INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WINGSPAN : 1600mm
RADIO CONTROLLED ELECTRIC POWERED THERMAL GLIDER
SOARUS 1600
For Intermediate
&
Advanced Flyers
*SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
No. 10102
REQUIRED FOR OPERATION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
RADIO PREPARATION
ASSEMBLY
PARTS LIST
OPERATING YOUR MODEL SAFELY
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This radio control model is not a toy.
•The product you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under
various national / state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local
solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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© 2001 KYOSHO
INDEX
Before commencing assembly, please read these instructions thoroughly.
First-time builders should seek the advice of experienced modellers
before commencing assembly and if they do not fully understand
any part of the construction.
Assemble this kit only in places out of children’s reach!
Take enough safety precautions prior to operating this model.
You are responsible for this model’s assembly and safe operation!
Always keep this instruction manual ready at hand for quick
reference, even after completing the assembly.
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REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Not included in kit!)
TOOLS REQUIRED
Sharp Hobby Knife
Awl
REAMER
Scissors
Phillips Screwdriver (L.M.S)
AAAAAAAA
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2
Ni-Cd Battery
Ni-Cd Battery
3
Charger (Snitable for your Ni-Cd Battery)
Charger
No. 72506
Multi Charger III
No.71721
8.4V-600mAh AE
Ni-Cd Battery
1
Transmitter with mixing function.
(Micro servos prefered)
AA-size Batteries
(For Transmitter)
Electronic Speed Controller for
airplanes.
8.4V-600 mAh AE
Ni-Cd BATTERYRechargeable
KYOSHO CORPORATION JAPANNo.71721
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No. 90511
Auto cut-off relay
(8.4V)
Sky Victory 210
( No Brake Function )
Electronic Speed Conloller
No. 90801
CAUTION: Handle tools carefully!
Wire Cutters
CAUTION: Only use a radio for Airplanes!
(Any other radio is prohibited!)
TAPER REAMER
No.80311
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Epoxy A
Epoxy B
Epoxy Glue
Glue
This model will require a 3ch radio control (with 2 standard servos and 1 electric
speed controller) for aircraft.
If you use an auto-cut-off relay,no brake action is available so the propeller will not
fold after motor cut-off occurs.
5
Extension Cord
This model is designed for 3ch operation with Auto-cut-off or
Electronic Speed Controller.
Tape
13mm
28mm
or smaller
or smaller
or smaller
or smaller
or smaller
or smaller
29.7mm
Servo
96443
Foam Tape (5mm)
for mounting the receiver &
Electronic Speed Controller
Tape
Drill
10mm
22mm
20mm
(Micro servos prefered)
Servo
2 extension cord for aileron
1 Y-Harness cord for aileron
1 extension cord for elevator
8.4V
III
210
Solder
Solder Iron
RADIO PREPARATION
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Check all parts. If you find any defective or missing parts,
contact your local dealer or our Kyosho Distributor.
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3
Read through the manual before you begin, so you
will have an overall idea of what to do.
Symbols used throughout the instruction manual,
2mm
Do not overlook
this symbol!
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 2mm).
Cut off shaded portion.
Pay close attention here!
Apply epoxy glue.
Must be purchased
separately!
Assemble left and right sides
the same way.
Ensure smooth non-binding
movement while assembling.
Install batteries. (Transmitter)
Extend the antenna. (Transmitter)
Connect the Ni-Cd battery.
Extend the antenna. (Receiver)
Center the trims.
Switch on. (Transmitter)
Switch on. (Receiver)
Make sure the servos are working.
Switch off. (Receiver)
Switch off. (Transmitter)
Retract the antenna. (Transmitter)
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2
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Set up the radio control system as indicated below.
START
FINISH
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4
3
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5
A new Ni-Cd battery must be charged before it is used.
Refer to the charger instruction manual for charging.
Ni-Cd
BATTERY
DC12V
CHARGER
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2
Install the
grommets to the
servo as shown.
low setting
Use an iron covered with a cloth!
