Aviator Trainer40 ARF

Instruction Manual

Specifications

Wingspan: 65.0 in (1650 mm)

Length: 53.1 in (1350 mm)

Wing Area: 729sq in (47.0 sq dm)

Flying Weight: 5.3 lbs (2400g)

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Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of Aviator Trainer 40 ARF from Value Hobby. We thank you for your generous support, and hope you enjoy your new airplane.

At Value Hobby, we hope to offer competitive prices, good performance, and products that you can setup and use with ease. That’s why we extensively researched and tested this airplane, and suggested all the products necessary for you to setup properly. We understand that you have many choices when purchasing, and we are grateful you choose to buy from us.

As vendors, one of the most gratifying things for us is to hear from our customers. We would welcome any suggestion to help us improve. Please make us aware of any errors and imperfections in the airplane or the instructions, or about the setup that we suggested. We hope you’ll find our setup suggestions to be helpful, and enjoy flying your new airplane. Please feel free to contact us at (630) 948-0947 or email us at [email protected]

Disclaimer

By purchasing and/or building this model, user assumes ALL liability and risk involved with this product. This model should be built and flown by an experienced pilot and only flown at AMA sanctioned sites.

Value Hobby guarantees this model to be free of defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover any parts damaged by use or modifications. In no way shall Value Hobby’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased model. Further, Value Hobby reserves the right to modify this warranty without notice. Value Hobby has no control over the final stages of assembly or the material used for the final assembly. No liability shall be assumed nor materials used for the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the final product the user accepts all resulting liability. Value Hobby, as a R/C product vendor, provides a top quality airplane and instructions to complete the model. The quality and flight characteristics of the finished model depend greatly on how it is built; we cannot guarantee the performance for the completed model and representations are expressed or implied as to the performance of the completed model. If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately, in new and unused condition.

Safety in Assembly

During assembly of this aircraft, you will be asked to use sharp knives and hobby adhesives. Please follow all safety procedures recommended by the manufacturers of the products you use, and always follow these important guidelines:

ALWAYS protect your eyes when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools. Safety glasses are the best way to protect your eyes.

ALWAYS protect your body, especially your hands and fingers when using adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools. Do not cut toward exposed skin with hobby knives. Do not place hobby knives on tables or benches where they can roll off or be knocked off.

ALWAYS have a first-aid kit handy when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools.

ALWAYS keep hobby equipment and supplies out of the reach of children.

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Safety in Flying

This is NOT a toy! It is a very high-performance RC airplane capable of high speeds and extreme maneuvers. It should only be operated by a competent pilot in a safe area with proper supervision.

ONLY fly your aircraft in a safe, open area, away from spectators and vehicles–and where it is legal to fly.

NEVER fly over an unsafe area, such as a road or street.

Never fly too close to yourself or spectators.

Never run your motor inside a house or building with the propeller attached – Remove the prop for safety.

Required Items

CA Glue – Thin and Thick

Epoxy glue

Hobby Knife

Small Phillips Screwdriver

Set Metric Allen Wrenches

Scissors

Small Pliers

Wire Cutters

Masking tape

Optional – Heat gun

Before Starting Assembly

Examination

Unpack your airplane and examine the components. Check for damage of any kind. If you see any damage, please contact Value Hobby immediately.

Covering

Your airplane was packed in plastic at the factory without any wrinkles in the covering. You may notice some wrinkles now; more likely, you will notice a few in a day or two or the first time you take the plane out to the flying field. These wrinkles are the result of wood shrinkage and/or expansion. Balsa wood changes size and shape slightly as it is exposed to varying humidity in the air. This is a natural property of balsa wood. As your airplane adjusts to the weather in your part of the world, wrinkles may appear and disappear. Wrinkles may be removed with the gentle application of heat to the covering material on your airplane. The best tool to use is a hobby heat gun. Apply the heat gently: the covering material will shrink as you apply the heat, and this will remove the wrinkles. BE CAREFUL! Too much heat applied too quickly can damage the covering, either by causing it to pull away from the wood at seams and corners or even by melting it. The covering will shrink at low temperature with patient application of heat.

Wrinkles in the covering DO NOT affect flight performance.

Remove the canopy before attempting to use heat on your covering! The canopy is made of thermo-activated plastic and WILL deform with the application of heat. Do not apply heat to the canopy.

If you need to clean your airplane, we recommend using a damp towel. The paint used on the canopy and cowl is not safe for all cleaners. In particular, DO NOT use alcohol on these parts, it will remove the paint.

