E-flite T-34 Mentor 25 ePTS RTF manual - Manual (Page 2)

2 E-flite T-34 Mentor ARF Assembly Manual
Introduction
For decades, the T-34 has been the airplane in which nearly all
U.S. Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard aviators have earned their
wings of gold. Based upon the civilian Model 35 Bonanza, the
all-metal T-34 has been rugged and reliable, enduring countless
loops, rolls, stalls and hard landings at the hands of student pilots
throughout the years.
And now, E-flite provides you with the most advanced electric
training aircraft in the RC world. ePTS™ stands for Electric
Progressive Trainer System—an airplane that will allow you to go
from training to aerobatics without upgrading or purchasing a
new plane.
This warbird comes ready-to-fly—no building is required and
everything needed to fly is included. The T-34 Mentor sports
removable NACA droops and a progressive 3-position flap
system to provide extra stability and slow flying. Master the
basics, remove the droops, and change flap position to move up
to great sport performance and mild aerobatics.
Progress from student pilot to aerobatic performer with E-flite’s
T-34 Mentor 25 ePTS RTF.
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 each step completed. Steps with a single
circle () are performed once, while steps with two circles ( )
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.
Table of Contents
Specifications ...................................................................... 1
Introduction ......................................................................... 2
Using the Manual ................................................................ 2
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout ................................................. 3
Required Tools and Adhesives .............................................. 3
Optional Accessories ........................................................... 3
Warranty Information .......................................................... 4
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries ........................................ 6
Warning ............................................................................. 6
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings ....................................... 6
Wing and Landing Gear Assembly ...................................... 7
Tail Installation .................................................................. 10
Battery and Wing Installation ............................................. 13
Centering the Control Surfaces and
Checking Control Direction ...................................... 15
Setting the Control Throws ................................................. 22
General Maintenance ........................................................ 25
Positioning the Flaps .......................................................... 27
Removing the NACA Wing Droops .................................... 28
Operational Flap Installation (Optional) .............................. 29
Center of Gravity .............................................................. 34
Range Test Your Radio ....................................................... 34
Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by
Users in the European Union ................................... 34
Preflight ............................................................................ 35
Li-Po Battery Pack Information ............................................ 35
2008 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ... 38
Optional Items for Your T-34 Mentor ................................... 39