Sukhoi SU-26m 480 ARF - E
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1. ADVANCING ELECTRIC FLIGHT Table of Contents On RER in qe pie se ni du ne 2 Important Information Regarding Warranty Information 2 sing the Manasses vtov reip e etiem iemtvopau edits 2 Contents of Kit Parts Layout 2 Covering sess olia eife erui losa nd 2 Recommended Radio 3 Optional 3 Brushless Outrunner Setup 3 Required Tools and Adhesives 3 Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries 3 BA GRIM Ga EET T 3 Landing Gear Installation 4 Optional Wheel Pants Installation 5 Outrunner Motor Installation 5 Cowling Installation 7 E TET EO 8 Aileron Servos and 9 Wing installations uen nb 12 Stabilizer and Elevator su rs 12 Rudd r ana RR OO 16 Rudder and Elevator 18 Final Assemb TEE 21 22 Center of Gravity vete esit tees dee viue etus 22 PG UII a LC cue 23 Range Test Your2. 23 Flying Your Sukhoi SU 26m 480 23 Safety Do s and Don ts for 24 Salety Pr cautions se des tn 24 Age 24 Warranty Information eee 24 CE Compliance Information for the European esce 26 2008 Official Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety 26 Introduction In the world of competition aerobatic airplanes the Russian Sukhoi SU 26m is the equivalent of a top fuel dragster that can turn on a dime Its combination of absurd amounts of horsepower light weight rugged construction and amazing agility allows aggressive pilots to perform to the limits of their physical endurance E flite perfectly captures the essence of this aerial hot rod with its Sukhoi SU 26m a scaled down version of the Hangar 9 Sukhoi SU 26m designed by world class IMAC competitor Mike McConville The E flite SU 26m features an exceptionally lightweight airframe that was designed le powerful Park 480 BL outrunner motor sold separately As with the full scale Sukhoi this combination of lightweight construction and prodigious power gives the E flite SU 26m unlimited performance that is ideally suited for 3D aerobatics Important Information Regarding Warranty Information Please read our Warranty and Liability Limitations section on Page 24 before buildi
3. free Spektrum DX6i 2 4GHz DSM 6 channel system If using your own transmitter we recommend the E flite S75 Sub Micro servos If you own a Spektrum radio just add a DSM2 receiver and four E flite S75 Sub Micro servos We show the installation of the AR6200 receiver in the manual Radio System SPM6600 DX i DSM2 6CH system Or Purchase Separately SPMAR6200 AR6200 DSM2 6 Channel Full Range Receiver for DX5e DX6i or DX7 And EFLREX6L 6 inch Extension Lightweight 2 EFLREX1 2L 12 inch Extension Lightweight 2 Optional Accessories EFLA110 Power Meter EFLC3005 Celectra 1 to 3 Cell Li Po Charger EFLC505 Intelligent 1 to 5 Cell Balancing Charger EFL2856 Dummy Motor EFLA152 1 9 scale Aerobatic Pilot EFL2863 Wheel Pants EFLSP175 13 inch 45mm Aluminum Spinner w 4mm amp 5mm Collets The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual Brushless Outrunner Setup EFLM1505 Park 480 Brushless Outrunner Motor 1020Kv APC12060E 1 2x6 Electric Propeller EFLA1040L 40 Amp Lite Pro Switch Mode BEC Brushless THP21003SPL2 2100mAh 3S 11 1V 20C Li Po 13AWG Required Tools and Adhesives Tools amp Equipment Felt tipped pen Hobby knife 11 blade Mixing sticks Nut driver 5mm Paper towels Pin drill Ruler EFLA264 Square String dental floss T pins Low tack tape Side cutters Sand paper Petroleum jelly Waxed paper Rubbin
4. the center of each slot of both the wing and aileron This creates a tunnel for the CA allowing the CA to penetrate into the hinge better bonding the hinges more securely OO 2 Slide four hinges into the slits in the aileron Center the slot in the hinge with the hole drilled in Step 1 Place a T pin in each hinge to prevent it from being pushed into the wing when installing the aileron F T9 Etps Do not use CA accelerator during the hinging process The CA must be allowed to soak into the hinge to provide the best bond Using accelerator will not provide enough time for this process OO 3 Slide the aileron into position Check to make sure it can move without interference at the wing root and wing tip Remove the T pins and apply Thin CA to each hinge Make sure the hinge is fully saturated with CA Use a paper towel to clean up any excess CA from the wing and aileron Make sure to apply CA to both sides of the hinge E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual OO 4 Firmly grasp the wing and aileron and gently Aileron Servos and Linkages pull on the aileron to ensure the hinges are secure and cannot be pulled apart Use caution when Required Parts gripping the wing and aileron to avoid crushing Radio system the structure Wing panel right and left Micro control connector 2 2mm x 4mm machine screw 2 3 inch 89mm pushrod 2 Control horn 2 Servo 2 6 inch 150mm servo extensio
5. the micro connector on the servo horn Center the elevator and secure the position of the wire using the 2mm x 4mm screw and a 0 Phillips screwdriver 20 O 14 Repeat Steps 1 though 13 to install the rudder 15 Use hook and loop tape to mount the receiver servo and linkage The linkage will also connect to and remote receiver in the fuselage Plug the the center hole of the rudder control horn and to elevator rudder and speed control leads into the the outside hole of the 3D servo horn appropriate ports of the receiver E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual Final Assembly Required Parts Fuselage Canopy Battery Battery hatch Hook and loop tape Hook and loop strap Pilot optional Required Tools and Adhesives Low tack tape Canopy glue Waxed paper Medium CA O 1 With the aircraft fully assembled install the battery into the battery compartment Secure the battery using the hook and loop tape and the hook and loop straps Place a piece of hook and loop tape on the bottom of the battery and on the fuselage where the battery rests This will keep the battery from shifting forward or backward during extreme maneuvers E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual O 2 Use medium CA to glue the pilot optional to the canopy hatch as shown O 3 Place the canopy hatch on the fuselage Make sure to place a piece of waxed paper or part of a bag from the packaging of you
