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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Specifications:

Wingspan: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76"Length: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 5/8"Wing Area: Standard: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1140 sq. in

Quad Flap: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1165 sq. inWeight (Approx.): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–14 lbs.Recommended Engines: 2-Cycle: 1.08–1.35

4-Cycle: 1.20–1.80Gas: Zenoah G23

193 cm154 cm7355 sq cm7517 sq cm5448–6356 grams

• 90% pre-built• All hardware included for gas or glow engine• Pre-covered trim scheme• Everything included to build the conventional two-aileron wing version or

quad flap version

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Additional Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Section 1. Assembling the Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Conventional Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Quad Flap Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Section 2: Joining the Wing Halves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Section 3: Installing the Aileron/Flap Servos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Section 4: Bolting the Wing to the Fuselage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Section 5: Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Section 6: Installing the Vertical Stabilizer (Fin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Section 7: Installing the Rudder and Tail Wheel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Section 8: Hinging the Horizontal Stabilizer and Elevator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Section 9: Installing the Rudder and Elevator Control Horns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Section 10: Installing the Main Landing Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Section 11: Assembling and Installing the Fuel Tank (Glow/Gas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Section 12: Installing the Engine (Glow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Section 13: Installing Engine (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Section 14: Installing the Radio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Section 15: Installing the Aileron (Flap) Linkages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Section 16: Assembling and Installing the Rudder, Elevator and Throttle Linkages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Section 17: Control Throw Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Section 18: Quad Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Section 19: Programming Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

JRXP652/642 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

JRXP783/XP347/XP388S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

JRXP8103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

JRXP10X/10SxII/10SX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Futaba 8UA/S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Section 20: Balancing the Ultra Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Range Test Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

AMA Safety Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

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Introduction

Important Before beginning construction of your Ultra Stick, you’ll need to decide which wing configuration is best for you — the conventionaltwo-aileron version or the quad flap version with two ailerons and two flaps.

With the conventional two-aileron wing, the Ultra Stick is an outstanding sport aircraft. This configuration offers excellent slow speedand stall characteristics that even inexperienced pilots will feel right at home with in no time. Plus, it offers aerobatic capabilities thatwill have your flying buddies drooling. If you ’re using a 4 or 5 channel non-computer radio, the conventional two-aileron version isyour best choice.

To get the most out of your Ultra Stick, we strongly suggest using a 6 to10 channel computer radio and building the quad flap wingconfiguration. If you’re relatively new to flying or aren’t totally confident about your abilities, don’t let the quad flaps scare you off.Quad flaps can actually make your Ultra Stick easier to fly! Quad flaps allow your Ultra Stick to perform in many amazing ways thatjust aren’t possible with an ailerons-only equipped airplane. With a little practice you’ll be able to use crow mixing to do amazinglyshort landings from high altitudes. You’ll do takeoffs within the length of the fuselage with takeoff flaps, high speed rolls with aileron-to-flap mixing, and super-tight loops with elevator-to-flap mixing. Plus, you’ll have fun learning about your computer radio and itscapabilities.

Don’t miss out on all the possible fun, build your Ultra Stick in the Quad/Flap configuration. If you’re a bit intimidated about all ofthat programming complication, we’ve provided an easy-to-follow programming guide in the back of this manual that will walk youthrough every step of the way. Whether you own a JR 6, 7, 8 or 10 channel computer radio or a Futaba 8, step-by-step instructionsare provided, making programming easy!

Our staff built six Ultra Sticks during the development stages and tested several different engines, including the Zenoah G-23 gas,1.20 size 2-cycles, 1.20 size four-strokes, and the Saito 1.50 and 1.80 four-cycle engines. We’ve also built several of each wing con-figuration and offer the following comments:

By far our favorite combination is the Saito 1.80-equipped quad flap version with a 16x8 APC propeller and 30% heli fuel (Morganor Power Master). This combination allows you to hover and do torque rolls at 1/2 throttle. Vertical performance is unreal! We canpunch full throttle out of a hover and the Ultra Stick blasts off like a rocket!

The Zenoah G-23 with an APC 15x8 is a great hassle-free combination for flyers who love gas. Everything is included in the kit toinstall the G-23 gas, including an adaptor mount, the gas-compatible fuel stopper and clunk line and non-conductive throttle linkage.The G-23 offers reasonable vertical performance. While not enough to hover, uplines approach 300 feet from a full power pull up,while we typically get over 20 minutes of flight time per tank. At around a dollar a gallon and with the lack of starting paraphernalia,the G-23 is a great no-hassle choice.

If you encounter difficulty in any construction sequence, please feel free to contact one of our technicians—we stand ready to pro-vide any assistance we can concerning the construction of your Ultra Stick. You can contact us at:

Horizon Hobby Distributors4105 Fieldstone RoadChampaign, IL 61822(217) 355-9511www.horizonhobby.com

WarningAn R/C aircraft is not a toy! If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open areas, preferablyAMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all instructions included with your radio and engine.

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Additional Equipment RequiredRadio Equipment

4 channels (minimum)5 servos (JRPS517 or equivalent) or 7 servos for quad flap wing optionStandard 600–1100mAh receiver battery pack

Note: A Y-harness and a reversed servo is required if a 5 or 6 channel radio is used for quad flaps.A servo Y-harness with reverse, like Expert’s 320 (EXRA320), can be used.

Recommended JR SystemsJR F400EXJR XP652JR XP783/388sJR XP8103PCM10XPCM10SXPCM10SxII

Engine Requirements1.08–1.20 2-cycle engines1.20–1.80 4-cycle engines23cc gas or 23cc glow

Recommended 2-CycleEngines Webra 1.20

Recommended 4-CycleEngine Saito 1.20–1.80

RecommendedGas EngineZenoah G23 Gasoline Engine or G23 Glow

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Parts Needed (Not Included in Kit)

Tools and Supplies Needed (Not Included in Kit)

Aileron extension (2) (JRPA101, 18" Gold) (Note: Four aileron extensions will be required for the quad flap wing option)

Propeller (Refer to propeller recommendations for the operating instructions of your engine)

Foam for cushioning tank

Fuel tubing (12") (Gas or glow, depending on your engine choice)

Shut-off switch for gasoline engine operation (Note: This is an important safety item for all gasoline powered engine installations.)

AdhesivesThin CA (cyanoacrylate) glueMedium CA (cyanoacrylate) glueThick CA (cyanoacrylate) glueCA remover/debonder6-minute epoxy30-minute epoxyZ-42 Threadlock

ToolsDrillDrill bits: 1/16", 1/8", 5/32", 1/4", 3/8"Medium Phillips screwdriverZ-bend pliersPliers (needle nose)Small round fileHobby knife with #11 bladeMixing sticksEpoxy brush(es)90-degree triangleMedium sandpaperMasking tapeStraight edgeMeasuring device (e.g., ruler, tape measure)ScissorsPaper towelsWax paperRubbing alcoholFelt tipped pen/pencilT-pinsToothpicks (optional)Moto-tool with cut-off wheel

Other Equipment ItemsRadio packing foamAntenna tube

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Kit Contents

Large Parts1. Left wing panel w/aileron2. Right wing panel w/aileron3. Fuselage 4. Horizontal stabilizer and elevator

5. Vertical stabilizer and rudder6. Optional flap/aileron parts (for quad flap wing)

Small Parts7. Landing gear8. Wheels (2)9. Engine mount (glow)

10. Engine mount (G23) (hardwood)11. Pushrods (2)12. 4-40 Pushrod Linkages

13. Hardware (wing bolts/washers, motormount hardware)

14. Fuel tank w/gas option (stopper/tubing)15. Trim tape16. Tail wheel and hardware17. Clevis (12)

18. Control horns (6)19. Control linkage hardware20. Heat shrink tubing21. Rubber bands to hold receiver22. Main axles23. Wing brace

Note: Photo of product may vary slightly from contents in box.

Note: No throttle pushrods are shown.

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Section 1: Assembling the Wing Conventional Wing

• Right wing panel with aileron and hinges• Left wing panel with aileron and hinges

• Instant thin CA glue• CA remover/debonder• Paper towels• T-pins (one for each hinge)

Before construction begins, you need to decide what style of wingis desired (conventional or quad flap) and what type of engine willbe mounted on the model. The conventional wing two-style willbe presented in this section, that being the conventional two-aileron type of wing. Each aileron will be controlled by its ownservo. You will need two servos when you begin Section 3.

For a standard wing configuration, we recommend a servo thathas 40 in./oz. of torque or greater, such as the JR 517 servo thatcomes standard with JR radio systems. The JR 531 or JR 8101are also excellent servos to use for aileron servos in the wing.

Note: The control surfaces, including the ailerons, flaps, ele-vator, and rudder, come with the hinges installed, butthe hinges are not glued in place. It’s imperative thatyou use a high quality thin CA glue to properly adherethe hinges and control surfaces in place.

Step 1. Carefully remove one of the wing panels from its pro-tective plastic. Save the plastic, as it will be used later in Section2 to protect the wing panel surface from epoxy smears. Removethe aileron from the wing panel. Note the position of the hinges.The Ultra Stick comes with six high quality CA-type hinges ineach wing panel and you will use all six.

Step 2. Remove each hinge (6) from the wing panel and place aT-pin in the center of each hinge. Slide each hinge into the wingpanel until the T-pin is snug against the wing.

Note: You will use all six hinges in each wing to attach theaileron(s).

Step 3. Slide the aileron onto the wing until there’s only a slightgap. The hinge is now centered on the wing panel and aileron.Remove the T-pin and snug the aileron against the wing panel.This will ensure that the hinges are centered.

Step 4. Deflect the aileron and completely saturate the hingewith thin CA glue. The aileron’s front surface should lightly con-tact the wing during this procedure. Ideally, when the hinge isglued in place, a 1/32" gap or less will be maintained throughoutthe length of the aileron. The hinge is constructed of a specialmaterial that allows the CA to wick, or penetrate, and distributethroughout the hinge, securely bonding it to the wood structure.

Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed

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Section 1: Assembling the Wing

Step 5. Turn the wing panel over and deflect the aileron in theopposite direction from the opposite side. Apply thin CA glue toeach aileron hinge, making sure the CA penetrates into both theaileron and the wing.

Step 6. Using CA remover/debonder and a paper towel, removeany excess CA glue that may have accumulated on the wing orin the aileron hinge area.

Step 7. Repeat this process with the other wing panel, securelyhinging the aileron in place.

Step 8. After both ailerons are securely hinged, firmly grasp thewing and aileron to check that the hinges are securely glued andcannot be pulled apart. To do this, apply medium pressure to tryto separate the aileron from the wing, using caution to be certainyou don’t crush the wing structure.Work the aileron up and down several times to “work in” thehinges and check for proper movement.

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Section 1: Assembling the Wing Quad Flap Wing

• Right wing panel with aileron and hinges• Left wing panel with aileron and hinges• Optional right wing aileron/flap• Optional left wing aileron/flap

• Instant thin CA glue• CA remover/debonder• Paper towels• T-pins (one for each hinge)

Note: The procedure for hinging the flap/aileron in each wingpanel is the same as described for the conventionalwing, however, you will need to make sure there is nobinding of the control surfaces prior to applying CA.

Step 1A. Locate the plastic bag containing the flap/aileronpieces for each wing panel and remove from the package.Carefully remove one of the wing panels from the protectiveplastic bag. Save the plastic bag for use in Section 2. Removethe conventional aileron from the wing panel.

Step 2A. The Ultra Stick comes with high quality CA typehinges. Remove each hinge from the wing panel and place aT-pin into the center of each hinge. Each flap and aileron controlsurface will have three hinges applied. Slide each hinge (withT-pin) into the flap control surface, and then do the same for theaileron control surface. When you’re satisfied each hinge iscentered, proceed to the next step.

Step 3A. Slide the aileron and flap control surface onto thewing panel until there’s only a slight gap (approximately 1/32").The hinges are now centered on the wing panel and the controlsurfaces.

Note: Before removing the T-pins, move the flap and aileronup and down to trial fit and make sure there is no bind-ing of the control surfaces. Some minor adjustmentsmay be necessary. Once the CA is applied, you will notbe able to make any adjustments.

Remove the T-pins and snug each control surface to the wingpanel. This will ensure the hinges are centered. Make one moreup and down movement of each control surface to make surethere is no binding to the wing panel or to each control surface.

Step 4A. Deflect the aileron and completely saturate eachaileron hinge with thin CA glue. The aileron’s front surfaceshould lightly contact the wing during this procedure. Ideally,when the hinge is glued in place, a 1/32" gap or less will bemaintained throughout the length of the aileron. The hinge ismade of a special material that allows the CA to wick, or pene-trate, and distribute throughout the hinge, securely bonding it tothe wood structure.