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RECOMMENDED RADIO EQUIPMENT

Product

Radio

Flysky T6 6CH Transmitter and Receiver

Servo

Towerpro SG5010 Standard Servo

Y-Harness

Extension

Universal Servo Y-Harness Heavy Duty 12-Inch (Futaba "J" and JR

Compatible)

Universal Servo Extension Heavy Duty 24-Inch (Futaba "J" and JR

Compatible)

RECOMMENDED POWER SETUP

Motor

Product

Gforce G32 (42-50) 800KV

ESC

UBEC

Hobbywing Flyfun 80A Opto ESC

Hobbywing 3A UBEC

Battery

Prop

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

GForce Elite Series 30C 4000mAh 4S 14.8V

12 x 6E

Product

Charger

Thin CA Glue

GT Power C6 6S LiPO Charger

Quickie Thin CA

Medium CA Glue

Stand

Watt Meter

Quickie Medium CA

Foam Field Stand

Connector

GT Power 130A Watt Meter

T Connector Female

T Connector Male

LiPO Bag

Lipo charging bag

SKU Quantity

FLY-RC-2563 1

TWP-SV-0368

AMS-AC-0870

Electric 4

Nitro 5

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AMS-AC-0566

SKU

XYH-MT-0178

HWG-SC-0244

HWG-SC-0258

FLM-LP-2201

GFH-MP-2661

SKU

GTP-CH-1427

VHB-AC-2097

VHB-AC-2098

VHB-AC-1997

GTP-AC-0591

AMS-AC-1914

AMS-AC-1913

VHB-LP-0330

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Main Parts:

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Accessories:

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Bag 1:

Mount for engine x 2 {52*90mm (2.0*3.5in)}

M4*20mm (0.8 in) socket head x 4

M4 washer x 4

Pack2:

Steering arm for nose landing gear x 1

Nose landing gear wire x 1

Φ4.1mm (0.2 in) nose wheel x 3

Φ4.1mm (0.2 in) wheel collar x 7

Landing gear wire x 2

Mounting strap for landing gear x 2

M3*16mm (0.6 in) self-tapping socket screw x 4

Pack3:

240cc Fuel tank x 1

Zip ties x 2

Pack4:

Wing joiner x 1

Wing bolt plate x 1

Round head screw M4*35mm (1.4inch) x 2

M4 washer x 2

M2 x 10mm (0.4inch) self-tapping screws for hatch x 2

Pack5:

Pushrod for nose wheel Φ1.5x400mm (15.7inch) x 1

Pushrod for aileron servo Φ1.8x150mm (6.0inch) x 2

Pushrod for elevator servo Φ1.8x850mm (33.5inch) x 1

Pushrod for rudder servo Φ1.8x850mm (33.5inch) x 1

Pushrod for throttle Φ1.5x400mm (15.7inch) x 1

Pack6:

Clevis x 4

Pushrod connector x 6

M2 x 10mm (0.4inch) screw for rudder and elevator control horn x 4

M2 x 20mm (0.8inch) screw for aileron control horn x 4

Control horn x 4

Pack7:

Hinge x 20

Pack8:

45mm (1.75in) spinner x 1

Blind nut for motor mount x 3

M4*16mm (0.6in) socket screw for mounting motor mount x 3

M4*16mm (0.6in) socket screw for mounting motor x 4

M4 nut x 4

M4 washer x 7

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Section1. Aileron Installation

Step1. Place T-pin or something similar to this in the center of each hinge.

Step4. Saturate each hinges with thin CA. make sure to glue both the top and bottom. Once CA has cured, gently pull on the aileron to make sure the hinges are secure. If not, apply more CA to loose hinges.

Step2. Insert the hinges into the slots pre-cut in the aileron.

Step5. Flex the aileron up and down several times to break in the hinges.

Step3. Use the hinges to place the aileron in position. Use a hobby knife to set a gap between the aileron and the wing. Also check the aileron can move freely without rubbing at the wing foot.

Step6. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to install the remaining aileron.

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Section2. Aileron Servo & Linkage

Installation

Step1. Locate the items shown in picture. (Servos sold separately.)

Step4. Use a drill bit to drill four mounting holes for the servo.

Step2. Use a hobby knife to remove the coverings for the inboard servo and servo lead.

Step5. Install the servo onto the wing using four self-tapping screws provided with the servo.

Step3. Thread the servo arm through the wing out of the hole as shown.

(You need to use a servo extension if your servo lead is not enough long.)

Step6. Prepare a servo arm with pushrod connector.

Step7. Install the servo arm to the servo.

(Remember to center the servo before this.)

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Step8. Thread a clevis to the aileron servo pushrod

{ Φ1.8x150mm (6.0inch)}, and connect the clevis to the control horn.

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Step11. With the control surface centered, tighten the screw to secure the pushrod to the servo arm.

Step9. With the pushrod wire is 90-degrees to the hinge line and holes in the control horn aligned with the hinge line, use a drill bit to drill the mounting holes for control horn.

Step12. Repeat steps 1 through 11 to install the remaining aileron servo & linkage.

Section3. Wing Installation

Step1. Use epoxy to glue the wing joiner into the wing panels. Apply epoxy in the joiner pocket, all sides of the joiner and the exposed wood on the root rib. Start with one panel; insert the joiner, then the opposite panel.

(Note: because the wing has dihedral, don’t insert the joiner in the wrong direction.)

Step10. Install the control to the aileron using two

M2*20mm (0.8 in) screws and one backplate.

