vq VQAO41G Instruction manual
The vq VQAO41G is a radio-controlled model aircraft designed for experienced hobbyists. With a wingspan of 58.5 inches and a length of 45.2 inches, it's a substantial model that requires a spacious flying area and careful handling. It can be powered by a range of 2-stroke or 4-stroke engines, or an electric equivalent, giving you flexibility in your setup. The VQAO41G features five channels of control, including throttle, rudder, elevator, ailerons, and retractable landing gear, allowing for precise maneuvers and realistic flight characteristics.
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RADIO CONTROL MODEL
HURRICANE
SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan.......58.5 in. / 149cm
Length............45.2 in. / 115cm
Engine............40~46 2T / 52~70 4T
Or Electric equivalent.
VQAO41G
VQA041B
RC Functions:
Throtle - Rudder - Elevator
Aileron - Retract landing gear
AlL BALSA AND Almost ready to fly
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING!
This radio control model is not a toy. If modified or flow carelessly it could go out of control and cause serious bodily injury or property damage.
Before flying your airplane, ensure the air field is spacious enough.
Always fly it outdoors in safe areas with no debris or obstacles.
REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Purchase separately)
10.5x6 for .40 - 2 cycle engine
11x6 for .46 - 2 cycle engine
12x6 for .60 - 4 cycle engine
12x7 for .70 - 4 cycle engine
13x8 - Brushless Motor
Extension for aileron servo, retract servo.
Brushless
Motor Control
Retract landing gear VQAR05
Minimum 5 channel radio for airplane with 5 servos
.Motor control x1 .Aileron x2
.Elevator x1 .Rudder x1
.46 ~ .50 - 2 cycle
Silicone tube
GLUE (Purchase separately)
SILICON
Silicon sealer
Cyanoacrylate
Glue
CA
.60 ~.70 - 4 cycle G-46 HP
Brushless Motor or equivalent.
Retract servo
x1
Linkage Stopper x2
(for retract servo)
5 cell 4500mAh.
EPOXY A
EPOXY B
Epoxy Glue ( 5 minute type)
Epoxy Glue (30 minute type)
TOLLS REQUIRED (Purchase separately)
Hobby knife
Phillip screw driver
Needle nose Pliers
Scissors
Sander
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Hex Wrench
Awl
Wire Cutters
Masking tape - Straight Edged Ruler - Pen or pencil - Rubbing alcohol - Drill and Assorted Drill Bits
The pre-covered film on ARF kit may wrinkle due to variations of temperature. Smooth out as explained right.
* Use an iron or heat gun. Start as low setting. Increase the setting if necsessary. If it is too high, you may damage the film
Low setting
Symbols used throughout this instruction manual, comprise:
1.5mm
Drill holes using the stated size of drill
(in this case 1.5 mm Ø)
A B
Use epoxy glue
!
CA
Take particular care here
Apply cyano glue
Hatched-in areas: remove covering
film carefully
L/R
Assemble left and right sides the same way.
X
Check during assembly that these parts move freely, without binding
Not included.
These parts must be purchased separately
Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
CONVERSION TABLE
1.0mm = 3/64”
1.5mm = 1/16”
2.0mm = 5/64”
2.5mm = 3/32”
3.0mm = 1/8”
4.0mm = 5/32”
5.0mm = 13/64”
6.0mm = 15/64”
10mm = 13/32”
12mm = 15/32”
15mm = 19/32”
20mm = 51/64”
25mm = 1”
30mm = 1-3/16”
45mm = 1-51/64”
1- Joining the wing
Hole for the aileron extension cord exit.
WING - TOP VIEW
WING ROOT
Thread (pre-installed at factory)
Secure one end of the aileron extension cord with adhesive tape
Using the thread (pre-installed at factory) to slide the aileron extension cord into the wing half.
Do the same way with other wing half.
2- Joining the wing
Note: The two wing halves roots must fit together perfectly.
! Make sure to glue securely, If not properly glued, a failure in flight may occur.
A B
Hold the wing halves together with binder clip and rubber band (not include)
Nylon wing bolt
Binder clip
Rubber band
(both the top and bottom)
Use epoxy glue to bury the opening
A B
Center line
TOP VIEW
1- Using a pencil, mark the center of the brace.
2- Trial fit the wing joiner into one of the wing panels. It should insert smoothly up to the center line marked above.
3- Slide the other wing half onto the dihedral brace until the wing panel meet. If the fit is over tight, it may be necessary to
lightly sand the dihedral brace.