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Section 1: Assembling the Wing

Step 5A. Turn the wing panel over and deflect the aileron in theopposite direction from the opposite side. Apply thin CA glue toeach aileron hinge, making sure the CA penetrates into both theaileron and the wing.

Step 6A. Using CA remover/debonder and a paper towel,remove any excess CA glue that may have accumulated on thewing or the aileron.

Step 7A. Repeat Steps 4A through 6A for the flap control sur-face.

Note: Before applying CA, make sure the flap and aileronmove freely without binding on the wing or with eachother.

Step 8A. After both the aileron and flap control surfaces aresecurely hinged, firmly grasp the wing and check to make surethe flap and aileron are hinged securely to the wing by seeing if

they can be pulled out from the wing. Use a medium pressureand exercise caution to make certain you don’t crush the wingstructure.

Note: Work the flap and aileron control surfaces up and downseveral times to “work in” the hinges and check forproper movement.

Important: If any binding has developed, it must be removed.You may have to trim away some covering or balsa to make eachcontrol surface move freely.

Step 9A. Repeat this process for the other wing panel, securelyhinging the flap and aileron in place.

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Section 2: Joining the Wing Halves

• Right/left wing panels• Plastic wing bags (optional)• Dihedral brace• Tools and Adhesives Needed

• 30-minute epoxy• Epoxy brush• Mixing stick• Masking tape• Hobby knife• Rubbing alcohol

Step 1. Locate the dihedral brace (also called the wing joiner).Using a ruler, determine the center of the brace and mark it witha pencil.

Step 2. Trial fit the dihedral brace into one of the wing panels. Itshould insert smoothly up to the center line marked in Step 1.Now slide the other wing panel onto the dihedral brace until thewing panels meet. If the fit is overly tight, it may be necessary tosand the dihedral brace. Check to make sure the alignment ofthe wing is accurate fore and aft.

Step 3. Check for the correct dihedral angle. Place the wing ona large flat surface with one wing panel resting on the flat sur-face. The opposite wing tip should be at 1" in height from thesurface.

Note: That’s the last rib, without the tip section (see illustra-tion below). If necessary, sand the dihedral brace untilthis is achieved.

Note: It’s a good idea to make a template that can be placedunder the wing to hold it at 1” when epoxying the winghalves together.

Step 4. Separate the wing halves and remove the dihedralbrace. Once you’re satisfied with the trial fit of the wing panels,you can prepare to epoxy the wing panels together.

Note: Use the plastic wing covers as a means of keepingepoxy from smearing on the wings. Just slip one oneach panel and use masking tape to hold them in place.

Step 5. Mix up approximately 1 ounce of 30-minute epoxy. It’shelpful to have some wax paper handy to prevent epoxy fromdripping on your workbench top.

Note: It’s extremely important to use plenty of epoxy whengluing the wing halves together.


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Flap Aileron

• Paper towels• Wax paper• Ruler• Pencil• Medium sandpaper• Sealing Iron

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Step 6. Place one wing half right-side-up on a flat work surface(Note: It’s helpful to put wax paper under the wing). Using anepoxy brush, smear a generous amount of epoxy into the wingdihedral brace cavity in the wing panel.

Step 7. Coat one half of the dihedral brace with epoxy on bothsides, up to the pencil line drawn in Step 1. Note the orientationof the wing brace — the “V” points to the top of the wing, orfaces up, when the wing panel is placed on the workbench top-side-up. Install the epoxy-coated half of the dihedralbrace into the wing dihedral brace cavity of the wing panel, up tothe center line, making sure the “V” of the dihedral brace is ori-entated correctly (see below). Any spilled or excess epoxy canbe cleaned up with rubbing alcohol and paper towels.

Note: You will need to mix up an additional 1-2 ounces ofepoxy to complete the wing joining process

Step 8. Apply a generous amount of epoxy into the wing dihe-dral brace cavity of the other wing panel.

Step 9. Install a “T” pin into the wing dihedral brace at the cen-ter mark. This will allow you to keep the brace “in the center” ofthe wing when joining the two wing halves. Next, apply epoxy toall sides of the exposed area of the wing dihedral brace and uniformly coat both wing roots with epoxy.

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Step 10. Carefully slide the two wing halves together and firmlypress them together, allowing the excess epoxy to run out.Check to make sure the wing panels align properly. Wipe anyexcess epoxy away with rubbing alcohol and paper towels. Theplastic wing bag can be removed from the wing halvesafter the epoxy has been applied.

Step 11. Apply masking tape at the wing joint to hold the winghalves together securely. Place the wing right-side-up on a flatsurface.

Note: It’s helpful to use wax paper underneath the wing centerwhile the epoxy is curing to prevent excess epoxy fromadhering to the work surface area.

With one wing half lying flat on the surface, the opposite wingtip should be propped up so it’s 1" from the surface. Apply moremasking tape to the wing center joint and recheck the 1" mea-surement. Also make sure the wing halves are still properlyaligned. Allow the wing joint epoxy to cure completely(overnight).

Step 12. Allow the wing center joint to cure completely, thenremove the masking tape.

Note: If there’s any gap between the wing halves, fill with epoxy.

Step 13. When the wing center is completely dry, apply the trimtape (red, white, and black) to cover the wing center joint. Becareful to match the stripes on the wing. Use a sealing iron tocarefully seal the trim film to the wing.

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Section 3: Installing the Aileron/Flap Servos

• Assembled wing• Standard size servos with mounting hardware (2)

(4 for optional wing) Note: The flap servo must be reversed if using a

Y-harness for flaps• Servo extension (12"-18")(2)(4 for optional wing)

• Hobby knife• Medium Phillips screwdriver• Drill• Drill bit: 1/16"

Step 1. Locate the servo openings in the bottom of each of thewing halves. Use a sharp hobby knife to trim away the coveringover the openings. If you’re building the conventional wing youwill only cut-out the openings that are closest to the wing rootfor the aileron servos. If you build the quad flap wing, trim awaythe covering on all four servo openings in the wing. Use carenot to cut away too much of the covering.

Step 2. Install the recommended servo hardware supplied withyour radio system onto your servos (grommets and eyelets).Install a servo extension lead to the servo as well (an 18" exten-sion is recommended). Secure the connectors with either mask-ing tape or a commercial connector that prevents the servo leadconnections from becoming disconnected.

Hint: It’s always a good idea to tape or secure the servo connec-tors and servo extension together to prevent the wires frombecoming unplugged inside the wing.

Step 3. Trial fit the servo into the servo opening. Dependingupon the type of servo installed, some trimming may berequired. Note that the servo is orientated so the servo controlarm is closer to the trailing edge of the wing.

Note: The supplied linkages are of a specific length, so makesure the servos are orientated correctly (please refer tophotos below). Standard JR 517 servos can be used,however we recommend heavy-duty large servo arms of1" in length to get the recommended throws.


• Masking tape• Pencil• String with weight on end• Needle nose pliers

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Section 3: Installing Aileron/Flap Servos

Step 4. With the servo in place, mark the location of the servoscrews and then remove the servo.

Step 5. Using a 1/16" drill bit, drill the servo screw locationsmarked in Step 4.

Step 6. Repeat the procedure for the other servo(s).

Step 7. Before mounting the servos in the wing, it’s suggestedthe servo extensions be run through the wing and out eachopening (servo hole and extension hole).

Step 8. Locate the two servo lead exits (oval shaped) near thecenter of the wing bottom. Using a sharp hobby knife, trim awaythe covering to expose the openings, making sure to use cautionso you don’t cut into the wing sheeting.

Step 9. To thread the servo lead extensions/servo leads throughthe wing, we suggest using a 24" piece of string with a weightattached (such as one of the nuts in the kit) and threading itdown the servo lead opening at the root center of the wing towhere the servo openings in the wing are.

Step 10. Once the string is threaded though the wing, you canfish it out with your fingers or let the weight drop out the open-ing. Tape each end to the wing to keep it from falling back intothe opening. When you’re ready to thread the servo extensionand servo lead through the wing, simply tie the string to theextension and carefully thread them through the wing by pullingthe string/lead through the openings.

Step 11. Tape the lead to the wing to keep it from falling backinto the opening. It may be easier if you thread one servo lead ata time.

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Step 12. Securely fasten the servo in the opening with four ofthe servo mounting screws supplied with your radio system. Wesuggest you mark which lead is an aileron lead and which is aflap lead. Apply masking tape to the appropriate lead and markeither “F” for flap, or “A” for aileron.

Step 13. Repeat the procedure for the other servo(s).

Note: It was intended to have each servo connected to a spe-cific channel in the receiver, however you can use a Y-harness to connect two ailerons to one aileron chan-nel or two flaps to one flap channel, which will requireone of the flap servos to be a reversed servo.

Note: This will reduce your programming options. Please referto this Section 17 for computer radio programming forthe Ultra Stick.

Section 3: Installing Aileron/Flap ServosCONTINUED

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Section 4: Bolting the Wing to the Fuselage

• Fuselage• Wing• Blind Nuts (4)• Wing bolts and washers (4)

• Medium CA glue• CA remover/debonder• Paper towels• Drill• Drill bit: 1/4'' and 5/16''• Hobby knife • Round file

Note: Your Hangar 9 Ultra Stick comes from the factory withtwo pre-drilled holes in the wing (located in leadingedge of wing) for bolting the wing to the fuselage. Youwill also have to drill out the two bolt holes in the trail-ing edge of the wing, the four wing hold-down boltholes in the fuselage, and install the blind nuts (4).Carefully begin by cutting away the covering over thetwo wing bolt holes in the leading edge portion of thecenter wing section.

Step 1. Locate the wing bolt hold-down plate. Note the wingbolt hold-down plate has the holes already drilled out for thewing hold-down bolts. It’s covered on one side, so carefullyremove the covering over the openings using a sharp hobbyknife.

Step 2. Using a ruler, measure the center of the wing hold-down bolt plate and mark with a pencil. It will be helpful to havea center line reference when determining the plate location onthe wing trailing edge. Trial fit the wing hold-down plate on thewing at the trailing edge. Using a pencil, mark the location of theplate onto the wing. Using a hobby knife, carefully trim away thecovering on the wing 1/4" inside the lines you marked. Avoid cut-ting into the balsa wood. Mix up approximately 1/4 ounce of 6-minute epoxy and glue the wing hold-down bolt plate onto thewing at the trailing edge of the wing.

Important: Be sure that the trailing edge of the wing hold-down plate is flush with the trailing edge of the wing.

Caution: Allow the epoxy to cure completely.

Step 3. Use a ruler to measure the center of the fuselage oneither side of the wing opening. This will establish the centerline of the fuselage. Place the wing on the wing saddle of thefuselage and approximately align the wing center with the centerline of the fuselage.


• Medium Phillips screwdriver• Felt tipped pen/pencil• Ruler (36" or tape measure)• 6-minute epoxy• Rubbing alcohol• Paper towels

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Section 4: Bolting the Wing to the Fuselage

Step 4. With the center line reference point established, andprior to drilling the wing hold-down bolt holes, check the align-ment by measuring from each wing tip to the end of the fuse-lage. Be sure to use the same point on each wing tip exactly thesame distance on each side from the center of the wing.Refer to the figure below.

Step 5. With the wing centered and aligned to the fuselage, youare ready to drill the wing hold-down bolt holes in the fuselagewing hold-down plates located in the forward and aft portions ofthe fuselage.

Note: The wing hold-down plate at the aft end of the fuselageis installed at a slight angle. When you drill the bolthole, use the angle of the wing as a guide to drill intothe rear wing bold hold-down plate.

Hint: Before drilling, place just the drill bit into the hole to seethe angle used in drilling the aft wing hold-down bolt holes.

Step 6. Hold the wing firmly in place so it can’t shift and use adrill with a 1/4" drill bit to drill one wing hold-down bolt hole intothe wing hold-down plate in the fuselage. After drilling the hole,remove the wing to check that the angle is correct for the rearbolts. Adjustments to the angle can be made with a round file ifnecessary. Remount the wing and install one of the bolts into thehole to hold the wing in position. Check the alignmentbefore drilling the other holes. We use one bolt to keep the wingfrom shifting while drilling the other holes.

Step 7. The blind nuts for the wing hold-down bolts areinstalled next. Use a 5/16'' drill bit to enlarge the holes for theblind nuts. Press the blind nuts into position below the front andrear wood wing hold-down plates. Use pliers with an adjustableopening to squeeze the blind nuts so the “teeth” penetrate thewood and stay in place.

Note: It’s a good idea to place a piece of wood on the top sideof the wing hold-down plate to keep them from crushingthe wood.

Note: It’s important that the blind nuts be fully pressed inagainst the bottom of the wing hold-down plate to makesure they are properly aligned. This is to insure that thealignment angle of the wing hold-down bolts is correct.

