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Aviator-Pro 60 Almost-Ready-to-Fly
Instruction Manual
Specifications Wingspan: 76.8 in (1950mm)
Length: 53 in (1350mm)
Wing Area: 775sq in (50sq dm)
Flying Weight: 6.6lb (3000g)
Product Highlights • Light weight balsa and plywood construction
• Fiberglass cowling and fiberglass wheel pants
• Easy to setup for either nitro or electric power
• Available in red or blue covering scheme
• Rubber tires and plastic spinner included
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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of Aviator-Pro 60 ARF from Value Hobby. We thank you for your generous
support, and hope you enjoy your new airplane.
At Value Hobby, we hope to offer competitive prices, good performance, and products that you can setup
and use with ease. That’s why we extensively researched and tested this airplane, and suggested all the
products necessary for you to setup properly. We understand that you have many choices when purchasing,
and we are grateful you choose to buy from us.
As vendors, one of the most gratifying things for us is to hear from our customers. We would welcome any
suggestion to help us improve. Please make us aware of any errors and imperfections in the airplane or the
instructions, or about the setup that we suggested. We hope you’ll find our setup suggestions to be helpful,
and enjoy flying your new airplane. Please feel free to contact us at (630) 948-0947 or email us at
Disclaimer
By purchasing and/or building this model, user assumes ALL liability and risk involved with this product. This
model should be built and flown by an experienced pilot and only flown at AMA sanctioned sites.
Value Hobby guarantees this model to be free of defects in materials and workmanship at the date of
purchase. This warranty does not cover any parts damaged by use or modifications. In no way shall Value
Hobby’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased model. Further, Value Hobby reserves the right to
modify this warranty without notice. Value Hobby has no control over the final stages of assembly or the
material used for the final assembly. No liability shall be assumed nor materials used for the final
user-assembled product. By the act of using the final product the user accepts all resulting liability. Value
Hobby, as a R/C product vendor, provides a top quality airplane and instructions to complete the model. The
quality and flight characteristics of the finished model depend greatly on how it is built; we cannot
guarantee the performance for the completed model and representations are expressed or implied as to the
performance of the completed model. If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the
use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately, in new and unused condition.
Safety in Assembly
During assembly of this aircraft, you will be asked to use sharp knives and hobby adhesives. Please follow all
safety procedures recommended by the manufacturers of the products you use, and always follow these
important guidelines:
ALWAYS protect your eyes when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools. Safety
glasses are the best way to protect your eyes.
ALWAYS protect your body, especially your hands and fingers when using adhesives, knives, or tools,
especially power tools. Do not cut toward exposed skin with hobby knives. Do not place hobby knives on
tables or benches where they can roll off or be knocked off.
ALWAYS have a first-aid kit handy when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools.
ALWAYS keep hobby equipment and supplies out of the reach of children.
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Safety in Flying
This is NOT a toy! It is a very high-performance RC airplane capable of high speeds and extreme maneuvers.
It should only be operated by a competent pilot in a safe area with proper supervision.
ONLY fly your aircraft in a safe, open area, away from spectators and vehicles–and where it is legal to fly.
NEVER fly over an unsafe area, such as a road or street.
Never fly too close to yourself or spectators.
Never run your motor inside a house or building with the propeller attached – Remove the prop for safety.
Required Items
CA Glue – Thin and Thick
Epoxy glue
Hobby Knife
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Set Metric Allen Wrenches
Scissors
Small Pliers
Wire Cutters
Masking tape
Optional – Heat gun
Before Starting Assembly
Examination
Unpack your airplane and examine the components. Check for damage of any kind. If you see any damage,
please contact Value Hobby immediately.
Covering
Your airplane was packed in plastic at the factory without any wrinkles in the covering. You may notice some
wrinkles now; more likely, you will notice a few in a day or two or the first time you take the plane out to
the flying field. These wrinkles are the result of wood shrinkage and/or expansion. Balsa wood changes size
and shape slightly as it is exposed to varying humidity in the air. This is a natural property of balsa wood. As
your airplane adjusts to the weather in your part of the world, wrinkles may appear and disappear. Wrinkles
may be removed with the gentle application of heat to the covering material on your airplane. The best tool
to use is a hobby heat gun. Apply the heat gently: the covering material will shrink as you apply the heat,
and this will remove the wrinkles. BE CAREFUL! Too much heat applied too quickly can damage the covering,
either by causing it to pull away from the wood at seams and corners or even by melting it. The covering
will shrink at low temperature with patient application of heat.
Wrinkles in the covering DO NOT affect flight performance.
