Owner's manual

2 E-flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual
Introduction
Based on the popular Hangar 9
®
ShowTime 4D ARF, E-flite's
Mini ShowTime 4D is designed to excel at high-perfromance
artistic aerobatics. And it comes out of the box with the
fiberglass cowl and wheel pants already painted for you. All
you need are your electronics and a couple of evenings of
assembly to get flying.
Using the Manual
This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly
easier to understand, and to provide breaks between each
major section. In addition, check boxes have been placed next
to each step to keep track of each step completed. Steps with
a single circle (
) are performed once, while steps with two
circles (
 ) indicate that the step will require repeating, such
as for a right or left wing panel, two servos, etc.
Remember to take your time and follow the directions.
UltraCote Trim Scheme
True Red HANU866
Bright Yellow HANU872
Deep Blue HANU873
Lite White HANU973
Transparent Blue HANU954
Table of Contents
Introduction ..........................................................................2
Using the Manual .................................................................
2
UltraCote Trim Scheme .........................................................
2
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout ..................................................
3
Required Tools and Adhesives ...............................................
3
Optional Accessories ............................................................
3
Required Radio Equipment ....................................................
4
Notes Regarding Servos and ESC .........................................
4
Important Information About Motor Selection .........................
4
High Power Outrunner Setup ................................................
4
Notes on Lithium Polymer Batteries ........................................
5
Warning ..............................................................................5
Warranty Period ..................................................................
5
Limited Warranty .................................................................
5
Damage Limits .....................................................................
6
Safety Precautions ................................................................
6
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs .......................................
6
Inspection or Repairs ............................................................
6
Warranty Inspection and Repairs ..........................................
6
Non-Warranty Repairs .........................................................
7
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings ........................................
7
Landing Gear Installation ......................................................
8
Outrunner Motor Installation ...............................................
10
Cowling Installation ............................................................
11
Aileron Hinging .................................................................
15
Aileron Servos and Linkages ...............................................
17
Wing Installation ................................................................
20
Stabilizer and Elevator
........................................................21
Rudder and Fin ..................................................................
24
Rudder and Elevator Servos ................................................
26
Final Assembly ...................................................................
28
Optional Side Force Generator Installation ..........................
31
Control Throws ...................................................................
32
Center of Gravity ...............................................................
33
Range Test Your Radio ........................................................
33
Preflight .............................................................................34
Flying Your Mini ShowTime .................................................
34
2007 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ....
35