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Step 8. A small drop of medium CA glue will help hold theblind nuts in place. Use care not to get the CA on the innerthreads of the blind nuts.

Step 9. Trial fit the wing into position on the fuselage. Slide awing bolt washer on the wing bolt and carefully thread each boltjust a few turns into the installed blind nuts of the fuselage.

Note: If the wing bolts are not perfectly aligned and you can’tget the bolts to thread into the blind nuts, carefully usea round file and enlarge the pre-drilled hole in the wingon the bolt hole that is not exactly aligned. If you haveto do this, it only requires that a small amount of mater-ial be removed. The wing bolts may be hard to turnwhen you first install them but it will get easier in time.Be careful not to cross-thread the bolts into the blindnuts.

Step 10. After each bolt is started, tighten each bolt a little at atime. Check the alignment of the wing by measuring the align-ment as you did in Step 3. It may be necessary to slightlyenlarge the holes with a small round file to obtain the properalignment. Continue with each bolt until the wing is securelytightened to the fuselage. Be careful not to over-tighten.

Note: Leave the wing on the fuselage for installing the horizontal stabilizer in the next section.

Section 4: Bolting the Wing to the FuselageCONTINUED

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Section 5: Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer

• Horizontal stabilizer• Fuselage• Assembled wing

• Hobby knife• Ruler• Felt tipped pen• Pencil• 30-minute epoxy

Note: Before assembling the tail, remove the elevator andhinges from the horizontal stabilizer. The hinges andelevator will be installed later.

Step 1. Measure and mark the center of the horizontal stabilizeron its trailing edge.

Step 2. Install the wing onto the fuselage if you removed it inthe previous section.

Step 3. On the bottom of the aft end of the fuselage is a saddlecut-out for the horizontal stabilizer to be mounted. Make a centermark on the rear of the saddle on the fuselage and place the hor-izontal stabilizer into the horizontal stabilizer saddle. Align thetwo marks you just made. Tape the trailing edge of the horizontalstabilizer to the fuselage to secure it for now.

Step 4. With the fuselage and horizontal stabilizer resting on aflat surface, align the horizontal stabilizer by measuring fromfixed points on the wing to the outside of the trailing edge tip ofthe horizontal stabilizer. Be sure that the trailing edge of the hor-izontal stabilizer stays on its center mark.


• Paper towels• Rubbing alcohol• Mixing stick• Epoxy brush• Masking tape

Step 5. Adjust the stabilizer until you have an equal distance onboth the right and left sides of the stabilizer to the wing.

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Section 5: Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer

Step 5. When you’re satisfied with the alignment of the horizon-tal stabilizer with the wing, carefully mark the position with apencil at the junction where the horizontal stabilizer meets thefuselage. The pencil should leave a slight indentation in the cov-ering.

Step 6. Remove the horizontal stabilizer from the fuselage.Using a hobby knife and a straight edge, carefully cut the cover-ing approximately 1/16" inside the lines you drew.

Note: Some covering may already be removed; if necessaryremove any excess.

Caution: It’s very important that you do not press hard enoughto cut into the wood structure as doing so could weaken the hor-izontal stabilizer.

Step 7. Mix up approximately 1/2 ounce (minimum) of 30-minute epoxy to install the horizontal stabilizer to the fuse-lage. Using an epoxy brush or mixing stick spread the epoxyonto the top of the horizontal stabilizer where it comes into con-tact with the fuselage. Also, coat the stabilizer saddle area thatwill come in contact with the horizontal stabilizer.

Step 8. Lay the horizontal stabilizer onto a flat surface andposition the fuselage onto it, making sure it’s centered andaligned as in Steps 3 and 4.

Hint: Reference the bare wood you just exposed to re-align thestabilizer.

Place a heavy object (one that won’t damage the fuselage struc-ture) on top of the fuselage to press the stabilizer and fuselagetogether.

Note: Be sure that the horizontal stabilizer and fuselage areassembled on a firm, flat surface and that they are levelwith each other.

Step 9. Wipe off any excess epoxy using a paper towel andrubbing alcohol. Allow the epoxy to cure fully before proceedingto the next step.

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Section 6: Installing the Vertical Stabilizer (Fin)

• Vertical stabilizer with rudder• Fuselage

• 30-minute epoxy• Hobby knife• Pencil• Masking tape• Rubbing alcohol

Step 1. On the rear of the fuselage, a slot is pre-cut in the woodstructure for the vertical stabilizer. Using a sharp hobby knife cutaway the covering on the top rear of the fuselage where the verti-cal stabilizer inserts into the fuselage.

Step 2. Remove the rudder and hinges from the vertical stabi-lizer if you have not already done so. The rudder will be attached(hinged) to the vertical stabilizer in Section 7.

Step 3. Insert the vertical stabilizer into the slot in the top of thefuselage and make sure it’s firmly seated down against the hori-zontal stabilizer. Make sure the rear of the vertical stabilizer(where the hinge slots are located) is aligned with the rear of thefuselage.

Note: The elevator should not be hinged to the horizontal stabilizer at this time. It will be attached in Section 8.

Step 4. Use a pencil to carefully mark the position of the verti-cal stabilizer on both sides where it exits the fuselage. The pen-cil should leave a slight indentation in the covering.

Step 5. Remove the vertical stabilizer and carefully cut away thecovering with a sharp hobby knife inside the lines you marked inStep 4.

Caution: Do not cut into the wood of the vertical stabilizerwhen cutting the covering as doing so can weaken the structure.

Note: Be sure to cut the covering away from the bottom of thevertical stabilizer.


• Paper towels• 90 degree triangle• Epoxy brush• Mixing stick

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Step 6. Mix up approximately 1/4 ounce (minimum) of 30-minute epoxy and apply it to the vertical stabilizer where itcomes into contact with the fuselage. Also apply epoxy to thebase of the vertical stabilizer where it comes in contact with thehorizontal stabilizer.

Important: It is essential the vertical stabilizer base be epoxiedto the horizontal stabilizer inside the fuselage to provide ade-quate strength. Be sure to use plenty of epoxy!

Step 7. Insert the fin into the fuselage and wipe away anyexcess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.

Step 8. Using a 90-degree triangle, make sure the fin is per-pendicular to the horizontal stabilizer. Use masking tape to holdthe vertical stabilizer in place until the epoxy cures.

Section 6: Installing the Vertical Stabilizer (Fin)CONTINUED

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Section 7: Installing the Rudder and Tail Wheel Assembly

• Fuselage• Rudder• Hinges• Tail wheel assembly• Tail wheel• Tail wheel collar

• Drill• Drill bits: 3/32", 1/16"• Hobby knife• Felt tipped pen• Toothpicks (optional)• Thin CA glue• Needle nose pliers• CA remover/debonder

Step 1. Trial fit the rudder in position on the vertical stabilizer.Insert the hinges into the pre-cut slots of the rudder (do not glueat this time) and install the rudder onto the vertical stabilizer.

Step 2. Locate the tail wheel assembly. It includes the tail wheelwire, tail wheel, plastic bushing, wheel collar and screw.

Step 3. The tail wheel’s guide wire will be installed into the rud-der. Mark the position where the hole is to be drilled into theleading edge of the rudder for the tail wheel guide wire. It will belocated 3/4" up from the bottom of the rudder. Also mark theposition of the slot where the pivot bushing will fit, centered,into the back of the fuselage.

Step 4. Remove the rudder. Using a 3/32" drill bit, drill into theexact center of the leading edge of the rudder to accept the tailwheel guide wire as shown.

Step 5. Using a hobby knife, cut a slot or groove into the backof the fuselage as marked to accept the tail wheel pivot bushingin Step 3.

Note: When you attached the elevator you’ll have to cut asmall groove so the bushing clears the elevator.


• Paper towels• 30-minute epoxy• Rubbing alcohol• Mixing stick• Threadlock Z-42• Petroleum jelly or oil • Masking tape

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Step 6. Install the tail wheel wire into the plastic bushing.Using a felt tipped pen, make a mark 5/8" above the coil of thetail wheel wire and below the bushing. Place the bushing at themark you just made, and make a second mark 3/8" above thebushing. The bushing is 23mm in length overall. This mark iswhere the 90 degree bend will be made so the tail wheel guidewire can go into the rudder. Please refer to the diagram below.

Step 7. Use a needle nose pliers (or equivalent) to bend a 90degree bend in the tail wheel wire. Remember it should be at a90 degree angle to the axle of the tail wheel wire.

Step 8. Trial fit the tail wheel assembly and rudder in place.Deflect the rudder, making sure the tail wheel assembly turnsfreely with the rudder.

Step 9. When you’re satisfied with the fit, remove the tail wheelassembly and rudder from the fuselage. Reinstall the hinges inthe rudder using T-pins to make sure the hinges are centered asdescribed in Section 1. You will CA the hinges to the verticalstabilizer after the next step.

Step 10. Apply petroleum jelly or oil to the music wire area ofthe tail wheel assembly, especially the pivot area, so it will notadhere to the epoxy.

Section 7: Installing the Rudder and Tail Wheel Assembly CONTINUED

5/8 inch

3/8 inch9/10 inch

Nylon Bushing

Fuselage

Horizontal Stabilizer

Tail Wheel Wire

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Note: Do not apply to the music wire area that will go into therudder. This part of the music wire will be epoxied intothe rudder.

Step 11. Mix up approximately 1/4 ounce of 30-minute epoxyand apply it to both the pivot bushing where it goes into thefuselage and into the hole in the rudder you drilled in Step 4.

Hint: A toothpick applicator may be helpful in getting the epoxyinto the holes.

Step 12. Reassemble the tail wheel assembly and the rudderonto the vertical stabilizer, making sure the rudder is alignedproperly (up & down). Wipe away any excess epoxy with a papertowel and rubbing alcohol. Allow the epoxy to cure completelybefore attempting to hinge the rudder.

Hint: It may help to use masking tape to hold the tail wheelassembly in place while the epoxy cures.

Step 13. With the rudder and tail wheel assembly installed,apply thin CA to the rudder hinges on both sides, using thesame techniques outlined in Section 1. Be sure to remove theT-pins before applying the CA. There should be a minimal gapbetween the rudder and vertical stabilizer.

Step 14. Wipe away any excess CA with CA remover/debonder.After the hinges are dry, check to be sure they are securely inplace by trying to pull the rudder from the vertical stabilizer. Usecare not to crush the structure.

Step 15. Work the rudder left and right to make sure the move-ment is free and that the tail wheel assembly tracks accordingly.

Step 16. Slide the tail wheel itself onto the tail wheel wire.Next slide the wheel collar on the wire and tighten the screw inthe wheel collar. Place a drop of threadlock on the screw tosecure the collar in place.

Note: The tail wheel must rotate freely with only a smallamount of side play.

It may be necessary to drill out the tail wheel slightly so thewheel will spin freely on the axle.

Section 7: Installing the Rudder and Tail Wheel Assembly CONTINUED

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Section 8: Hinging the Horizontal Stabilizer and Elevator

• Fuselage• Elevator

• Thin CA glue• CA remover/debonder• Paper towels• T-pins

Step 1. Locate the elevator and hinges. Trial fit the elevator intothe proper position on the horizontal stabilizer using the samehinging technique used in Section 1. Remember to remove theT-pins before applying the CA glue. Also, make sure the tailwheel is free to move its full range. You will also need tofile a small notch in the elevator to clear the tail wheel wire. Important: Do not remove more material than is absolutelynecessary. Check to make sure there is sufficient elevator movement without any binding.

Step 2. With the elevator aligned (left and right), apply thin CAglue to the hinges on both sides. Wipe away any excess CA withCA remover/debonder and a paper towel.

Note: Try to maintain a 1/32" or less gap throughout the lengthof the elevator-to-horizontal stabilizer hinge line.

Step 3. After the hinges are dry, check to make sure they aresecurely in place. Try to pull the elevator from the horizontalstabilizer. Use care not to crush the structure.

Step 4. Flex the elevator up and down several times to “work-in” the hinges and check for proper movement.


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Section 9: Installing the Rudder and Elevator Control Horns

• Control horns (2) • Control horn backplates (2)• Control horn screws (4)• Fuselage• Wing

• Drill• Drill bit: 1/16"• Felt tipped pen/pencil• Medium phillips screwdriver• Ruler

Important: When installing the control horns, it’s important thatthe holes in the control horns where the pushrod attaches aredirectly in-line with the control surface hinge line.

Note: Black control horns are used in this manual for visual purposes.

Step 1. To locate the elevator control horn position, measureover 15/8" on the right side of the horizontal stabilizer along thefuselage. Mark the elevator as shown with a felt tipped pen or apencil. This mark will be the center of the elevator control hornlocation.