6. 480 ARF Assembly Manual 2 Use thin CA to harden the holes in the hardwood cowl mounts This will help to prevent the screws from vibrating loose in flight IF INSTALLING DUMMY MOTOR 3 After painting the dummy motor use 30 minute epoxy to glue it into the cowling as shown Make sure to allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding to mount the cowl to the fuselage Slide the cowling onto the fuselage Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to secure the cowl using four 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screws duh ULL IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PROPELLER It is very important to check to be sure the propeller is balanced before installing onto the shaft An unbalanced propeller may strip the gears or cause poor flight characteristics E tips Make sure to check the balance of the propeller after enlarging the hole in the propeller 5 Install the propeller assembly onto the motor shaft Tighten the propeller nut using a hex wrench slipped through the hole in the propeller nut An optional 1 inch spinner is also available for your model It can be installed at this time Aileron Hinging Required Parts Wing left and right Aileron left and right CA hinges 8 Required Tools and Adhesives T pins Thin CA Pin drill Paper towel Hobby knife with 11 blade Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm 1 Locate the positions for the hinges Drill a 1 16 inch 1 5mm hole in
7. 8910 98mm L 1 After the first flights the CG position can be adjusted for your personal preference E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual Preflight Check Your Radio Before going to the field be sure that your batteries are fully charged per the instructions included with your radio Charge both the transmitter and receiver pack for your airplane Use the recommended charger supplied with your particular radio system following the instructions provided with the ado In most cases the radio should be charged the night before going out flying Before each flying session be sure to range check your radio See your radio manual for the recommended range and instructions for your radio system Each radio manufacturer specifies different procedures for their radio systems Next start the motor With the model securely anchored check the range again The range test should not be significantly affected If it is don t attempt to fly Have your radio equipment checked out by the manufacturer E tips Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller away from the prop These include loose clothing or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers Especially keep your hands away from the propeller Double check that all controls aileron elevator rudder and throttle move in the correct direction Check the radio installation and make sure all the control surfaces are movi
8. REPAIRS Your local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact Horizon directly This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance He direct your email to productsupport horizonhobby com or call 877 504 0233 to speak to a service technician INSPECTION OR REPAIRS If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton Please note that original boxes may be included but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance Io lost or damaged arcels as Horizon is not responsible for meron ice until it arrives and is accepted at our facility A Service Repair Request is available at www horizonhobby com on the Support tab If you do not have internet access please include a letter with your complete name street address email address and phone number where you can be reached during business days your RMA number a list of the included items method of payment for any non warranty expenses and a brief summary of the problem Your original sales receipt must also be included for warranty consideration Be sure your name addres
9. SED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY Further in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Law These Terms are governed by Illinois law without regard to conflict of law principals SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the Product or other property This Product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision The Product manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or injury E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual QUESTIONS ASSISTANCE AND
