Instruction manual

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X-CELL FURY TEMPEST 3-D
INTRODUCTION
These instructions apply to Fury Tempest Kits #1023-5.
Congratulations! You have purchased a quick assembling, high quality helicopter kit ideally suited for beginners
through expert pilots. Please pay particular attention to each assembly step.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
A minimum five channel Ahelicopter@ type radio with electronic swash plate mixing capability (known as C.C.P.M.)
and five high quality servos (Adigital@ type preferred due to their superior centering and equality).
A yaw rate gyro (basic or heading lock type) to stabilize and assist in tail rotor control B select the unit best suited to
your choice of radio and budget B be aware that even a beginner will appreciate the improved function of a top quality
gyro, so choose wisely.
Helicopters require special engines not commonly used in airplanes, so choose a quality product made for or known to
work properly in a model helicopter. There are a few good choices and the staff at Miniature Aircraft USA will be
happy to assist you. Mufflers or tuned pipes are also important choices and are more limited.
Section VII of this manual will describe some of the choices that are available.
THE KIT PACKAGE
The kit includes detailed drawings showing all parts, part numbers, fastener information and complete radio installation
data. Metric hardware is used throughout with correct tensile strength and heat treatment required for each position.
Each assembly step requires that only its corresponding parts bag be utilized, avoiding confusion between similar
appearing parts and fasteners for subsequent steps.
Also included is a bag of spare hardware, Allen wrenches (hex keys) and certain other special tools to assist in
assembly.
TOOLS AND/OR MATERIALS REQUIRED
The following tools and materials are suggested to assist in building the kit:
Screwdrivers - small straight and Phillips
Pliers B small regular, needle nose and forceps
Hand drill with drill bits
Open end wrenches B 5.5mm (7/32@), 7.0mm (9/32@) and 8.0mm (5/16@)
Dremel tool with sanding drum and carbide disc
Tape
Metric ruler
Small hammer
Appropriate Athin wall@ socket to fit your engine crankshaft nut
Vinyl two-sided tape B 1/8@ thick (M.A./USA p/n #3869)
Glow plug wrench (M.A./USA p/n #2957-7)
Slow and fast Cyanoacrylate glue (CA) (M.A. USA p/n #4960-1 and #4964-1)
Heat gun