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Eagle-RC.com Boeing PT-17 Boeing Stearman Bui ld Instru ct io ns

SpecificationsType:ProfileScale:1:10Length:31.0in (787mm)Wing Span: 38.6in (981mm)Wing Area: 425sq.in (27.4dm2)Flying Weight: 18oz (510g)Wing Loading:6.1oz/sq.ft (18.6g/dm2)

Servos: 4Receiver:4 ChannelPower System:E-flite Park 400 Brushless OutrunnerBattery: E-flite 11.1V 1250mah Li-PoESC: E-flite 20A Brushless ESC

Needed to Complete: 1080 propeller (or equivalent)

10mm motor mount tube

2 wheels

2mm metal rod (for landing gear)

31.5in 6mm carbon tube

4 channel receiver

4 channel transmitter

4 servos

6mm depron

Battery

Clear tape

Double-sided tape

ESC

Hot-melt glue

Speed 400 motor (or equivalent)

Spray paint (if desired) Y servo wire (for the ailerons, depending on

setup)

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InstructionsNote: The PDF plans for the Stearman may be found at the following address:

http://www.eagle-rc.com/profileplans/stearman.phpNote: Decal templates of the shown airplane may be found at the following address:

http://www.eagle-rc.com/profileplans/stearman.phpNote: Detailed information on the building skills necessary for building a profile airplane may be found in

the Learn to Build RC series of lessons found at the following address:

http://www.eagle-rc.com/buildrc

Step 1: Print out, cut out all of the parts of theStearman shown in the PDF plan, beveling thehinged edges, and painting the parts asnecessary.

Step 2: Slide the horizontal fuselage into the uppervertical fuselage, applying glue along the joint andto the tabs.

Step 3: Attach the lower vertical fuselage to theupper vertical fuselage, applying glue along theoint and to the tabs.

Step 4: Slide the lower wing in the lower verticalfuselage, applying glue to the joint.

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Step 5: Attach the upper wing to the upper verticalfuselage, applying glue to the joint.

Step 6: Attach the right and left wing struts to thewings, applying glue to the joints.

Step 7: Insert the 31.5in (800mm) carbon-fibertube in the upper wing, gluing or taping it intoplace.

Note: Be sure that the ailerons and their mountingsurfaces are beveled before completing this step.

Step 8: Hinge the left and right ailerons to the wingusing clear tape.

Note: Be sure that the elevator and its mountingsurface are beveled before completing this step.

Step 9: Hinge the elevator to the horizontalstabilizer using clear tape.

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Note: Be sure that the rudder and its mountingsurface are beveled before completing this step.

Step 10: Hinge the rudder to the vertical stabilizerusing clear tape.

Step 11: Bend the landing gear from a 2mm metalusing the front and side views provided in theimage to the right.

Note: You may need to remove a small piece offoam to allow the landing gear to slide into place.

Step 12: Install the gear to the lower wing,applying glue to the joint.

Step 13: Attach the motor to its 5mm square motormount tube. Install the mount to the vertical andhorizontal fuselages, applying glue to the joint.

Note: Before flying, ensure the CG of the airplaneis located as indicated by the PDF plans.

Step 14: Finish the airplane by installing thewheels, propeller, and electronics.