HAN9000 Fokker Manual - Hangar 9

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
• Assembly time 8–10 hours
• Stable, sporty flight characteristics with over 10 minutes of flight time with a 600mAh battery pack
• Fiberglass cowling, painted pilot, machine gun, propeller, spinner, and Accessory Pack included
• Covered with Solarfilm Red Opaque (SLF102) and Solarfilm White Opaque (SLF100)
• Fly the “Fokker Scourage” in your backyard or park
Specifications:
• Wingspan: ............................................................................................................. 37 3 / 4 " (959 mm)
• Overall Length: ................................................................................................... 26 7 / 8 " (683 mm)
• Ready-to-Fly Weight: ....................................................................... 14–16 oz (396.9–453.6 g)
• Radio (not included): .................................................................................. 3-Channel minimum
• Battery Pack (not included): ......................................... 7-cell, 600mAh pack recommended
• Speed Control (not included): ................. Minimum 5-amp speed control recommended

Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Assembly Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tools and Supplies Needed for Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Recommended Radio and Electronic Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Applying the Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembling the Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Fuselage Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preparing the Tail Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Pushrod Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Attaching the Tail Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Finishing the Cockpit Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Servo Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing the Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing the Battery Pack, Receiver, and Speed Control . . . . 14
Propeller Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Prior to First Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Flight Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AMA Safety Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fokker Eindecker Spare Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Introduction
Congratulations! You have purchased the Hangar 9 E-Series
Fokker Eindecker E.III, a high-quality, semi-scale electric ARF
R/C park flyer of the famous fighter plane of World War I. Over
2,000 Fokker Eindecker aircraft were produced during the First
World War.
The fast and maneuverable Eindecker began its military career as
a scout aircraft. Later, when a synchronized machine gun that
fired through the spinning propeller was added, the Eindecker
introduced the world to the challenges and terror of aerial combat.
The Eindecker soon became known as the “Fokker Scourge.”
Two famous German aviators, Max Immelmann and Ernst Udet,
flew the Fokker Eindecker in World War I.
If you are able to successfully fly a trainer-type R/C airplane on
your own, you should feel confident flying your electric Fokker.
Smaller, lightweight park flyers like the Fokker Eindecker fly best
in no wind or very light wind conditions.
If you are a first time R/C pilot, seek the guidance of an experienced
R/C pilot before flying your Fokker. Flying with a more
experienced R/C flyer may prevent an unfortunate and untimely
loss of your airplane, as well as prevent possible injury to you
or spectators or damage to property.
The hobby shop where you purchased this kit may be able to
recommend a local R/C flying club that you could join. R/C flying
clubs often have very experienced R/C pilots who are happy
to provide guidance to less-experienced R/C pilots who would
like to develop their flying skills. R/C flying clubs also have dedicated
R/C flying sites, which are the best choices for flying any
type of R/C aircraft.
We hope your Hangar 9 E-Series Fokker Eindecker E.III brings
you many hours of R/C flying enjoyment. Thank you for purchasing
this Hangar 9 E-Series product.
WARNING
An R/C aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious
bodily harm and damage property. Fly only in open areas,
preferably AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved flying
sites. Follow all included instructions.
Assembly Tips
• Carefully read assembly instructions and inspect all parts
prior to assembly.
• In the assembly instructions, the left and right of the airplane
refer to the left and right side as if you were stationed in
the cockpit.
• Use 12-minute epoxy, medium CA, and silicone sealant for
model assembly. Moderate, but not excessive, amounts of
adhesive are recommended. Remember to use what you need
and no more. It is important to keep park flyers light.
• Build your model on a solid, flat surface in a well lit and well
ventilated location.
• If you are an inexperienced builder, we recommend seeking
the guidance of a more experienced model builder to help
you assemble the kit.