4- Check for the correct dihedral angle.
5- Mix up some 30 minute epoxy and apply a generous amount of epoxy into the wing joiner cavity of one wing half.
6- Coat one half of the dihedral brace with epoxy up to the center line. Install the epoxy-coated side of the dihedral brace
into the wing joiner cavity up to the center line, marking sure that the “V” of the dihedral brace is positioned correctly
7- Do the same way with the other wing half.
8- Carefully slide the wing halves together, ensuring that they are accurately aligned. Firmly press the two halves
together, allowing the excess epoxy to run out. Clean off the excess epoxy.
kerosene to keep the colour of your model not fade.
3- Retract servo tray
CENTER
WING
SECTION
B
CA
A
CA
C
CA
BOTTOM
Retract servo tray installation
CA
TOP VIEW
Retract servo mount
B
Secure one end of the aileron extension cord with adhesive tape
A
Retract servo tray
1/8(3mm plywood)
C
Retract servo mount
Cut away only the covering
4- Servo Installation
RETRACT SERVO INSTALLATION
Note: The head of servo should be positioned toward the rear of the wing.
CENTER
WING
SECTION
BOTTOM
TOP VIEW
Retract landing gear servo
X
1/16”
1.5mm
Install the retract servo onto the retract servo mount and secure it in place with four screw (included with radio set).
5- Retract landing gear installation
Trial fit the push rod into the wing. Join the pushrod to the retract gear arm and trial fit the retract into the wing.
Retract push rod Retract gear arm After checking that the retract works smoothly, fix the retract on the wing with 3x20mm self tapping screws.
Do the same way with other half wing.
Put the nylon ring
3x20mm screw
(not included)
Retract pushrod
VQ-AR03 -160223
Retract (option)
Plywood buffer included with retract set.
BOTTOM-VIEW
FRONT-VIEW
Retract pushrod
RETRACT
SERVO
WING-TOP
2mm
VQ-AR03 -160223
Retract (option)
6- Fixed gear
3x12mm screw
..........8
3x20mm screw
......16
Nylon gear strap
.......4
3x12mm screw
Main landing gear
Gear mount
1
Nylon gear strap
2
3x20mm
2mm
2mm
3x20mm
3
Ply gear mount flat
Square plastic
Gear mount x 2
2mm
Ply gear mount plate x 2
3x20mm screw
4
Square plastic x 2
7- Fix gear installation
Wing - bottom view
BOTTOM VIEW
2mm
Plastic retainer
ABS Gear cover
4mm collar
..........2
Plastic retainer
..........2
3x20mm screw
...........8
2x5mm screw
..........4
8- Main Wing
ABS wheel well cover (for fix gear)
1.5mm
CA
ABS gear strap
Gear mount
ABS gear cover
2x5mm self tapping screw
L/R
CA
BOTTOM VIEW
9- Aileron servo
-Switch on the radio (trims centered)
then mount the ailerons servo horn in
neutral position.
-The servo horn should be
perpendicular to the servo.
YES NO
BOTTOM VIEW
Connect the aileron extension cord to the aileron servo and secure with adhesive tape before install the aileron servo on to the wing.
Do the same way with second aileron servo.
10- Aileron linkage
Hinge Line/Control horn Alignment
Adhesive tape
2mm screw
BOTTOM VIEW
Depending on the position of the linkage, determine the location of aileron control horn.
The horn holes must be perfectly aligned with the axis of articulation.
Mark the position of the “foot” of the horn on the aileron. Then, with the drill, make the 2 holes.
Install the aileron control horn as shown.
Do the same way with second aileron servo.
Install one clevis onto each of the aileron control horn. With the aileron and the aileron servo in the neutral position, mark the position where each of the aileron pushrod will attach to the servo arm. A small piece of masking tape works well for this.
Cut off the excess length of each rod.
Plastic control horn
....................2
2x20mm screw
..............4
Aileron pushrod
Aileron servo
Connector
......2
......2
Aileron push rod
..2
11- Tail wheel
Pre-installed at factory.
1
4
2
3
2mm tail gear horn
...................1
Tail gear mount
................1
3x15mm screw
...............4
BOTTOM-VIEW
5
NOTE: Insert the Z bend of the tail gear pushrod into the hole on the tail gear horn before insert the tail gear horn on to the tail gear mount. (2)
12- Horizontal stabilizer
1-Trial fit the horizontal stabilizer in place . Check the alignment of the horizontal stabilizer. When you are satisfied with
the alignment, use a pencil to trace around the top and bottom of the stabilizer where it meets the fuselage.