10. al Wheel Pants Installation Required Parts Fuselage assembly Wheel pant left and right EFL2863 2mm x 4mm wood screw 4 Required Tools and Adhesives Phillips screwdriver 1 Slide the wheel pant over the wheel Use two 2mm x 4mm sheet metal screws to secure the wheel pant to the landing gear Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws Repeat for opposite side Outrunner Motor Installation Required Parts Fuselage Radio system 35 Li Po battery Plywood X mount spacers 2 Brushless motor with mounting hardware Electronic speed control 4 40 x 5 8 inch socket head screw 4 4 washer 4 Required Tools and Adhesives Threadlock Tie wrap Hex wrench 3 32 inch Phillips screwdriver 2 Ets This section covers the installation of the recommended O Park 480 Outrunner motor The holes in the firewall match the mounting pattern of the X mount 1 Attach the supplied aluminum motor X mount to the motor using the screws provided with the motor Make sure to use threadlock on the screws before tightening them with a 2 Phillips screwdriver 2 Attach the Outrunner motor to the front of the firewall using two plywood X mount spacers four 4 washers and four 4 40 x 5 8 inch socket head screws Tighten the screws using a 3 32 inch ball driver or hex wrench IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BRUSHLESS ESC Make sure your ESC brake is programmed to Off Also be sure to u
11. ator Low Rate Up inch 25mm Down inch 25mm Elevator High Rate Up 2 inch 50mm Down 2 inch 50mm Rudder Low Rate Up 1 2 inch 38mm Down l inch 38mm Rudder High Rate Up 2 inch 50mm Down 2 inch 50mm Ets Measurements are taken at the inner or widest point on the control surface These are general guidelines measured from our own flight tests You can experiment with higher rates to match your preferred style of flying Ets Travel Adjust Sub Trim and Dual Rates are not listed and should be adjusted according to each individual model and preference Center of Gravity An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model Caution Do not inadvertently skip this step The recommended Center of Gravity CG location for our model is 3 to 37 3 inches 89 to 98mm back de the leading edge of the wing Mark the location for the Center of Gravity on the top of the wing next to the fuselage as shown When balancing your model support the plane inverted at the marks made on the top of the wing with your fingers or a commercially available balancing stand Adjust components as necessary so the model hangs level or slightly nose down This is the correct balance point for your model You might tind you may be required to add a small amount of weight to either oo or back of the fuselage to achieve the correct balance gt 6m 3 to 3 inches
12. del aircraft within three 3 miles of any preexisting flying site without a frequency management agreement A frequency management agreement may be an allocation of frequencies A each site a day use agreement between sites or testing which determines that no interference exists A frequency management agreement may exist between two or more AMA chartered clubs AMA clubs and individual AMA members or individual AMA members Frequency management agreements including an interference test report Tihe agreement indicates no interference exists will be signed by all parties and copies provided to AMA Headquarters With the exception of events flown under official AMA rules no powered model may be flown outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual except for the pilot and located at the flightline Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model aircraft in flight while it is still under power except to divert it from striking an individual Radio controlled flying is limited to low performance model aircraft less than 100 mph The model aircraft must be equipped with a lighting system which clearly defines the aircraft s attitude and direction at all times 10 The operator of a radio controlled model aircraft shall control it during the entire flight maintaining visual contact without enhancement other than by corrective lenses that are prescribed for the pilot No model aircraft sha
13. e servo OO 6 Use 6 minute epoxy to attach the control horn to the aileron OO 7 Use a 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove the stock servo horn from the aileron servo E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual OO 8 Place a 3D servo horn on the aileron servo The horn should align with the hinge line when the radio is on and the aileron servo plugged into the receiver There are an odd number of splines on the servo so you may need to remove the horn and rotate it 180 degrees to get it to align correctly OO 9 Use side cutters to remove the arm from the servo horn that does not align with the control horn E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual OO 10 Use a pin drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to enlarge the outer hole of the aileron servo horn OO 11 Attach the micro control connector to the servo horn Be sure to use the included retainer to secure the micro control connector OO 12 Secure the servo horn prepared in the last few steps using the screw from the servo and a 0 Phillips screwdriver Make sure the horn aligns with the aileron hinge line when the radio system is on and the aileron servo is centered OO 13 With the radio system on make sure to center the aileron trim and stick Make sure the aileron servo is operating properly using the transmitter Insert the z bend of the 3 inch 89mm pushrod into the center hole of the aileron control horn Slide the pus
14. for Pilots Check all control surfaces prior to each takeoff Do not fly your model near spectators parking areas or any other area that could result in injury to people or damage of property Do not fly during adverse weather conditions Poor visibility can cause disorientation and loss of control of your aircraft Strong winds can cause similar problems Do not take chances If at any time during flight you observe any erratic or abnormal operation onc immediately and do not resume flight until the cause of the problem has been ascertained and corrected Safety can never be taken lightly Do not fly near power lines Age Requirements Age Recommendation 14 years or over This is not a toy This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision Safety Precautions and Warnings As the user of this product you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and oho or result in damage to the product or the property of others Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc that you use This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside our control This interference can cause momentary e of control so it is necessary to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this margin will