Step 2. Place the center of the control horn on the elevator atthe mark made in the previous step. Mark the hole positions ofthe control horn with a felt tipped pen or pencil.

Step 3. Remove the control horn and drill two 1/16" holesthrough the elevator as marked.

Step 4. Attach the elevator control horn using the hardwareprovided (two screws and backplate) and fasten in place using aPhillips screwdriver.


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Step 5. Measure up 3/4" from the top of the fuselage on the leftside of the rudder. Mark the location with a felt tipped pen orpencil. This mark will serve as the center for the rudder controlhorn. Note: Be sure that this will place the horn so the screwsare on either side of the tail wheel wire in the rudder. This willprovide additional support to this area.

Step 6. Center the control horn over the mark you’ve just made.Make sure the horn is positioned over the hinge line, just likeyou did for the elevator. Using a felt tipped pen or pencil, markthe two mounting hole locations onto the rudder.

Step 7. Drill these holes with a 1/16" drill bit and install the ruddercontrol horn using the two screws and backplate provided.

Section 9: Installing the Rudder and Elevator Control HornsCONTINUED

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Section 10: Installing the Main Landing Gear

• Main landing gear• Fuselage• Landing gear axle with lock nut(2)• Wheel collar with screw (2)• Wheels, 4-1/4" (2)• Landing Gear bolts (4)• Washers (8)• Lock nuts (4)

• Felt tipped pen or pencil• Hobby knife• Round file• Drill• Drill bit: 5/32"• Phillips screwdriver• Moto-tool• Threadlock

Step 1. Attach the axles to the aluminum landing gear using thelock nuts provided. Slide on one wheel collar, then the wheel.Use the second wheel collar to hold the wheel on the axle.

Note: It is always a good idea to use threadlock on the wheelcollar bolts to keep them from coming loose.

Note: You can use a Moto-tool to cut the extra length off theaxle. Be very careful not to get the axle too hot duringthe cutting process or you may melt the wheel hub. Take it slowly.

Step 2. Locate the four hole indentations in the bottom of thefuselage directly underneath the landing gear block installedinside the fuselage. Using a sharp hobby knife, remove the cov-ering over the pre-drilled holes. If for some reason the holes arenot pre-drilled, use the landing gear as a template. Lay the land-ing gear on the bottom of fuselage directly underneath the land-ing gear block installed in the fuselage.


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Step 3. Trial fit the aluminum landing gear onto the fuselage,positioning it over the pre-drilled holes. Use the aluminum land-ing gear as a guide. If the holes do not line up exactly, mark anddrill or file the holes so the landing gear can be bolted to thefuselage.

Step 4. Bolt the landing gear onto the fuselage with the includ-ed hardware. Take a bolt and washer and insert it through thealuminum landing gear and secure it with another washer and anut on the inside of the fuselage.

Note: Be sure to use threadlock on bolt/nuts.

Section 10: Installing the Main Landing GearCONTINUED

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Section 11: Assembling and Installing the Fuel Tank (Glow/Gas)

• Brass tube, long (vent)• Brass tube, long (fuel)• Clunk (fuel pickup)• Fuel pickup tubing, glow (clear)• Fuel pickup tubing, gas (black)• Fuel tank• Plastic cap (2)• Rubber stopper, glow (black)• Rubber stopper, gas (gray)• 3mm screw• Fuel tubing, gas (not supplied, DUB544/AER1073)• Foam to wrap around tank (optional)

• Hobby knife• Medium screwdriver

Note: Dubro tank and fittings shown. Actual tank andparts may vary, but assembly will be the same.

Step 1. Locate the tank parts. Decide if you will make a glow orgas fuel tank.

Note: If you install a Zenoah G-23 gasoline engine, use thegray (gas) stopper and the black (gas) tubing. Do notuse the black (glow) stopper or clear (glow) fuel tubingwith a gasoline-powered engine as they are not com-patible with gasoline operation.

Step 2. Locate the appropriate stopper, gray for gasoline andblack for glow. Insert one long brass tube into one of the openholes in the stopper so an equal amount of tubing extends fromeach side. This will be the fuel tank pickup tube that providesfuel to the engine.

Step 3. Slide the smaller of the two plastic caps over the brasstube on one side of the stopper so the small “peg” faces awayfrom the stopper and toward the inside of the fuel tank. The larg-er cap is placed on the other side of the rubber stopper so theraised center faces “away” from the rubber stopper.

Step 4. Locate the other long brass tube and bend it using yourfingers as shown. This tube will be the fuel tank vent tube.


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Step 5. Slide the bent tube into caps and the other open hole ofthe stopper as shown.

Step 6. Note the orientation of the tubes and plastic caps. Makesure the vent tube is positioned correctly as shown below.

Step 7. Locate the fuel tubing (clear for glow engines/black forgas engines). This tubing will be used for the fuel pickup insidethe fuel tank. Insert the clunk into one end of the fuel tubing.

Step 8. Install the open end of the tubing onto the pickup brasstubing.

Step 9. Insert the 3mm screw into the center hole of the largerplastic cap and tighten it until it just threads into the black capon the other side of the rubber stopper.

Step 10. Carefully insert the assembly into the fuel tank. Notethe position of the vent tube — it must be at the top portion ofthe fuel tank to function properly. Also, it may be necessary toshorten the length of the fuel pickup tubing and make sure theclunk does not rub against the back of the fuel tank. You shouldbe able to turn the tank upside down and the clunk freely dropsto the top of the tank.

Section 11: Assembling and Installing the Fuel Tank (Glow/Gas)CONTINUED

Step 11. Tighten the 3mm screw carefully — do not overtighten. This allows the rubber stopper to form a seal by being slightlycompressed and thus sealing the fuel tank opening.

Important: Remember which tube is the vent and which is thefuel pickup. Once the tank is mounted inside the fuselage it willbe difficult to determine which is which. We suggest you markone tube with masking tape and write a “V” for vent so you willknow which tube is which.

Note: The fuel and vent line for the gasoline engine will belocated in two places, one near the throttle linkage posi-tion and the other directly below the normal opening forthe 2-4-stroke engine fuel line opening in the center ofthe firewall.

Suggestion: We mounted the Zenoah G-23 inverted, and thethrottle linkage exited the firewall at the right side of thefirewall/plywood motor mount plate (as if you were in the cockpit)7/16" in from the edge, 11/2" up from the bottom of the plywoodmotor mount plate. Drill a hole for the fuel line approximately 3/8"below the opening for the throttle linkage. The hole for the ventline can be drilled 3/4" below the plywood motor mount, centeredon the firewall. We recommend the holes for the fuel line bedrilled after the plywood motor mount is in position and that thefuel tank be installed after the engine is mounted. In this way youcan best determine the location of the fuel/vent and throttle open-ings, drill the holes, and then install the tank.

The illustration below will help in locating the throttle linkageand the fuel line openings.

Step 12. Install the fuel tubing on to the two fuel tank tubes andfeed through the holes in the firewall. It’s sometimes helpful touse pieces of music wire to help guide the fuel tubing throughthe holes in the firewall as shown below.

Note: You can wait to install the fuel tank after you positionand install the throttle linkage as you will be drilling ahole through the firewall.

Step 13. Foam in the fuel tank compartment can be used toprovide some vibration dampening and help support the fueltank (foam is not provided). Some trimming of the fuel tanklocation may be necessary to fit the tank into the fuselage.Do not install any foam until after you install the throttle linkage.

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Section 11: Assembling and Installing the Fuel Tank (Glow/Gas)CONTINUED

Flat

Top

Front

FlatFuel

Throttle Linkage

Round Phillips Head

Round Phillips Head

Round Phillips Head

Round Phillips Head

Flat

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Section 12: Installing the Engine (Glow)

• Fuselage• Metal motor mount• Mounting hardware• Engine

• Phillips screwdriver• Small round file• 6-minute epoxy• Epoxy brush• Rubbing alcohol• Paper towels

Step 1. Mix up approximately 1/2 ounce of 6-minute epoxy withsome rubbing alcohol (approximately 1/4 ounce) and brush it onthe firewall area to seal it from fuel. Allow the epoxy to curecompletely.

CAUTION: Do not allow the epoxy to get into any of the pre-drilled holes.

Hint: Mixing the epoxy with rubbing alcohol will allow you toapply the epoxy easier and will speed up the drying time.

Step 2. Locate the two metal motor mounts and associatedhardware (four blind nuts, four 1" screws, four 11/4" screws,twelve washers, and eight nuts). The larger screws will be usedto mount the metal motor mounts to the firewall.

Note: Three flat head screws are used for mounting the G-23gasolilne engine.

Step 3. Before you mount the metal motor mounts, note thereare slots in the firewall so the width of the space between themounts can be adjusted. You will need to file out the openingsslightly when installing the blind nuts so they will project farenough into the rear of the firewall. Trial fit the engineto the metal motor mount (without the muffler mounted), thenplace it on the firewall to see how well everything fits. You canmark the approximate position of the mount so you will be ableto make any adjustments in the slot openings to accommodatethe blind nuts in the next step.

Step 4. Remove the engine from the metal motor mount beforeattempting to secure the metal motor mount to the firewall.Mount the metal motor mount on the firewall using the hardwareprovided. Do not tighten the screws until you are satisfied withthe location and fit.


• Drill• drill bit: 1/4"

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Note: It’s necessary to install the blind nuts through the fuse-lage onto the back of the firewall. We suggest a piece ofmusic wire bent on one end into the form of an “L” tohold the blind nuts so they can be threaded through thefuselage into position on the back of the firewall.

Step 5. Secure the metal motor mount to the firewall byinstalling the screws into the blind nuts. Do not tighten com-pletely until you trial fit the engine on the metal motor mountonce more to make sure they are of the proper width. Whenyou’re satisfied with the fit, securely tighten the screws of themetal motor mount to the firewall.

Step 6. With your engine mounted, mark the location of thethrottle pushrod exit on the firewall. Make sure the mark isdirectly in-line with the throttle arm. Remove your engine anddrill a 1/4" hole in the firewall.

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• Fuselage• Plywood motor mount• Mounting hardware (four 4mmx30mm machine screws,

four 4mm washers, four 4mm nuts)• Blind nuts (4)• Engine• Flathead screws (3)

• Phillips screwdriver• Small round file• Drill• Drill bit: 6-8mm • 6-minute epoxy• Rubbing alcohol• Paper towels• Shut-off (“kill”) switch and hardware

(required but not included in kit)

Note: Installation of the Zenoah G-23 Gasoline engine is notdifficult, however, there are two things that are importantto keep in mind. First, a “shut-off” or “kill” switch is arequirement for safety reasons. Please refer to yourZenoah Engine Operating Instructions for the details onhow to install a shut-off switch. Second, the G-23 isheavy and will require weight to be added to the tail toproperly balance. Otherwise, the aircraft will be verynose-heavy and unsafe to fly. Be sure to read Section20, Balancing the Ultra Stick, and make sure the aircraftis correctly balanced prior to attempting to fly it.

Step 1. We will use a mixture of 6-minute epoxy and rubbingalcohol to seal the wood firewall area and the 1/4" plywood motormount. Mix up approximately 1 ounce of 6-minute epoxy and 1/2

ounce of rubbing alcohol. Mix thoroughly and brush it on theentire firewall area and the plywood motor mount to seal themfrom fuel. Allow the epoxy to cure completely.

CAUTION: Do not get epoxy into any of the pre-drilled holes.

Step 2. After the epoxy has dried, proceed with mounting theZenoah G-23. First, trial fit the plywood motor mount onto thefirewall. Note that the holes in the firewall are oval in shape. Atemplate of the plywood motor mount is shown below. Notewhere the flat head screws and machine screws go. You mayneed to use a round file to open the holes so the blind nuts willfit into the holes better.

Step 3. To mount the blind nuts inside the fuselage behind thefirewall, use a piece of music wire to guide the blind nut intoposition, then use the screw to tighten the blind nut into the ply-wood. (Refer to the procedure described in Section 12, Step 4).


Section 13: Installing the Engine (Gasoline)

Flat

Top

Front

FlatFuel

Throttle Linkage

Round Phillips Head

Round Phillips Head

Round Phillips Head

Round Phillips Head

Flat

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Step 4. The plywood motor mount will replace the metal one onyour G-23 and is used to mount the engine to the firewall.Remove the metal motor mount plate from the G-23 and replaceit with the plywood one provided in the kit. Use three of the flatmachine screws to attach it to the G-23.

Note: The holes for the flat head machine screws should becountersunk on the plywood motor mount. If they aren’t,you’ll have to countersink the screw holes using a6–8mm drill bit. Be careful not to drill all the waythrough the plywood motor mount; what you want is ataper so the flat head machine screw is flush with thehardwood motor mount, as shown in the illustrationbelow.