Remove the canopy before attempting to use heat on your covering! The canopy is made of
thermo-activated plastic and WILL deform with the application of heat. Do not apply heat to the canopy.
If you need to clean your airplane, we recommend using a damp towel. The paint used on the canopy and
cowl is not safe for all cleaners. In particular, DO NOT use alcohol on these parts, it will remove the paint.
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RECOMMENDED RADIO EQUIPMENT:
Product SKU Quantity
Radio 6 Channel FLY-RC-1310 1
Servo Towerpro MG996R Standard Servo TWP-SV-0372 5 for nitro,
4for electric
Y-Harness Universal Servo Y-Harness 12-Inch (Futaba "J" and JR
Compatible) AMS-AC-0869 1
Extension Universal Servo Extension 24-Inch (Futaba "J" and JR
Compatible) AMS-AC-0564 2
RECOMMENDED POWER SETUP:
Product SKU Quantity
Motor GForce G60 Brushless Outrunner Motor (5065-400KV) SAT-MT-2320 1
ESC HobbyWing Flyfun 80A Opto HWG-SC-0244 1
GForce 5C 1800mAh 2S 6.6V LiFe Pack for receiver RFI-LF-1455 1 Battery
GForce Elite Series 30C 5000mAh 6S LiPO FLM-LP-1838 1
Prop 15 x 8E Prop GFH-MP-2550 1
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
Product SKU Quantity
GT Power C6 6S LiPO Charger GTP-CH-1427 1
Quickie Thin CA VHB-AC-2097 1
Quickie Medium CA VHB-AC-2098 1
Foam Field Stand VHB-AC-1997 1
GT Power 130A Watt Meter GTP-AC-0591 1
T Discharge Connector Female AMS-AC-1914 1
T Discharge Connector Male AMS-AC-1913 1
LiPO Battery Charging Bag VHB-LP-0330 1
Tarot Socket Head Drivers Set FYM-AC-2100 1
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Main Parts of the Airplane
Section 1: Aileron Installation
Step1. Locate the aileron hinges from the hardware
pack, and insert the hinges in the slots in the
trailing edge of the wing.
Step2. Saturate each of the hinges with thin CA.
Make sure to glue both the top and bottom.
Step3. Use the hinge to put the aileron in position.
Use a hobby knife to set the gap between the
control surface and the wing. Also check that the
aileron can move freely without rubbing at the
wing tip.
Apply some thin CA again to secure the aileron to
the hinges.
Step4. Flex the aileron up and down several times
to break in the aileron hinges.
Step5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the remaining
aileron.
Section 2: Aileron Servo & Control Horn
Installation
Step1. Locate the items shown in the picture below.
(Servos and Y-Harness sold separately).
Step2. Remove the covering over the aileron servo
opening in the bottom of the wing.
Step3. Use a hobby knife to remove the covering
for servo arm slot.
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Step4. Position the servo on the servo hatch, and
the servo arm should be centered in the slot. Once
satisfied, use a felt-tipped pen to mark the location
for servo mounting blocks.
Step5. Use epoxy to glue the hardwood servo
mounting blocks to servo hatch. Allow the epoxy to
cure undisturbed.
Step6. Place the aileron servo between the
mounting blocks and drill the holes for mounting
screws.
Step7. Use the screws to secure the servo to the
mounting blocks.
Step8. Attach a pushrod connector to the servo
arm.
Use two self-tapping screws to secure the
mounting blocks to the servo hatch.
Step9. Secure a 24-inch (300mm) servo extension
to the servo lead using dental floss, sting or a
commercially available fastener. Thread the lead
through the wing.
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Step10. Use four self-tapping screws to install the
servo hatch to the wing. (Note: in this step, first
you need to drill the holes for the mounting
screws.)
Step11. Thread the clevis a min of 10 turns on the
pushrod wire. Connect the clevis to the control
horn. (In this step you can slide a tube over the
clevis so it will not accidentally open in flight)
Step12. Slide the pushrod wire into the pushrod
connector. Position the control horn on the aileron,
make the pushrod wire is parallel with the servo
arm and the holes of the horn align with the hinge
line. Use a drill bit to drill the location for mounting
bolts.
Step13. Use the control horn backplate and two
mounting bolts to secure the control horn to the
aileron.
Step14. With the control surface centered, tighten
the setscrew to secure the pushrod wire to the
pushrod connector.
Step15. Repeat step2 to 13 for the remaining servo
and linkage installation.
Section 3: Wings Installation
Step1. Locate the necessary items in the package
(epoxy not included).
Step2. Use epoxy to glue the joiner into the wing
panels. Apply epoxy in the joiner pocket and all
sides of the joiner. Also coat the exposed wood on
the root rib with epoxy. Start with one panel; insert
the joiner, then the opposite panel.