15. g alcohol Epoxy brush Phillips screwdriver 0 1 2 EFLA257 and EFLA258 Hex wrench or ball driver 3 32 inch EFLA251 Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm Adhesives Threadlock Canopy glue Thin CA Medium CA Tie wrap 6 Minute Epoxy HAN8000 30 minute epoxy HAN8002 Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline or Ni Cd Ni MH batteries used in RC applications All manvfacturer s instructions and warnings must be followed closely Mishandling of Li Po batteries can e in fire Always follow the manufacturer s instructions when disposing of Lithium Polymer batteries Warning An RC aircraft is not a toy If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property Fly only in open areas preferably at AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics approved flying sites following all instructions included with your radio Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller away from the prop including loose clothing or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers Especially keep your hands away from the propeller Ets During the course of building your Sukhoi SU 26m we suggest that you use a soft base for the building surface Such things as a foam stand large piece of bedding foam or a thick bath towel will work well and help protect the model from damage during assembly Landing Gear Installation Required Parts Fuselage Main land
16. he elevator when attaching it fo the stabilizer and bottom Do not use accelerator to allow the CA Slide the elevator tight against the stabilizer to wick in the joint providing the best bond possible 14 E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual Etps Placing a 11 hobby blade between the elevator and stabilizer to position the two will result in a nice free moving hinge for 3D throws without any binding E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual Ets Do not use CA accelerator during the hinging process The CA must be allowed to soak into the hinge to provide the best bond Using accelerator will not provide enough time for this process 11 Remove the T pins and apply thin CA to each hinge Make sure the hinge is fully saturated with CA Use a paper towel to clean up any excess CA from the elevator and stabilizer Make sure to apply CA to both sides of the hinge 12 Firmly grasp the stabilizer and gently pull on the elevator to ensure the hinges are secure and cannot be pulled apart Use caution when gripping the elevator and stabilizer to avoid crushing the structure O 13 Work the elevator up and down several times to work in the hinges and check for proper movement 15 Rudder and Fin Required Parts Fuselage Rudder Fin CA hinge 3 Micro control horn with backplate Tail wheel assembly Required Tools and Adhesives Hobby knife Thin CA Felt tipped pen Square 6 m
17. help to avoid collisions or injury Always operate your model in an open area away from cars traffic or people Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur Never operate the model out into the street or populated areas for any reason Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc that you use Keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children Moisture causes damage to electronics Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose Warranty Information WARRANTY PERIOD Exclusive Warranty Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon warranties that the Products purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser LIMITED WARRANTY a This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser Purchaser and is not transferable REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER This warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty Proof of purchase is required for warranty claims Further Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without
18. hrod wire through the micro connector on the servo horn Center the aileron and secure the position of the wire using the 2mm x 4mm screw and a 1 Phillips screwdriver 14 Repeat Steps 1 through 13 for the remaining servo and linkage 11 Wing Installation Required Parts Fuselage Wing right and left Wing tube 4 washer 2 4 40 x 3 8 inch machine screw 2 Required Tools and Adhesives Hex wrench 3 32 inch Slide the wing tube into one of the wing panels 2 Slide the wing panel with tube into position on the fuselage Make sure to guide the aileron servo extension in the hole in the side of the fuselage OO 3 Secure the panels using a 4 40 x 3 8 inch machine screws and 4 washers Use a 3 32 inch hex wrench to tighten the socket head screw Repeat Steps 2 and to attach the remaining wing panel to the fuselage Stabilizer and Elevator Required Parts Fuselage w wing installed Stabilizer Elevator CA hinge 6 Micro control horn with backplate Required Tools and Adhesives Hobby knife Felt tipped pen Ruler T pins Thin CA Medium CA Sandpaper Paper towls Hobby knife with 11 blade 1 Position the stabilizer into the slot in the aft end of the fuselage Check that the stabilizer is centered in the fuselage E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual 2 View the airframe the rear and make sure the wing and stab are parallel If not lightly sa
