Phoenix Model Cap 232 Instruction Manual - User Manual

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I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l

Wingspan:

620mm (63.8 inch)

Length:

430mm (56.3 inch)

Weight:

3500g - 4000g

Engine:

- 75 two stroke

Radio:

4 channel / 5 high torque servo

and

standard servo

MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY

(2) Main gear aluminum

(2) 65mm diameter wheel

(2) Fiberglass wheel pant

(4) 4mm x 20mm socket head screw

(4) 8mm flat washer

(4) 16mm flat washer

(4) 4,5mm nut

(4) Collar

(4) 3mm x 4mm set screw

(2) 4mm x 58mm axle

(4) 4mm lock washer

TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY

(1) Tail wheel bracket w/wire

(1) 25mm diameter wheel

(2) 2mm collar

(2) Nylon control clasp

(2) 2mm x 16mm wood screw

ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM

(1) 3mm x 150mm metal pushrod

(1) 3mm x 85mm metal pushrod

(2) M3 clevis

(2) 3mm x 40mm screw

(2) Set aluminum control horn

(2) Nylon horn

(2) Nylon ball link

(2) Aluminum ball

(2) 3mm x 12mm screw

(2) 6mm flat washer

(2) 3mm nut

KIT CONTENTS: We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for better identification
during assembly. We recommend that you regroup the parts in the same manner. This will ensure you
have all of parts required before you begin assembly.

KIT CONTENTS

THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM

(1) 1,3mm x 500mm wire

(1) 3,5mm x 350mm nylon

pushrod housing

(1) Metal connector

(1) 4mm x 4mm machine screw

FUEL TANK

(1) Nylon fuel tank

(1) Metal clunk

(1) Pre - assembled stopper w / 3 tube

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

(1) 19mm x 270mm diameter

aluminum dihedral

(2) 6mm x 45mm nylon screw

(2) Nylon washer

(1) Spinner

(4) 2.6mm x 10mm wood screw

(1) 25mm x 400mm orange tape

(1) 25mm x 400mm blue tape

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RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM

(1) 3mm x 165mm metal pushrod

(1) M3 Clevis

(1) 3mm x 40mm screw

(1) Set aluminum control horn

(1) Nylon horn

(1) Nylon ball link

(1) Aluminum ball

(1) 3mm x 12mm screw

(1) 6mm flat washer

(1) 3mm nut

AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM

(2) 3mm x 70mm metal pushrod

(2) M3 Clevis

(2) 3mm x 45mm screw

(2) Set aluminum control horn

(2) Nylon horn

(2) Nylon ball link

(2) Aluminum ball

(2) 3mm x 12mm screw

(2) 6mm flat washer

(2) 3mm nut

MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY

(4) 4mm x 25mm screw

(4) 4mm lock washer

(4) 8mm flat washer

(4) 4mm x 30mm screw

(8) 4mm nut

(4) 4mm lock washer

(2) Engine mount

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED.

• Medium C/A glue.
• 30 minute epoxy.
• 6 minute epoxy.
• Hand or electric drill.
• Assorted drill bits.
• Modeling knife.
• Straight edge ruler.

SUGGESTION

To avoid scratching your new airplane, do not unwrap
the pieces until they are needed for assembly. Cover
your workbench with an old towel or brown paper,
both to protect the aircraft and to protect the table.
Keep a couple of jars or bowls handy to hold the
small parts after you open the bag.

NOTE:

1. Please trial fit all the parts. Make sure you have

the correct parts and that they fit and are aligned
properly before gluing! This will assure proper
assembly. The Cap 232/ 61 is hand made from
natural materials, every plane is unique and
minor adjustments may have to be made.
However, you should find the fit superior and
assembly simple.

2. The painted and plastic parts used in this kit are

fuel proof. However, they are not tolerant of many
harsh chemicals including the following: paint
thinner, C/A glue accelerator, C/A glue debonder
and acetone. Do not let these chemicals come in
contact with the colors on the covering and the
plastic parts.

