MULTIPLEX modell Panda Bauanleitung Seite 16

switch on the transmitter and receiving system
Set ttE servos to neutral (centre) from the transmitter,
with the trim levers also
position of each servo intum until the control surfaces
are also at neutral. In this position press the servos
firmly against the fuselage sides so that the tape
sticks well. Glue the
former 10 to stffen the control linkages.
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Now check both control systems. It is important that
the pushrods can move to their full extent in both
directions fouling or jamming.
Completing the model
The On/Off switch for the
be installed. Pack the battery and receiver in thin
foam push them into the front part of the fuse*
(see plan). The receiver aerial smud be depbyed
inside the fuselage: pass a length of wire through the
bottom opening in former 14
fuselage. Tape the end of the aerial to the wire
putl it back through the fuselage
bnger than thefuselage, buton noaccount cut off the
excess Just leave the "aerial tail" hanging
out of the where the elevator linkage exits.
Be sure to read the instructions supplied by the RC
system manufacturer when installing the
system. tf you are buiding the electric Panda folbw
the suggested installation
supplementary plan.
of the receiving system is important. In
particular the receiver and aeriat should be installed
with care, otherwise the mtor can cause interference
to the radb system.
There are two attemative metmds of supplying the
system with power:
1. receiver battery (to avoid undue weight
no larger than 270 mAh);
2. BEC power supply: in this case a special electronic
circuit supplies the correct voltage for the receiver
from the flÉht battery. You will need a switch or
speed controller which includes this feature.
Cut sbts in the canopy to take the
Attach the to the fuselage.
carx)py into place from the front until it rests as shown
on the plan
Fig. 27
Mark the position of the campy fixing screws 55 on
the frontsectionofthefuselage.
fixing screws using a 1.5 mm drill or a needle file.
Screwthe screws 55 about half-way intothe fuselage.
Fit the caropy underthe front screw head 55 and slip
the rear sbts under the screws 55. Now tighten the
centre. Now adjust the
cable support 50 to
system can now
forward into the
The aerial wilt be
shown on the
In electric models the
screws.
Now slide the
Drilltheholesforthe
fixing screws 55 to the point where the canopy is just
heid in place by the screw heads. The canopy can
no." be fitted and removed easily.
canopy fit it under the front fixing screw and then
under the rear screw heads.
simply pull it upwards.
Fig. 28
To check the balance point (CG - Centre of Gravity)
the model must be assembled
forget the flight battery inthe eledric versioni Support
the model at the point shown on the plan. If you have
fitted rudder control onty, the rear balance point
applies.
Fig. 29
Ideally the model WII balance level with the nose
inclined slohtly dmvn. You may need to after the
positbn of the battery and receiver in the fuselage
uMiI the balance is correct.
lead ballast to the extreme
to correct. Once the rrodel balances corredty pack
plenty of foam round the battery, receiver and any
lead ballast to prevent them
have built the free-flight version, glue the lead ballast
in place wth 5-minute epoxy.
Launching and flying
Be sure to charge the transmitter
batteries fully before attempting a flight.
every flight switch on the transmitter ard receiver
and check the control funüns
control sense in particular, i.e. that "rÉht stick"
produces "right rudder".
Fig. 30
Fix the wing on the fuselage using 50 x 6 mm rubber
bands (min. 4, max. 6 bands). Replacement rubber
are available under MULTIPLEX
2602.
Check the CG once rmre.
that everything is
flight.
The first step is a hand-glde.•give the model a firm
push forward with the nose slightly dffwn. If you have
buitt the model accurately and balanced it corre$'
it will glide in a straight, shallow path to the ground.
Leave the controls alone, but apply
just before touch&wn.
If the rrK)del staffs
check that the elevator IS neutral. If it is, then check
the bngitudinal dihedral, i.e. the arÜe of the
relative to the tailplane. Don't atter the balance point.
Fig. 31
To install the
To remove the
to fly. Dont
If this is not add
or the extreme tail
in fligM. If you
and receiver
Before
in tum. Check the
Order No. 71
When you are
you are ready for the first
up-elevator
up) or dives (nose down),
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