Start at low setting. Increase the set--
ting if necessary. If it is too high, you
may damage the film.
with cover (cloth)
The pre-covered film on ARF kits may wrin-kle due to
variations of temperature. Smooth out as explained
right.
Cut off excess.
Tentatively tighten.
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Warning!
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2
3
4
5
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Assemble in the specified
order.
Screw
2
2mm
Nut
2
3
Moter
Motor
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 2mm).
Apply epoxy glue.
Cut off shaded portion.
Ensure smooth non-binding
movement while assembling.
Cut vent holes as shown. Use a sharp hobby knife and cut carefully not to peel gel-coat.
35 mm15 mm
12 mm
8 mm
Fuselage
Folding Propeller
2
x
12mm
3mm
Set Screw
1
2 x 8mm
Screw
TP
TP
2
F/H Screw
2
2.6 x 6mm
2.6 x 6mm
2mm
2mm
2 x 12mm
2 x 12mm
3mm
2 x 8mm
Cross the grain of A and B parts.
Drill two holes to match the motor.
2mm
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Front
B A
B
A
2.6mm
2.6mm
Tentatively tighten.
Pay close attention here!
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2
2mm
2mm
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 2mm).
Apply epoxy glue.
Cut off shaded portion.
Pay close attention here!
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
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Fuselage
Wing
4
Mark.
C
C
3mm
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Wing
A A'
A=A'
5
3mm
3.2mm
3mm
4mm
3.2mm
One side only
Cut away covering
film only.
2 mm
12 mm
73 mm
73 mm
2 mm
2.2mm
14 mm
3mm
8 mm
8 mm
12 mm
12 mm
2mm
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7
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 2mm).
Apply epoxy glue.
Pay close attention here!
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Fuselage
Fuselage
3mm
Blind Nut
2
Warning!
Do not disregard this symbol!
Warning!
Make sure to glue securely. If not
properly glued, a faliure in flight
may occur.
2mm
H
G EF
I
D
H G EFI
D
A=A'
4.2mm
H
I
G
F
E
D
Parallel with Fuselage.
Cut away covering film only.
A A'
Cut off shaded portion.
Tail Surfaces
9
2mm
No use.
Must be purchased separately!
Cut off shaded portion.
Pay close attention here!
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
Servo
Tail Surfaces
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Included with the servo.
Servo
Do not disregard this symbol!
Warning!
Linkage
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A
B
B'
A'
C=C'
A=A'
B=B'
Make sure to glue securely. If not
properly glued, a faliure in flight
may occur.
Be rough by sandpaper
on setting surfase.
Top
107-110
Cut away covering
film only.
2
1
3
4
C
C'
Assemble in the specified order.
Trim the holes to fit your servos.
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Rod
3 mm
5 mm5 mm
4 mm
Apply epoxy glue.
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Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
Must be purchased separately!
Cut off excess.
Cut off shaded portion.
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Linkage
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Linkage
15
Linkage
2 x 10mm
Screw
Elevator Servo
Rod
Rod
Rudder
4
1
1
Stopper
5mm
Included with the servo.
Solder
Warning!
2mm
Nut
2
Make sure to solder securely. If not
properly soldered, a faliure in flight
may occur.
Do not disregard this symbol!
Warning!
Set Screw
3mm
5 mm5 mm
2 x 10mm
2mm
20
mm
3mm
Stopper
2mm
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 2mm).
Apply epoxy glue.
Cut off shaded portion.
Fuselage
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Canopy
Decal
Do not disregard this symbol!
Warning!
2 x 6mm TP
TP Screw
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Foam Tape
Electronic Speed Controller or
Auto cut-off relay.
Battery
Velcro Tape
Velcro Tape
Receiver
Must be purchased separately!
2
9
Tentatively tighten
2 x 6mm
2 x 6mm
2 x 6mm
0.8mm
4mm
2mm
1.6mm
1.6mm
Warning!
Make sure to glue securely. If not properly
glued, a faliure in flight may occur.
1 1.5 mm
Securely install and fasten the propeller.
If coming off while rotating, there is a high risk
of serious injury!
Warning!
Assemble in the specified order.
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2
3
Apply epoxy glue on the boord.