19. ing gear 2 13 inch 45mm wheel 2 3mm x 25mm machine screws 2 4 washers 4 3mm nylon lock nut 4 4 40 x 1 2 inch socket head screw 4 Required Tools and Adhesives Phillips screwdriver 2 Nut driver 5mm Hex wrench 3 32 inch Threadlock d tips You may consider using a larger diameter wheel such as 2 inch 58mm EFLA224 if your flying site has rough terrain Remove the hatch from the fuselage by lifting it up at the rear and sliding it back to disengage the pins at the front OO 2 Slide the landing gear in the slot in the side of the fuselage Secure the landing gear using two 4 40 x 1 2 inch socket head screws and two 4 washers Use threadlock on the screws before tightening them with a 3 32 inch hex wrench or ball driver OO 3 Slide a 3mm x 25mm machine screw through one of the 13 inch wheels Thread 3mm nylon lock nut on the screw as shown OO 4 Attach the wheel to the landing gear using a 3mm lock nut Use a 2 Phillips screwdriver and 5mm nut driver to tighten the nut E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual Ets Make sure the wheel can rotate freely If not loosen the 3mm lock nut so the 3mm nut can be backed away from the wheel Retighten the assembly and check that the wheel can rotate freely 5 Repeat Steps 2 through 4 for the remaining wheel E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual Option
20. inute epoxy Petroleum jelly T pins Sandpaper Use a hobby knife and 11 blade to remove the covering and expose the slot in the bottom of the rudder for the tail wheel assembly O O 2 Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to the top and bottom of the tail wheel bushing Work the jelly into the bushing to prevent the CA from seeping in between them and gluing them together 3 Use 6 minute epoxy to glue the wire into the hole in the bottom of the rudder Take care not to get epoxy on the bushing that could accidentally glue it to the rudder 4 Slide the tail wheel onto the wire The wheel is then secured using the tail wheel keeper and a drop of thin CA 5 Slide three hinges into the slits in the rudder Place a T pin in each hinge to prevent it from being pushed into the rudder when attaching it fo the fin E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual Slide the rudder tight against the fin Make sure to guide the tail wheel bearing into the slot at the bottom of the fin stabilizer to position the two will result in a nice free moving hinge for 3D throws without any binding 7 Remove the T pins and apply thin CA to each hinge Make sure the hinge is fully saturated with CA Use a paper towel to clean up any excess CA from the rudder and fin Make sure to apply CA to both sides of the hinge E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual 8 Firmly grasp
21. ll be equipped with devices which allow it to be flown to a selected location which is beyond the visual range of the pilot Sukhoi SU 26m Safe Operating Recommendations Inspect your model before every flight to make certain it is airworthy Be aware of any other radio frequency user who may present an interference problem Always be courteous and respectful of other users of your selected flight area Choose an area clear of obstacles and large enough to safely accommodate your flying activity Make certain this area is clear of friends and spectators prior to launching your aircraft Be aware of other activities in the vicinity of your flight path that could cause potential conflict Carefully plan your flight path prior to launch Abide by any and all established AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 27 Efe ADVANCING ELECTRIC FLIGHT HORIZS ZO N IH 2009 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 USA 877 504 0233 horizonhobby com E fliteRC com Printed 05 09 15578
22. n 2 Required Tools and Adhesives Hobby knife Pin drill 6 minute epoxy Thin CA Side cutters Phillips screwdriver 0 1 Placing a 11 hobby blade between the aileron Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm leading edge and wing trailing edge to position the aileron will result nice free moving String or dental floss hinge for 3D throws without any binding 5 Work the aileron up and down several times to work in the hinges and check for proper movement E tips We suggest using the long 3D servo arms for the Sukhoi SU 26m 480 Replace all existing arms before installing the servos as shown in Step 8 1 Attach a 6 inch 150mm servo extension Use string or dental floss to secure the servo lead and extension to prevent them from unplugging in flight Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for the remaining aileron E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual OO 2 Place the servo in the wing Guide the servo lead out through the opening at the wing root OO 3 Use a pin drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill two holes through the servo mounting tabs into the wing Use care not to drill through the top of the wing by accident 10 OO 4 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each hole to harden the surrounding wood This will make the screws more secure and less likely to vibrate loose OO 5 Use a 1 Phillips to secure the aileron servo using the screws provided with th
