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WattAge Whisper - User Manual

WattAge Whisper
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Version V1.0 9-99 MTN All Contents © Copyright 1999
The Wattage Whisper is a 2-meter electric powered glider utilizing all balsa and plywood built up
construction techniques. The polyhedral wing design is a flat bottom, Phillips Entry style that is incredibly
stable throughout the entire flight envelope and produces good lift. The wing is built of true D-Tube
construction with balsa sheeting and shear webbing for great strength. The fuselage is built up light
plywood and balsa and the tail feathers are built up of lightweight balsa. Lightening holes have been
strategically placed to remove unnecessary weight without compromising strength. All this adds up to
an airplane that climbs out with authority and will also do well in the thermals. Included is a 540 direct
drive electric motor with folding propeller assembly and all wiring preinstalled at the factory. All necessary
hardware is included to finish the kit, including clevises, pushrods, control horns and all of the necessary
nuts and bolts, even a molded cowling and canopy! We hope you will enjoy building and flying the
Whisper as much as we have enjoyed designing it for you. Please fill out the Product Evaluation Sheet
at the end of this manual. We would love to hear your comments regarding the Whisper.
Instructions for Final Assembly

Table of Contents

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Summary

Our Recommendations

Radio System Recommendations

Guidance on selecting a suitable radio control system for the model.

Motor Controller Recommendations

Advice on choosing an appropriate electronic speed control for the motor.

Motor Battery Recommendations

Suggestions for the type and capacity of battery pack to use.

Battery Charger Recommendations

Guidance on selecting a suitable charger for the flight battery.

Kit Contents Overview

Propeller Assembly Parts

List and visual identification of components for the propeller assembly.

Wood Parts Identification

Identification of various wooden components included in the kit.

Pushrod Assemblies Components

List and visual identification of parts for pushrod assemblies.

Motor Assembly Components

List and visual identification of parts for motor assembly.

Motor Break-In Procedure

Wing Assembly

Laminating Dihedral Braces

Instructions for bonding dihedral braces for wing rigidity.

Installing Outboard Dihedral Braces

Step-by-step guide for fitting dihedral braces into wing panels.

Wing Installation

Installing Wing Hold Down Strip

Attaching a strip to secure the wing to the fuselage.

Installing Front Wing Dowels

Fitting dowels into the fuselage for wing mounting.

Horizontal Stabilizer Installation

Aligning Horizontal Stabilizer

Positioning and aligning the horizontal stabilizer on the fuselage.

Vertical Stabilizer Installation

Hinging the Rudder

Attaching the rudder to the vertical stabilizer using hinges.

Aligning Vertical Stabilizer

Positioning and aligning the vertical stabilizer on the fuselage.

Servo Installation

Installing Servo Tray

Mounting the servo tray and support into the fuselage.

Installing Servos

Securing the servos into the installed servo tray.

Pushrod Installation

Installing Pushrod Housings

Fitting and securing the nylon pushrod housings through the fuselage.

Motor Installation

Installing the Motor

Mounting the electric motor to the aircraft's firewall.

Cowl and Propeller Installation

Joining Cowl Halves

Gluing the two halves of the plastic cowl together.

Canopy Installation

Aligning the Canopy

Fitting and trimming the canopy to match the fuselage and wing.

Installing the Canopy

Securing the canopy to the fuselage with screws.

Landing Skid Installation

Installing the Landing Skid

Attaching the plastic landing skid to the underside of the fuselage.

Final Assembly

Installing the Receiver

Positioning and securing the radio receiver in the fuselage.

Installing the Switch

Mounting the electronic speed control switch in the fuselage.

Installing Battery and ESC

Connecting and placing the flight battery and ESC in the fuselage.

Balancing the Whisper

Control Throws Setup

Flight Preparation Checklist

Preflight Check Procedure

ABCs of Flying Explained

Basics of Flight Principles

Basics of Thermal Flying

Glossary of Terms

Notes Section

Product Evaluation Sheet

WattAge Whisper Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWattAge
ModelWhisper
CategoryToy
LanguageEnglish