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1700mm Hall Cher

USER MANUAL

Specif ications

Specif ications

Wing Area: 23.27 sq. dm.

Motor Size: 64mm EDF

Length: 920mm

Flying weight: 700g (Power Version)

ESC: 20A Brushless

Features

Molded EPO airframe

EDF power or pure glider option

Streamlined aileron servo covers

Bolt together construction

Servo operated tow release mechanism

Multiple decal options included

Required

3S 11.1V 1500mah 25-40C Lipo or 4-5 cells Nimh (pure gliding)

5 Channel Transmitter and Receiver

1700mm Hall Cherokee Glider

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Thank you for purchasing your Avios 1700mm Hall Cherokee Glider. We hope you enjoy assembling and flying it as we did creating it. This sport scale model is based upon the full size Hall Cherokee glider, the most successful homebuilt glider of all time.

The Avios Hall Cherokee uses rugged molded EPO foam for the basis of the airframe, incorporating a true to scale outline with only small deviations where necessary. Three different launch methods are integreated into the design; a under fuselage bungee hook, servo operated release mechanism for aerotow, or a removable EDF power unit.

Avios aircraft follow an extensive design, development, and testing process to bring reliable and user friendly products to the masses. They undergo extensive quality control checks at the factory.

Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before assembling and flying this model. It is not a toy and if mistreated has the potential to inflict bodily injury or damage property. It is your responsibility to complete final assembly, setup, and routine pre-flight checks. Always make sure to check for any loose screws or parts, and that the airframe is free from damage that may cause failure in flight. Avios is not responsible for any injury or property damage inflicted due to negligence in assembly or maintenance.

Warnings

Select your flying area carefully. Always choose an open space that is unobstructed from trees, buildings, and away from crowded areas. Avoid flying in areas with roads, electric or telephone wires, or close proximity to full size air traffic.

Do not fly this model in poor weather including high winds, low visibility, rain, or thunderstorms.

Never attempt to catch this model whilst in flight. Even a slow moving model can cause harm to yourself or others.

This model is recommended for children no younger than 14 years old. All children should always be supervised by a capable and responsible adult when operating this model.

Always unplug the model battery when not in use. Do not leave the battery installed in the model when not in use.

Remain clear from the propeller at all times when the flight battery is connected. A spinning propeller can cause bodily injury.

Before flying always turn ON your transmitter first, then connect your flight battery to the model.

After flying, always disconnect the flight battery first, then turn OFF the transmitter.

Do not place in mouth. Do not eat. Hand wash only, hang dry.

Tools Required

Phillips Screwdriver Needle Nose Pliers

Equipment Required

OR

Turnigy Charger

MAIN MENU

STOP

DECREASE

STATUS

INCREASE START

ENTER

2 CELL

3 CELL

4 CELL

5 CELL

6 CELL

3S 11.1V 1500mAh LiPo (EDF)

4.8~6.0V NiMh (Pure Glider) Battery Charger

2 Sided Tape or Velcro

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1700mm Hall Cherokee Glider

Assembly

1) Attach horizontal stabilizer to fuselage with two pieces of M2x32mm coarse thread screws.

4) Secure wings with M3x10mm screw, and then attach top hatch. It is held by a small tab at the front with magnets at the back.

2) Insert fibreglass wing joiner into right wing panel until about half of the joiner is exposed.

5) Attach EDF unit to the fuselage by first removing top hatch. Then feed motor wires through molded channel into the foam and into the battery compartment area. Motor wires should be attached to the 30A ESC via our MT 30 plug. CHECK FOR PROPER MOTOR ROTATION BEFORE

LAUNCHING!

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3) Insert right wing into fuselage, then insert left wing. Servo wire leads get inserted and pulled down into fuselage compartment.

6) Secure EDF to fuselage by pushing it down onto fuselage fully, and then inserting wire pin through battery hatch.

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1700mm Hall Cherokee Glider

7) Center rudder/elevator servos so the arms are 90 degrees to the fuselage center line.

9) Insert flight battery and secure with velcro. Adjust as necessary to acheive proper CG noted on page 11. Always check CG with a fully charged battery. If using a Nimh receiver battery, you will not need to use the ESC included in the box.

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8) Adjust clevis in or out on the control rod until both control surfaces are neutral. Final servo adjustments can be made during radio setup.