23. nd the stab saddle until they are parallel A Sy A 3 Measure from the stab tip to the wing tip Adjust the stab until the measurements are equal 4 Double check the adjustments from Steps 1 through 3 Use a felt tipped pen to trace the outline of the fuselage onto the top and bottom of the stabilizer E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual 5 Use a sharp hobby knife to cut the covering slightly inside the lines drawn Be very careful not to cut into the underlying wood as this will weaken the stab and cause it to fail in flight Ets You can use a soldering iron instead of a knife This will eliminate the chances of cutting into the wood Insert the micro control horn into the slot in the elevator Make sure the holes in the control horn face forward and that the horn is on the side with the clear covering bottom 7 Slide the micro control horn backplate on the control horn from the top side of the elevator Apply 2 3 drops of medium CA at the joint between the horn and backplate to keep it secure 13 8 Slide the elevator into position then the stabilizer 9 Check the alignment and make sure everything 10 Slide six hinges into the slits in the elevator Place lines up Wick thin CA into the joint between the a T pin in each hinge to prevent it from being pushed fuselage and stabilizer Make sure to glue both top into t
24. ng correctly i e the correct direction and with the recommended throws Test run the motor and make sure it transitions smoothly from off to full throttle and back Also ensure the engine is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions and it will operate consistently Check all the control horns servo horns and clevises to make sure they are secure and in good condition Replace any items that would be considered Failure of any of these components in flight would mean the loss of your aircraft E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual O Range Test Your Radio 1 Before each flying session be sure to range check your radio This is accomplished by turning on your transmitter with the antenna collapsed Turn on the receiver in your airplane With your airplane on the ground and the engine running you should be able to walk 30 paces approximately 100 feet away from your airplane and still have complete control of all functions If not don t attempt to fly Have your radio equipment checked out by the manufacturer 2 Double check that all controls aileron elevator rudder and throttle move in the correct direction 3 Be sure that your transmitter batteries are fully charged per the instructions included with your radio Flying Your Sukhoi SU 26m 480 Flying the Sukhoi SU 26m 480 is about as fun as it can get at the park A very light wing loading and extreme control throws make a
25. ng this product If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Using the Manual This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly easier to understand and to provide breaks between each major section In addition check boxes have been placed next to each step to keep track of its Mile pd Steps with a single circle O are performed once while steps with two circles O O indicate that the step will require repeating such as for a right or left wing panel two servos etc Remember to take your time and follow the directions Contents of Kit Parts Layout Replacement Parts EFL2851 Wing Set EFL2852 Fuselage w Hatch EFL2853 Tail Set EFL2854 Wing Tube EFL2855 Landing Gear Set EFL2857 Pushrod Set EFL2858 Canopy Hatch EFL2859 Cowling EFL2860 Canopy EFL2862 Hardware Pack EFLA222 Foam Park Wheels 13 inch 45mm Covering Colors HANU973 Lite Scale White HANU877 Orange HANU847 Pearl Purple E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual Recommended Radio Equipment You will need a minimum of a 6 channel transmitter receiver and four servos You can choose to purchase a complete radio system If you are using an existing transmitter just purchase the other required equipment separately We recommend the crystal free interference
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27. nt for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste of Jon for recycling please contact your local city ice your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product 2009 Official Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code GENERAL 1 A model aircraft shall be defined as a non human carrying device capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere It shall not exceed limitations established in this code and is intended to be used exclusively for recreational or competition activity 2 The maximum takeoff wean of a model aircraft including fuel is 55 pounds except for those flown under the AMA Experimental Aircraft Rules 3 will abide by this Safety Code and all rules established for the flying site use will not willfully fly my model aircraft in a reckless and or dangerous manner 4 will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events air shows or model demonstrations until it has been proven airworthy 5 will not fly my model aircraft higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level when within three 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator will yield the right of
28. o 2 3D servo horn 2 12 inch 305mm servo extension 2 Required Tools and Adhesives Side cutters Phillips screwdriver 0 Pin drill Thin CA Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm OO 1 Secure a 12 inch 305mm servo extension to the servo E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual OO 2 Use a pin drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill holes through the servo mounting tabs and into the fuselage OO A Use a 0 Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo to secure the elevator servo in the fuselage OO 3 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA into each of the two holes to harden the surrounding wood E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual OO 5 Use side cutters to remove one of the arms from a 3D servo horn Use a pin drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to enlarge the outer hole of the servo horn OO 6 Attach the micro control connector to the servo horn Be sure to use the included retainer to secure the micro control connector OO 7 Center the elevator servo Use a 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove the stock servo horn and install the horn prepared in the previous steps 19 8 Insert the bend in the 4 inch 115mm pushrod wire into the middle hole of the elevator control horn OO 13 With the radio system on make sure to center the elevator trim and stick Make sure the elevator servo is operating properly using the transmitter Slide the pushrod wire through
