INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Before commencing assembly, please read these instructions thoroughly.
Specifications
Wing Span: 60 in / 1525 mm
Wing Area: 620 sq in / 40 sq dm
Flying Weight: 3.7 lbs / 1680 g
Fuselage Length: 48.5 in / 1235 mm
Requires: (Engine powered) 2-stroke 0.40 engine
4-channel radio w/ 4 standard servos
(Electric powered) 450W motor system
4-channel radio w/ 3 standard servos
40A brushless ESC with 11x8E propeller,
4 cells 14.8V 3200 mAh Li- Po battery & charger
Warning ! This model is not a toy.
It is designed for maximum performance. Please seek advice if one is not familiar with this kind of engine(electric) powered precision model. Operating this model without prior preparation may cause injuries. Remember, safety is the most important thing. Always keep this instruction manual at hand for quick reference.
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.*
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INDEX
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS LIST
ASSEMBLY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
P.1
P.2
P.3-P.12
P.12
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1 Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
2 Check all parts. If you find any defective or missing parts contact your local dealer. Please DRY FIT and check for defects for all parts that will require CA or Epoxy for final assembly. Any parts you find to be defective after the gluing process may be difficult to remove for warranty replacement. The manufacturer will replace any defective parts, but will not extend to the parts that are good before gluing to defective parts during assembly. Warranty will not cover any parts modified by customer.
3 Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise of the following : -
Apply epoxy glue.
Apply instant glue
(C.A.glue, super glue.)
Apply thread locker Must be purchased separately !
Assemble left and right sides the same way.
Peel off shaded portion covering film.
3mm
Drill holes with the specified diameter (here: 3mm).
Pay close attention here!
Ensure smooth non-binding movement while assembling.
Cut off shaded portion.
Pierce the shaded portion covering film.
Warning!
Do not overlook this symbol !
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P. 1
Parts List
1. MAIN WING -- 1 pair
2. WING JOINER 6x18x180mm -- 1 pc.
3. STRAPER PL4112106 -- 2 pcs
PLYWOOD 2x8x22mm (For Aileron Servo Stand) -- 2 pcs
CLEVIS PL4112105 -- 2 pcs
FUEL TUBE d2xD4x4mm PT1113040 -- 4 pcs
RING Ø2.3mm -- 2 pcs
PUSHROD Ø1.4x120mm w/ Threads (For Aileron) -- 2 pcs
4. FUSELAGE -- 1 pc.
STABILIZER & ELEVATOR -- 1 set
5. VERTICAL FIN & RUDDER -- 1 set
SCREW PM3x45mm -- 1 pc.
SCREW PM3x35mm -- 1 pc.
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 2 pcs
6. PLYWOOD 2x22x69mm (Tail Skid) -- 1 pc.
PUSHROD Ø1.4x710mm w/ Threads (For Elevator) -- 1 pc.
FUEL TUBE d2xD4x4mm -- 1 pc.
HORN PL4113102 -- 1 set
CLEVIS PL4112105 -- 1 pc.
SCREW PB2x10mm -- 2 pcs
7. PUSHROD Ø1.4x715mm w/ Threads (For Rudder) -- 1 pc.
FUEL TUBE d2xD4x4mm -- 1 pc.
HORN PL4113102 -- 1 set
CLEVIS PL4112105 -- 1 pc.
SCREW PB2x10mm -- 2 pcs
8. FRONT LANDING GEAR -- 1 pc.
COLLAR 3.1mm w/ set screw -- 4 sets
SCREW PA3x10mm -- 4 pcs
STEERING ARM d3.1mm -- 1 set
STEERING ARM STAND PL4116025 -- 1 pc.
FRONT WHEEL PUSHWIRE Ø1.2x330mm -- 1 pc.
PLASTIC TUBE d2xD3x200mm -- 1 pc.
FRONT WHEEL Ø50mm -- 1 pc.
9. MAIN LANDING GEAR -- 1 set
MAIN WHEEL Ø50mm -- 2 pcs
COLLAR 3.1mm w/ set screw -- 4 sets
SCREW PA2.3x12mm -- 6 pcs
LANDING WIRE STRAPS PL4114030 -- 3 pcs
10. SPINNER Ø52mm -- 1 pc.
IF WINGMANⅠ IS ENGINE POWERED:
SOCKET HEAD SCREW M3x25mm -- 4 pcs
M3 NUT -- 8 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 8 pcs
ENGINE MOUNT PL5111030 -- 1 set
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SOCKET HEAD SCREW M3x20mm -- 4 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 4 pcs
FUEL TANK 320cc PL1111320 -- 1 set
BALSA 8x8x76mm(For Fuel Tank Position Fixing) -- 1 pc.
LINKAGE CONNECTOR Ø2.1mm HW7111960 -- 1 set
PUSHROD Ø1.2x370mm w/ Threads (For Throttle) -- 1 pc.
PLASTIC TUBE d2xD3x180mm (For Throttle) -- 1 pc.
IF WINGMANⅠ IS ELECTRIC POWERED:
SOCKET HEAD SCREW M3x8mm -- 4 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 4 pcs
MOTOR MOUNT PL5404000 -- 1 pc.