2-Remove the horizontal stabilizer from the fuselage. Using the sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away the covering inside
the lines which were marked above.
3-Spread epoxy (30 minute) onto the top and bottom of the horizontal stabilizer along the area where the covering was
removed and to the fuselage where the horizontal stabilizer mounts.
4-Install the horizontal stabilizer into the fuselage and adust the alignment as described in steep 1.
A B
A B
Both the top and bottom side
Cut away only the covering both the top and bottom side
A A’
A = A’
B = B’
!
Securely glue together. If coming off during flight, you lose control of your air plane.
B B’
13- Vertical Stabilizer
Cut away only the covering both the left and the right side.
A B
Both the left and the right side.
A B
1-Trial fit the vertical stabilizer in place . Check the align-
ment of the vertical stabilizer. When you are satisfied
with the alignment, use a pencil to trace around the
right and left of the stabilizer where it meets the
fuselage.
2-Remove the vertical stabilizer from the fuselage.
Using the sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away the
covering inside the lines which were marked above.
3-Spread epoxy (30 minute) onto the right and left and
bottom of the vertical stabilizer along the area where
the covering was removed and to the fuselage where
the vertical stabilizer mounts.
4-Install the vertical stabilizer into the fuselage and adust
the alignment as described in steep 1.
C
C’
C = C’
!
Securely glue together. If coming off during flight, you lose control of your air plane.
14- Elevator and control horn
IMPORTANT: Please do not clean off the excess epoxy on the stabilizer and fuselage with strong solvent or pure alcohol, only use kerosene to keep the colour of your model not fade.
5/64”
2mm
5 5
Bottom view
3/8 in. (9.5mm)
Plastic control horn
....................2
2x12mm screw
..............4
15- Rudder and control horn
CA Thin CA
CA
Thin CA
Trial fit the elevator control horn in place and , mark the mounting holes positions with a pencil. Drill 5/64”(2mm) through the rudder and each elevator. Attach the control horns using 2x12mm screws.
Nylon pushrod exit guider
Plastic control horn
....................1
2x12mm screw
..............2
16- Push rod exit
ABS push rod exit
CA
17- Radio Equipment
Elevator servo
Rudder servo
18- Linkages
2mm screw
Throttle pushrod
Throttle servo
BOTTOM VIEW
NOTE: Place of throttle servo may be change depend of
engine (Four-stoke or two-stroke engine)
Elevator push rod
BOTTOM VIEW
Rudder push rod
Elevator push rod
Tail wheel push rod
Throttle servo
Elevator servo
Rudder servo
Throttle servo
Connector
............2
Connector
............3
2mm screw
Connector
Elevator pushrod
Elevator servo
19- Engine mount - engine
! Align the mark on both mounts
with the mark on the fuselage
5/32x1”
4x25mm screw
...4
Blind-nut
.................4
1/8x5-1/64”
3x20mm screw
...4
1/8”(3mm) nut
.................4
A
13/64”
5mm
A
B
B’
A
FRONT-VIEW
B=B’
- Using a pencil or felt tipped pen, mark the fire wall where the four
holes are to be drilled
- Remove the engine mount and drill a 13/64”(5mm) hole through
the fire-wall at each of the four marks marked.
- Reposition the engine mounts on to the fire-wall.
Attach the four blind-nut to the fire-wall as show.
Secure them with four 4x25mm screw.
4.7~4.8”
- Position the engine on to the engine mounts so the distance
from the prop hub to the fire wall is 121 ~ 123mm (4.7~4.8 in.)
- Mark the engine mounting plate where the four holes are to be
drilled.
Note: Mark the mounting plate through the engine mounting flanges.
TOP-VIEW
121~123mm
(4.7~4.8in.)
1.5
! Engine thrust on balk
head is already adjust
at factory
1/8”
3mm
- Remove the engine and drill a 1/8”(3mm) holes through the beam
at each of the four marks made above.
- Reposition the engine on the engine mount beams, aligning it with
the holes. Secure the engine to the engine mount using four
1/8x51/64”(3x25mm) screws.
Note: Apply Silicon sealer to each of the 1/8x51/64” screw.
20- Electric motor
CA
1 2
3mm
Using a aluminum motor mounting plate as
a template, mark the plywood motor mounting
plate where the four holes are to be drilled (2).
