Instructions 3 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Assembly Instructions Diagram showing the contents of the small parts bag part 7 page 3 11 Tips to secure rudder and elevator pushrods to clevis 12 Screw to secure Stabilizer to v mount spare 13 Screw to secure ballast in place in ballast tube ballast weight is a separate product not included in the kit 14 Rudder and Stabilizer servo tray and servo tray rails 3 pieces 15 Servo tray screws to secure servo tray to the servo rails 16 Flap and aileron servo hatch covers Supra Family Assembly Instructions 4 Dfriant 6 5 2010 Supra Assembly Instructions Getting Started 1 Review the complete assembly manual to become familiar with the instructions 2 Get the materials and supplies you will need to assemble the Supra page 6 3 Acquire the radio system you will use for the Supra e Recommended radio system at a minimum must support the following functions o Rudder o Elevator o 2 Ailerons o 2 Flaps e Recommended radio system at a minimum should provide the following mixing functions o Aileron differential o Flap elevator mixing o Aileron rudder mixing o Dual rates o Exponential servo travel e Nice to have o Launch mode o Speed mode o Cruise mode o Thermal mode o Landing mode Kennedy Compo
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