3. The Cap 232/ 61 will perform 3-D aerobatics

easily if you use the largest engines
recommended within the engine range. If you
setup your airplane to do 3D maneuvers, you
will need to be throttle conscious; that is,
never apply full throttle on straight and level
flying or in dives to prevent flutter.

SAFETY PRECAUTION:

• This is not a toy.
• Be sure that no other flyers are using your radio

frequency.

• Do not smoke near fuel.
• Store fuel in a cool, dry place, away from

children and pets.

• Wear safety glasses.
• The glow plug clip must be securely attached to

the glow plug.

• Do not flip the propeller with your fingers.
• Keep loose clothing and wires away from the propeller.

PREPARATIONS

Use a covering iron with a covering sock on
high heat to tighten the covering if necessary.
Apply pressure over sheeted areas to
thoroughly bond the covering to the wood.

• Do not start the engine if people are near. Do not

stand in line with the side of the propeller.

• Make engine adjustments from behind the propeller

only. Do not reach around the spinning propeller.

INSTALL THE AILERONS SERVOS & PUSHRODS

1. Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets

onto the aileron servo.

2. Turn the wing panel right side up. Using a

modeling knife, remove the covering from over
the precut servo lead exit hole in the root rib
and the top of the wing sheeting. This hole will
allow the servo leads to pass through when the
wing halves are joined.

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3. Install the servo in the wing require the use of

one 305mm servo extension for each aileron
servo. One Y-harness connector is required
and is used to allow the aileron servo to plug
into one slot in your receiver. You may have a
computer radio that allows you to plug the
servos into separate slots and then mix them
together through the radio transmitter. If you
choose to mix them with the radio rather than
the Y-harness, refer to the instructions with
your particular brand of radio.

Remove the covering

• 2 bender plier.
• Wire cutters.
• Masking tape.
• Thread lock.
• Paper towels.
• Rubbing alcohol.

7. Tie the string from inside the wing to the end of

the servo wire. Pull the servo wire through the
wing with the string. Tape the servo wire to the
wing to prevent it from falling back into the
wing.

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6. Using the string as a guide and pass the string

from the servo opening to the hole in the root of
the wing.

Note:

A weigh tied to a string can be used first,

then tied to the servo lead to pull it through.

Remove the
covering

↑

WING TIP

↑

WING TIP

Collar

Masking tape

Aluminum washer

Aluminum control

Plastic horn

3mm Screw

RIGHT

WRONG

8. Temporarily position the aileron servo into the

servo bay. Drill a 1.6mm hole through the four
mounting holes of the servo, drilling through the
plywood mounting plate in the wing. Install and
remove a servo mounting screw into each of the
four holes. Insert a drop of thin CA into the holes
to harden the wood. After the glue has cured,
install the servo into the servo bay using the
hardware that came with your servo. Center the
servo and install a servo arm as shown.

9. Repeat step # 1 - # 8 to install the second aileron

servo in the opposite wing half.

INSTALLING THE CONTROL HORNS

1. The aileron has a block wood plate for mounting

the control horn. One aileron control horn in
positioned on each aileron. Using a ruler and a
pen, locate and mark the location of the control
horn. It should be mounted on the bottom side
of the aileron at the leading edge, in line with
the aileron pushrod.

↑

WING TIP

4. Attach the servo extension to the aileron servo.

Secure the connectors together using a large
piece of heat shrink tubing, tape or other
method for securing the connectors together.

5. Turn the wing panel right side up. Using a

modeling knife, remove the covering from over
the precut servo box.

5. Repeat step 1 - step 4 for the second aileron linkage.

1. Locate the pushrod wire. Slide a silicon clevis

retainer onto a clevis. Screw a M3 nut and a
threaded metal clevis onto the threaded end of
the wire. Tighten the nut against the clevis and
then install the clevis on the aileron control
horn.

