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Jet Hangar A-7D/E Corsair II User Manual

Jet Hangar A-7D/E Corsair II
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
JET HANGAR INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Post Office Box 1607
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
phone: 562-467-0260
fax: 562-467-0261
email: larrywjhi@jethangar.com
www.jethangar.com
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Jet Hangar A-7D/E Corsair II Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandJet Hangar
ModelA-7D/E Corsair II
CategoryToy
LanguageEnglish

Summary

ARF A-7D/E Corsair II Assembly Instructions

To Our Valued Customers

Introduction to the A-7 Corsair II ARF

Operation of R/C Jet Aircraft

Guidance on operating high-performance R/C jet aircraft safely and effectively.

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA)

Recommendation for AMA membership and turbine waiver requirements for safe operation.

About the A-7 Corsair II Aircraft

General Building Tips for ARF Kit

Lightness

Advice on maintaining light weight by avoiding unnecessary additions during assembly.

Adhesives

Recommendations for surface preparation and types of adhesives for strong bonds.

Required Tools and Equipment

Tools

List of essential tools required for assembly and maintenance of the aircraft.

Adhesives

List of recommended adhesives including cyanoacrylates, epoxies, and thickeners.

Kit Contents and Packing Lists

Turbine A-7 Packing List

Detailed list of parts included in the turbine version of the A-7 Corsair II kit.

Ducted Fan A-7 Packing List

Detailed list of parts included in the ducted fan version of the A-7 Corsair II kit.

Additional Aircraft Accessories

Optional accessories available for completing the ARF kit.

Aircraft Assembly Process

Wing Assembly (Flaps/Ailerons)

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the wing, including servo installation and control linkage.

Fuselage Assembly

Instructions for assembling the main fuselage components.

Rudder

Detailed steps for installing the rudder servo and control horn for both turbine and ducted fan versions.

Turbine Rudder Installation

Specific steps for installing the rudder servo and pushrod for the turbine version.

Ducted Fan Rudder Installation

Specific steps for installing the rudder servo and pushrod for the ducted fan version.

Elevator

Instructions for mounting the elevator servos and control horns, including fuselage fitting.

Turbine Elevator Installation

Steps for installing elevator servos and pushrods for the turbine version.

Ducted Fan Elevator Installation

Steps for installing elevator servos and pushrods for the ducted fan version.

Retracts and Landing Gear Installation

Procedure for installing the nose landing gear, including strut, wheels, and steering cables.

Steering System Installation

Detailed steps for assembling and connecting the nose gear steering system.

Landing Gear Doors Installation

Procedure for installing main gear doors using wire torsion springs and actuation arms.

Nose Gear Doors Installation

Steps for installing nose gear doors with wire springs and linkage for proper closure.

Propulsion Installation (Turbine)

Instructions for installing the fuel tank and related components for turbine engine setup.

Ducted Fan Assembly and Installation

Steps for assembling and installing the ducted fan unit, exhaust ducts, and tuned pipe hanger.

Throttle Servo and Tuned Pipe Installation

Installing the throttle servo, pushrod, and securing the tuned pipe assembly.

Final Hardware Installation

Turbine System Installation

Installing receiver, batteries, ECU, switch, extensions, and engine pump.

Ducted Fan System Installation

Installing the accessory panel, air fill valves, receiver switch, and charge jack for ducted fan.

Aircraft Setup and Center of Gravity (CG)

Center of Gravity (CG) Balancing

Procedure for balancing the aircraft at the correct center of gravity point for safe flight.

Flying the A-7 Corsair II

Range Check Procedure

Importance and procedure for performing a radio range check before the first flight.

Taxi Tests

Advising taxi testing for ground handling feel and system checks before first flight.

First Flight Procedures

Guidance for takeoff, flight control, flap/elevator mixing, and thrust line adjustment.

Appendix A: Coloring Diagrams and Decal Placement

Decal Application Instructions

Detailed steps for applying special water transfer decals to the model aircraft.

Edwards Air Force Base A-7D Decal Placement

Diagrams showing decal placement for the Edwards AFB A-7D scheme.

VA-72 Desert Storm CAG A-7E Decal Placement

Diagrams illustrating decal placement for the VA-72 Desert Storm CAG A-7E scheme.

Appendix B: Cockpit Diagrams

Cockpit Assembly Notes and Paint References

Notes on assembling vacuum-formed plastic cockpit parts and recommended paint colors.

Cockpit Assembly Drawings

Diagrams illustrating the assembly of the instrument panel, top, side, and heel floor.

Cockpit Reference Photographs

Photographs showing the detail and layout of the actual aircraft cockpit.

Appendix C: Weapons Pylons Installation Drawings

Weapons Pylons Assembly Notes

Instructions for simple installation of scale weapons pylons, including drilling and securing.

Inboard Armament Pylon Assembly Drawings

Diagrams detailing the assembly of the inboard armament pylons.

Middle Armament Pylon Assembly Drawings

Diagrams detailing the assembly of the middle armament pylons.

Outboard Armament Pylon Assembly Drawings

Diagrams detailing the assembly of the outboard armament pylons.

Appendix D: Landing Gear Scale Details

Landing Gear Scale Detail Notes

Notes on adding simple scale details to enhance the appearance of aircraft wheels.

Nose Gear Scale Details and Assembly

Steps for creating and assembling scale wheel hubs, axles, and painting for the nose gear.

Main Gear Scale Details and Assembly

Steps for disassembling, painting, and reassembling Robart wheels for the main gear.

Appendix E: ARF A-7 Corsair II Plans