When mounted, the plywood motor mount and engine should fitflush against the firewall.

Step 5. Once the plywood motor mount has been attached tothe G-23, proceed with mounting the motor and motor mount tothe firewall using the four machine screws and four washers.

Note: Instructions on the throttle servo/linkage installation willbe covered in Section 16. Be sure that the 1/4" hole forthe throttle linkage is drilled in the firewall and is in-linewith the throttle arm bellcrank.

Section 13: Installing the Engine (Gasoline)CONTINUED

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• Radio system with 5-7 servos and hardware (not included)• Fuselage• Radio packing foam (not included)• Antenna tube (not included)• Y-harness (optional — must have if using 4-channel radio)

• Medium Phillips screwdriver• Hobby knife• Drill• Drill bit: 1/16"

Step 1. Install the rubber grommets and eyelets in three servos.Position the servos in the fuselage servo tray as shown, notingthe location of the servo horns. If you’re using JR servos, wesuggest you replace the standard servo arm on the elevator andrudder with a JR heavy-duty servo arm (JRPA216). The standardarms will work, but the longer arms provide a bit more mechani-cal throw for some maneuvers. Before installing the servos inthe servo tray, we suggest the servo leads be identified by usingsome masking tape with the appropriate letter to designate whichservo it is, e.g., “T” = Throttle, “R” = Rudder, and “E” = Elevator.Screw the servos in place using the 12 servo screws includedwith the servos.

Step 2. Use radio packing foam (not included, available at yourlocal hobby shop) when you install the receiver and battery

Step 3. Note that the servo tray has two lips that allow thereceiver (wrapped on foam) to be attached to the tray using thetwo rubber bands provided in the kit. Be sure to attach the servoleads to the receiver prior to installing the receiver on the servo

tray (refer to radio set-up section). Route the antenna backthrough the fuselage using an antenna tube (not included) orroute it outside the fuselage back to the vertical stabilizer.If using an antenna tube, lightly tape receiver antenna to theouside of tube (or route inside of tube) and route antenna tubeinside the AFT section of the fuselage. Be sure to avoid the elevator and rudder linkages.

Step 4. Wrap the receiver battery in foam and place it in thefuselage area forward of the servo tray. We suggest using layersof foam to hold the battery. Using a sharp hobby knife, cut asolid layer of foam the size of the compartment area that is infront of the servo tray. Cut another layer of foam that is identicalin size, however, cut an opening the center that is the size of thebattery pack. Cut another layer of foam identical in size to thecompartment and place on top of the battery. Cut slits in thefoam to allow the battery lead to exit the foam.

Section 14: Installing the Radio SystemParts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed

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Step 5. The switch should be mounted on the right side of thefuselage, away from the exhaust for the G-23 gasoline engine. Ifyou’re using a two- or four-stroke engine, mount the switch onthe side opposite of where the muffler is located, normally theleft side of the aircraft.

Hint: Use the switch plate as a template.

Step 6. Using a 1/16" drill bit, drill two mounting holes for theswitch as marked. Using your hobby knife, carefully cut out theopening for the switch between the screw holes.

Step 7. Reposition the switch plate as shown below and placethe switch on the inside of the fuselage. Using the two screwssupplied with the switch, attach the switch to the fuselage. Plugin the switch to receiver/receiver battery.

Section 14: Installing the Radio SystemCONTINUED

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Section 15: Installing the Aileron (Flap) Linkages

• Wing assembly w/servos installed• Short (3-3/4") threaded rod (both ends)(4)• Clevis (8)• 4/40 nuts (8)• Clevis locks (8)• Control horn (2 for conventional wing, 4 for multi-function)• Plastic plate (2 for conventional wing, 4 for multi-function)• Screws (4 for conventional wing, 8 for multi-function• Heavy-duty large servo arm (JRPA216)(4—optional)

• Medium Phillips screwdriver• Drill• Drill bit: 1/16" • Felt tipped pen• Thin CA glue (optional)

Step 1. Locate a 4-40x3 3/4 threaded rod, two 4-40 clevis, twoclevis locks and two nuts. You will also need a control horn,plastic plate and two 2mm screws to mount the control horn tothe control surface.

Step 2. Thread a 4/40 nut and clevis on each end of one of thethreaded rod.

Step 3. Before mounting the linkages, it’s a good idea to centerthe wing servos. Connect them to the receiver, turn on your trans-mitter, then the receiver. Once the servos have moved to their elec-trical center, you can position the servo control arm so that it willbe approximately 90 degrees to the linkage when it’s attached.Fine tuning of the servo arm position can be done by adjustingthe linkages in or out on one or both ends. It’s important that themechanical adjustments are made as closely as possible beforeattempting to make any electrical adjustments through the trans-mitter programs. Next, turn off the receiver, then the transmitter.

To establish the length of the linkage required, trial fit the controlhorn and linkage to the servo arm. Adjustments to length aremade by screwing one or both clevis in or out. Be sure tosecurely tighten the 4-40 nuts aginst the clevis to prevent theclevis from backing out. The control horn should be positionedso the holes that the clevis connects to are over the centerline ofthe hinge line of the control surface.

Note: If you are using a Y-harness to connect servos to receiverand if you are setting up a quad/flap configuration, refer to theradio set-up section of this manual. This will help you decidewhich side of the servo horn your linkage will need to be located.

Step 4. Once satisfied with the horn location (it should be astraight line from the servo arm to the horn), mark the locationwith a felt tipped pen. You will note the servo is positioned at anangle to the wing, but is 90 degrees to the hinge line.


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Section 15: Installing the Aileron (Flap) Linkages

Step 5. Using a 1/16" drill bit, drill the screw holes for mountingthe control horn. Since the aileron/flap is balsa, we recommendapplying thin CA glue into the aileron through the drilled holesto saturate and stiffen the balsa in the mounting area.

Note: May be necessary to redrill the holes after CA has dried.

Step 6. Attach the control horn to the aileron (flap) using twoscrews and the plastic plate. Be careful not to accidentally punc-ture the covering with the screwdriver.

Step 7. Repeat the process for the remained of aileron/flaps inyour configuration.

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Section 16: Assembling and Installing the Rudder, Elevator and Throttle Linkages

• Fuselage• 12" threaded rods (2)• 6" threaded rods (2)• Wood pushrods (2)• Heat shrink tubing• Clevis (4)• 4/40 nuts (4 )• Clevis locks (4 )

• Felt tipped pen/pencil• 6-minute epoxy• Hobby knife• Heat gun• Masking tape• Ruler• Drill• Drill bit: 1/8" • Needle nose pliers

Step 1. Locate one of the 12" threaded rods, one of the 6"threaded rods, one of the wooden pushrods, two clevises, two4/40 nuts and two clevis locks.

Step 2. The rudder and elevator push rods are made up of theparts shown below. Locate the heat shrink tubing and cut it intofour equal sections (approximately 11/2" long) with a sharphobby knife or a pair of scissors.

Step 3. Carefully cut away the covering over the pushrod exiton the top left side of the fuselage top next to the vertical stabi-lizer and the opening on the right side of the fuselage where theelevator pushrod will exit.

Step 4. Using either a pencil or a felt tipped pen, make a mark11/2" from each end of the hardwood pushrod (two places).


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Section 16: Assembling and Installing the Rudder, Elevator and Throttle Linkages

Step 5. To determine the approximate length of a pushrod, tem-porarily tape (using masking tape) the long (12") threaded rod toone end, of the wooden pushrod. Thread a clevis onto the thread-ed end of the rod. Repeat the process with the short (6") rod, andattach a clevis to the threaded end of the rod. Make sure themetal rod is clear of tape near the marks on the wooden dowel,as you will be marking the rod once the length is determined.

Step 6. Thread a clevis at least 10 turns onto the threaded endof each rod. Position the temporarily assembled pushrod alongthe outside of the fuselage, lining it up with the control horn onthe rudder (elevator) and extending it over the appropriate servo.

Step 7. Adjust the rods on the wooden pushrod if necessary toallow for a 90-degree bend to be made in the non-threaded por-tion of the rod that will be attached to the wood pushrod.

Step 8. Mark the non-threaded parts of the rods where the bendwill be made in reference to the marks made on the woodpushrod (the 11/2" mark made in Step 4).

Step 9. Disassemble the pushrod and remove the clevis andtape.

Step 10. Drill a 1/8" hole through the hardwood pushrod at eachmarked end.

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Step 11. Locate the marked 12" threaded rod and, using a nee-dle nose pliers or similar tool, make a 90 degree bend at theopposite end of the threaded portion of the rod that is approxi-mately 1/2" long at the mark you made in Step 8. The bent sec-tion should be trimmed so it’s 1/8" – 3/16" long to fit into the holesof the hardwood pushrod without the end extending out of thehole on the other side. Repeat the process for the short (6") rod.

Step 12. Cut a 1/8" grove from the hole to the end of the woodpushrod to help secure the rod into the wood pushrod when theEpoxy glue is applied. Round out the holes in the groove so therods fit flush against the wood pushrod.

Step 13. Trial fit the long threaded rod onto the woodenpushrod. When you’re satisfied with the fit, apply Epoxy to thehole and groove and insert the rod.

Step 14. Before the Epoxy is cured, slide a piece of heat shrinktubing over the wood pushrod and threaded rod. Use a heat gunto shrink the tubing in place.

Step 15. Repeat the process to attach the 6" threaded rod to thewood pushrod. Allow the Epoxy to sufficiantly cure before pro-ceeding to the next step.

Step 16. Insert the pushrod assembly, long (12") threaded rodfirst, into the fuselage so the threaded rod exits the rudder (ele-vator) pushrod hole. Screw on a nut and clevis approximately10 turns. Fasten the clevis to the rudder (elevator) control horn.

Section 16: Assembling and Installing the Rudder, Elevator and Throttle LinkagesCONTINUED

Wood Pushrodgroove for wire

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Step 17. Center the rudder and elevator servo and position theservo control arms so they are 90 degrees to the pushrod link-age. Attach the rudder (elevator) pushrod clevis to the rudder(elevator) servo arm.

Step 18. You can adjust the clevis at either end, or both, in orout to make adjustments to the rudder (elevator) control surfaceto make it centered (in neutral or 0 degree) with the transmitterstick centered.

Step 19. Repeat Steps 2–18 for construction of the elevatorpushrod. Be sure to tighten all nuts securely against the metal clevis.

Installing the Throttle Linkage (Glow and Gasoline)

• Nylon pushrod (inner and outer tube) • 1" threaded rod • 2" Z-bend rod • Clevis

Note: It’s necessary to use a nylon pushrod for the throttlelinkage when operating a gas engine. This nylon rod isnon-conductive and will prevent radio interference noisefrom the spark plug transmitting through the pushrodand causing radio interference. The pushrod system canbe used with either gas or glow engines.

Step 20. It’s necessary to cut the nylon pushrods to the correctlength. Remove the inner tube from the larger outer tube of thenylon pushrod. Temporarily install the outer tube into the fuse-lage. Be sure to route it through the pre-drilled holes in the for-mers between the firewall and radio compartment. Be sure thetube is flush with the face of the firewall.

Step 21. With the servo arm installed and centered on yourthrottle servo, measure 3" in front of the servo arm and place amark on the tube. Remove the outer tube and cut it off with yourhobby knife or razor saw at the mark you made.


Parts Needed

Inserts into servo arm

2” rod with Z-bend

Inner tube

Outer tube1” threaded rod

Clevis

Connects to throttle arm

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Step 22. It’s best if you secure the outer tube in position tokeep it from sliding. Install the outer tube back into the fuselage.Make sure the end is flush with the face of the firewall and isdirectly in-line with the throttle servo arm inside the fuselage. Tomake sure that the outer tube is aligned with the servo arm,install the inner tube into the outer tube through the firewall untilit meets the servo arm. Be sure the inner tube in directly in-linewith the servo arm. Mark the inside of the fuselage at the fuse-lage doubler where the outer tube will be glued.

Step 23. Remove the inner tube and use a small amount of6-minute epoxy or thick CA to secure the outer tube to the fuse-lage doubler. Be careful not to get any glue in the opening of theouter tube. Let the epoxy or CA thoroughly cure before proceed-ing with the next step.

Step 24. Take the 1" threaded rod and thread it onto one endof the inner tube. Screw the 2-56 clevis 7-10 turns on to the1" threaded rod. The clevis will be attached to the throttle arm.Slide the inner tube into the outer tube from the firewall end.

Step 25. Take the 2" rod that has the Z-bend and insert the “Z”onto the throttle servo arm. It will be easier to insert the Z-bendif you remove the throttle arm from the servo. Turn on your radiosystem and center the throttle servo arm. Also be sure that yourthrottle trim on your transmitter is centered. With the inner tubeinstalled, attach the clevis to your engine’s throttle arm. Be surethat the throttle barrel is in the 1/2 open/closed position.