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2. Make the same way for the plastic linkball to the

other side of the pushrod wire.

3. Plug the aileron servo into the receiver and

center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the
servo. The servo arm should be perpendicular
to the servo and point toward the middle of the
wing.

4. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a

couple of pieces of masking tape. Adjust the
linkage until the aileron and the servo arm are
both centered and then tighten the nut against
the clevis. Install the plastic linkball to the servo
arm. Remember use thread locking compound
to secure.

M3 nut

M3 clevis

Adjust
the linkages

Link ball

M3 nut

M3 clevis

70mm

22mm

3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn

on the second aileron.

INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES

The aileron linkages are assembled as shown below

2. Drill through the mark you made with a (3mm)

drill bit. Hard the hole with thin CA. Install the
control horn. Remember use thread locking
compound to secure.

Note:

The hole on the nylon horn is aligned with

the hinge line and pushrod is aligned with the
servo arm.

IN LINE

↑

WING TIP

↑

WING TIP

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INSTALLING THE DIHEDRAL BRACE

1. Look carefully at the surface of each root rib on

both wing halves. Notice how the excess
covering material overlaps onto them. Using a
modeling knife, carefully cut out away the
covering from both root ribs. Iron the covering
down so that it does not pull away from the ribs.

It is important that the excess covering be

removed from the root ribs. This will ensure an
adequate wood to wood glue joint.

2. Using a ruler and a pen, locate and mark the

center line of the dihedral brace. Draw the
vertical line at this location on each side of the
brace.

5. When satisfied with the fit of the wing halves,

remove the wing halves and the dihedral brace.

JOINING THE WING HALVES

1. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.

Working with only one wing half for now, apply
a thin layer of epoxy inside the carton tube and
to only half of the dihedral brace. Make sure to
cover the dihedral brace top and bottom as well
as the sides, and use enough epoxy to fill any
gaps.

2. Slide the dihedral brace into the carton tube up

to the center line. Remove any excess epoxy
before it dries using a paper towel and rubbing
alcohol. Allow the epoxy to cure before
proceeding.

3. Once the epoxy has cured, trial fit both wing

halves together to double check that the wing
halves still fit correctly.

4. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.

Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the exposed half
of the dihedral brace, the inside of the carton
tube and the entire surface of both root ribs.
Make sure to use enough epoxy to fill any
gaps.

5. Slide the two wing halves together and carefully

align them at the leading and trailing edges.
Wipe away any excess epoxy using a paper
towel and rubbing alcohol. Use masking tape to
hold the two wing halves in place until the
epoxy cures.

3. Test fit the dihedral brace into the carton tube in

each wing half. The brace should slide into each
wing half up to the center line. If it does not,
remove the brace and lightly sand the edges
and tips until the proper fit is obtained.

4. Test fit both of the wing halves together with the

dihedral brace temporarily installed. Do not glue
it in at this time! The wing halves should fit
together tight with little or no gaps in the center
section joint. If the center section joint is not
tight, remove the wing halves and lightly sand
the edges and tips of the dihedral brace. Test fit
the wing halves together with the dihedral brace
installed again. Repeat until you are satisfied
with the fit of the wing halves. The proper
dihedral is built into the two root ribs and should
not be altered.

Draw a center Line

6. When the epoxy has fully cured, double check

the center section joint. If any gaps are present,
mix a small amount of 30 minute epoxy and
carefully fill any remaining gaps. Remove the
excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing
alcohol. Allow the epoxy to fully cure before
proceeding.

7. Apply the trim tape to the center section of the

wings where they join.

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5. Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines you just

drew as a guide, carefully remove the covering
from between them using a modeling knife.

When cutting through the covering to remove it,
cut with only enough pressure to only cut
through the covering it's self. Cutting into the
balsa structure may weaken it. This could lead
to possible failure during flight.

