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Vmar Cessna L19 Bird Dog User Manual

Vmar Cessna L19 Bird Dog
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Model airplanes, model engines, model engine fuel, propellers
and related accessories, tools and equipment can be haz-
ardous if improperly used. Be cautious and follow all safety
recommendations when using your VMAR model airplane.
Keep hands, tools, clothing and all foreign objects well clear of
engines when they are operating. Take particular care to safe-
guard and protect your eyes and fingers and the eyes and fin-
gers of other persons who may be nearby. Use only a good
quality propeller that has no cracks or flaws. Stay clear of the
propeller and stay clear of the plane of rotation defined by the
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suppliers of this product expressly disclaim any warranties or
representations, either expressed or implied, including but not
limited to implied warranties of fitness for the purposes of
achieving and sustaining remotely controlled flight. In no event
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ers of this product have any obligation arising from contract or
tort, or for loss of revenue or profit, or for indirect, special, inci-
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accepts all responsibility for its use and accepts all liability
associated with such use.
A Remote Control Model Aircraft is not a toy. It is a flying
model that functions much like a full size airplane. If you
do not assemble and operate this product properly you
can cause injury to yourself and others and damage prop-
erty. DO NOT FLY this model if you are not qualified.
You are entirely responsible for the mechanical,
aeronautical and electrical integrity of this model and it's
structure, control surfaces, hinges, linkages, covering,
engine, radio, wiring, battery and all other components.
Check all components before and after each flight.
Don't fly until it's right!
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Proceeding with assembly and use of this product indicates
Agreement With & Acceptance of the following Liability Disclaimer.
CAUTION
ASSEMBLY & OPERATIONS MANUAL
Please review this manual thoroughly before assembling or operating this model.
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Notes
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28B- Battery compartment as seen from bottom of fuse-
lage
28D- Battery hatch installed. Fuse security tab in place
28C- Battery hatch installed. Fuse security tab unlocked
Once the CG is correct, the battery should be secured in
position with Velcro (supplied) or lightweight foam so that
the battery cannot move.
After installing your battery and securing it into place, re-
install the battery hatch as shown in 28C.
When you are ready to power up your motor,
MAKE SURE
YOUR TRANSMITTER IS TURNED ON WITH THE
THROTTLE REDUCED TO ZERO & STAY CLEAR OF
THE PROP BEFORE INSTALLING THE FUSE.
After installing the fuse, STAY CLEAR OF THE PROP and
retain the fuse in place with the security tab.
Battery
Fuse
Servo
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Vmar Cessna L19 Bird Dog Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVmar
ModelCessna L19 Bird Dog
CategoryToy
LanguageEnglish

Summary

STAGE 1 WING ASSEMBLY - JOINING THE WING HALVES

STAGE 2 WING ASSEMBLY - JOINING THE WING HALVES (Cont.)

STAGE 3 INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVO INTO THE WING

Mounting the Aileron Servo in the Wing

Fitting and securing the aileron servo into the wing cavity with mounting hardware.

STAGE 4 INSTALLING THE AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM

Connecting Aileron Control Rods to Servos

Linking servo arms to aileron control horns using pushrods and clevises.

STAGE 5 FITTING THE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL STABILIZERS

STAGE 6 ALIGNMENT OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

Checking Horizontal Stabilizer Alignment

Ensuring square and centered alignment of the horizontal stabilizer in its slot.

STAGE 7 INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

Cutting and Epoxying Horizontal Stabilizer

Marking, cutting covering, and epoxying the horizontal stabilizer into the fuselage.

STAGE 8 FITTING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER

Fitting and Epoxying Vertical Stabilizer

Preparing and epoxying the vertical stabilizer into the fuselage slot for proper alignment.

STAGE 10 FITTING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR

Mounting Main Landing Gear Components

Securing the pre-assembled main landing gear to the fuselage using bolts and washers.

STAGE 11 INSTALLING THE TAIL WHEEL

STAGE 12 INSTALLING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR AND ESC

Mounting Motor, Backing Plate, and ESC

Securing the electric motor and speed control to the firewall assembly.

STAGE 13 INSTALL THE COWL AND PROPELLER

STAGE 14 FITTING THE ELEVATOR AND RUDDER CONTROL HORN

STAGE 15 INSTALLING THE SERVOS

STAGE 16 CONNECTING THE PUSHRODS TO THE RUDDER AND ELEVATOR SERVOS

STAGE 17 CONNECTING THE PUSHROD TO THE ELEVATOR

STAGE 18 CONNECTING THE PUSHROD TO THE RUDDER

STAGE 19 ADJUST CONTROL SURFACE THROW LIMITS

STAGE 20 FINAL RC SET-UP

Checking Control Surface Centering and Direction

Verifying neutral positions and correct movement direction of all control surfaces.

STAGE 23 CONFIRM RADIO OPERATION

STAGE 24 BALANCING THE AIRCRAFT

Determining and Adjusting Center of Gravity (CG)

Locating and adjusting the aircraft's Center of Gravity (CG) for stable flight characteristics.

STAGE 25 CONFIRM MECHANICAL INTEGRITY

STAGE 26 INSTALLING THE WING STRUTS

STAGE 28 BATTERY LOCATION

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