Fuselage side doubler

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Step 26. Hold the inner tube next to the Z-bend rod that’sattached to your servo arm. From the threaded end of the rod,measure back 5/8" and mark the inner tube. Remove the innertube and cut it off at this mark.

Step 27. At this point you can either install the inner tube andthread on the Z-bend rod from inside the fuselage or install theZ-bend rod before you put the inner tube back in the aircraft. Ifyou do the latter of the two, you will need to remove the clevisand install the inner tube from the throttle servo end and thenthread the clevis back on. You will need to remove the throttleservo arm to install the Z-bend rod when the inner tube isinstalled.

Step 28. Center your transmitter’s throttle stick and trim andmechanically adjust the linkage for the throttle arm of yourengine to be 1/2 open/closed. This will get it close enough toadjust the throttle electronically with your transmitter if you havea computer radio. If you do not have a computer radio, you willneed to make most of your adjustments mechanically to achievelow and high throttle in accordance with your transmitter stick.


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Section 17: Control Throw Recommendations

The following control throw recommendations offer positive response when using the aileron-only configuration and are a goodplace to begin setting up the aircraft. After you have become more familiar with the flight characteristics of the Ultra Stick, adjust thecontrol throws to meet your flying style.

Aileron Low Rate High Rate3/4" Up, 3/4" Down 1 1/4" Up, 1 1/4" Down (both wing types)

Elevator Low Rate High Rate3/4" Up, 3/4" Down 1 1/4" Up, 1 1/4" Down

Rudder Low Rate High Rate1 3/4" Right, 1 3/4" Left 3" Right, 3" Left

Flaps 2" Down

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The quad flap option allows your Ultra Stick to perform inmany different and exciting ways that are just not possiblewith the conventional ailerons-only set-up. With the quad flapsand a computer radio, several different wing configurations canbe programmed to greatly extend the flight performance enve-lope, making flying even more fun and challenging. Plus it’s agreat way to learn more about your computer radio. Some ofthese configurations include:

Crow

What is Crow? — Ailerons up , flaps down, elevator down.

What does Crow do? — Crow is a very high drag configura-tion that is commonly used as dive brakes to prevent the air-plane from building up speed during steep descents/dives. Crowis great for bleeding off excess airspeed and/or altitude, makingshort landings from high altitudes possible. With a little practice,it’s easy to shoot landings in front of yourself from 500 ft. ormore of altitude and just 100 ft. downwind from where you’restanding. Just deploy crow, push the nose straight down, thenlevel out at about 10 ft. and land right in front of yourself at aslow walking speed. The drag caused from crow will prevent theUltra Stick from gaining speed on the down line and, when theairplane is pulled to level, it will slow to a crawl within a shortdistance.

Another favorite maneuver that crow allows is to fly nose high atvery slow speeds with a high angle of attack (nearly 45°). Usefull up elevator and jockey the throttle position to maintain levelflight. This maneuver is sometimes called a Harrier, and it’sillustrated on the box top. With crow activated, the Ultra Stickhas very little tendency to tip stall. This is because the upailerons at the tips of the wings (washout) help to keep the wingtips from stalling. Use the rudder only to steer the Ultra Stickduring this maneuver and be careful if you turn off the crow at

these slow, high-angle-of-attack speeds as there may not be enough airspeed to fly in the conventional mode.

Anytime crow is activated, the nose pitches up slightly, so it’srecommended to mix some down elevator (about 1/4") whenevercrow is used.

First Flight Profile with CrowOn the first test flights, deploy the crow at fairly high altitudes atvarious throttle settings to get a feel for what effects crow has.You’ll likely notice some reduction in roll control (ailerons) and,of course, the extra drag will drastically slow the airplane nomatter what throttle position or maneuver you’re doing. Watch ifthe nose pitches up or down and adjust the elevator mixingvalue after landing if necessary. Try some steep descents withcrow and notice that the Ultra Stick builds up very little speed onthe way down. Now go ahead and shoot some landings withcrow activated. You’ll likely come up way short on your first fewfull crow landings, so don’t be surprised if you’ve got to addthrottle. With a little practice you’ll confidently be able to do full-up-elevator, tail-first landings.

On your first attempts to do the Harrier, start high. Deploy crowand throttle back to idle; then, start adding up elevator smoothly.As full up elevator is reached, increase the throttle just enoughto maintain altitude. You can fly around in the nose high attitudeusing rudder only to steer and, with some practice, you’ll bedoing Harrier landings with ease.

What to Watch Out ForIn crow the wing tips are effectively washed out due to the factthat the up ailerons reduce the tendency to tip stall, making forvery stable slow flight when the airplane is upright. When invert-ed or when doing outside maneuvers, this wash-out effectivelybecomes wash-in (ailerons are down) and, if you’re not careful,a tip stall can occur. Be careful when flying inverted or doingoutside maneuvers with crow deployed as an unexpected tip stallcould occur.

Also, when doing high angle of attack flight, or the Harrier atvery slow speeds, it’s recommended not to turn off crow. Crowallows the Ultra Stick to actually fly slower and at higher anglesof attack than in the conventional configuration.

Dive Brakes to Landing

Crow

Section 18: Quad Flaps

Ailerons up

Elevatordownslightly Flaps down

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Elevator-to-Flaps

What is elevator-to-flaps? — An up elevator commandcauses the flaps to go down, while a down elevator commandcauses the flaps to go up.

What does elevator-to-flap do? — Elevator-to-flap mixingcauses more aggressive pitching when elevator is applied, mak-ing for tighter inside and outside loops. Using the recommendedthrows, the Ultra Stick is capable of very tight 15 ft. diameterloops.

First Flight ProfileAgain, it’s a good idea to start up high then turn on the elevator-to-flap mixing to get accustomed to the increased pitch (eleva-tor) sensitivity. You may find it necessary to increases the eleva-tor expo to tame the aggressiveness around center. Now trysome full up loops first with the mixing on and then off to seejust how effective elevator-to-flaps is. With practice you canbring these tight loops right down to the deck and even do tighthead-high outside loops.

Things to Watch Out ForThe only real place you may run into trouble here is getting usedto the increased pitch sensitivity and over-control the airplane.Just take it easy, staying at least two mistakes high until you’recomfortable with the way the Ultra Stick responds. Later youmay want to try differing amounts of flap travel with elevator tosee the effects.

Aileron-to-Flaps

What is aileron-to-flap? — An aileron input causes theflaps to operate in the same direction as ailerons (i.e., a rightaileron input causes the right aileron and right flap to go up andthe left aileron and left flap to go down).

What does it do? — Aileron-to-flap mixing gives a moreaggressive roll rate for doing rapid rolls. This mix also increasesthe rotation rate of snaps, spins or any other maneuver that usesailerons.

First Flight ProfileStart high and turn on the aileron-to-flap mix. Now do a coupleof full-deflection, high-rate rolls and note the difference in rollrate. You should see about a 30% increases in roll speed. Nowtry a couple of snaps (full up, full right rudder, full right rudder).You’ll find snaps and spins tighter, faster and more aggressive.

What to Watch Out ForAgain be careful not to over-control the ailerons on your firstattempts.

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Couple elevator to flaps

Tight Loops

Couple ailerons to flaps

Rapid Rolls

Elevator up

Flaps down

Flaps follow aileron

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Short Takeoff Flaps

What is short takeoff flaps? — The flaps are set to adown position.

What does it do? — Short takeoff flaps create a high-liftwing that allows the Ultra Stick to do very short takeoffs, insome instances (with a powerful engine and from asphalt) withinthe length of the fuselage.

First Flight ProfileAfter you have become comfortable with the flight characteristicsof your Ultra Stick, it’s time to give the short takeoff flaps a try.On the runway drop the flaps, then when you’re ready, punch thethrottle and hold some up elevator. Be ready for the Ultra Stick tobreak ground and head for the skies! It’s important to release upelevator when the airplane breaks ground, then turn off the flapsto resume flights. On later flights try holding full up elevator toshorten the roll-out even more.

What to Watch Out ForOn your first flap takeoffs you may be surprised at just howquickly the Ultra Stick pops off the ground, especially with astrong engine. Be ready to release any up elevator quickly. Also,you’ll notice that the flap causes the nose to pitch up a bit. Wenormally don’t recommend mixing in elevator compensation (abit of down elevator) as the intention of short takeoff flaps is toget off the ground in as short a distance as possible. Just turnoff the flap shortly after takeoff.

CONTINUED

Short Takeoff

Full flaps

Flap down

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Section 19: Programming Guide

Following is a programming guide that provides step-by-stepillustrations on how to program quad flap configurations for JR’sXP652/642, XP783/347/388S, XP8103, and 10X/10SxII/10SXradios, as well as for Futaba’s 8 channel 8UA/S radio.

Once you understand your computer radio, you’ll soon discoverthat there are many other possible programming configurations(e.g., right rudder causes the right aileron to go up and the rightflap to go down, causing a severe right yaw). We challenge youto try as many possibilities as you can think of — just remember, start high!

If you come up with any interesting ideas we’d like to hear from you.

Note: If you have a computer radio that’s not listed, pleaseconsult the instructions included with that radio or con-tact the radio’s manufacturer for programming informa-tion.

JR XP652 or XP642 — see pages 54-59JR XP783 or XP347— see pages 60-68 XP388S, or XP8103 — see pages 69-77JR 10X, 10SxII, 10S — see page 78-82Futaba 8UA/S — see pages 83-89

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Section 19: Programming Guide – JR XP652/642

Programming Your JR XP652/642in 10 Easy Steps

JR’s XP652 and XP642 feature the same base level of program-ming, so the procedure for setting up Quad Flaps for each radiois identical.

Note: Because these are six channel radios, it’s necessary touse one reversed servo and a Y-harness to connect theflap servos in the wing. This allows the crow, takeoffflaps, and elevator-to-flap configurations to be used,however, the aileron-to-flap configuration is only avail-able with 7 channel or more computer radios.

First, it’s important to plug each servo into the correct port in thereceiver.

ON

OF

F

AUXILIARY 1 (FLAP)

GEAR

RUDDER

ELEVATOR

AILERON

THROTTLE

ON/OFF SWITCH HARNESS(JRPA003)

RECEIVER BATTERY4N-600

226X RECEIVER

NEW ABC & W SYSTEM6 CHANNEL RECEIVER

BATT

AUX 1

GEAR

RUDD

ELEV

AILE

THRO

NER-226XJAPAN REMOTE CONTROL CO., LTD

MADE IN JAPAN

72MHz

ANTENNA

BATT

AUX 1

GEAR

RUDD

ELEV

A I L E

THRO

6 CH 72MHz FM RECEIVER

ABC&W INTERFERENCEPROTECTION SYSTEM

R600 RECEIVER

* Note: Oneflap servo mustbe reversed.

LEFTAILERON

THROTTLE

RUDDER

ELEVATOR

AILERON

ELEVATOR

AILERON

Note: When setting up a new aircraft it’s important to reset theprogramming to the factory defaults.

CONTINUED

(STANDARD)RIGHT FLAP

(REVERSE)LEFT FLAPY-HARNESS

RIGHTAILERON

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–+

MODE

ENTER

CHANNEL INCREASE

CLEAR

DECREASE

Press the INCREASE andDECREASE buttons simultaneouslyto reset the data (a beep will sound).

Press the MODE buttonuntil RST appears on

the screen.

ACRST INDICATES DATA RESET FUNCTION

MODEL TYPE TO RESET


Step 1. Resetting the programming to factory defaults:Hold down both the MODE and CHANNEL keys and turn on theradio to enter System Setup Mode. Now press the MODE key

until RST appears on your screen. Now press the INCREASE andDECREASE keys simultaneously to reset the programming tofactory defaults.

Step 2. Setting wing type to flaperons: In System SetupMode, press the MODE key until the MIX WNG screen appears.

(See above) Now press the INCREASE key until FPR ONappears on the screen.

Step 3. Set reversing switches: Turn the transmitter off thenback on again. Now press the MODE and CHANNEL key simul-taneously to access the Function Mode. Now press the MODEkey to access the REV-Norm screen. Press the CHANNEL key toaccess each channel, then check that the selected channel ismoving in the correct direction (e.g., a right aileron command

cause the right aileron to go up and the left aileron to go down).To change the servo direction press the INCREASE key. Checkand adjust if necessary all channels. Important Note: With thegear channel pulled toward you, the flaps should go down. Withthe flap switch pulled toward you, both ailerons should go up.

CONTINUED

MODE

ENTER

CHANNEL

Press the MODEbutton to access

the mix wingscreen

Press theINCREASE but-ton to activate

Flaperon mixing.