Step2. Use low-tack tape to make sure the panels fit tightly together while the glue cures.

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Step3. Locate the items shown in the picture.

Section4. Tail Set Installation

Step1. Attach the elevator to the horizontal stabilizer using the same way in section 1.

Step4. Use the hobby knife to remove the coverings to expose the holes on the wing and wing bolt plate.

Step2. Slide the horizontal tail into the slot at the rear of the fuselage. Check to make sure the horizontal tail is centered in the fuselage as shown below.

Step5. Install the wing to the fuselage using two

M4*35mm (1.4inch) screws and two M4 washers.

Step3. Double-check the alignment to satisfy the requirement shown below.

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Step4. Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the outline of fuselage on the stabilizer, both bottom and top.

Section5. Rudder Elevator Servo &

Linkage Installation

We recommend you to install the rudder servo on the left tray, elevator servo on the right tray.

Step5. Use a hobby knife to remove the coverings from fuselage and stabilizer inside the line drawn.

Step1. Slide the Φ1.8x850mm (33.5inch) elevator servo pushrod to the guiding tube. The threaded end comes first.

Step6. Use the epoxy to glue stabilizer to the fuselage.

(Adjust the stabilizer to make it satisfy the requirements in step2 and step3.)

Step7. Use the same way to install the fin and rudder to the fuselage. (Make sure the fin is square to the stabilizer.)

Remove the coverings for the exit hole.

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Step2. Thread a clevis to the pushrod, and connect a control horn to the clevis. www.valuehobby.com/aviator-trainer-40-arf.html

Step5. Locate the items for nose wheel installation.

Step3. With the holes aligned with the hinge line, install the control horn to the elevator using two

M2*10mm (0.4inch) screws and backplate.

Step6. Assemble the nose wheel as shown.

Step4. In the same ways install the control horn to the rudder.

The nose wheel mount is installed in factory.

Note: please don’t let the rudder pushrod affect the movement of the elevator when installing the rudder control horn.

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Step7. Locate the electric motor and install it to the fuselage.

Step8. Connect the pushrod for nose wheel to the steering arm.

Step9. Install the nose wheel to the fuselage.

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Step10. Install two servos to the fuselage. With rudder elevator and steering arm centered, tighten the screw to secure the pushrods to the arm.

Section6. Nitro Engine Installation

Step1. Position the nitro engine on the fuselage.

Step11. Install the electric motor to the mount.

Step2. Install the engine to the mount.

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Step3. Connect the Φ1.5 x 400mm (15.7inch) throttle pushrod to the engine.

Step6. Fit the stopper assembly into the tank with the vent line pointing toward the top of the tank, but not touching. The fuel tubing and clunks (fuel pickup) on the carburetor and fill lines should almost reach the back of the tank but not touch. The clunks must be able to move freely inside the tank when assembled.

Adjust the length of the fuel tubing accordingly. When satisfied, tighten the PM3x25mm screw in the stopper to secure it in place (do not over-tighten).

Mark the side of the tank that must face up when installed in the plane. We also suggest marking the tubes in the stopper.

Step4. Install the throttle servo. Move the servo the throttle open position using the radio system.

Manually move the throttle arm on the carburetor to the open position.

Secure the pushrod wire to the servo arm.

Step5. The fuel tank can be assembled as a two line system consisting of a vent (pressure) line to the muffler and a carburetor line. Filling and emptying of the tank would need to be done through the carburetor line, or an optional fuel fill valve. The tank can also be assembled as a three line system having a vent line, carburetor line, and fill line. If install a fill line, puncture the top of the stopper above the sealed off fuel tube hole. The fill and carburetor lines should extend out 12mm beyond the stopper and the vent line should be bent upwards and left uncut.

Step7. After install the fuel tank into the fuselage, use two M2*10mm (0.4inch) self-tapping screws with washers to install the hatch cover to the fuselage.

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Section7. Landing Gear Installation

Step1. Locate the items for installing main landing gear

Step3. Repeat steps 2 through 3 to install the other wheel.

Step2. Use two wheel collars to secure the wheel to the landing gear strut.

Step4. Use a hobby knife to remove the coverings from the fuselage for the landing gear.

Step5. Insert the landing gear strut into the pre-drilled hole in the fuselage.

Step6. Use two landing gear straps and four

M3*16mm (0.6inch) self-tapping screws to secure the landing gear to the fuselage.

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Section8. Set CG and Control Throws

For the first flight, the recommended CG is 88mm

(3.5inch) behind the leading edge of the wing against the fuselage. Use the battery pack, moving it forward or backward to achieve the correct balance. www.valuehobby.com/aviator-trainer-40-arf.html

Control Throws

Aileron

High Rate: 30 degree up & down

Normal Flight: D/R 30% Expo: 20%

Elevator

High Rate: 30 degree up & down

Normal Flight: D/R 30% Expo: 30%

Rudder

High Rate: 40 degree left & right

Normal Flight: D/R 40% Expo: 60%

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