29. r model between the hatch and fuselage so when the canopy is glued to the hatch it won t accidentally be glued to the fuselage Make sure that the hatch is fully seated on the fuselage and the magnet in engaged during this step If it is not seated and engaged it could cause your hatch to fit improperly or not engage once the canopy is glued on 4 Use canopy glue to secure the canopy to the hatch Use low tack tape to keep the canopy in opposition on the fuselage until the glue fully cures 21 22 Control Throws 1 Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your Sukhoi SU 26m Check the movement of the rudder using the transmitter When the stick is moved right the rudder should also move right Reverse the direction of the servo at the transmitter if necessary 2 Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system Moving the elevator stick toward the bottom of the transmitter will make the airplane elevator move up 3 Check the movement of the ailerons with the radio system Moving the aileron stick right will make the right aileron move up and the left aileron move down 4 Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator ailerons and rudder Adjust the position of the pushrod at the control horn to achieve the following measurements when moving the sticks to their endpoints Aileron Low Rate Up 3 4 inch 19mm Down 3 4 inch 19mm Aileron High Rate Up l inch 32mm Down l inch 32mm Elev
30. s and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton WARRANTY INSPECTION AND REPAIRS To receive warranty service you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty ions have been met your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby NON WARRANTY REPAIRS Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair Will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair without notification Repair estimates are available upon request You must include this request with your repair Non warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum of 1 2 hour of labor In addition you will be billed for return freight Please advise us of your preferred method of payment Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers ae as well as Visa MasterCard American Express and Discover cards If you choose to pay by credit card please include your credit card number and expiration date Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of accordingly Please note non warranty repair is only available on electronics and model engines United States Electronics and engines req
31. se an ESC with the proper 9V cutoff when using 3 cell Li Po packs or 6V cutoff when using 2 cell Li Po packs 3 Solder any connectors to the speed control to connect to the motor battery and motor if necessary Use hook and loop tape to secure the speed control inside the fuselage as shown Make sure to guide the leads for the motor through the fuselage 4 Connect the leads from the ESC to the leads from the motor Use a tie wrap not included to secure the motor leads so they will not interfere with the operation of the motor 5 Connect the speed control to the radio system and motor battery Check that the motor is rotating in the correct direction It will rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the front of the aircraft Use the instructions with your speed control to correct a motor that is operating in the wrong direction E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual Cowling Installation Required Parts Fuselage w motor installed 2mm x 8mm wood screw 4 Cowling Propeller Prop adapter for outrunner motor Dummy motor optional E flite 1 inch aluminum spinner optional Required Tools and Adhesives Thin CA T pin Phillips screwdriver 1 Optional Tools and Adhesives Mixing stick Rubbing alcohol 30 minute epoxy Epoxy brush Paper towel 1 Use a T pin to poke a hole through the fuselage side to locate the center of the hardwood cowl mounts inside the fuselage E flite Sukhoi SU 26m
32. some exciting 3D flying Verify that your CG is at the correct location as per ihe manual and that you have your rates set up to your liking Verify all control throws are in the correct ea and the motor spins in the correct direction as well Point the model into the wind and add some throttle trim until the motor begins to turn This will be your flight idle Now apply power slowly You will find the model will become airborne very quickly and at a low speed This model excels at flying slow and easy as well as fast and extreme Trim the model for level flight at half throttle Only use full throttle for maneuvering It is not to fly this model fast or at Full throttle in level flight Doing this can result in the flight controls fluttering and a potential catastrophic failure of the airframe You will find you can adjust the CG to your liking by moving the battery pack fore or aft on the fuselage Also keep the battery on the fuselage mounted high at least at wing centerline or above to help in hovering maneuvers and harriers To land the Sukhoi SU 26m 480 just reduce the throttle to idle and feed in up elevator until the model settles into a slightly nose high attitude Gently fly the model down to the landing spot with a final flair at touchdown You will find the model will have a very short roll out We hope you enjoy the Sukhoi SU 26m 480 as much as we do Happy landings 23 24 Safety Do s and Don ts