3. Check the fit of the horizontal stabilizer in its

slot. Make sure the horizontal stabilizer is
square and centered to the fuselage by taking
measurements, but don't glue anything yet.

4. With the horizontal stabilizer correctly aligned,

mark the shape of the fuselage onto the bottom
of the tail plane using a water soluble/
non-permanent felt-tip pen.

INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

1. Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering

from the fuselage for the stabilizer and remove it.

2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer.

Center line

6. Attach the wing to the fuselage as picture.

7. Test the position of the elevator and adjust it as

shown.

Plastic Screw

9. After the epoxy has fully cured, remove the

masking tape or T-pins used to hold the
stabilizer in place and carefully inspect the glue
joints. Use more epoxy to fill in any gaps that
were not filled previously and clean up the
excess using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.

INSTALLING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER

1. Using the block of the rudder as a guide and

mark the shape of it on the top of the elevator.

2. Remove the covering from the elevator and also

on the block of rudder.

3. Using a triangle, check to ensure that the

vertical stabilizer is aligned 90 degree to the
horizontal stabilizer.

4. When you are sure that everything is a aligned

correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30
minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the slot in
the mounting platform and to the vertical
stabilizer mounting area. Apply epoxy to the
lower rudder hinge. Set the stabilizer in place
and re-align. Double check all of your
measurements once more before the epoxy
cures. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol and hold the
stabilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape.
Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding.

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8. When you are sure that everything is aligned

correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30
minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the bottom
of the stabilizer mounting area and to the
stabilizer mounting platform sides in the
fuselage. Insert the stabilizer in place and
re-align. Double check all of your measurements
one more time before the epoxy cures.
Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel
and rubbing alcohol and hold the stabilizer in
place with T-pins or masking tape.

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INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR

1. Nuts have been installed at the factory.

2. Install main landing gear into the fuselage using

(4) 4mm x 20mm socket head screws and flat
washers provided in the kit.

INSTALLING THE WHEEL PANTS

1. Locate the wheel pants from the hardware bag.

Mark the locations of the mounting axles onto
the wheel pants. The locations of the two
mounting holes are the middle of the wheel
opening, on right side, left side and 10mm from
the bottom of the wheel pant.

2. Using a 5mm drill bit, carefully drill two pilot

holes through the wheel pant at the TWO
marks you made.

2. Set the tail wheel assembly in place on the

plywood plate.

3. Drill 2,6mm pilot holes through the plywood plate.

4. Secure the tail wheel bracket in place using two

3mm x 12mm screw.

5. Align the tail wheel wire so that the wire is

parallel with the bottom of the rudder.

INSTALLING THE TAIL WHEEL

1. Using the knife cut away the wood from the

bottom of the rudder and slide the two nylon
clasps into the slot. Using C.A glue the nylon
clasps as shown.

Wheel

Collar

After installing the wheel pant, apply a small
drop of thin C/A to the bottom nut.

9. Repeat step # 1-8 to install the second wheel

pant assembly.

INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSHROD HOUSING

1. Install the engine mount to the fuselage.

2. Place the engine into the engine mount and

align it properly with the front of the cowling.
The distance from the firewall to the front of the
engine thrust washer should [120mm]

If your engine is equipped with a remote needle

valve, we suggest installing it into the engine at
this time.

3. When satisfied with the alignment of the engine,

use a pencil and mark the mounting hole
location onto the firewall, where the throttle
pushrod will exit.

4. Now, remove the engine. Using a 5mm drill bit,

drill holes through the firewall and the forward
bulkhead at the marks made.

5. Slide the pushrod housing through the hole in

the firewall, through the hole in the forward
bulkhead, and into the servo compartment.

6. Apply a couple of drops of thin C/A to the pushrod

housing where it exits the firewall and where it
passes through the forward bulkhead. This will
secure the housing in place.

7. Using a modeling knife, cut off the nylon pushrod

housing 26mm in front of the servo tray.