SOCKET HEAD SCREW M3x12mm -- 4 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 4 pcs
BETTERY TIE 270mm -- 2 pcs
DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE 30x35mm -- 1 pc.
11x8E PROPELLER PL6211108 -- 1 pc.
11. LINKAGE CONNECTOR Ø2.1mm -- 1 set
12. STRAPS PL4112106 -- 2 pcs
FUEL TUBE d2xD4x4mm -- 2 pcs
SPONGE 10x80x200mm -- 2 pcs.
13. PLYWOOD 2x59x131mm -- 1 pc.
PLYWOOD 2x54.5x99.6mm -- 1 pc.
SCREW PM2x10mm -- 2 pcs
M2 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 2 pcs
WASHER d2xD5mm -- 2 pcs
MOUNTING PLATE PL4114015 -- 2 pcs
14. PLASTIC PLATE 1x15x75mm (Wing Protection) -- 1 pc.
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 2 pcs
SCREW HM3x25mm -- 2 pcs
15. DECALS : GA027 DEC -- 1 set
COVERING:--
LIGHTEX SGX 201 BLACK
LIGHTEX SGX 100 WHITE
LIGHTEX SGX 311 FERRARI RED
LIGHTEX SGX 330 CADMIUM YELLOW
LIGHTEX SGX 540 PEARL GREEN
TOUGHLON STL 100 WHITE
TOUGHLON STL 311 FERRARI RED
TOUGHLON STL 540 PEARL GREEN
TOUGHLON STL GA027 RED/WHITE
TOUGHLON STL GA027 RED/YELLOW
TOUGHLON STL GA027 GREEN/WHITE
1
Main Wing
1
2
Completed
Apply epoxy glue to the linkage wire BEFORE applying instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge.
2
Main Wing
Please dry fit wing joiner into left and right wing to make sure they fit with the proper dihedral angle, mark the wing joiner if necessary. Apply epoxy glue to both sides of all surfaces in contact. Use a stick to apply the glue to inner side of wing joiner sleeve, and apply the glue to wing joiner before putting them together. Wing joiner not glued properly will lead to wing failure and plane crash.
Wing Joiner
6x18x180mm
Bottom View
Completed
3
Aileron Servo
Plywood
2x8x22mm
1.5mm
Ring
Straper
Clevis
Ring
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Lead to Aileron Servo
Pushrod
Ø1.4x120mm
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
P.3
Bottom View
4
Stabilizer & Elevator
Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge.
A
A=A'
A'
Temporary install the main wing, adjust leveling of the stabilizer to make it as parallel to the main wing as possible.
B
(Stabilizer)
B'
(Main Wing)
B=B'
Bottom View Bottom View
5
Vertical Fin & Rudder
PM3x45mm Screw
1
PM3x35mm Screw
1 d3xD7mm Washer
2
Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge.
Completed d3xD7mm
Washer
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PM3x35mm
PM3x45mm
P.4
C C'
C=C'
Completed
6
Elevator Pushrod
PB2x10mm Screw
2
Tail Skid
Ø1mm pilot holes for The Wings Maker horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces.
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
18mm
197mm
PB2x10mm
Fuel Tube d2xD4x4mm
Clevis
Horn
Bottom View
7
Rudder Pushrod
PB2x10mm Screw
2
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
Ø1mm pilot holes for The Wings Maker horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at side of control surfaces.
180mm
Fuel Tube d2xD4x4mm
Horn
PB2x10mm
Clevis
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8
Front Landing Gear
PA3x10mm Screw
4
3.1mm
Collar
4
Steering Arm
d3.1mm
Plastic Tube d2xD3x200mm
Completed
1.5mm
PA3x10mm
Steering Arm Stand
Front Wheel Pushwire
Ø1.2x330mm
Bottom View
3mm Set Screw
3mm Set Screw
3.1mm
Collar
Wheel Ø50mm
3.1mm
Collar
3.1mm
Collar
3mm Set Screw
9
Main Landing Gear
PA2.3x12mm
Screw
6
3.1mm
Collar
4
Front
3mm Set Screw
Wheel Ø50mm
3mm Set Screw
Landing Wire Straps
3.1mm
Wheel Collar
3.1mm
Wheel Collar
Ø1mm pilot holes are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of fuselage.
Front
PA2.3x12mm
1.5mm
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P.6
Completed
10 A Engine
This step is for engine powered. Please follow step 10B if your model is electric powered.
Apply thread locker to screws.
Blind nuts are off-centered to keep the spinner at the fuselge axis.
GA027GPTS d3xD7mm
Washer
Plastic Tube d2xD3x180mm
Engine Mount
PL5111030
UP
Fuel Tank
320cc
Installed Engine Position
116mm
4.57in
Fuel Tank 320cc
Spinner
Ø52mm
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M3 Nut
3.2mm
d3xD7mm
Washer
P.7
Linkage connector
10B Electric If Wingman I is electric powered, please follow this step.