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Step3. Make sure the wing panels fit tightly. When
the epoxy cured, position the wing bolt plate on
the wing, aligning the holes with those in the wing.
Use a hobby knife to trim the covering along the
outline of the plate.
Step4. Use epoxy to glue the wing bolt plate to the
wing.
Step5. Use two mounting bolts to secure the wing.
Section 4: Horizontal Stabilizer &
Elevator Installation
Step1. Place the horizontal stabilizer in position in
the rear of the fuselage. Align the slot in the
stabilizer with the slot in the fuselage. (Note: use a
ruler to mark the center of the stabilizer.)
Step2. Trace the outline of the fuselage on the
horizontal stabilizer using a felt-tipped pen.
Step3. Trim the covering from the horizontal
stabilizer inside the line drawn in the previous step.
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Step4. Position the elevator against the stabilizer
on the work surface; Use a felt-tipped pen to mark
the position where the joiner wire enters the
elevator.
Step5. Cut a groove on the one of elevator halves
and drill a hole on the location marked in the
previous step.
Step6. Repeat step5 for the other elevator. Test fit
the joiner wire into elevator halves. Apply some
epoxy to the grooves and holes.
Make sure both elevators rest flat on the work
surface, and that the leading edge of both elevators
are parallel.
Step7. Insert the hinges into the pre-cut slots in the
elevators and saturate each of the hinges with thin
CA. Make sure to add CA on both the top and
bottom.
Step8. Use the hinges and joiner wire to place the
elevators in position, and flex the elevators
45-degrees a few times up and down, make sure
the elevator can move freely. Then apply thin CA on
the hinges.
Step9. Carefully check the alignment of the
stabilizer to the wing to make sure it's properly
aligned. A=B as shown.
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Step10. Once the requirements satisfied in step9,
apply thin CA on both the top and bottom of the
stabilizer to secure the stabilizer onto the fuselage.
(It’s better to use epoxy in this step.)
Section 5: Rudder and Tail Wheel
Installation
Step1. Slide the fin back into the fuselage.
(Note: Check the alignment of the fin to the
stabilizer using a square. The fin must be 90
degrees to the stabilizer when properly aligned. If
not, carefully sand the bottom of the fin to provide
the clearance to align the fin.)
Step2. Apply the epoxy to both the exposed wood
on the fin and the slot in the fuselage. Use carefully
not to get epoxy on the elevator joiner wire.
Slide the fin back into the fuselage, use a square
and tape to hold it in position till the epoxy fully
cures.
Step3. Locate the tail wheel assembly.
Step4. Assemble the tail wheel as shown, and bend
the wire 90 degrees as shown.
Step5. Use a hobby knife to cut a groove for tail
gear wire.
Step6. Drill a hole in the rudder for the tail wheel
wire.
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Step7. Glue the hinges into the slots in the rudder.
Test fit the tail gear wire into the rudder, and use
the epoxy to secure it.
Step8. Secure the tail wheel bracket to the fuselage
using four sheet metal screws.
Step9. Slide the wheel collar against the tail wheel
bracket and tighten the setscrew.
Section 6: Rudder and Elevator Servo &
Linkage Installation
Step1. Locate the necessary parts for this section.
(Servos sold separately)
Step2. Electronically center the servo, and install
the servo arm with pushrod connector to the servo.
Install two servos to the fuselage using the
self-tapping screws.
Step3. Slide the elevator pushrod and rudder
pushrod, threaded end first, into the pushrod
tubes.
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Step4. Thread the clevis a min of 10 turns on the
pushrod wire. Connect the clevis to the control
horn. (In this step you can slide a tube over the
clevis so it will not accidentally open in flight).
Step5. Position the control horn on the elevator so
the holes align with the hinge line of the elevator.
Mark the positions of the mounting bolts using a
felt-tipped pen.
Step6. Use a 3/32in drill bit to drill the locations
marked in the previous step.
Step7. Place 2-3 drops of thin CA into each of the
holes to harden the wood.
Step8. Install the control horn onto the elevator
using the control horn backplate and two mounting
bolts.
Step9. With the control surface centered, attach
the pushrod wire to the pushrod connector and
tighten the setscrew.
Step10. Repeat Steps 3 through 9 for the rudder
linkage.
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Section 7: Nitro Motor Installation
Step1. Locate the necessary parts for this section.
Skip this section if you are using an electric motor.
Step2. Attach the engine mount rails to the firewall.
Leave the screws slightly loose to test fit your
engine between the mount rails, Slide the mount
rails against the sides of the engine and finish
tightening the mount screws.
