Skywalker X8 - User Manual

Skywalker X8 
Assembly manual January 2013
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Summary

Skywalker X8 Assembly Manual

Technical Data

Flight Characteristics

Center of Gravity

Explanation of CG measurement and critical location.

Skywalker X8 Assembly Procedure

Glue the winglet butt-plate to the winglet

Glue the magnetic hold down structure into the wing body

Gluing the Rudder Horns

Gluing the servos in place

Gluing servos securely into their designated wing cutouts.

Mounting the Pushrod and Pushrod Connector

Connecting servos to control surfaces via pushrods.

Gluing the Main Wing Winglet Butt-Plate

Separating the Control surface from the Wing

Cutting control surfaces from the wing for movement.

Wing Plate Bonding with Servo Extension Installation

Adding the Wing Butt-Plate to the Main Wing

Running the Servo Extension into the Main Fuselage Body

Installing the Motor Mount into the Fuselage

Gluing the Fuselage Halves

Joining the top and bottom fuselage halves together.

Installing the Wing Butt-Plate onto the Fuselage

Winglet Final Assembly

Attaching the Motor

Mounting the aircraft's motor onto the motor mount.

Skywalker X8 Center of Gravity

Verifying and adjusting the aircraft's center of gravity.

Finished Skywalker X8

Skywalker X8 Specifications

General

Type	Flying Wing
Recommended ESC	40A
Material	EPO
Recommended Motor	2820
Servos	9g x 2