WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM ASSEMBLY MANUAL ANGEL 2000 glider “ Graphics and specifications may change without notice “ . MS: 129 Specifications: ARF Wingspan---------------78.7 in ( 200cm). Wing area---------------582.8sq.in ( 37.6sq.dm). Weight-------------------2.4lbs ( 1.1 kg). Length-------------------45.1 in ( 114.6cm). Motor-------------------15 brushless outrunner motor. Radio--------------------4 channel with 2 servos. Electric conversion: Optional. www.seagullmodels.
Instruction Manual. Angel 2000 Glider INTRODUCTION. Thank you for choosing the ANGEL 2000 GLIDER ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS COMPANY LTD,. The ANGEL 2000 GLIDER was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport flyer in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to fly and quick to assemble. The airframe is onventionally built using balsa, plywood to make it stronger than the average ARTF, yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM KIT CONTENTS. SEA12901 SEA12902 SEA12903 Fuselage Wing set Tail set HINGING THE RUDDER. Note : The control surfaces, including the ailerons, elevators, and rudder, are prehinged with hinges installed, but the hinges are not glued in place. It is imperative that you properly adhere the hinges in place per the steps that follow using a high-quality thin C/A glue. Hinge. Epoxy. ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED. 15 brushless outrunner motor. Radio 4 chanel with 2 servos.
Instruction Manual. Angel 2000 Glider HINGING THE ELEVATORS. Glue the elevator hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the rudder. INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. 1) Using a ruler and a pen, locate the centerline of the horizontal stabilizer, at the trailing edge, and place a mark. Use a triangle and extend this mark, from back to front, across the top of the stabilizer. Also extend this mark down the back of the trailing edge of the stabilizer.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM When cutting through the covering to remove it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself. Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it. 6) Using a modeling knife, carefully remove the covering that overlaps the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage. Remove the covering from both the top and the bottom of the platform sides. 8) Next assemble and install the elevator control horn.
Instruction Manual. Angel 2000 Glider 2) Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from over the precut hinge slot cut into the lower rear portion of the fuselage. 2x15mm Remove covering. INSTALLING VERTICAL STABILIZER. 3) Next assemble and install the rudder control horn as the process for elevator control horn. 1) While holding the vertical stabilizer firmly in place, use a pen and draw a line on each side of the vertical stabilizer where it meets the top of the fuselage. Epoxy.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS. Horizontal Stabilizer. 90º Vertical Stabilizer. Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut . opening in the mount. The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through. 1) Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the fuselage servo. Test fit the servo into the aileron servo mount. 2) Secure the servos with the screws provided with your radio system.
Instruction Manual. Angel 2000 Glider ELEVATOR - RUDDER PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION. Nylon Snap keeper. 1) Install the elevator control horn using the same method as with the aileron control horns. 2) Position the elevator control horn on the both side of elevator. M2 clevis. M2 lock nut. 8mm Elevator pushrod. Control horn Elevator pushrod. Control horn Fuel tubing. 8mm Hex Nut. Rudder pushrod. 8 M2 clevis.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM WING ASSEMBLY. Remove covering. ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION. Locate the items neccessary to install the electric power conversion included with your model.
Angel 2000 Glider Instruction Manual. 2x8 mm INSTALLING THE SPINNER. Install the spinner backplate, propeller and spinner cone. The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone. If it does, use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propeller comes in contact with it.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM ATTACHMENT WING- FUSELAGE. INSTALLING THE BATTERY RECEIVER. 1) Plug the five servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also. 2) Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect them from vibration. 3) Route the antenna in the antenna tube inside the fuselage and secure it to the bottom of fuselage using a plastic tape. Wing bolt. ATTACHMENT HATCH COVER ON THE FUSELAGE.
Angel 2000 Glider Instruction Manual. 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 86MM BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WING AT THE WING ROOT. 2) Mount the wing to the fuselage. Using a couple of pieces of masking tape, place them on the bottom side of the wing 86mm back from the leading edge of the wing at the wing root.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM Moving the balance aft makes the model more agile with a lighter and snappier ”feel”. In any case,please start at the location we recommend . 86 mm With the wing attached to the fuselage, all parts of the model installed ( ready to fly), and empty fuel tanks, hold the model at the marked balance point with the stabilizer level. Lift the model. If the tail drops when you lift, the model is “tail heavy” and you must add weight* to the nose.
Angel 2000 Glider FLIGHT PREPARATION. Check the operation and direction of the elevator, rudder, ailerons and throttle. A) Plug in your radio system per the manufacturer’s instructions and turn everything on. B) Check the elevator first. Pull back on the elevator stick. The elevator halves should move up. If it they do not, flip the servo reversing switch on your transmitter to change the direcC) Check the rudder. Looking from behind the airplane, move the rudder stick to the right.