• If you encounter difficulty in any construction sequence,
please contact one of our technicians at:
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, IL 67822
(877) 504-0233
www.horizonhobby.com
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Kit Contents
Before assembly, carefully examine all kit contents. If any parts
are missing or damaged, return the kit to the retailer where you
purchased it. The following is a list of all the parts that should
be included with your kit:
• Fuselage with motor installed (1)
• Cockpit section (1)
• Wing halves (2)
• Horizontal stabilizer/elevator (1)
• Vertical stabilizer/rudder (1)
• Fiberglass cowling (1)
• 3-bladed propeller (1)
• Spinner (1)
• Landing gear legs (2)
• Wheels (2)
• Tail skid (1)
• Pushrod tubes (2)
• Wire pushrods (2)
• Nylon bolts (4)
• Control horns (2)
• Axle collars (2)
• 1.5 mm set screws (2)
• Small Phillips head screws (4)
• Plastic landing gear straps (2)
• Wing joiner wire (1)
• Elevator joiner wire (1)
• Pilot (1)
• Machine gun (1)
• Decal sheet (1)
• Small piece of Velcro ® tape
attached to the bottom of the
cockpit section
• Assembly instructions (1)
Tools and Supplies Needed (not included in kit)
• Sharp hobby knife
• Small rat-tail file
• Needle-nose pliers
• Wire cutters
• Small Phillips-head screwdriver
• Medium-sized flat-head screwdriver
• 1.5 mm Allen wrench
• Small piece of medium grade sandpaper
• Ruler
• 1 / 8 " drill bit
• 12-minute epoxy
• Rubbing alcohol
• Medium CA
• CA debonder
• Clear silicone sealant
• Double-sided servo tape
• Velcro tape
• Masking tape
• Black felt-tipped pen
• Clean soft towel
• Small clean sponge
• Liquid dishwashing detergent
• 2 scraps of 1 / 8 " balsa sheeting measuring 1 / 4 " wide by 2" long
Recommended Radio and Electronic Equipment
(not included in the kit)
We recommend the following airborne radio accessories to
complete your Fokker.
• The best choice for your airborne radio equipment would be
the JR AirPac Micro(JRPF640), which combines two JR
S241 Sub-Micro Servos and one JR R610 6-Channel
FM Micro Receiver into one convenient package. Total
weight for this three-piece package is just over one ounce.
• Minimum 5-amp electronic speed control.
• 7-cell, 270 to 600mAh battery pack.
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Applying the Decals
Step1. Select a clean, flat surface for assembling your kit. Your
building area should also be well lit and well ventilated.
Step 2. Place a clean towel on your building surface. Place the
left and right wing panels on the towel.
Step 3. Mix a solution of water and a few drops of dishwashing
detergent in a small bowl. Applying this mixture to the surface of
the model before applying the decals allows the decals to be
positioned and repositioned as necessary without having them
stick to the surface of the model.
Step 9. Remove the smaller Maltese cross and white field decal
from the sheet. Apply the decal to the left side of the fuselage,
3 1 / 8 " aft from the radio compartment. When the decal is in the
desired position, gently smooth it out with a clean, dry cloth to
remove any air bubbles. After the decal has dried, carefully trim
any of the decal excess from the top and bottom of the
fuselage with a sharp hobby knife.
Step 4. Apply the soap and water solution liberally with a clean
sponge to the outer half of the curved upper surface of the left wing.
Step 5. Remove one large Maltese cross and white field decal
from the sheet. Apply the decal to the upper surface of the left
wing 8 1 / 2 " from the center and 1 1 / 8 " forward from the trailing
edge. When the decal is in the desired position, gently smooth
out the decal with a clean, dry cloth to remove any air bubbles.
Step 10. Turn the fuselage over and repeat Step 8 and Step 9 to
apply the decal to the right side of the fuselage. Set the
fuselage aside.
Step 11. Place the vertical stabilizer/rudder on the towel with
the left side facing up. Apply the soap and water solution liberally
with a clean sponge to the center of the left side of the rudder.
Step 6. Repeat Step 4 and Step 5 to apply the large decal to the
right wing. Set the wings aside.
Step 12. Remove the small Maltese cross decal from the sheet
and apply to the left side of the rudder. The cross should be centered
on the rudder 1" from the top, 1" from the bottom, 1 / 8 " aft
of the leading edge of the rudder and 1 / 2 " from the trailing edge
of the rudder. When the decal is in the desired position, gently
smooth out the decal with a clean, dry cloth to remove any
air bubbles.
Step 7. Place the fuselage on the towel with the left side
facing up.
Step 8. Apply the soap and water solution liberally with a clean
sponge to the center of the left side of the fuselage.
Note: Do not get the soap and water solution inside of
the fuselage.
