E-flite Leader 480 User Manual

Leader 480 ARFAssembly Manual

10 E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualNose Gear InstallationRequired PartsFuselage assembly Nose wheel steering arm51mm foam wheel Pre-formed nos

11E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualAlways use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose. 6. Slide the nose ge

12 E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualMotor and Speed Control InstallationRequired PartsFuselage assembly Motor with hardwareSpeed control 3mm wa

13E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualCowling and Spinner InstallationRequired PartsFuselage assembly Spinner (optional)Cowling Propeller#0 Philli

14 E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual 6. Remove the propeller and cowl from the fuselage. Enlarge the holes in the cowl using a pin vise and 5/6

15E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualMain Landing Gear InstallationRequired PartsWing panel assembly (left and right)Pre-bent main landing gear (2)

16 E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualAlways use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose. 6. Use two 2.5mm w

17E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualStabilizer InstallationRequired PartsFuselage assembly StabilizerRequired Tools and AdhesivesThin CA Felt-ti

18 E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualWhen cutting through the covering, use a new #11 blade and light pressure to avoid cutting into the underlyin

19E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualWhen cutting through the covering, use a new #11 blade and light pressure to avoid cutting into the underlying

2 E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualNoticeAll instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion

20 E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual 3. Insert the hinges in the rudder (or elevator). The T-pin will rest on the edge of the bevel of the con

21E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual 9. Insert the control horn in the slit in the rudder (or elevator). 10. Slide the control horn backpla

22 E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualMotor Battery InstallationRequired PartsFuselage assembly Motor batteryHook and loop strap (not included) (2

23E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual 5. Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to remove the covering from the canopy. Test fit the pilot into the cano

24 E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualControl Throws 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your model. Check the movement of the rudder usin

25E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualRange Test Your RadioBefore each flying session, and especially with a new model, it is important to perform a

26 E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualDaily Flight Checks 1. Check the battery voltage of the transmitter battery. Do not fly below the manufactu

27E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualWarranty ServicesQUESTIONS, ASSISTANCE, AND REPAIRSYour local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot prov

28 E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualAcademy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety CodeEffective January 1, 2011A. GENERALA model ai

29E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualC. FREE FLIGHT1. Must be at least 100 feet downwind of spectators and automobile parking when the model aircr

3E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualUsing the ManualThis manual is divided into sections to help make assembly easier to understand, and to provide

30 E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualBuilding and Flying Notes

31E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualBuilding and Flying Notes

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4 E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualHardware/Accessory SizesWheel diameter 2-in (51mm)Wing bolts 3mm x 10mm socket head cap screwRecommended R

5E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualHinging the AileronsRequired PartsWing panel with aileron (left and right)Required Tools and AdhesivesThin CA

6 E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly ManualDo not use CA accelerator when gluing the hinges. The CA must be allowed to soak into the hinge for the best b

7E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual 4. Connect a 6-inch (152mm) servo extension to the servo lead. Use string of dental floss to secure the lea

8 E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual 10. Pass the Z-bend in the 1mm x 180mm pushrod through the outer hole of the aileron control horn.Always u

9E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual 3. Apply 2–3 drops of thin CA in each of the holes to harden the surrounding wood. This will harden the thre