10) Canopy simply slips in place by inserting the front tab first and then setting it down. Hatch is secured with magnets.

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Aero Tow

Aero towing your Cherokee is a fun, reliable, and scale method for launching a glider. The servo actuated release mechanism can be set to any auxiliary switch, typically the retract channel. For aerotowing, we suggest a 1300mm wingspan or larger high wing, slow flying airplane such as a

Piper Cub or the Durafly Tundra.

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1700mm Hall Cherokee Glider

Glider Launch

Aerotow

1) Suggest about 20ft. (6.15m) of tow string.

2) Before applying power to the tow plane, remove all excess slack in tow line between plane and glider.

3) Apply tow plane power smoothly letting speed build on both models. The Cherokee will most likely lift off before the tow plane.

4) Once in the air, it is best not to not tow too quickly. Reduce power on the tow plane to establish a gentle climb rate.

5) Keep the glider higher than the tow plane.

6) During turns it is important to stay to the outside of the tow plane to keep the tow line under tension.

7) Always try to keep the tow line under tension. If the tow line goes slack, when it comes under tension again, it can cause the line to snap due to the abrupt tension.

Bungee (High Start)

1) Attach bungee to the under fuselage hook.

2) Pull the model back until all slack has been removed from the bungee, then walk an additional 15 paces. This distance can be adjusted after additional flights.

3) Release model at about a 45 degree up angle.

4) Model will climb sharply, at the top of its trajectory, bungee line should slide off.

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Attach tow line to airplane approximately at the CG of the model. Do not attach at the tail, this can cause adverse handling effects.

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20 Feet (6.15 Meters) 15 Paces

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CG Location

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Control Throws

All control surface throw measurements are made at widest point of control surface.

10~15mm

10~15mm

15~22mm

15~22mm

Elevator Rubber

65mm

Aileron

10~15mm

10~15mm

65mm

Control Check

1700mm Hall Cherokee Glider

Up Elevator

Left Roll

Left Rudder

Down Elevator

Right Roll

Right Rudder

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1700mm Hall Cherokee Glider

Pre Flight Check

1) Before flying this model, check that the model is assembled per this manual and is free from any damage that may have occured during transport.

2) Insert flight battery, and check for proper center of gravity. Secure battery with velcro on the bottom of pack. If the battery shifts in flight it could cause a loss of control.

3) Ensure that pushrods and control surfaces move freely with no binding. For best results, disconnect pushrods and flex the hinges by hand to free up the hinges. Reconnect control rods prior to first flight.

4) After turning On the transmitter and connecting the flight battery, perform a full range test and finally, check control direction per the guide on previous page.

6) Conduct a full power test. If there are excess vibration, inspect the impeller for damage or a bent shaft.

7) Inspect your flight location, making sure it is free from trees, vehicles, people, or other

8) Set timer on your transmitter for 10 minutes for your first few flights. Check capacity of battery used on these flights and adjust your timer accordingly. obstructions before taking off.

9) Suggest hand launching into tall grass to double check CG before commiting to powered flight, aero tow, or high start launch.

10) For powered launch, give about 3/4 power, and a firm, level toss, allowing speed to build. See page 10 for aero tow and bungee lauch suggestions.

11) On the landing approach, due to the shallow glide path, it is best to make a wide, shallow turn, allowing the speed and altitude to bleed off. Pumping the elevator down, then back up can be used to regain speed if you get too slow. Use the altitude below you for that shallow dive. Take care not to slow the model down too much.

Spare Parts

1) Fuselage

Part no.: 9310000269-0

2) Wing set

Part no.: 9310000270-0

3) Horizontal Tail

Part no.: 9310000271-0

4) Canopy hatch

Part no.: 9310000272-0

5) Fiberglass wing spar

Part no.: 9310000280-0

6) Release Mechanism

Part no.: 9310000279-0

7) EDF pod

Part no.: 9310000273-0

8) 64mm EDF unit

Part no.: 9310000274-0

9) Control pushrod set

Part no.: 9310000275-0

10) Wing Servo Cover Set

Part no.: 9310000278-0

11) Decal Set

Part no.: 9310000277-0

12) EDF motor

Part no.: 9310000276-0

13) 20A ESC

Part no.: 9310000281-0

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1700mm Hall Cherokee Glider

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