16 mm flat washer

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3. Using a modeling knife, carefully cut out two

line from the margin of the hole onto the wheel
pant. Just cut only one side of the wheel pant,
where the main gear will install. Be sure to
make a left and right wheel pant.

4. Slide a 4.5mm nut/ three 16mm flat washers

/4.5mm nut/ collar/ wheel/ collar onto the axle.

5. Slide the axle assembly into the wheel pant.

There are just one nut and two flat washers

outside of the wheel pant.

6. Remove one nut, one flat washer. Attach the

main landing gear to the axle.

7. Center both collars and wheel in the middle of

the wheel pant, lock both collars in place using
a hexagon 2mm screw.

8. With the landing gear in place, tighten two nuts.

Drill

Cut

INSTALLING THE ENGINE

This manual, we used the OS 75 - two stroke

. Locate the long piece of wire used for the throttle

pushrod. One end of the wire has been
pre-bend in to a "Z" bend at the factory. This "Z"
bend should be inserted into the throttle arm of
the engine when the engine is fitted onto the
engine mount. Fit the engine to the engine
mount using the screws provided.

down thrust

right thrust

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INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY

1. The stopper has been pre-assembled at the factory.

2. Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon

fuel line (the length of silicon fuel line is
calculated by how the weighted clunk should rest
about 8mm away from the rear of the tank and
move freely inside the tank). Connect one end of
the line to the weighted clunk and the other end
to the nylon pick up tube in the stopper.

3. Carefully bend the second nylon tube up at a

45 degree angle (using a cigarette lighter). This
tube will be the vent tube to the muffler.

4. Carefully bend the third nylon tube down at a

45 degree angle (using a cigarette lighter). This
tube will be vent tube to the fueling valve

When the stopper assembly is installed in the

tank, the top of the vent tube should rest just
below the top surface of the tank. It should not
touch the top of the tank.

5. Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It

may be necessary to remove some of the
flashing around the tank opening using a
modeling knife. If flashing is present, make sure
none of it falls into the tank.

6. When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper

assembly tighten the 3mm x 20mm machine
screw until the rubber stopper expands and
seals the tank opening. Do not over tighten the
assembly as this could cause the tank to split.

7. Using a modeling knife, cut 3 lengths of fuel line

150mm long. Connect 2 lines to the 2 vent tubes
and 1 line to the fuel pickup tube in the stopper.

8. Feed three lines through the fuel tank

compartment and through the pre-drilled hole in
the firewall. Pull the lines out from behind the
engine, while guiding the fuel tank into place.
Push the fuel tank as far forward as possible,
the front of the tank should just about touch the
back of the firewall. Blow through one of the
lines to ensure the fuel lines have not become
kinked inside the fuel tank compartment. Air
should flow through easily.

Do not secure the tank into place permanently
until after balancing the airplane. You may need
to remove the tank to mount the battery in the
fuel tank compartment.

9. To secure the fuel tank in place, apply a bead of

silicon sealer to the forward area of the tank,
where it exits the fuselage behind the engine
mounting box and to the rear of the tank at the
forward bulkhead.

10. Use hardwood to secure the fuel tank in place

by CA glue.

CA glue

INSTALLING THE THROTTLE SERVO

1. Install the rubber grommets and brass collets

into the elevator, rudder and throttle servos.
Test fit the servos into the servo tray. Trim the
tray if necessary to fit your servos

2. Mount the servos to the tray using the mounting

screws provided with your radio system.

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INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR SERVO

1. Remove the covering from both size of the

fuselage.

2. Install two servo to the fuselage as shown.

3. The elevator has a block wood plate for

mounting the control horn. One elevator control
horn in positioned on each elevator. Using a
ruler and a pen, locate and mark the location of
the control horn. It should be mounted on the
bottom side of the elevator at the leading edge,
in line with the elevator pushrod.