Remove the aluminum motor mounting
plate and drill a 1/8”(3mm) hole through
the plywood at each of the four marks
marked .
Note: The aluminum motor mounting included
with electric motor set.
B=B’
Firewall
B
SIDE-VIEW
B’
125~127mm
(5-1/8”)
A=A’
A
TOP-VIEW
A’
! Engine thrust on balk head
is already adjust at factory
21- Fuel tank installation
1 Blow 2
To muffler
Filler tube
Rubber stopper
Water
To engine X
1/8x1-13/32”(3x35mm) screw
5/32”(4mm)
After confirming the direction . Insert this assembly, clunk end first, into the fuel tank and tighten and screw the fuel tank cap on firmly.
Ensure that the fuel tank clunk does not touch the rear of the fuel tank.
Checking for leaks - block the vents and blow into the feed - if in doubt submersing the tank in a blow of water will show up any problems.
22- Cowling
2.5x10mm.....5
1/16”
(1~2mm)
Adhesive
tape
Board or transparent plastic.
Board or transparent plastic.
Cut the opening
Attach the board or transparent plastic on the side of the fuselage with the adhesive tape as show.
Using a pencil or felt tipped pen trace around the engine head where it meet the cowl. Cut the opening the board or transparent plastic for the engine head as marked before.
Remove the engine and insert the cowl on to the fuselage so the distance from the fire wall to the front of the cowl is
4-23/32” to 4-55/64”(120 to 122mm).
Remove the cowl from the fuselage and carefully cut the opening for the engine head as marked above. Do the same way with the hole for needle-valve.
Again. Insert the cowl on to the fuselage and secure it in place with five 2.5x10mm self tapping screws.
121mm
Ruler
1.5mm
23- Tail wheel cover
2x5mm screw
..........6
ABS tail wheel cover
ABS tail wheel cover
ABS cover
CA
2mm self tapping screw
1/16”
1.5mm
24- Plastic parts
1-Using the Plastic air scoop as a template, trace around the outside edge of the air-scoop,
and then remove it.
2-Using a sharp hobby knife, cut away the covering inside the lines. Not to cut into the wood.
3-Apply the air-scoop in place and secure with CA glue.
Do the same way with the Plastic wing cover.
Plastic air scoop
CA
Plastic wing cover
Cut away only the film before glue.
CA
Cut away only the film before glue.
BOTTOM VIEW
25- Balance
The recommended C.G (Center of Gravity) location for the Hurricane is 3-1/8”(79-81mm)
Adjust the location of the battery pack as required to achieve this C.G location.
If necessary , add weight to the nose until the correct balance is achieve.
To get the correct C.G., Several strips of lead weight were required in the nose of this model . To minimize the amount of weight required, it is desirable to position the weight as far forward as possible. This can be done by making a platform form leftover basswood stick and 3.2mm (1/8”) ply wood. Using 4x35mm bolts to mount the engine would also be long enough to mount the flatform. The lead should be permanently glued on with epoxy.
IMPORTANT: Recheck the C.G. After the weight has been installed.
!
Securely install the nose-weight
ensuring it will not come loose during flights.
3-1/8”
(79 ~ 81 mm)
Battery pack
DO NOT try to fly an out-of-balance model !
Wing center section
Basswood stick
Flatform
(3.2mm ply)
Lead should be permanently glued on flatform with epoxy
26- Control Surface
1/4”(~6mm)
1/4”(~6mm)
AILERON STROKE
1-3/16”(35mm)
1-3/16”(35mm)
3/8” (~10mm)
3/8” (~10mm)
RUDDER STROKE ELEVATOR STROKE
Warning!
BEFORE FLYING CHECK EVERYTHING
Before each flight, inspect the airplane for any loose parts. Check the hinges, make sure the pushrods are still firmly attached, and check the engine mounting bolts. In general, check everything on the plane that might possibly come loose.
DO NOT FLY NEAR A POWER LINE
The power lines cause radio interference, so avoid flying near them.
Adjust the engine always from behind, but never from infront or the sides as rotating propeller may badly injure you!
Do not allow watching people to get too close to a rotating propeller.
Ensure the spinner and propeller are securely attached. Immediately disure defective propeller as well as deformed spinners.
IMPORTANT: Please do not clean your model with pure alcohol, only use liquid soap with water or use glass cleaner to clean on surface of your model to keep the colour not fade.

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