Carl-goldberg GBGA1069 User Manual

Aerobatic flying just doesn't get any better than this Decathlon ARF. Its clean lines, long tail moment, andsuperb wing design will reward you w

8. ! When satisfied with the alignment of thestab, temporarily tape it securely in place.! Mark the area on the bottom of the stabwhere it rests on th

RUDDER & ELEVATOR CONTROL HORNINSTALLATION1. ! Collect the following items:(1) Rudder(1) Elevator(2) Control horn(4) 2-56 x 3/4" machine scre

LANDING GEAR INSTALLATIONNOTE: The tailwheel might be different than shown inyour kit.1.! Collect the following parts:(2) Landing gear(6) 6-32 x 1/2”

4. ! Mount the servos as shown above.Note: To make mounting the rear servo easier, drill asmall hole in the wing mounting block.1. ! Collect the follo

ELEVATOR PUSHROD INSTALLATION1. ! Collect the following items:(2) .072 x 10” threaded wire(1) .063 x 6-3/8” wire(3) Nylon snap link(1) Single-hole pus

12. ! When the bent tip is exiting the hole in thepushrod and the plug tightly meets thepushrod, apply CA glue to the joint.13. ! Insert both of the n

16. ! Thread the snap-links onto each of the wires,until the the wire shows in the middle of thesnap-link.17.! Connect the snap-link to the second hol

3. ! Drill a pilot hole through the motor mount,using a 1/8” drill bit.! Remove the motor mount and re-drill theholes, using a 5/32” drill bit.4. ! In

1. ! Collect the following items:(1) .063 x 16-3/4” wire(1) 1/8 x 24” nylon guide tubing(1) Snap nut wheel(1) Pushrod connector(1) 1/8” x 3/4” x 3/4”

8. ! Holding the engine in your hand, take thebent end of the .063 wire and place it on thethrottle arm of the engine. Then, slide theother end of the

ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THIS AIRCRAFT! 1 RADIO GUIDANCE SYSTEM (4 CHANNELMINIMUM REQUIRED WITH 5 SERVOS)! 2 12” AILERON SERVO EXTENSION WIRES! 1 Y-H

6. ! Again place the stopper assembly into thefuel tank. If the klunk is touching the backwall of the tank, trim it as needed.7.! Place the large nyl

COWL INSTALLATION2. ! Place the piece of clear plastic over the top ofthe engine. The end of the plastic shouldextend just past the cylinder head.3.!

9. ! Place the cowl on to the fuselage and installthe spinner and prop.! Keeping the cowl 1/16” back from the rear ofthe spinner, hold the cowl onto t

compartment in front of the servos. Remem-ber to keep the antenna and the Y-harnessoutside of the compartment so that theaileron servo wire can be eas

2. ! Insert the threaded part of the axle throughboth sides of the landing gear and tightenthe locking nut on each axle.! Thread the 6-32 x 1/8” set s

TAIL BRACING WIRE INSTALLATION1. ! Collect the following items:(4).063 x 8-1/2” wire with eyelets(4) .063 x 10-7/8” wire with eyelets(2) #4 x 3/8” she

26BALANCING THE MODELPROPELLER AND SPINNER INSTALLATIONThe propeller size must be matched to the engine. Forexample, a .35 may use a 9" diameter

27FLYING YOUR DECATHLON ARFSETTINGSGentle AerobaticAILERON: 3/8” 7/16”ELEVATOR: 1-1/4” 1-5/8”RUDDER: 3/4” 1-1/2”When beginning to fly your Decathlon,

For your next aerobatic A R F, try the Ultimate Bipe.THE ULTIMATE 10-300 A R FW ingsp an: 54"Wing Area: 980 Sq."Length: 58-1/2" Flying

INTRODUCTION3USING THIS INSTRUCTION MANUALBefore you begin assembling your DECATHLON ARF,take some time to read through this entire instructionbook.

1. ! Collect the following parts:(1) Left wing(1) Right wing(1) Left aileron(1) Right aileron(8) Jet hinge2. ! Locate the pre-cut aileron hinge slots

AILERON SERVO INSTALLATIONNote: The following pictures may not exactly matchthe hardware you are using. Always check the radiomanufacturer's ins

IMPORTANT! To ensure that any connections locat-ed inside the wing will not come loose, either whenthe wires are pulled, or during flying, always tape

2. ! Using epoxy, mount the 5/16 x 1-3/4” dowelsinto the holes in the notch of the leading edgeof the wing. Make sure to leave about 1/2” ofdowel sti

WING STRUT INSTALLATION1. ! Collect the following parts:(2) Wing strut(1) Wing/fuse assembly(4) Small control horn(8) #2 x 1/2” Pan head screw(4) Meta

TAIL ASSEMBLYSTAB INSTALLATION1. ! Collect the following parts:(1) Stabilizer(1) Wing/fuse assembly3. ! Place a piece of masking tape on each wingtip,