KAVAN Norden 1600mm - Instruction manual

Introduction

Congratulation on your purchase of the semi-scale model of the Zlin Aviation NORDEN STOL "adventourist" aircraft! You are about to start the assembly of a model manufactured from virtually unbreakable EPO (extruded polyolephine) foam powered by a mighty brushless motor and lightweight LiPo battery. Everybody who has already mastered flying a "full house" trainer - with aileron, elevator, rudder, and throttle control - will enjoy this beautiful semi-scale model.

Zlin Aviation NORDEN

In the middle of 1990s, the Italian designer Russo Pasquale and his team set out to create an ultra-light tourist aircraft with excellent flight characteristics, short take-off and landing capabilities, with a classical proven design, which would be economical in operation, easy to build and maintain. They were inspired by the legendary Piper Cub; but during construction they used the most modern computer technology and the latest achievements of aerodynamics, top materials and avionics, so they created a perfect machine for the beginning of the 21st century.

The very first type of the Savage line entered the production in Italy in 1997/1998; in 1999 the manufacture was relocated to the Czech Republic. Ever since, it has been continuing with growing success in the Zlin Aviation s.r.o. company, relying on the long tradition of the world-renowned sport aircraft manufacturer and their highly skilled work team.

More than 500 of the Savage aircraft have found their customers all over the world so far; the latest addition to the line is the NORDEN, designed for Rotax® 914, 915 or 916 engines of 115/141/160 HP. The manufacturer offers installation of wide range of propellers, avionics and custom modifications in order to fulfil every bush-flyer’s dream of an "adventourist" aeroplane capable of landing and taking-off anywhere and anytime, providing the unsurpassed enjoyment of flight with a virtually unobstructed view as it was with the legendary Cub.

Before you start

1. If you are not an experienced RC pilot, plan to have a fully competent pilot check your completed model and help you with your first flights. Even though we have tried to provide you with a thorough instruction manual, RC models are rather complicated and an experienced modeller can quickly check over your model to make sure your first flights are successful.
2. Please assemble your model exactly according to these instructions. Do not attempt to modify or change your model in any way as doing so may adversely change its flying characteristics.
3. Before you begin, please check the entire contents of this kit to make sure that no parts are missing or damaged. This will also help you to become familiar with each component of your plane. If you find that any of the parts are either missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately for replacement.
4. Trial fit each part before glueing it in place. Make sure you are using the correct part and that it fits well before assembling. No amount of glue can make up for a poorly fitting part.
5. The manual contains a drawing showing the default position of the Centre of Gravity (CG) and recommended control surface throws. Please note it is essential to keep the recommended CG position for the first flight otherwise the model could be unstable, hard to control or even unable to fly at all! Later you can fine-tune the CG position to suit your flying style and skills.

Note: Your dealer cannot accept kits for return if construction has begun.