4. Drill through the mark you made with a (3mm)

drill bit. Hard the hole with thin CA. Install the
control horn. Remember use thread locking
compound to secure.

Note:

The hole on the nylon horn is aligned with

the hinge line and pushrod is aligned with the
servo arm.

→

Engine side

INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR LINKAGES

The elevator linkages are assembled as shown below

. Repeat these step as installing the aileron

linkages (Page 4 and page 5)

150mm

22mm

. Repeat these step for the second servo elevator.

85mm

22mm

Control horn

Install the rudder servo to the fuselage as shown.

INSTALLING THE RUDDER SERVO

Remove the covering from the exit slot for rudder.

. The control horn should be mounted on the

right side of the rudder at the leading edge, in
line with the rudder pushrod.

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MOUNTING THE COWL

1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly

from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over
the engine.

2. Measure and mark the locations to be cut out

for engine head clearance, needle valve,
muffler. Remove the cowl and make these cut
outs using a rotary tool with a cutting disc and a
rotary sanding drum attachment.

3. Slide the cowl back into place. Align the front of

the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine. The
front of the cowl should be positioned so the
crankshaft is in the middle of the precut
opening. Hold the cowl firmly in place using
several pieces of masking tape.

4. While holding the cowl firmly in position, drill

four 1,6mm pilot holes through both the cowl
and the side edges of the firewall.

Using a 3mm drill bit, enlarge the four holes in

the cowling.

Enlarging the holes through the cowl will prevent

the fiberglass from splitting when the mounting
screws are installed.

6. Slide the cowl back over the engine and secure

it in place using four 3mm x 12mm wood screws.

7. Install the muffler. Connect the fuel and

pressure lines to the carburator, muffler and
fuel filler valve. Tighten the screws completely.

165mm

22mm

INSTALLING THE RUDDER LINKAGES

. Repeat these step as installing the aileron

linkages (Page 4 and page 5).

FINAL ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING THE SPINNER

. Install the spinner back-plate, propeller and

spinner cone. The spinner cone is held in place
using two 3mm x 20mm wood screws.

. The propeller should not touch any part of the

spinner cone. If it dose, use a sharp modeling
knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone
where the propeller comes in contact with it.

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BALANCING

1. It is critical that your airplane be balanced

correctly. Improper balance will cause your
plane to lose control and crash.

THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED
110mm BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE
OF THE WING, AT THE FUSELAGE. This
location is recommended for initial test flying
and trimming. There is a 5mm margin forward
and aft. BALANCE A PLANE UPSIDE DOWN
WITH THE FUEL TANK EMPTY.

2. Mount the wing to the fuselage. Using a couple

of pieces of masking tape, place them on the
top side of the wing 110mm back from the
leading edge, at the fuselage sides.

3. Turn the airplane upside down. Place your

fingers on the masking tape and carefully lift
the plane .

4. If the nose of the plane falls, the plane is nose

heavy. To correct this first move the battery
pack further back in the fuselage. If this is not
possible or does not correct it, stick small
amounts of lead weight on the fuselage under
the horizontal stabilizer. If the tail of the plane
falls, the plane is tail heavy. To correct this,
move the battery and receiver forward or if this
is not possible, stick weight into the firewall.
When balanced correctly, the airplane should
sit level or slightly nose down when you lift it
up with your fingers.

INSTALLING THE SWITCH

1. The switch should be mounted on the fuselage side,

opposite the muffler, close enough to the receiver
so the lead will reach. Use the face plate of the
switch cut out and locate the mounting holes.

2. Cut out the switch hole using a modeling knife.

Use a 2mm drill bit and drill out the two mounting
holes through the fuselage side.

3. Secure the switch in place using the two machine

screws provided with the radio system.

INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY

1. Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into

the receiver. You may want to plug an aileron
extension into the receiver to make plugging in
the aileron servo lead easier when you are
installing the wing. Plug the battery pack lead
into the switch.

2. Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the

protective foam to protect them from vibration.
Use a rubber band or masking tape to hold the
foam in place.

3. Position the battery pack and receiver in place

and using the two zip ties for mounting them as
the picture below.

4. Using a 2mm drill bit, drill a hole through the

side of the fuselage, near the receiver, for the
antenna to exit.

Switch

Battery

Receiver

Light flywood

Engine head

Muffler

Secure
the cowl

LATERAL BALANCE

After you have balanced a plane on the C.G. You
should laterally balance it. Doing this will help the
airplane track straighter.

5. Turn the airplane upside down. Attach one loop

of heavy string to the engine crankshaft and
one to the tail wheel wire. With the wings level,
carefully lift the airplane by the string. This may
require two people to make it easier.

6. If one side of the wing fall, that side is heavier

than the opposite. Add small amounts of lead
weight to the bottom side of the lighter wing
half's wing tip. Follow this procedure until the
wing stays level when you lift the airplane.

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FLIGHT PREPARATION

PRE FLIGHT CHECK

1. Completely charge your transmitter and receiver

batteries before your first day of flying.

2. Check every bolt and every glue joint in your

plane to ensure that everything is tight and well
bonded.

3. Double check the balance of the airplane.

4. Check the control surface.

5. Check the receiver antenna. It should be fully

extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage.

6. Properly balance the propeller.

3d sERVOS

The large control throws require servos with

great centering. The digital servos are second to
none in this department. Digital servos such as
the Futaba S9250 should be used on all control
surfaces of this airplane for optimum
performance.

Ailerons : 10mm up 10mm down

Elevator : 12mm up 12mm down

Rudder : 20mm right 20mm left

CONTROL THROWS

1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using

the control throws listed.

2. The control throws should be measured at the

widest point of each control surface.

3. Check to be sure the control surfaces move in the

correct directions.

Aileron Control

10mm

Rudder Control

20mm

Elevator Control

12mm

LOW RATE

3-D PERFORMANCE SETTINGS

The CAP 232/ 61 will perform 3-D aerobatics

Ailerons : 45mm up 45mm down

Elevator : 35mm up 35mm down

Rudder : 45mm right 45mm left

HIGH RATE (FOR 3D)

I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS

Always operate in open areas, away
from factories, hospitals, schools,
buildings and houses etc.

NEVER

fly

your aircraft close to people or built
up areas.

THE PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS

Keep fingers, clothing (ties, shirt
sleeves, scarves) or any other loose
objects that could be caught or drawn
in, away from the propeller. Take care
at

ALL

times.

Keep all onlookers (especially small
children and animals) well back from
the area of operation. This is a flying
aircraft, which will cause serious
injury in case of impact with a person
or animal.

NEVER

fly near power lines, aerials

or other dangerous areas including
airports, motorways etc.

NEVER

use damaged or deformed

propellers or spinners.

DO NOT

dispose of empty fuel

containers on a fire, this can lead to
an explosion.

NEVER

fly in wet conditions or on

windy or stormy days.

ALWAYS

adjust the engine from

behind the propeller, and do not allow
any part of your body to be in line
with the propeller.

I/C FLIGHT GUIDELINES

Made in Vietnam

When ready to fly, first extend the
transmitter aerial.

Operate the control sticks on the
transmitter and check that the control
surfaces move freely and in the
CORRECT directions.

ALWAYS

land the model INTO the

wind, this ensures that the model lands
at the slowest possible speed.

Switch on the transmitter.

Switch off the transmitter.

Check that the transmitter batteries
have adequate power.

Switch off the receiver.

Switch on the receiver.

ALWAYS

take off into the wind.

Check that the wings are correctly
fitted to the fuselage.

If the model does not respond correctly
to the controls, land it as soon as
possible and correct the fault.

Empty the fuel tank after flying, fuel left
in the tank can cause corrosion and
lead to engine problems.