450 scale fuselage UH-1 Huey

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Additional items required.
Adhesives and building supplies..
Disclaimer
Parts sheet....
Initial setup.
Installing the mechanics..
Final steps..
Flying characteristics.

Additional items required

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Introduction:
Thank you for your recent purchase of our 450
size UH-1 Huey. This fuselage is made up of
fiberglass and plywood formers. This is a great
scale fuselage with plenty of room for a cockpit.
This helicopter fuselage is sure to bring you
great joy with its amazing flight characteristics
and scale appearance. So from all of us here at
RC Aerodyne, thank you for your recent
purchase and enjoy your new UH-1 Huey.

Trex 450 Belt or FHH 450 Belt mechanics

Motor, ESC, gyro, servos for a stock 450 size
helicopter
2100mah 3 cell LiPo battery

Adhesives and building supplies

Metric hexagon driver set
Drill bit set
Phillips screw diver
Rotary tool
5 min epoxy

Disclaimer
R.C. Aerodyne Helis and Aircraft are not to be treated as toys. Although every effort is made to provide a
superior and dependable product, improper use can cause serious injury and death. Be sure to read this manual
carefully, paying close attention to all warnings, precautions and recommendations. You should insure your
personal safety and that of others when operating R.C. Helicopters or Aircraft.
R.C. Aerodyne and the manufacturer assume no liability for the assembly, maintenance and operation of this
product. This product is intended for use only by adults having extensive experience flying remote controlled
helicopters and Airplanes. You should fly this product only at legal flying fields, away from homes, other
people and traffic.
We strongly recommend that you obtain liability insurance for this product. One source for such insurance is
thru AMA.
AMA
AMA (Academy of model aeronautics) is a self-supporting, non-profit organization whose purpose is to
promote development of model aviation as a recognized sport and worthwhile recreation activity. AMA is the
chartering organization for more than 2,500 model airplane clubs across the country. AMA offers its chartered
clubs official contest sanction, insurance, and assistance in getting and keeping flying sites. AMA is the voice
of its membership, providing liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Communications
Commission, and other government agencies through our national headquarters in Muncie, Indiana. AMA also
works with local governments, zoning boards, and parks departments to promote the interests of local chartered
clubs. The purpose of attaining a membership through the AMA is to have some sort of liability insurance in
the chance of an accident. Though AMA will not cover the airplane/ helicopter in a crash the do have
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assistance in person or property damage. We strongly recommend you attain a membership with the AMA. The
contact information for the AMA is:

Academy of Model Aeronautics.

5161 E. Memorial Dr.
Muncie IN 47302
(800) 435-9262

Helicopter and Aircraft operation requires a high degree of skill. Accidents, modifications or damage during
flight are not covered by any warranty and are solely the pilots responsibility. Parts and service can, of course,
be obtained thru R.C. Aerodyne or our authorized service centers.
When flying for the first time or if you are an inexperienced flyer, we strongly recommend you obtain
assistance from an experienced pilot. Finding an experienced person to help you in assembly, set up and flying
is the best way to insure a satisfying and safe flying experience.

Parts sheets:

1: Landing gear.
2: Washers.
3: Screws
4: LG supports
5: LG skids
6:Tail boom
7: Screws

8: Screws
9: Raised tail gear box w/ belt
10: Wood spacers
11: Tail push rod
12: Zip ties
13: Nuts
14: Screws

15: Windshield
16: Screws
17: Top windows
18: Chin bubbles
19: Horizontal stabilizer

INITIAL SET UP

1. Install the landing gear to the bottom of the fuselage. Use the 4 screws provided to secure to the fuselgage.
Glue the LG supports to the skids and landing gear using CA.

2. Remove the tail boom and tail case and attach the gear box to the boom. Re-attach the tail boom to the
mechanics. Attach the tail control rod to the tail boom and zip tie to the gear box. Take out the top bolt and nut
to the gear box as shown and flex that smaller boom down to fit into the fuselage.

3. Glue the wood spacers together to make 2 identical spacers. Attach the spacers to the bottom of the
mechanics.

INSTALLING THE MECHANICS

4. Insert the mechanics to the fuselage and remove the tail cover of the fuselage.

5. Insert the short tail boom into the mechanics and attach the rear screw and tighten down with the bolt and
nut. Run the tail control rod up to the tail bell crank on the tail case and zip tie the control rod to the tail boom.

6. Secure the mechanics to the bottom of the fuselage by drilling 4 holes that line up with the wood blocks.
Attach the tail cover to the fuselage.

FINAL STEPS

7. Install the windshield with the 4 screws provided and glue in the top windows with epoxy.

8. Glue the chin bubbles into place using epoxy.

9. Epoxy the tail stabilizers to the tail of the fuselage.

FLYING CHARACHTERISTICS

the fuselage and destroy the helicopter if any were

attempted.

Since this fuselage adds weight to the helicopter we

advise that you do not attempt any 3D maneuvers to
ensure the integrity of the helicopter. With the
added weight the blades may come into contact with

The fuselage will make your helicopter look and fly

more like the full scale helicopters, and that is how
we advise you fly it.
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Thanks again from all of us here at RC Aerodyne

and enjoy flying your new fuselage.

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