After dry, apply Velcro Tape.
2mm
3 x 12mm
Make certain wing securely attaches to fuse. erratic flight
and/or crashes can result if it comes loose during flight.
Warning!
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20
Wing
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
Must be purchased separately!
Apply epoxy glue.
Cut off shaded portion.
Antenna
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Fuselage
Wing
Warning!
Do NOT under any circumstances cut the antenna-wire as this
will reduce range and possibly cause the plane to crash!
Do not disregard this symbol!
Warning!
F/H Screw
2
3 x 12mm
Double-sided Tape.
Apply epoxy glue.
Fix with Sticky Tape.
Cut to fit your servos.
Extension Cord
Cut away covering film only.
Servo
Solder
Make sure to solder securely. If not
properly soldered, a faliure in flight
may occur.
2 x 10mm
Screw
4
2 x 10mm
2mm
Nut
2mm
2
Warning!
Y-Harness Cord
CG / Angles
Decals
CG
Do not fly before confirming the correct location of the CG.If the CG is incorrect, you lose control of your airplane which
leads to accidents!
Adjust the travel of each control surface to the values in the diagrams. These values fit
general flight capabilities. Readjust according to your needs and flight level.
For the correct placement of decals, please refer to the box top.
Warning!
First-time fliers should seek advice for hints in pre-flight adjustments and assembly from experienced fliers.
Be reminded that flying a badly assembled or badly adjusted aircraft is very dangerous!
In the beginning, first-time fliers should always be assisted by an experienced flier and never fly alone!
Due to the wing being very light-weight sudden maneuvers and violent aerobatics can cause it to break
while in flight. This will result in a crash and possibily cause harm to the operator or nearby persons. Under
no circumstances should violent aerobatics be attempted with this model airplane.
PARTS
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No. Part Names Quantity
10013-01
10013-02
1
x 1 Set
x 1 Set
70110
1
800
800
1500
No. Part Names
:FOR JAPANESE MARKET ONLY.
Quantity
10102-01
Canopy
Plywood parts
Decals
Motor Set
90100
1000
Folding Propeller Set (D6xP3)
90100-01
2
800
Folding Propeller (D6xP3)
1
1000
200
Warning!
Do not overlook this symbol!
Warning!
200
8
8
ELEVATOR
AILERON
5 8mm
5 8mm
Before Flying Flying After Flying
Before flying your airplane, ensure
the airfield is spacious enough.
Always fly it outdoors in safe areas
with no debris or obstacles!
For proper radio handling, refer to
its explanations.
Ensure the spinner and propeller
are securely installed.
If the airplane begins to operate by
itself, somebody else is on your fre-
quency. Do not attempt to operate
it under such condition for you may
lose of control of it.
Fully extend
the antenna
(transmitter).
Move the sticks on your transmitter
to ensure that all controls move
according to your inputs and the
way you adjusted them.
Do not fly your airplane on days
with strong winds or side winds.
Always land your airplane into the
wind.
Ensure the main wing is securely
installed.
Check the radio batteries.
Switch off the transmitter.
Unplug the Ni-Cd battery.
Cautions for Safety
Do not allow watching people to get too
close to a rotating propeller.
Disuse defective propellers as well as
deformed spinners.
Batteries and chargers become
hot. Do not allow flammable
materials to come in contact with
them.
Never try to modify Ni-Cd battery.
This is very dangerous.
OPERATING YOUR MODEL SAFELY
Beware of spinning propellers!
Switch on the transmitter.
Only use genuine KYOSHO parts.
Launch your airplane by hand into
the wind.
Plug in the Ni-Cd battery.
If your airplane does not function cor-
rectly, land it at once and find out the
reason.
Unplug the Ni-Cd battery when not
in use.
Proper maintenance extends the
life of your airplane.
Do not dispose of used Ni-Cd
batteries, return them to the shop.
Do not dispose of Ni-Cd batteries
in a fire. They will explode and
release harmful materials.
Beware of spinning propellers! With
some electronic speed controllers,
the electric motor (propeller) start
spinning as soon as the electronic
speed controller is connected.
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