Tower Hobbies Trainer 40 - User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIE PATTERNS ...............................................................4&5
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION..............................6
GET READY TO BUILD.......................................................8
BUILD THE TAIL SURFACES .............................................10
BUILD THE FUSELAGE .....................................................13
BUILD THE WING............................................................20
FINAL ASSEMBLY..............................................................32
FINISHING.......................................................................40
FINAL CONTROL HOOKUPS...........................................46
PREFLIGHT.......................................................................52
FLYING.............................................................................54
FOLLOW THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTION TO
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF & OTHERS.
Your Trainer 40 is not a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working
model that functions very much like an actual airplane. Because
of its realistic performance, the Trainer 40, if not assembled and
operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or
spectators and damage property.
To make your R/C modeling experience totally enjoyable, we
recommend that you get experienced, knowledgeable help with
assembly and during your first flights. You’ll learn faster and
avoid risking your model before you’re truly ready to solo. Your
local hobby shop has information about flying clubs in your area
whose membership includes qualified instructors.
WARRANTY
Tower Hobbies guarantees this kit to be free from defects in
both materials and workmanship at the date of purchase. This
warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use
or modification. In no case shall Tower’s liability exceed the
original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Tower reserves the
right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
In that Tower 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 buyers are not prepared to accept the liability
associated with the use of this product, they are advised to
return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to
Tower Hobbies.
READ THROUGH THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE BEGINNING
CONSTRUCTION. THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS WARNINGS AND
PRECAUTIONS REGARDING THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
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TTOOWWEERR TTRRAAIINNEERR 4400
RADIO CONTROLLED MODEL AIRPLANE KIT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
OUR ALL-TIME FAVORITE TRAINER...
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TTR4P03 V 1.0
Wing Span: 55 in.
Wing Area: 618 sq. in. Weight: 5 to 5.5 lb.
Length: 44.5 in. Wing Loading: 18 to 21 oz./sq. ft.
Engine: .40 2-stroke
Entire Contents © Copyright 1998
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Summary

WARRANTY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS

Die Patterns

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION

SUGGESTED SUPPLIES AND TOOLS

GET READY TO BUILD

NOTES ON USING GLUES

BUILD THE TAIL SURFACES

Build the Stabilizer and Elevator

Steps to construct the horizontal stabilizer and elevator components.

BUILD THE FIN AND RUDDER

INSTALLING THE HINGES

BUILD THE FUSELAGE

Fuse Side Construction

Steps for constructing the main sides of the aircraft fuselage.

BUILD THE FUSELAGE

Fuse Structure Assembly

Steps for assembling the core structural components of the fuselage.

BUILD THE WING

JOIN THE WING

SHEET THE WING CENTER SECTION

FINAL ASSEMBLY

MOUNT THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

MOUNT THE VERTICAL FIN

MOUNT THE ENGINE

INSTALL THE NOSE GEAR

FINISHING

FINAL SANDING

Final sanding of the wing after filler application.

FUELPROOFING

Applying fuel-resistant coatings to protect compartments.

BALANCE THE AIRPLANE LATERALLY

COVER THE STRUCTURE

APPLYING WINDOWS

HINGING (USING CA HINGES)

FINAL CONTROL HOOKUPS

Make the Rudder and Elevator pushrods

Detailed steps for fabricating pushrods for rudder and elevator controls.

BALANCE YOUR MODEL

CHECKS AND FINAL SETUP

CONTROL SURFACE THROWS

GROUND STANCE

PREFLIGHT

CHARGE THE BATTERIES

Instructions for charging transmitter and receiver batteries.

BALANCE THE PROPELLER

Importance and procedure for balancing propellers.

FIND A SAFE PLACE TO FLY

Guidance on selecting an appropriate flying location.

GROUND CHECK THE MODEL

RANGE CHECK YOUR RADIO

ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Critical safety instructions for handling and operating model aircraft engines.

AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpt)

General

General safety rules and responsibilities for model aircraft operation.

Radio control

Safety rules specific to radio control equipment and operation.

FLYING

LANDING

TWO-VIEW DRAWING

Tower Hobbies Trainer 40 Specifications

General

Brand	Tower Hobbies
Model	Trainer 40
Category	Toy
Language	English