Step 13. Turn the vertical stabilizer/rudder over and repeat
Step 11 and Step 12 to place the decal on the right side of the
rudder. Then set the vertical stabilizer/rudder aside.
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Assembling the Wing
Step 1. Remove the towel and cover the building surface with
wax paper or plastic food wrap to prevent glued parts from sticking
to your building surface.
Step 7. Raise the right wing 3 1 / 8 " for dihedral and support the
raised right wing with a block of appropriate size.
Step 2. Place the left and right wing panels over the wax paper
or plastic food wrap.
Step 3. Insert the V-shaped wing joiner wire into the plastic
tube on both wings and test fit the wing halves together.
Step 8. Ensure the wing halves maintain proper alignment
and continue to be joined together while the epoxy cures.
Masking tape can be used to help hold the wing together while
the epoxy cures. Remove any excess epoxy with a clean cloth
and rubbing alcohol.
Step 4. Remove the wing joiner wire and rough up its surface
with sandpaper prior to gluing.
Note: Assembly of the wing is very critical. Please read the
following assembly steps before completing.
Step 9. Use a small rat tail file or drill to remove any excess
epoxy from the holes for the wing attachment bolts. Ensure that
the holes are circular and will accommodate the nylon wing
attachment bolts.
Step 10. Set the completed wing aside. Remove the wax paper
or plastic wrap covering from the building surface.
Step 5. Cover the left and right wing joiner ribs and the wing
joiner wire with a moderate but not excessive amount of
12-minute epoxy.
Note: Keep the 2 holes for the wing attachment bolts free
of epoxy.
Step 6. Join the wing halves together. Ensure the left wing
remains flat and does not move.
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Fuselage Preparation
Step 1. Place the fuselage on the building surface with the left
side facing up. Toward the aft end of the fuselage you will find a
precut pushrod tube exit hole covered by the red Solarfilm. Use a
sharp hobby knife to carefully remove the covering from the precut
hole on the left side.
Note: Please read Steps 5–8 on cowling installation
before completing.
Step 5. Place 12-minute epoxy in the bare rectangular-shaped
area on the top of the fuselage and place the silver fiberglass
cowling over it.
Step 2. Turn the fuselage over so the right side is facing up.
There is another precut pushrod tube exit hole in approximately
the same position as there was on the left side of the fuselage.
Repeat Step 1 to uncover the precut hole on the right side of
the fuselage.
Step 6. Correctly position the cowling on the fuselage before
the epoxy cures. Look at the cowling on the nose of the airplane
head-on. The cowling should be centered over the fuselage.
Step 3. Turn the fuselage over so the bottom of the fuselage is
facing up. Test fit the tailskid in the predrilled hole. Remove and
rough sand the part of the tailskid inserted into the predrilled
hole. Cover the sanded area of the tailskid with medium CA and
install. Allow the adhesive to cure completely.
Step 7. Hold the cowling in place and turn the fuselage over.
The bottom of the cowling should be spaced 5 / 16 " from the front
end of the fuselage.
Step 4. Attach the cowling to the fuselage. Turn the fuselage
over so the top of the fuselage is facing up.
Step 8. Hold the cowling in place with masking tape until the
epoxy cures completely.
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Preparing the Tail Surfaces
Step 1. Remove the 2 control horns from the tree. Cut the 7 / 16 "
flat section from the two control horns and discard. The 2
remaining control horns with the flange and 1 / 8 " shaft will be
installed on the rudder and elevator.
Step 4. Test fit the rudder control horn in the hole on the rudder.
It may be necessary to increase the diameter of the hole to
get a proper fit for the rudder control horn.
Step 5. Place wax paper or plastic food wrap on your
building surface.
Step 6. Glue the rudder control horn in place with medium CA.
Note: The rudder control horn must be perpendicular
(90 degrees) to the surface of the rudder and the thin
edges of the control horn must be facing forward and
aft. Allow the CA to cure completely and set vertical
stabilizer/rudder aside.
Step 2. Place the vertical stabilizer/rudder on a flat surface with
the right side facing up. Mark the drill point for the rudder control
horn 3 / 16 " in from the leading edge of the rudder and 3 / 16 "
up from the bottom of the rudder.