33. the rudder and gently pull on the fin to ensure the hinges are secure and cannot be pulled apart Use caution when gripping the rudder and fin to avoid crushing the structure 9 Work the rudder up and down several times to work in the hinges and check for proper movement O O 10 Place the fin in position on the fuselage Trace the outline of the fuselage onto both sides of the fin using a felt tipped pen 11 Use a hobby knife with a 11 blade to remove the covering from the bottom of the fin using the same technique used for the stabilizer 12 Position the fin back onto the fuselage Use a square to check the alignment between the fin and stabilizer Lightly sand the bottom of the fin until the alignment is correct Use thin CA to glue the fin to the fuselage Also apply CA to the rudder post at the back edge of the fuselage O 13 Insert the micro control horn into the slot in the rudder Make sure the holes in the control horn face forward and that the horn is on the side opposite the elevator control horn 14 Slide the micro control horn backplate on the control horn from the opposide side of the rudder as the control horn Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA at the joint between the horn and backplate to keep it secure Rudder and Elevator Servos Required Parts Fuselage 4 3 inch 115mm pushrod wire 2 Micro control connector w retainer 2 Radio system Receiver Hook and loop tape Serv
34. uiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Service Center 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 All other Products requiring warranty inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Product Support 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 Please call 877 504 0233 or e mail us at productsupport horizonhobby com with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty 25 United Kingdom Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Hobby UK Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Please call 44 0 1279 641 097 or e mail us at sales horizonhobby co uk with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty Germany Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Technischer Service Hamburger Strasse 10 25335 Elmshorn Germany Please call 49 4121 46199 66 or e mail us at service horizonhobby de with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty CE Compliance Information for the European Union INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF WEEE BY USERS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION T his product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s to dispose of their waste equipment by handi ng it over to a designated collection poi
35. way and avoid flying in the proximity of full scale aircraft utilizing a spotter when appropriate 6 will not fly my model aircraft unless it is identified with my name and address or AMA number inside or affixed to the outside of the model aircraft This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors 7 will not operate model aircraft with metal blade propellers or with gaseous boosts other than air nor will operate model aircraft with fuels containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual 8 will not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode burn or propel a projectile of any kind Exceptions include Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during flight Rocket motors up to a G series size may be used provided they remain firmly attached to the model aircraft during flight Model rockets may be flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code however they may not be launched from model aircraft Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams AST are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Air Show Advisory Committee Document 9 will not operate my model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or within eight 8 hours of having consumed alcohol 10 will not operate my model aircraft while using any drug which could adversely affect my abilit
36. y to control my model 11 Children under six 6 years old are only allowed on a flightline or in a flight area as a pilot or while under flight instruction 12 When and where required by rule helmets must be properly worn and fastened They must be OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards RADIO CONTROL 1 All model ing shall be conducted in a manner to avoid over flight of unprotected people 2 will have completed a successful radio equipment ground range check before the first flight of a new or repaired model aircraft 3 will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until become a proficient flier unless am assisted by an experienced pilot E flite Sukhoi SU 26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual At all fying sites a line must be established in front a of which all flying takes place Only personnel associated with flying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of the line In the case of airshows demonstrations straight line must be established An area away from the line must be maintained for spectators Intentional flying behind the line is prohibited will operate my model aircraft usin ony radio e control frequencies currently allowed by t Federal Communications Commission FCC Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies will not eet operate my mo
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