Top Flite TOPA0965 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................... 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................... 2
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE .............................. 3
Radio
Equipment .................................................. 3
Engine Recommendations ................................... 3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED .......................... 3
Adhesives and Building Supplies .......................... 3
Optional Supplies and Tools ................................. 4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES ............................ 4
KIT CONTENTS ...................................................... 4
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .................... 5
PREPARATIONS ..................................................... 6
ASSEMBLE THE WING .......................................... 6
Install the Flaps/Ailerons ...................................... 6
Install the Aileron/Flap Servos and Pushrods ....... 8
Install the Wing Joiners & Join the Wing Halves.. 10
Install the Retract Landing Gear and Wheels ..... 13
BUILD THE FUSELAGE ....................................... 15
Install the Stabilizers, Elevators and Rudder ...... 15
Install the Engine Fuel Tank & Throttle Servo ..... 18
Install the Radio System ..................................... 20
Final Set-up of the Retract Servo ....................... 21
Install the Cowl & Dummy Engine ...................... 22
Install the Cockpit & Remaining Scale Details .... 24
Apply the Decals ................................................. 26
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY ....................... 27
Check the Control Directions .............................. 27
Set the Control Throws ....................................... 27
Balance the Model (C.G.) ................................... 28
Balance the Model Laterally ............................... 29
PREFLIGHT .......................................................... 29
Identify
Your Model ............................................. 29
Charge the Batteries ........................................... 29
Balance
Propellers ............................................. 29
Ground Check ..................................................... 29
Range Check ...................................................... 29
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................... 30
AMA SAFETY CODE ............................................ 30
CHECK LIST ......................................................... 30
FLYING .................................................................. 31
Fuel Mixture Adjustment ..................................... 31
Takeoff
................................................................ 31
Flight .....................................................Back Cover
Landing .................................................Back Cover
INTRODUCTION
The real lineage of the AT-6 Texan began in 1937
with a USAAF competition to develop a basic trainer.
The requirements were for a type capable of basic
instruction as well as simulating the controls and feel
of an actual combat aircraft. Top Flite has returned
this vintage airplane to the modeling community in
the form of a “World Class” ARF that we are sure will
bring you hours of great fun.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections
to the AT-6 Texan visit the Top Flite web site at www.
top-fl ite.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, and then
select the AT-6 Texan ARF. If there is new technical
information or changes to this model a “tech notice”
box will appear in the upper left corner of the page.
ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS
If you are not already a member of the AMA, please
join! The AMA is the governing body of model
aviation and membership provides liability insurance
coverage, protects modelers’ rights and interests and
is required to fl y at most R/C sites.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
www.modelaircraft.org
IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things you
can do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby
are to avoid fl ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid
fl ying near or over groups of people.
SCALE COMPETITION
Though the Top Flite AT-6 is an ARF and may not have
the same level of detail as an “all-out” scratch-built
competition model, it is a scale model nonetheless
and is therefore eligible to compete in the Fun Scale
class in AMA competition (we receive many favorable
reports of Top Flite ARFs in scale competition!). In Fun
Scale, the “builder of the model” rule does not apply.
To receive the fi ve points for scale documentation, the
only proof required that a full size aircraft of this type in
this paint/markings scheme did exist is a single sheet
such as a kit box cover from a plastic model, a photo, or
a profi le painting, etc. If the photo is in black and white
other written documentation of color must be provided.
Contact the AMA for a rule book with full details.
If you would like photos of full-size AT-6s for scale
documentation, or if you would like to study the
photos to add more scale details, photo packs are
available from:
Bob’s Aircraft Documentation
3114 Yukon Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Telephone: (714) 979-8058
Fax: (714) 979-7279
www.bobsairdoc.com
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF AND
OTHERS. FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Your AT-6 should not be considered a toy, but
rather a sophisticated, working model that functions
very much like a full-size airplane. Because of its
performance capabilities, the AT-6, if not assembled
and operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to
yourself or spectators and damage to property.
2. You must assemble the model according to the
instructions. Do not alter or modify the model, as
doing so may result in an unsafe or unfl yable model.
In a few cases the instructions may differ slightly from
the photos. In those instances the written instructions
should be considered as correct.
3. You must take time to build straight, true
and strong.