Step 7. Place the horizontal stabilizer/elevator on the building
surface with the topside facing up. The top of the horizontal
stab/elevator has a narrow, uncovered line where the vertical
stabilizer attaches to it.
Step 3. Hand drill the mark on the rudder with a 1 / 8 " drill bit.
Carefully drill into the rudder with the drill bit between your
thumb and fore finger.
Step 8. Fold the elevators back over the top of the horizontal
stabilizer. When the horizontal stab/elevator is facing up, the
elevators easily fold back over the horizontal stab.
Hold the elevators down flat against the horizontal stabilizer. A
weight may be needed to hold the elevators flat.
Note: Do not crush the horizontal stab/elevator with the weight.
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Preparing the Tail Surfaces
CONTINUED
Step 9. Test fit the elevator joiner wire into the elevator control
surfaces. It may be necessary to widen the cut already made so
the elevator joiner wire will fit properly.
If more cutting is necessary for a proper fit, open the precut area
wider with a very sharp hobby knife. Carefully fit the elevator
joiner wire into the left and right elevators.
Step 12. On the left elevator, (the front of the horizontal stabilizer
facing you), mark 1 / 4 " in from the leading edge and 5 / 16 " in
from the inside of the elevator for placement of the elevator
control horn.
Note: Do not cut into the red Solarfilm covering.
Step 10. Glue the elevator joiner in place with medium CA.
Step 13. Use a 1 / 8 " drill bit to hand-drill the mark made on the
left elevator in the previous step. Try to keep the covering on the
upper surface intact. Carefully drill into the rudder with the drill
bit between your thumb and fore finger.
Note: Be very careful when applying CA. Do not glue the elevator
and horizontal stabilizer together. Allow adhesive
to cure completely.
Step 14. Test fit the elevator control horn on the left elevator. It
may be necessary to increase the diameter of the hole to get a
proper fit for the elevator control horn.
Step 15. Glue the elevator control horn in the left elevator with
medium CA or 12-minute epoxy.
Note: The elevator control horn must be perpendicular
(90 degrees) to the surface of the elevator and the thin
edge of the control horn must be facing forward and
aft. Allow the adhesive to cure completely.
Step 11. Place the horizontal stab/elevator on a flat surface with
the upper surface facing down and the leading edge of the horizontal
stab facing you. The triangle-shaped uncovered area in the
center of the horizontal stab should be facing up.
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Pushrood Installation
Note: If you do not have any experience installing pushrods
and radio equipment, we suggest seeking the guidance
of an experienced modeler to help you through the
following steps.
Step 3. Hold the pushrod tube on the right approximately
1 / 2 " in from the right side of the airplane. Apply medium CA to
the sides of the pushrod tube where it meets the rear wing
support crosspiece.
Step 1. Install the white plastic rudder pushrod tubes in the
fuselage. Run the first tube from the open hatch through the exit
hole on the left side of the fuselage.
Carefully use a hobby knife to guide the pushrod through the left
exit hole. Use caution when using the hobby knife as a guide.
Run the elevator pushrod tube through the fuselage and guide it
through the right exit hole.
Step 4. Hold the pushrod tube on the left approximately
1 / 2 " from the left side of the airplane. Apply medium CA to the
sides of the pushrod tube where it meets the rear wing
support crosspiece.
Step 5. Cut off the pushrod tubes so they are even with the forward
edge of the rear wing support crosspiece.
Note: Do not trim the pushrods or glue them in place.
When the pushrod tubes are installed, they cross over inside the
rear of the fuselage—as a result, the elevator servo will be
installed on the right side of the fuselage and the rudder servo
will be installed on the left side of the fuselage.
Step 2. Pull the pushrod tubes forward in the radio compartment
until the pushrod tubes extend a minimum 1 / 4 " from the
exit holes. Apply medium CA around the pushrod tubes where
they exit from the holes. Allow the CA to cure.
Note: Do not get CA in the pushrod tubes.
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Attaching the Tail Surfaces
Step 1. Attach the wing to the fuselage with 2 nylon wing bolts.
Step 2. Prior to gluing the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage,
check its position relative to the wing. Viewed from the aft end of
the fuselage, the horizontal stabilizer and wing should be parallel
to each other.
Step 3. Test fit the vertical stabilizer/rudder. Prior to gluing,
ensure the horizontal and vertical stabilizers are perpendicular to
each other.