OFMIX WING

INCREASE

CLEAR+ –

DECREASE

OF = MIX OFON = MIX ON

THR : THROTTLEAIL : AILERONELE : ELEVATORRUD: RUDDERGER: LANDING GEARFLP : FLAP (AC ONLY)

CHANNEL123456

REV◆ NORM

THR

–+

MODE

ENTER

CHANNEL INCREASE

CLEAR

DECREASE

Press the INCREASE or DECREASEbutton to change the servo direction.

Press the MODEbutton until

REV◆ NORMappears on the

screen.

Press theCHANNEL buttonuntil the desiredchannel appearson the screen.

THR: THROTTLEAIL: AILERON LEFTELE: ELEVATORRUD: RUDDERGER: FLAPSFLP: AILERON RIGHT

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SB-TRIM T H R

0


CHANNEL123456

INDICATES THE SUB-TRIM FUNCTION

SUB-TRIM VALUE (±125)

–+

MODE

ENTER

CHANNEL INCREASE

CLEAR

DECREASE

Press the INCREASE or DECREASEbutton to adjust the sub -trim value.

Press theMODE buttonuntil SB-TRIM

appears onthe screen.



Step 4. Sub-Trim: With the flap and gear switches in the rear-ward position and the mechanical trims centered, reposition anyof the servo arms if necessary such that all control surfaces areat neutral or as close to neutral as possible. Now press the

MODE key to access the SB-TRM function. The CHANNEL keyallows you to select the desired channel, while the INCREASEand DECREASE keys change the center position. Adjust the sub-trim as necessary until all control surfaces are neutral.

Step 5. Set Travel Adjust: Press the MODE key until TRVADJ. appears on your screen. Pressing the CH key will allowaccess to each channel. Adjust the travel of each channel to thefollowing using the INCREASE or DECREASE keys.

Important: Move the flap switch to the rearward position.Adjust the FL. travel adjust to 0%. Now reposition the servo armso that the ailerons are neutral. If necessary, readjust the aileronsub trims slightly.

Note: To get the most performance out of your Ultra Stick, longservo arms (1 inch) like JRPA215 are recommended. Thisprovides for large control throws, allowing for moreaggressive maneuvers. To achieve the control throws listedat right, long servo arms may be necessary.

Note: Use the Dual Rate Function to achieve these throws, seepage 57.

Throttle – Full throttle to full closedAileron – 1 1/4" up, 1 1/4" downElevator – 1 1/4" up, 1 1/4" downRudder – 3" right, 3" left (aileron throws measured at bottom)Flaps – 2" down when the gear switch is pulled forward

(adjust with GEAR channel travel adj.) Flaperons (both ailerons) – 3/4" up when flap switch is pulled

forward (adjust with FLAP channel travel adj.)

TRV ADJ. T H R

+ I00%


CHANNEL123456

INDICATES THE TRAVELADJUSTMENT FUNCTION

TRAVEL ADJUSTMENT VALUE

SERVO OPERATING DIRECTION

–+

MODE

ENTER

CHANNEL INCREASE

CLEAR

DECREASE

Press the INCREASE or DECREASEbutton to adjust the travel adjustment value.

Press theMODE buttonuntil TRV ADJ.

appears onthe screen.


CONTINUED



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SWITCH POSITION (0 OR 1)

DUAL RATE VALUE (0-125%)

–+

MODE

ENTER

CHANNEL INCREASE

CLEAR

DECREASE

Press the INCREASE or DECREASEbutton to adjust the dual rate value.

Press the MODEbutton until D/Rappears on the

screen.

Press theCHANNEL button

until AI or ELappears on the

screen.

D/R A I O

I00%

INDICATES THE DUAL RATE FUNCTION

CHANNELAI : AILERONEL : ELEVATOR


Step 6. Adjusting the dual rates: Press the MODE key untilthe dual rate screen appears. The CHANNEL key allows you toselect the aileron or elevator channel while the respective dual

rate switch allows you to select position 0 or 1. Adjust the highrate to 100% and the low rate to 50% using the INCREASE andDECREASE keys. First flights should be attempted on low rates.

Step 7. Using exponential: Exponential is used to reduce thesensitivity of control around center while still providing full con-trol authority when the control stick is fully deflected. Becausethe Ultra Stick uses large control throws it’s a good idea to giveExpo a try, even if you’ve never used it before, to help preventover-controlling. Press the MODE key until EXP appears on yourscreen. Use the CHANNEL key to select the aileron or

elevator channel, then use the dual rate switch to access posi-tion 0 or 1. Separate expo values can be programmed for posi-tion 0 and 1. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE keys to pro-gram the desired expo value for the selected channel and switchposition. We recommend starting with an expo value of 25% onelevator and ailerons then, on subsequent flights, adjust thevalue until the desired control feel is achieved.

CONTINUED

MODE

ENTER

CHANNEL

SWITCH POSITIONAI = AILERONEL = ELEVATOR

EXPONENTIAL VALUE 0%

AIO

Press the + and - buttons toincrease/decrease the

exponential valve (0 - 100%)

Press the MODEbutton until EXP

appears on the leftside of the screen

Note: The dual rate switch position ischanged/accessed by setting the appropriatedual rate switch to the 0 or 1 positions.

Note: The dual rate switch position ischanged/accessed by setting the appropriatedual rate switch to the 0 or 1 positions.

Press the CHANNELbutton to select either

aileron or elevatorexponential

INCREASE

CLEAR

EXP

+ –

DECREASE

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Step 8. Mixing elevator-to-flaps: Press the MODE key untilthe MIX A11 screen appears. This is Programmable MIX A and itallows you to mix any channel to any other channel or even toitself. Press the CHANNEL key until the MIX Ach appears. Thisscreen will allow you to select the master (elevator) and slave (inthis case GEAR because GEAR is being used to deploy flaps).Elevator is channel 3, so press the INCREASE key until thescreen reads 31. The first digit (3) is now the master channel(elevator). Now press the DECREASE key until 35 appears in thescreen. The second digit (5) is now the slave channel (gear,which we have Y-harnessed to flaps). This gives us an elevator-to-flap mix. Press the CHANNEL key twice until 0% appears onthe screen. Now hold up elevator and press the INCREASE key

until 35% is achieved. An up elevator command should result inthe flap going down. If the flaps go up instead, this 35% valueneeds to be -35%. Press the DECREASE key until -35% isachieved. Now holding down elevator, press the increase ordecrease key so that the flap goes up 35%.

Note: It’s possible to assign this mix to be turned off/on usinga selected switch. Press the CHANNEL key until MIX-ASW appears. Pressing the INCREASE key will allowyou to assign this mix to the flap switch – F1, theaileron dual rate switch – A, the elevator dual rateswitch – E or always on – ON

Step 9. Crow mixing: We’ve already done 1/3 of the work incrow mixing above when we activated the flaperons and adjustedthe ailerons to go up when the flap switch is pulled in Steps 2and 5. Now we need to add down flaps and some down elevator.To get down flap when the flap switch is pulled, we’re going tomix flap as master to gear as slave. Press the MODE key untilMIXB11 appears on the screen. Now press the CHANNEL key to

access the MIXBch screen. Press the INCREASE key until 61appears, then press the DECREASE key until 65 appears in thescreen. This programs channel 6 (flaps) as master and channel5 (gear) as slave. Now press the CHANNEL key until MIX65 0%appears on the screen. With the flap switch pulled forward, pressthe INCREASE key or DECREASE key until the flaps go down 2".

Step 10 Elevator Offset: To set the necessary down elevatorwith crow, press the MODE key until OFFSET F-E appears on thescreen. With the flap switch in the forward position, press the

INCREASE or DECREASE key until the elevator goes down 1/4".

CONTINUED

MODE

ENTER

CHANNEL

35%

A35

CURRENT MIX

CURRENTMIXCHANNELS

INCREASE

CLEAR

MIX

+ –

DECREASE

MODE

ENTER

CHANNEL

27%

B65

CURRENT MIX

CURRENTMIXCHANNELS

INCREASE

CLEAR

MIX

+ –

DECREASE

OFFSETF - E

0 ELEVATOR OFFSET VALUE (±125)

INDICATES FLAP TO ELEVATOROFFSET TRIM FUNCTION

–+

MODE

ENTER

CHANNEL INCREASE

CLEAR

DECREASE

Press the INCREASE or DECREASEbutton to adjust the flap elevator

offset value.

Press the MODE button until OFFSET F-E appears

on the screen.

Press the MODEbutton until MIXALL

appears on thescreen

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Note: The takeoff flap should be retracted before using thecrow function to prevent any over-travel of the flapservos.

CONTINUED

Elevator-to-flapmix can beassigned to oneof these switchesor always left on.

Crow switchTakeoff flap switch

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JR’s XP783, XP347 and XP388S all feature the same base levelprogramming, so the procedure for setting up quad flaps foreach radio is identical.

Note: Most of the quad flap features needed for the Ultra Stickare already pre-programmed in the glider (referred to asGLID) software included in these three radios. While theUltra Stick is not a glider, there are several built-in fea-tures in the glider programming that make quad flapeasier to program and use. We strongly suggest usingthe GLID model type programming that’s included inthese radios.


CONTINUED

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Aileron (right)

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Programming Your JR XP783, XP347 and XP388S in 14 Easy Steps

Note: When setting up a new aircraft, it’s important to reset the programming to factory defaults.

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When setting up a new aircraft it’s important to reset the programming to the factory defaults.

Step 1. Resetting the programming to factory defaults:Hold down both the UP and the DOWN keys simultaneously andturn on the radio to enter System Setup Mode. Now press the

UP key until RSET (reset) appears on the screen. Pressing theCLR key will reset the programming to the factory defaults.

Step 2. Selecting model type (GLID): In System SetupMode, press the UP key until the TYPE screen appears. Nowpress the + key until GLID appears on the screen.

MDL .1 RSETFunction Being ProgrammedModel No. to be Reset

Data Reset Key

+ CLR–UP CHDN

Select Aircraft Type

+ CLR–UP CHDN

Select Aircraft TypeHELIACROGLID

TYPE GLIDFunction Being Programmed : Helicopter

: Airplane: Glider

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Step 3. Activating dual flap: In System Setup Mode pressthe UP key until the V-TL INH screen is displayed. Press the CH

key to access the mix DUA.F screen. Press the + key to activate(ACT) the dual flap function.

Step 4. Assigning the flaps to the flap switch: In SystemSetup Mode press the UP key until FLAP POT.6 appears on thescreen. Press the + key so that SW+T appears.

Note: With the JR X347 the flaps are automatically assigned tothe switch and this step should be ignored.

Setting ConditionINH : InhibitACT : Active (Mixing ON)

V–TL INHWing Type DisplayV-TL : V-TailDUA-F : Dual Flap

MIX

Reverse Current Setting(INH - ACT)

Current Setting OFF (INH)

+ CLR–

Wing MixingDisplay Change

UP CHDN

Flap Channel Input Selection (pot. 6 - SW+T)

Reset to POT. 6

+ CLR–UP CHDN

FLAP P O T . 6Current Flap Channel InputPOT.6 : Flap KnobSW+T : Flap Switch and Pot. 6

Function Being Programmed

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Step 5. Setting servo reversing: Turn the transmitter off,then back on again. Press the UP and DOWN keys simultane-ously to access the Function Mode. Press the UP key until theREV function appears on the screen. Press the CHANNEL key toselect each channel and check that the servo direction is operat-ing correctly for each channel. To change the direction of theselected channel, press the + or - key. Check and adjust allchannels as necessary.

Note: When the three-position flap switch is pulled down, theflap should come down. If they go up, reverse the direc-tion of channel 6 (AUX 1) and/or 7 (AUX 2)

Note: Because the GLID model programming is being used,the transmitter refers to the throttle function as SPOI orspoilers. Any time SPOI is displayed, it functions asthrottle.

Step 6. Turning off the trim knobs: In Function Modepress the UP key until the POT.5 TRIM screen appears. Pressingthe CH key will advance through the three available trim pots: 5,6 and 7. Inhibit all three by pressing the + key when each one isselected. This will prevent any unwanted control movementshould the knobs be moved.

Note: With the 347, POT 6 is not available.

