Specification
Wingspan:
Overall length:
Total surface area:
All-up weight:
Total surface area loading:
Radio control system
robbe Futaba 2.4 GHz radio control system, minimum six channels.
We particularly recommend the FF-6 (T6EXP) R617, 2.4 GHz,
Order No. F4069.
Essential items not included in the kit
Description
1 Flight battery, 3S1P / 11.1 V / 2200 mAh, 20C 6950
Velcro (hook-and-loop) tape
Accessories
Floats set
Contains all the parts required to convert
the Air Beaver into a floatplane.
Flight battery charger, e.g.
Power Peak® A4 EQ-LCD
Charge lead
Please refer to the main robbe catalogue for further details of
battery chargers, tools and aids to building
Sequence of assembly
Please study the illustrations and the brief instructions to obtain a
clear understanding of the individual stages of construction.
The servos are already installed, connected to the control surfaces,
and fitted with extension leads.
The model can very quickly be completed, ready to fly. Please read
right through these instructions, the separate information sheets and
the Safety Notes before attempting to assemble and fly the model,
as this will make it much easier to complete the tasks required.
We constantly strive to update our products to reflect the latest
developments. You can find details of technical improvements,
© robbe Modellsport
Assembly and operating instructions
updates and revised documentation on the Internet by calling
up the appropriate product description at our website: www.
approx. 1520 mm
robbe.com.
approx. 960 mm
All directions, such as "right-hand", are as seen from the tail of the
approx. 28 dm 2
model, looking forward.
approx. 1200 g
approx. 42 g/dm 2
Suitable adhesives (for repairs)
For all glued joints on this model use only
robbe Speed Type 2, No. 5063 cyano-acrylate adhesive
and the matching
Activator, No. 5017.
Notes regarding the radio control system
For this model you require a radio control system with at least six
Order No.
channels.
50590002
The receiving system is powered by the speed controller's integral
BEC system.
Servo leads with differing colour codes are used in the model:
25691000
Signal:
Positive wire:
Negative wire:
Please bear this in mind when connecting or extending the leads.
Before you check the model's working systems, set the control
8560
surfaces to neutral from the transmitter (transmitter sticks and trims
8881
central).
Before operating the model always move the throttle stick to the
"motor stopped" position before switching the transmitter on; only
then connect the battery.
Connect the lighting system to any vacant receiver channel; the
lights are then switched on automatically when the flight battery is
connected - see also the notes on fig. 40.
To switch off, first disconnect the flight pack from the speed control-
ler, and only then switch the transmitter off.
When installing or setting up the receiving system components,
including the speed controller and motor, be sure to read and obser-
ve the instructions supplied with them.
You should also read right through the instructions and safety
information supplied with the battery pack and charger before using
these items for the first time.
Air Beaver ARF
white / orange
red / red
black / brown
2
Painting the model and applying the decals
The decals are applied at the factory. No painting is required.
Take care that the decals do not come into contact with adhesive
(cyano), as this may damage the surface.
Replacement parts
Order No.
Description
25690001
Wing set with lighting
25690002
Tailplane set
25690003
Main undercarriage and fairing
25690004
Tailwheel set
25690005
Fuselage set
25690006
Spinner and propeller
25690007
Propeller driver
25690008
Dummy engine
25690009
Battery cover
25690010
BL motor and motor mount
25690011
BL speed controller, 40A ESC
Fig. 1
- The elevator and rudder linkages at the tail end of the fuselage.
Fig. 2
- If necessary, loosen the elevator pushrod in the swivel connector
mounted on the elevator servo.
Figs. 3 and 4
- Draw the elevator pushrod back towards the tail.
- Connect the pushrod to the elevator horn, then place the tailplane
on the tail end of the fuselage.
Fig. 5
- Place the fin in position, at the same time threading the rudder
pushrod into the driver below the tailplane.
Figs. 6 and 7
- Screw the tailplane and fin to the tail end of the fuselage.
No.
2569