Note: The horizontal and vertical stabilizers must be kept
perpendicular to each other when gluing. A 90-degree
triangle can be used for proper alignment.
When the horizontal stabilizer is in the correct position, apply
medium CA to both sides of the horizontal stabilizer where it
contacts the left and right sides of the fuselage. Allow adhesive
to cure completely.
Apply medium CA to both sides of the vertical stabilizer where it
meets the top of the horizontal stabilizer. Allow adhesive to cure.
Finishing the Cockpit Section
Step 1. Glue the pilot and machine gun in place on the cockpit
section with 12-minute epoxy. It may be necessary to sand the
base of the pilot flat prior to gluing. Place the epoxy in the
uncovered area and attach the appropriate pieces.
Step 3. Test fit the cockpit section over the wing and remove.
Note: Do not use CA to glue the pilot in place, as it will melt
the pilot.
Step 4. Turn the cockpit section over and separate the Velcro ®
tape. Remove the backing from the Velcro tape. Place the Velcro
on the wing center section so it will correspond with the Velcro
on the on the bottom of the fuselage section.
Step 2. Install the wing on the airplane with the 2 nylon bolts.
Step 5. Place the cockpit section over the wing again. Ensure
the two Velcro tapes adhere to each other so the cockpit section
will remain securely in place on top of the wing. While the airplane
is in flight.
Step 6. Remove the cockpit section and wing from the fuselage.
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Servo Installation
Step 1. Cut 1 / 8 " balsa sheeting scrap into two pieces, approximately
1 / 4 " wide by 2" long.
Step 2. Use medium CA to glue the two balsa scraps to the left
and right sides of the radio compartment, 5 / 8 " up from the floor
of the radio compartment and 3 1 / 4 " aft of the forward bulkhead.
Step 5. Position the servo arms on the servos so they are
90 degrees to the servos and pointing to the centerline of
the airplane.
Step 6. Slide the straight end of the wire pushrod into the
rudder pushrod tube on the left side of the fuselage. Connect the
Z-bend in the pushrod with the rudder servo on the left side of
the radio compartment.
Step 3. Test fit the rudder and elevator servos in the radio compartment.
The servos should be in contact with the floor and the
balsa strips installed on the left and right sides of the fuselage.
Before installing the servos in the radio compartment, trim the
3 servo arms that are not needed and install the servo arms on
the servos. The servo arms should be toward the centerline of
the fuselage.
Step 7. Place the rudder control surface in the neutral position.
You may need a small piece of masking tape to hold the rudder
in the neutral position. Use a black felt tipped pen to mark the
wire pushrod where it is even with the rudder control horn.
Step 4. Use silicone sealant or servo tape to secure the 2 servos
to the floor and left and right sides of the fuselage, approximately
4" aft of the forward fuselage bulkhead.
Note: Silicone sealant works best for keeping the servos fixed
in position in the radio compartment.
Note: Mark the pushrod wire accurately. A 90-degree bend
will be made on this mark so the pushrod wire can
connect with the rudder control horn.
Step 8. On the mark made in Step 7, use the needle-nose pliers to
make a 90-degree bend in the pushrod wire so it faces downward.
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Servo Installation
Step 9. Cut the excess rudder pushrod wire and insert the
rudder pushrod wire into the rudder control horn.
CONTINUED
Step 11. Place the elevator control surface in the neutral
position. Use a black felt-tipped pen to mark the wire pushrod
where it is even with the elevator control horn.
Note: Mark the pushrod wire accurately. A 90-degree bend
will be made on this mark so the pushrod wire can
connect with the elevator control horn.
Step 12. On the mark made in Step 11, use the needle-nose
pliers to make a 90-degree bend in the pushrod wire so it
faces outward.
Step 10. Slide the straight end of the wire pushrod into the elevator
pushrod tube on the right side of the fuselage. Connect the
Z-bend in the pushrod with the elevator servo on the right side
of the radio compartment.
Step 13. Cut the excess elevator pushrod wire and insert the
elevator pushrod wire into the elevator control horn.
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Installing the Landing Gear
Step 1. Turn the fuselage over, taking care not to damage the
vertical and horizontal stabilizers. Install the left and right
landing gear legs into the pre-drilled holes on the bottom of
the fuselage.
