User guide

Introduction ........................................................2
Precautions ........................................................2
Preparations...................................:...................3
Required Items..............................................................3
Suggested Building Supplies ......................................3
Optional Building Supplies ..........................................4
Building Notes ....................................................4
Adhesives ......................................................................5
Glossary of Terms Used in
This Manual & Plans ..........................................5
Die-Cut Pattern ..................................................7
Build the Stabilizer & Elevator ..........................8
Build the Formers ........................................................8
Build the Fin and Rudder ....................................9
Bevel the Fin & Rudder ................................................9
Cutting the Hinge Slots ..............................................10
Build the Fuselage ............................................10
Fuse Side Construction ..............................................10
Fuse Structure Assembly............................................ 11
Preparing the Canopy ................................................13
Build the Wing ..................................................14
Joining the Wing Panels....................................17
Align the Stab to the Wing ..............................18
Install the Forward Wing Fillet..........................18
Balance the Model Laterally ............................19
Finishing............................................................19
Final Assembly ..................................................19
Radio Installation..............................................20
Pushrod Installation..........................................21
Final Hookups & Checks ..................................22
Radio Settings ............................................................22
Balance the Model ............................................22
Checking for Warps ..........................................23
Preflight............................................................ 24
Charge the Batteries ........................................24
Find a Safe Place to Fly ....................................24
Range Check the Radio ....................................24
AMA Safety Code (excerpt) ..............................24
Flying ................................................................25
Trim Flights ......................................................25
Your First Hi-start Launch ................................25
First Flights ......................................................26
Thermal Flying ..................................................26
Facts About Thermals........................................27
Thermal Soaring................................................27
Pointers for Contest Flying ..............................28
Slope Soaring....................................................29
Flying ..........................................................................29
Slope Landings ..........................................................29
Ballasting..........................................................30
Flight Log ............................................Back Cover
Congratulations on your choice of this kit for
your project. If you are new to Radio Control
Modeling, we would like to take a minute to
give you some information on the Daydream.
The Daydream was designed to use a modern
airfoil specifically designed for thermal gliders.
The construction of the Daydream uses the
minimum amount of materials to keep the
overall weight down. The combination of these
provides you with a model that will be able to
catch and ride out the slightest thermal.
At Dynaflite we take pride in offering kits that
are simple and straightforward to build and
provide value for your modeling dollar.
To make your R/C modeling experience totally
enjoyable, we recommend that you get
assistance with your first flights from an
experienced, knowledgeable modeler. You'll
learn faster and avoid risk to your model before
you're truly ready to solo. Your local hobby
shop has information about flying clubs in your
area whose membership includes qualified
instructors.
You can also contact the national Academy of
Model Aeronautics (AMA), which has more than
2,500 chartered clubs across the country. We
recommend you join the AMA, which will
provide you with insurance coverage at AMA
club sites and events. AMA Membership is
required at chartered club fields where qualified
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