Bat Instruction Manual

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WARNING
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL
BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION.
IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING
THE CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF THIS
MODEL.
A Radio-Controlled aircraft is not a toy!
If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm
and damage to property. Fly only in open
areas, preferably at AMA (Academy of Model
Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all
instructions included with your radio, powerplant,
electronics and batteries.
• Inspect your model before every flight to ensure it is airworthy.
• Be aware of any other radio frequency user who may present an
interference problem.
• Always be courteous and respectful of other users in your
selected flight area.
• Choose an area clear of obstacles and large enough to safely
accommodate your flying activity.
• Make sure this area is clear of friends and spectators prior to
launching your aircraft.
• Be aware of other activities in the vicinity of your flight path that
could cause potential conflict.
• Carefully plan your flight path prior to launch.
• Abide by any and all established AMA National Model Aircraft
Safety Codes.
IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things you can
do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid flying
near full-scale aircraft and avoid flying near or over groups of people.
INCLUDED ITEMS
Wood parts included in this kit:
• 1 - LP1 - laser cut 1/8” x 4.5" x 10" sheet
• 1 - LP2 - laser cut 1/16” x 4.75" x 12" sheet
• 1 - BP1 - laser cut 1/8” x 4" x 24" sheet
• 2 - BP2 - laser cut 3/32” x 4" x 24" balsa
• 1 - BP3 - laser cut 3/32” x 4" x 24" balsa
• 1 - BP4 - laser cut 1/16” x 4" x 24" balsa
• 1 - BP5 - laser cut 1/16” x 4" x 24" balsa
• 1 - BP6 - laser cut 1/16” x 4" x 24" balsa
• 1 - BP7 - laser cut 1/16” x 4" x 24" balsa
• 2 - 1/16” x 4" x 12" balsa sheet
• 2 - 1/4” x 1/4” x 36” balsa strips
• 3 - 1/4” x 1/4” x 36” basswood strips
• 1 - 1/8” x 1/8” x 24” basswood strips
Hardware parts included in this kit:
• 10 - 2-56 x 3/4” self tapping screws
• 5 - 2-56 x 1/2” machine screws
• 2 - control horns
• 1 - 4-40 x 1" socket head cap screw
• 2 - 4-40 lock nuts
• 3 - #4 washers
• 1 - 4-40 nut
Other items included in this kit:
• Rolled plan
• 1 - Construction Manual
ITEMS NEEDED
Hardware needed (not included in the kit)
For some of these items there is more than one option which will
require a bit of decision making ahead of time. There isn’t a right or
a wrong choice, so choose the items that work best for you.
We strongly recommended supporting your local hobby shop.
• Powerplant: .09-.11 sized 2-stroke glow engine (or similar
electric system - 250+ watt, 3s lipo)
• Propeller
• Engine/Motor mount and mounting hardware
• 2 ounce Fuel Tank and fuel tubing (if glow)
• Receiver - (3 channel minimum)
• 2 servos (electric) or 3 servos (if glow) - we recommend sub-
micro servos all around.
• Pushrods (two 6” for elevons, one 8” for throttle if glow.)
• Clevises for the pushrods.
• Covering
Additional Required Building Tools and Adhesives
• Drill & assorted drill bits
• Hobby knife and #10 blades
• Sandpaper: coarse (80 or 100 grit) & medium (150-200 grit)
• Pencil or pen
• Ruler
• T-Pins
• Waxed paper
• Building board
• 2-part epoxy (6 or 15 minute)
• Epoxy brushes and mixing sticks
• Wood adhesives of your choice. We use medium CA
(cyanoacrylate) viscosities, but aliphatic resin and/or
carpenter’s glues will work just as well and give longer
working time.