Step3. Position the front of the engine drive washer
about 118mm from the front of the firewall. Mark
the location of the engine mount holes onto the
mount rails.
Step4. Remove the engine from the mount, and
then drill the holes for mounting screws. In the
final install the engine to the mount.
Step5. Prepare an assembled servo arm with
pushrod connector as shown.
Step6. Center the throttle stick and trim with both
the receiver and transmitter on. Install the throttle
servo arm onto the servo so the arm is
perpendicular to the servo centerline.
Slide the pushrod wire to the pushrod connector.
Step7. Move the servo to the throttle open position
using the radio system. Manually move the throttle
arm on the carburetor to the open position.
Tighten the setscrew in the pushrod connector.
Step8. Check the movement of the throttle to
verify there is no binding at either low or high
throttle. If there is, make the necessary adjustment
to eliminate any binding.
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Section 8: Fuel Tank Installation
Step1. Skip this section if you are using an electric
motor. The fuel tank can be assembled as a two line
system consisting of a vent (pressure) line to the
muffler and a carburetor line. Filling and emptying
of the tank would need to be done through the
carburetor line, or an optional fuel fill valve. The
tank can also be assembled as a three line system
having a vent line, carburetor line, and fill line. If
install a fill line, puncture the top of the stopper
above the sealed off fuel tube hole. The fill and
carburetor lines should extend out 13mm beyond
the stopper and the vent line should be bent
upwards and left uncut. With the tubes installed in
the stopper, the stopper plates loosely in place with
the 3mmx25mm screw to hold the assembly
together.
12mm
Step2. Fit the stopper assembly into the tank with
the vent line pointing toward the top of the tank,
but not touching. The fuel tubing and clunks (fuel
pickup) on the carburetor and fill lines should
almost reach the back of the tank but not touch.
The clunks must be able to move freely inside the
tank when assembled. Adjust the length of the fuel
tubing accordingly. When satisfied, tighten the
PM3x25mm screw in the stopper to secure it in
place (do not over-tighten). Mark the side of the
tank that must face up when installed in the plane.
We also suggest marking the tubes in the stopper.
Step3. Insert the tank into the fuselage with the
correct side facing up. The fuel tubing should be
routed through the hole in the center of the
firewall.
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Section 9: Electric Motor Installation
Step1. Secure the motor box to the firewall.
Step2. Install your brushless motor onto the motor
mount. (Note: Depending on the size of the shaft
collar on your motor, you may need to remove a
small amount of wood from the firewall for free
rotation.)
Section 10: Cowling and Spinner
Installation
Step1. Position the cowling into the fuselage.
Drill the four mounting holes as shown.
Step2. Use the 4 self-tapping screws to mount the
cowling.
Step3. Install carefully the prop and spinner as
shown below.
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Section 11: Landing Gear & Wheels
Installation
Step1. Secure the axle to the landing gear using
pliers and hex wrench.
Step2. Slide a wheel collar on the axle, and tighten
the wheel collar using a grub screw.
Step3. Slide the wheel on the axle and use the
other wheel collar to secure the wheel to the axle.
(Need to check if the wheel spins freely after
installation.)
Step4. Repeat steps 2 for the other wheel.
Step5. Slide the wheel pant over the wheel.
Step6. Drill a hole through the landing gear and
wheel pant.
Step7. Use a screw to secure the wheel pant to the
landing gear.
Step8. Install the landing gear legs into the fuselage
with the provided 3mm screws as shown below.
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Section 12: Canopy installation
Locate the required parts and trim the edges of the
canopy as needed. Use four screws to secure the
canopy to the fuselage.
Section 13: Setting CG and Control
Throws
Recommended CG For the first flights, the recommended Center of
Gravity location is 116mm behind the leading edge
of the wing against the fuselage. Use the battery
pack, moving it forward or backward, to achieve
the correct balance.
Low / Precision Rates (in degrees) and
Corresponding Exponential
Aileron: 20°up/ 20°down Expo: 40%
Elevator: 20°up/20°down Expo: 25%
Rudder: 30°left/30°right Expo: 30%
Note: Futaba and Hitec radios require NEGATIVE
exponential, while JR and Spektrum use POSITIVE
exponential.
Range test your radio
Step1. Before fly, be sure to range check your
radio as manufacturer’s instruction manual of your
radio-system recommends.
Step2. Double-check all controls (aileron, elevator,
rudder and throttle) move in the correct direction.
Step3. Be sure that your LiPO battery is fully
charged.
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Finally...
Enjoy Your Aviator-Pro 60 ARF Have a nice flight!
