Top Flite Douglas DC-3 User Manual

WARRANTY.....Top Flite Models guarantees this kit to be free of defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does
not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Top Flite‘s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Top Flite reserves
the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Top Flite has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be
assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product the user
accepts all resulting liability. If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to immediately return this kit in
new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
Top Flite Models P.O. Box 788 Urbana, Il 61803
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DC3TP03 V1.1
READ THROUGH THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK FIRST. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
Entire Contents © Copyright 1999
USA
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Wingspan: 82-1/2" [2095 mm]
Wing Area: 750 sq. in. [48.4 sq. dm]
Weight: 8 - 10 Lbs. [3629 - 4536g]
Wing Loading: 24.6 - 30.7 oz./sq. ft. [75 - 94 g/sq. dm]
Fuselage Length: 55.5 in. [1410 mm]

Top Flite Douglas DC-3 Specifications

General

Brand	Top Flite
Model	Douglas DC-3
Category	Toy
Language	English

Summary

WARRANTY AND INTRODUCTION

PRECAUTIONS

Essential steps for safe and successful model building and operation.

CONSTRUCTION: TAIL SURFACES

BUILD THE STABILIZER

Detailed instructions for constructing the stabilizer assembly.

BUILD THE ELEVATORS

Steps for building the model's elevators.

BUILD THE FIN AND RUDDER

Guide to constructing either the non-scale or scale fin and rudder.

CONSTRUCTION: FUSELAGE

FRAME THE FUSELAGE TOP

Building the upper structure of the fuselage.

BUILD THE BOTTOM OF THE FUSELAGE

Constructing the lower portion of the fuselage.

BUILD THE DORSAL FIN AND FIT THE TAIL CONE

CONSTRUCTION: WING ASSEMBLY

BUILD THE CENTER SECTION

BUILD THE OUTER PANELS

BUILD THE AILERONS

HOOKUP THE FLAPS AND AILERONS

FINISHING AND PREFLIGHT PREPARATION

PREPARE THE MODEL FOR COVERING

Final checks, fuelproofing, and preparing for covering.

BALANCE THE AIRPLANE LATERALLY

Ensuring the model is balanced for stable flight.

COVER YOUR MODEL WITH MONOKOTE®

PREFLIGHT CHECKS AND SAFETY

FINAL HOOKUPS AND CHECKS

PREFLIGHT

ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Critical safety warnings regarding engine operation and fuel.

FLIGHT OPERATIONS

ENGINE OUT

Procedures for handling engine failures during flight.

TAKEOFF

FLIGHT

Landing