E-flite Aeronca Champ 15e ARF - Manual (Page 2)

2 E-flite Aeronca Champ 15e ARF Assembly Manual
Notice
All instructions, warranties and other collateral
documents are subject to change at the sole
discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date
product literature, visit http://www.horizonhobby.
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Meaning of Special Language
The following terms are used throughout the product
literature to indicate various levels of potential harm
when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed,
create a possibility of physical property damage
AND a little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed,
create the probability of physical property damage
AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed,
create the probability of property damage, collateral
damage, and serious injury OR create a high
probability of superficial injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual
to become familiar with the features of the product
before operating. Failure to operate the product
correctly can result in damage to the product, personal
property and cause serious injury.
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. Do not
attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components
or augment product in any way without the approval
of Horizon Hobby, Inc. This 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 serious injury.
Introduction
Designed as an answer to Piper’s J-3 Cub, the Aeronca
7AC Champion has been winning the hearts of pilots
since 1944. Its honest, easy-going flight characteristics
just seem to have a way of soothing the nerves and
restoring the soul of everyone who flies it.
Now modelers can experience the Champ’s winning
ways in stunning scale detail with the E-flite® Aeronca
Champ 15e. In addition to its near-perfect scale
outline, this Platinum Series ARF comes out of the box
with many other details, most of which have been
completed for you. Some of these include a classic
Champ trim scheme, instrument panel details, a
painted fiberglass cowl with simulated exhausts and
scale shock absorbing landing gear. E-flite has even
gone so far as to construct the airframe as close as
possible to the full-scale version.
If you love general aviation classics, but don’t really
feel like spending a lot of time building one, the E-flite
Aeronca Champ 15e is just the scale stick-and-rudder
fix you’ve been waiting for.
Important Information
Regarding Warranty Information
Please read our Warranty and Liability Limitations
section on Page 33 before building 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.
Specifications
Wingspan: 60.0 in (1530mm)
Length: 37.6 in (955mm)
Wing Area: 499 sq in (32.2 sq dm)
Weight w/o Battery: 2.80–2.95 lb (1.25–1.35 kg)
Weight with Battery: 3.30–3.65 lb (1.50–1.65 kg)
Table of Contents
Notice ................................................................... 2
Meaning of Special Language ................................. 2
Introduction ........................................................... 2
Important Information Regarding
Warranty Information ........................................ 2
Specifications ......................................................... 2
Using the Manual ................................................... 3
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout .................................... 3
Covering Colors ..................................................... 3
Hardware/Accessory Sizes ..................................... 3
Recommended Radio Equipment ............................. 3
Power 15 Motor Setup ........................................... 3
Optional Accessories .............................................. 3
Required Tools and Adhesives ................................. 3
Warnings .............................................................. 3
Aileron Servo Installation ........................................ 4
Landing Gear Installation ........................................ 9
Motor and Speed Control Installation .................... 11
Rudder and Elevator Installation ............................ 14
Rudder and Elevator Servo Installation ................... 17
Tail Wheel Installation .......................................... 21
Receiver Installation .............................................. 22
Window Installation ............................................. 24
Wing Installation .................................................. 25
Tail Rigging Installation ......................................... 28
Battery Installation and Center of Gravity ............... 30
Control Throws..................................................... 31
Preflight ............................................................... 31
Flying Your Aeronca Champ 15e ARF ................... 32
Range Test Your Radio .......................................... 32
Safety Do’s and Don’ts for Pilots ............................ 32
Daily Flight Checks ............................................... 32
Warranty and Repair Policy .................................. 33
Warranty Services ................................................ 33
Compliance Information for the European Union .... 34
2010 Official Academy of
Model Aeronautics Safety Code ....................... 34