Step 2. Secure each landing gear leg with a black plastic
landing gear strap and two small Phillips head screws.
Step 3. Install a wheel on the left and right landing gear legs.
Place the axle collars on the left and right axle and secure in
place by tightening the setscrews with a 1.5 mm Allen wrench.
Installing the Battery Pack,
Receiver, and Speed Control
Note: Installation of the battery pack, receiver, and electronic
speed control may vary due to size, weight, and personal
preference for locating the components. These
instructions should be used as a guide for installation
and should not be considered to be the only way that
the items can be successfully installed.
Step 3. Use servo tape to secure the electronic speed control to
the left fuselage wall approximately 1 / 2 " aft of the forward wing
support and 1 / 2 " below the top of the radio compartment.
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Step 1. Install the 7-cell battery pack in the forward section of
the fuselage. Use Velcro ® tape to anchor the battery pack in place.
Note: The battery pack is the heaviest electronic component
installed in the radio compartment. The battery pack
should be positioned so the center of gravity is 2"
behind the leading edge of the wing.
Step 2. Connect the leads of the electric motor to the electronic
speed control.
Note: Do not connect the battery lead to the electronic
speed control.
Step 4. Plug the leads from the rudder and aileron servos into
the receiver. Ensure that the servo leads are plugged into the correct
positions in the receiver.
Step 5. Plug the lead from the speed control into the throttle
position in the receiver.
Step 6. Secure the receiver to the floor of the radio compartment
with double-sided servo tape.
Step 7. Hand drill a 1 / 16 " hole in a convenient location on either
side of the fuselage for the receiver antenna. The receiver antenna
can also be run over the edge of either side of the radio compartment
and the wing placed over it.

Propeller Installation
Step 1. Remove the “e”-clip and washer from the propeller
shaft. Use a needle nose pliers to remove the e-clip. Do not lose
the “e”-clip and washer.
Step 2. Lubricate the propeller shaft with a small amount of oil.
Step 3. Place the propeller on the shaft. Ensure the gear on the
motor shaft meshes with the ring gear on the propeller. Place the
washer on the propeller shaft followed by the “e”-clip.
Step 5. Glue the spinner in place on the propeller with a few
drops of CA.
Step 4. Trim the excess plastic from the white plastic spinner
with a sharp scissors and sharp hobby knife. Carefully cut the
three rectangular-shaped notches in the spinner and test fit on
the propeller.
Prior to First Flight
Step 1. Ensure that all electronic and radio equipment is properly
installed and connected and that the battery is charged.
Step 2. Attach the wing to the fuselage with two nylon wing bolts.
Step 3. Attach the cockpit section to the wing.
Step 4. Check the center of gravity. The center of gravity should
be located 2" behind the leading edge of the wing.
Step 5. Check for proper movement of the elevator, rudder and
speed control. At standard rate, the control throws should be 3 / 8
inch up and down for the elevator and 1 inch left and right for
the rudder.
Step 6. Range check your Fokker prior to the first flight, or the
first flight after a repair. With the transmitter antenna retracted,
walk 30 to 40 paces from the model. With the assistance of
another person, check for the proper operation and movement of
the control surfaces and speed control.
Flight Safety
1. Always take off and land into the wind.
2. If you are an inexperienced R/C pilot, do not fly unless you
have an experienced R/C pilot with you.
3. Fly only in open areas free of obstructions and never fly over
spectators. Your flying area should be clear of trees, buildings,
and power lines.
4. Never fly on or near a road with traffic. You may risk a collision
with an automobile or you may distract a driver, which
may cause an accident.
5. Be sure to follow the AMA Safety Code following these
instructions.
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AMA Safety Code
Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code
Effective January 1, 1999
Model flying MUST be in accordance with this Code in
order for AMA Liability Protection to Apply
General
1. I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air
shows, or model flying demonstrations until it has been
proven airworthy by having been previously, successfully
flight tested.
2. I will not fly my model higher than approximately 400 feet
within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator.
I will give right-of-way and avoid flying in the proximity of
full-scale aircraft. Where necessary, an observer shall be utilized
to supervise flying to avoid having models fly in the
proximity of full-scale aircraft.
3. Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for the flying
site I use, and I will not willfully and deliberately fly my
models in a careless, reckless, and/or dangerous manner.