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M3x8mm
Socket Head Screw d3xD7mm
Washer
Battery Tie
40A Brushless
ESC
Double-Sided Tape
Battery d3xD7mm
Washer
M3x12mm
Socket Head Screw
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Bottom View
P.8
M6 NUT
Spinner Ø52mm
11
Servo Set
3x3mm Set Screw
Linkage Connector
M2 Nut
2mm Washer
1
2
1
1
3mm
Front Wheel Pushwire
1.5mm
2mm
2mm
Servo
M2 Nut
Please refer to the attached sheet for linkage connector installation.
12
Radio Equipment
Elevator Pushrod
Ø1.4x710mm
Sponge
Receiver
Straper
Install and arrange the servo as shown in the diagram.
A Nitro Powered Elevator Servo
Throttle Servo
Fuel Tank
320cc
Battery
Linkage Connector
Rudder Pushrod
Ø1.4x715mm
KP0041300
Rudder Servo
Charge Receptacles
Front Wheel Pushwire
Ø1.4x715mm
Linkage Connector
Throttle Pushwire
Ø1.2x370mm
Plastic Tube d2xD3x200mm
Elevator Pushrod
Ø1.4x710mm
Straper
Elevator Servo
Sponge
Receiver
Battery Tie
B Electric Powered
Rudder Servo
Rudder Pushrod
Ø1.4x715mm
w/ Plastic Tube d2xD3x200mm w/ Plastic Tube d2xD3x180mm
Front Wheel Pushwire
Ø1.4x715mm
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P.9
Battery
13
Fuselage Cover
PM2x10mm Screw d2xD5mm Washer
M2 Nylon Insert Lock NUt
2
2
2 d2xD5mm Washer
PM2x10mm
Plywood 2x54.5x99.6mm
2mm
Mounting Plate
M2 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
14
Main Wing
HM3x25mm Screw d3xD7mm Washer
2
2 d3xD7mm
Washer
3mm d2xD5mm Washer
PM2x10mm Plywood 2x59x131mm
2mm
Mounting Plate
M2 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
HM3x25mm
Plastic Plate For
Wing Protection
1x15x75mm
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P.10
HM3x25mm
15
Wing Setting
Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration as shown in the diagrams.
B
A
B'
A '
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D D'
C'
A=A ' B=B' C=C' D=D'
P.11
16
Control Throws
Adjust the control throws as shown in the diagram. These throws are good for general flying. You can adjust according to your personal preference.
Elevator
15mm
15mm
Rudder
20mm
20mm
Ailerons
6mm
6mm
17
C.G.
The ideal C.G. position is 80mm ( 3.15in ) behind the leading edge measured at where the wing meets the fuselage. In order to obtain the C.G. specified, add weight to the fuselage or move the battery position. Check the C.G. before flying.
80mm
3.15in
Warning!
Important Safety Precautions
# First time flyer should never fly by himself / herself. Assistance from experienced flyer is absolutely
necessary.
# Pre-flight adjustment must be done before flying, it is very dangerous to fly a badly pre-adjusted
aircraft.
# is specially designed to be powered by 2C 0.40 engine or 450W motor system.
# Make sure the air field is spacious, never fly the plane too close to people and never get too close
to a running propeller. Extreme caution should be exercised when working with electric powered
the battery to the model. Make sure you understand the operation of the ESC (Electronic Speed
Control) by studying the ESC manual. Once you plug in the battery for electric powered model,
the wrinkles. Please begin with lower temperature setting and gradually raise the temperature until
the wrinkles are gone. Too hot an iron may damage the covering. Don't use hot iron near the seams
# Check and re-tighten up all factory assembled screws, use thread locker if necessary.
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P.12
LINKAGE CONNECTOR
HW7111050 & HW7111060
Drill 2mm hole at servo horn.
Insert linkage connector into servo horn.
Shoulder
Make sure shoulder of screw is cleared from servo horn.
Add washer to reduce play if necessary.
Tighten up the round nut against the shoulder. Apply
CA or permanent thread locker.
After fastening the round nut, make sure that the linkage connector can rotate freely.
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Optional Parts
( ACCESSORIES)
37/ 48 Deluxe Fuel Filler
Code No.
Size Package
PL8110030 15 x 22 x 49mm 1 x 1 pc
13860
770
450
8.5-18
30
38
34
37.2
48.5
172
21
5
(Front) and M2.5 (Back)
25mm (Front) and 15.5mm (Back)
40A Brushless ESC
KC2040A02 55x28x12mm
40
33
3
6 ~ 21V
55
Charge Receptacles
Code No.
Size
KP0041300
Package
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Clevis Wrench
Code No.
PL8210010
Size
Small Clevis Large Clevis
Special tool for clevis installation.
Suitable for standard and small
(EP) clevis.
Standard Servo
Code No SV4031
Package
1 set
Speed : 0.17 sec / 60° @4.8V
0.14 sec / 60° @6.0V
Torque : 3.2kg.cm / 44.8 oz - in @4.8V
4.1kg.cm / 57.4 oz - in @6.0V
Size : 40.6 x 20 x 37mm /
1.60 x 0.79 x 1.46 in
Weight : 39.4 g / 1.39 oz
Field Stand
Code No.
Size Package
MS9111430 600 x 240 x 310mm 1 pc
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