4. At all flying sites, a straight or curved line(s) must be established
in front of which all flying takes place with the other
side for spectators. Only personnel involved with flying the
aircraft are allowed in front of the flight line. Flying over the
spectator side of the line is prohibited, unless beyond the
control of the pilot(s). In any case, the maximum permissible
takeoff weight of the mode is 55 pounds.
5. At air shows or model flying demonstrations, a single straight
line must be established — one side which is for flying and
the other side for spectators. Only those persons accredited
by the contest director or other appropriate official as necessary
for flight operations or as having duties or functions
relating to the conduct of the show or demonstration are to be
permitted on the flying side of the line. The only exceptions
which may be permitted to the single straight line requirements,
under special circumstances involving consideration of
side conditions and model size, weight, speed, and power,
must be jointly approved by the AMA President and the
Executive Director.
6. Under all circumstances, if my model weights over 20 pounds,
I will fly it in accordance with Paragraph 5 of this section of
the AMA Safety Code.
7. I will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name
and address or AMA number, on or in the model. (This does
not apply to models flown indoors.)
8. I will not operate models with metal-bladed propellers or with
gaseous boosts, in which gases other than air enter their
internal combustion engine(s); nor will I operate models with
extremely hazardous fuels, such as those containing tetranitromethane
or hydrazine.
9. I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device that
explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of any kind) including,
but not limited to, rockets, explosive bombs dropped from
models, smoke bombs, all explosive gases (such as hydrogen-filled
balloons), ground mounted devices launching a
projectile. The only exceptions permitted are rockets flown in
accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code or
those permanently attached (as per JATO use); also those
items authorized for Air Show Team use as defined by AST
Advisory Committee (document available from AMA HQ). In
any case, models using rocket motors as primary means of
propulsion, are limited to a maximum weight of 3.3 pounds
and a G series motor. (A model aircraft is an aircraft, with or
without an engine, not able to carry a human being.)
10. I will not operate any turbo jet engine (axial or centrifugal
flow) unless I have obtained a special waiver for such specific
operations from the AMA President and Executive Director
and I will abide by any restriction(s) imposed for such operation
by them. (This does not apply to ducted fan models using
piston engines or electric motors.)
11. I will not consume alcoholic beverages prior to, nor during,
participation in any model operations.
Radio Control
1. I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground
range check before the first flight of a new or repaired model.
2. I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators
until I become a qualified flier, unless assisted by an experienced
helper.
3. I will perform my initial turn after takeoff away from the pit or
spectator areas, and I will not thereafter fly over pit or spectator
areas, unless beyond by control.
4. I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies
currently allowed by the Federal Communications
Commission. (Only properly licensed Amateurs are authorized
to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies.)
5. I will not knowingly operate an R/C system within 3 miles of a
preexisting model club-flying site without a frequency sharing
agreement with that club.
6. I will not fly my model aircraft in any racing competition,
which allows models over 20 pounds, unless that competition
event is AMA sanctioned. (Competition is defined as any situation
where a winner is determined.)
7. Every organization racing event requires that all officials,
callers, and contestants must properly wear helmets, which
are OSHA, DOT, ANSL, SNELL, NOCSAE, or comparable standard
while on the racecourse. In addition, all officials occupying
safety cages must wear protective eyewear.
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Fokker Eindecker Spare Parts List
Wing Replacement Kit (HAN9001)
includes:
• Left wing
• Right wing
• Wing joiner
Fuselage Replacement Kit (HAN9002)
includes:
• Fuselage
• Cockpit
• Plastic pushrod tubes
• Pushrods
Note: Fuselage kit does not include the pre-installed motor.
Tail Replacement Kit (HAN9003)
includes:
• Vertical stabilizer/rudder
• Horizontal stabilizer/elevator
Landing Gear Kit (HAN9004)
includes:
• (2) Landing gear legs
• (4) Small Phillips head screws
• (2) Plastic straps
• (2) Axle collars
• (2) Collar fasteners
Fokker Eindecker Hardware Kit (HAN9005)
includes:
• Wing joiner wire
• Tail skid
• Elevator joiner wire
• Control horns
• (4) Nylon wing attach bolts
• Velcro ® tape
Individual Items:
• Fokker Eindecker silver fiberglass cowling (HAN9006)
• Fokker Eindecker German decal set—(2) wing decals, (2) fuselage decals, (2) rudder decals (HAN9007)
• (2) 2 7 / 16 " diameter World War I era wheels (HAN9008)
• Prepainted foam World War I German pilot, 2 1 / 8 " tall, base is 1 7 / 8 " wide (HAN9009)
• Black plastic World War I era machine gun (HAN9010)
• Black 3-bladed plastic propeller and white spinner with propeller shaft washer and “e”-clip (HAN9011)
(The propeller is designed to fit the EXPERT 280 Power Unit motor.)
EXPERT 280 Power Unit EXPERT (EXRE0280)
• 280-size electric motor
• 1:4 gear ratio reduction unit with brass pinion and bronze bearings
• 230 mm diameter, black 3-bladed plastic propeller
• White plastic spinner
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Glossary
Center of Gravity (CG). The balancing point of an aircraft.
Center Line. An imaginary line drawn through the center of the
aircraft from the nose through the tail.
Control Horn. The arm on the control surface that connects
with the pushrod.
Control Surfaces. The moveable parts on the wing and tail
that cause the aircraft to roll (aileron), pitch (elevator), or
yaw (rudder).
Dihedral. The degree of angle (V-shaped bend) at which the
wings intersect the plane is called dihedral. More dihedral gives
an airplane more aerodynamic stability. Some small R/C airplanes
and trainers with large dihedral dispense with ailerons
and use only the rudder to control roll and yaw.
Elevator. The hinged control surfaces connected to the horizontal
stabilizer. The elevator controls the pitch of the airplane.
Pulling the right control stick on the transmitter aft adjusts the
elevator up and causes the airplane will climb. Pushing the right
control stick on the transmitter forward adjusts the elevator down
and causes the airplane to descend.
Fuselage. The main body of an airplane.
Horizontal Stabilizer. The horizontal surface of the tail that
provides stability in flight. The elevator is connected to the horizontal
stabilizer.
Leading Edge. The front edge of a flying surface.
Landing Gear. The wheel and gear assembly the airplane uses
to land. It is attached to the bottom of the fuselage.
NiCad. This abbreviation stands for Nickel Cadmium — the
chemical compound used in rechargeable batteries.
Pitch Axis. The horizontal plane on which an airplanes nose is
raised or lowered. By moving the elevator, you can raise the airplanes
nose above the pitch axis to climb or lower the nose
below the pitch axis to descend.
Roll Axis. The horizontal plane on which the airplanes wingtips
are raised or lowered. The airplanes ailerons cause the airplane
to roll left or right. On some smaller airplanes that do not have
ailerons, application of the rudder control, combined with the
wing dihedral, will cause the airplane to roll.
Rudder. The control surface attached to the vertical stabilizer.
The rudder controls the yaw of the airplane. Moving the left
control stick of the transmitter left or right will cause the rudder
to move left or right.
Servo. The servo transforms your ground commands into physical
adjustments of a control surface while the airplane is in flight.
Servo Arm. A moveable arm or wheel that connects the servo
to the pushrod. Also called a servo horn.
Speed Control. An electronic device that functions as a throttle
for an electric motor. A speed control controls the speed or rpm
of an electric motor.
Spinner. The nose cone that covers the propeller hub.
Transmitter. The device used on the ground to transmit
instructions to the airplane. Three transmitter modes are used in
model airplanes. The most common is Mode II where the left
stick controls the throttle and rudder and the right stick controls
the elevator and aileron.
Vertical Stabilizer. One of the tail surfaces that provides stability
in flight. The rudder is connected to the vertical stabilizer.
Wheel Collar. The round retaining piece that anchors wheels
in place on the axle.
Wing. The wing provides the primary lifting force on an airplane.
Yaw Axis. The vertical plane through which the airplanes nose
passes as it yaws to the left and right. Rudder controls movement
about the yaw axis.
Z-Bend. The end of a pushrod wire with a Z-shaped bend that
connects to the servo.
Pushrod. The rigid wire that transfers movement from the servo
to the control surface.
Receiver. The receiver unit in the airplane receives your signals
from the ground transmitter and passes the instructions onto the
airplanes servos.
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