Setting ConditionNORMREV

RUDD NORMREVERSE SW

Channel Display

: Throttle: Aileron (Right Aileron): Elevator: Rudder: Gear (Left Aileron – Aileron 1): Auxiliary 1 (Right Flap Channel for Dual Flaps): Auxiliary 2 (Left Flap Channel for Dual Flaps)


THROAILEELEVRUDDGEARAUX1

AUX2

: Normal: Reverse

Travel Direction Selection Resets Travel Directionto Normal

+ CLR–

Channel Selection

UP CHDN

CONTINUED

POT . S TRIMSetting OperationTrim Display

: Flap Trim of Flaperon: Dual Flap's Flaptrim (Only if Dual Flap is Active): Dual Flap's Aileron Trim (Only if Dual Flap is Active)

POT.5POT.6

POT.7

: Trim Operation: Inhibited

TRIMINH

Reverse Current Function Setting Operation

Function Reset to Trim

+ CLR–

Trim DisplaySelection

UP CHDN

SPOI: ThrottleAILE: Aileron (Right Aileron 1)ELEV: ElevatorAIL2: Left AileronFLAP: Right FlapAUX2: Left Flap

POT.5: Flap Trim of FlaperonPOT.6: Dual Flap's FlaptrimPOT.7: Dual Flap's Aileron Trim

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Step 7. Adjusting the Sub Trims: Turn on the transmitterand receiver and center the trims. Move the flap switchin the upper position. Now re-position all the servoarms so that all the control surfaces are as close aspossible to their neutral positions. In System Setup

Mode press the UP key until the S.TRIM screenappears. Now press the CHANNEL key to access thedesired channel and press the + or - key to perfectlycenter each control surface.

Note: The throttle is referred to as SPOI in the glider mode.

Step 7. Setting Travel Adjust: Press the UP key until theT.ADJ screen appears. Pressing the CH key will allow access toeach channel. Adjust the travel of each channel to the throwsshown below using the + or - key. Move the corresponding con-trol stick in the desired direction to adjust the travel amount inthat direction.

Note: To get the most performance out of your Ultra Stick,long servo arms (1”) are recommended. This providesfor large control throws for more aggressive maneuvers.To achieve the control throws listed below long servoarms may be necessary.

Note: Adjust the right flap travel first, then the left flap.

Throttle — Full open to full closed with trim (Referred to as SPOI in GLID mode)

Aileron – 1 1/4" up, 1 1/4" downElevator – 1 1/4" up, 1 1/4" downRudder – 3" right, 3" leftFull Flaps – 2" down

CONTINUED

A ILE 0S.TRIM

Function Being ProgrammedIndicates Channel for WhichSub-Trim is Being Adjusted

Sub-Trim Value for Indicated Channel(Range ±125)

: Throttle (Spoiler): Aileron (Right Aileron): Elevator: Rudder: Gear (Left Aileron – Aileron 1): Auxiliary 1 (Right Flap Channel for Dual Flaps): Auxiliary 2 (Left Flap Channel for Dual Flaps)


AUX2

Increases Sub-Trim Value

Decreases Sub-Trim Value

Resets Sub-Trim Value to 0%

+ CLR–

Channel Selection

UP CHDN

A ILE R 100%

T.ADJ

Function Being ProgrammedIndicates Channel for Which TravelAdjust is Being Programmed

Travel Value Adjust(0–150%)

Servo Acting Direction

: Throttle (Spoiler): Aileron (Right Aileron): Elevator: Rudder: Gear (Left Aileron – Aileron 1): Auxiliary 1 (Right Flap Channel for Dual Flaps): Auxiliary 2 (Left Flap Channel for Dual Flaps)


AUX2

Increase or Decrease Travel Value

Resets Travel Adjustto 100%

+ CLR–

Channel SelectionTo Elevator toFlap Mixing

To Sub-Trim

UP CHDN

THRO: Throttle (Spoiler)AILE1: Aileron (Right Aileron)ELEV: EelvatorRUDD: RudderAIL2: Gear (Left Aileron – Aileron 1)FLAP: Auxiliary 1

(Right Flap Channel for Dual Flaps)AUX2: Auxiliary 2

(Left Flap Channel for Dual Flaps)

THRO: Throttle (Spoiler)AILE1: Aileron (Right Aileron)ELEV: EelvatorRUDD: RudderAIL2: Gear (Left Aileron – Aileron 1)FLAP: Auxiliary 1

(Right Flap Channel for Dual Flaps)AUX2: Auxiliary 2

(Left Flap Channel for Dual Flaps)

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Step 8. Adjusting the dual rates: Press the UP key until theDUAL-RATE screen appears. The CH key allows the selection ofthe aileron, elevator or rudder channels, while the respectivedual rate switch allows you to select position 0 or 1. Adjust the

high rate for each channel to 100% and the low rate to 50%using the + or - keys. First flights should be attempted using lowrates.

Step 9. Using exponential: Exponential is used to reduce thesensitivity of control around center while still providing full con-trol authority when the control stick is fully deflected. Becausethe Ultra Stick uses large control throws, it’s a good idea to giveexpo a try, even if you’ve never used it before, to help preventover-controlling. Press the UP key until the EXP screen appears.Use the CHANNEL key to select the aileron, elevator or rudder

channel, then use the corresponding dual rate switch to selectposition 0 or 1. Separate expo values can be programmed forposition 0 and 1. We recommend an expo value of 25% onaileron, elevator and rudder for the first flights, then on subse-quent flights, adjust the value until the desired control feel isachieved.

CONTINUED

Dual Rate Switch Position Being Adjusted

A IL . 0 100%

DUAL-RATE

: Aileron: Elevator: Rudder

POS

Dual Rate Value 0 –125%

Indicates Channel for Which Dual Rate Function is Being Programmed


AILELERUD

Increase or DecreaseDual Rate Value

Reset Dual Rate Valuesto 100%

+ CLR–

Channel Selection

0 or 1. Selectwith D/R switch

UP CHDN

Channel IndicatorAILELE RUD

A IL . 0 L I N

Exponential Value (0–100%)*LIN (Linear) = 0%

EXP

Dual Rate Switch Position Indicator

POS


: Aileron: Elevator: Rudder

IncreasesExponential Value

DecreasesExponential Value

Resets ExponentialValue to Linear (0%)

+ CLR–

Channel Selection

UP CHDN

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Step 10. Mixing elevator to flap: With the flap switch in theupper position, press the UP key until MIX E-F.U appears onyour screen. This is the elevator-to-flap mix. Press the CH key toaccess the EF:SW screen. This screen allows you to select whichswitch will be used to turn on/off the elevator to flap mixing.Pressing the + key will select one of the following switches:MX SW – mix switch (located on the back right of the transmit-ter), F-DN – flap switch down, F-UP – flap switch up, or ON –always on. We suggest selecting the mix switch MXSW so theelevator-to-flap mix can be turned on and off independently ofthe flaps. After selecting MXSW, press the CH key to access theMIX E-F.U screen. With the Mix switch in the forward position,

hold up elevator and press the + key until a 35% value isachieved. Up should result in down flaps. If the flap goes up,then reverse the 35% value from a +35 to a -35 using the - key.Now hold down elevator and press the + key until 35% isachieved. The flaps should go up. Reverse the value if necessaryuntil up elevator gives down flaps and down elevator give upflaps. Later you can experiment with more or less flap throw bychanging this value. 35% is a good, safe place to start.

Note: The XP347 doesn't allow the elevator-to-flap mixing tobe assigned to another switch and it remains on the flapup position.

Step 11. Aileron to flap mixing: Press the UP key until themix AL-F (aileron- to-flap mix) screen appears. Press the CHkey to access the MIX AF:SW screen. This screen allows you toselect which switch is used to turn on/off the aileron-to-flap mix.Pressing the + key will select one of the following switches:MXSW - mix switch located on the back right of the transmitter,F-DN - flap switch down, FU+D - flap switch up and down, andON - always on. We recommended putting the aileron-to-flapmix on the mix switch so the mix can be turned off independent-

ly from the flaps. After selecting MXSW, press the CH key toreturn to the MIX AL-F screen. Now press the + key until +100%value is reached. Now the flaps should move in unison in thesame direction with the ailerons. If they move in opposite direc-tions, press the - key until a -100% value is reached.

Note: When programmed, the aileron-to-flap mixing is alwayson when using an XP347.

CONTINUED

E -F . U 0%

MIX

POS


Elevator to Flap Mixing Value(Range ±125%)

Elevator Operating DirectionD : Down ElevatorU : Up Elevator

Position Indicator

Increase/Decrease Current Mixing Value

Clears Current Mixing Value (TxReturns to the Default Value of

0%)

+ CLR–

To E - F ActivationSwitch Selection

UP CHDN

AL-F 0%

MIX


Mixing Value (Range ±125%)

Note: If OFF appears (where the mixing value is located in our example) move the flap switch to the opposite position. If OFF is still on the LCD, move the mixing switch to the opposite position.

Increase/Decrease Mixing Value

Resets Mixing Value to Factory Default 0%

+ CLR–

To Aileron to FlapMixing Activation

Selection

UP CHDN

This may show up as E-F.Dunless you hold up elevator.

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Section 19: Programming Guide – JR XP783/XP347/XP388SStep 12: Setting up crow: Crow will be assigned to the flapswitch and will be activated when the switch is in the down posi-tion. We’ve already set the flaps to the proper down position in

Step 7 travel adjust. Now we need to addthe ailerons up 3/4" and the elevator down 1/4".

Step 13. Flap to ailerons mixing: Press the UP key until theMIX FL-A screen appears. Now press the CH key to access theMIX FA:SW screen (flap-to-aileron switch selection). Press the+ key until F-DN (flap-down) appears on the screen. Now pressthe CH key twice to return to the FL-A screen. Move the

flap switch to the down position. Next press the + key until boththe ailerons go up 3/4". If the ailerons go down, press the - key.

Note: With the XP347, the flap-to-aileron mix is always onwhen programmed.

Step 14. Flap-to-elevator mixing: In Function Mode pressthe UP key until MIX F-E appears on the screen. Next press theCH key to access the FE:SW (flap-to-elevator switch selection)screen. Press the + key until F-DN (flap down) appears on thescreen. Now press the CH key twice to return to the MIX F-Escreen. With the flap switch in the down position, press the +key until the elevator comes down 1/4". If the elevator goes up,use the - key to reverse this.

CONTINUED

FL -A 0%

MIX


Current Mixing Value

Increase/Decrease Mixing Value Reset Mixing Value toFactory Default 0%

+ CLR–

To MixingActivation

To Butterfly/CrowMixing

To Flap to ElevatorMixing

UP CHDN

To Offset Value

Increases/DecreasesCorresponding Mixing Value

Clear Current Mixing Value.Transmitter Returns to the

Default Value of 0%. Note: Only the flap input indicat-ed by the position indicator willbe cleared. For example, if “U”were displayed and CLR were

pushed, the “D” value would stillbe retained

by the transmitter.

+ CLR–

To Mixing ActivationSelection (Press Once)To Flap Offset Setting

(Press Twice)

To Flap to AileronMixing

To Differential

UP CHDN

F -E . D 0%

M I X


Flaps to Elevator Mixing Value (Range ±125%)

P O S

Position Indicator

Flap Operating DirectionD : Down FlapsU : Up Flaps

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Mix Switch =Turns on/offaileron-to-flapsand elevator-to-flaps mixes

Flap switchUP = Normal MID = Takeoff flaps DOWN = Crow

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Note: Most of the quad flap features needed for the Ultra Stickare already pre-programmed in the glider (referred to asGLID) software included in the XP8103. While the UltraStick is not a glider, there are several built-in features inthe glider programming that make quad flap easier toprogram and use. We strongly suggest using the GLIDmodel type programming that’s included in these radios.


CONTINUED

Aux Channel

Aux Channel

Spoiler Channel

Flap Channel

RetractGear Channel

Deluxe Switch Harness(JRPA001)

Charge Cord orDSC Receptacle

(JRPA024)

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AUX2/Flap(Left)Aux 2 Channel

Aux 1 ChannelAUX1/Flap(Right)

Aileron(Left)

RUDD

ELEV

AILE (Right)

Throttle

Programming JR’s XP8103 in 14 Easy Steps

Note: When setting up a new aircraft, it’s important to reset theprogramming to the factory defaults.

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When setting up a new aircraft it’s important to reset the programming to the factory defaults.

Step 1. Resetting the programming to factory defaults:Hold down both the UP and the DOWN keys and turn on theradio to enter System Setup Mode. Now press the UP key threetimes to move the cursor to the MDL Reset menu (Model Reset).

Press the UP and DN keys simultaneously to enter the MDLReset screen. Now press the CLR key to reset the programmingto the factory defaults.

Step 2. Selecting model type (GLID): In System SetupMode, press the UP key until the Type SEL screen appears. Nowpress the + key until the cursor points to GLID on the screen.

CONTINUED

DN SELECT CH CH CLEARUP

Press to move arrowand select modeltype

Model number

Helicopter

Airplane

GliderArrow indicatesexisting modeltype


Press to return tofactory preset data

model number tobe reset

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Step 4. Assigning the flaps to the flap switch: In SystemSetup Mode press the UP key until Input Sel. (Flap Input)

appears on the screen. Press the + key so that FLP.SW+P6appears in the lower screen.


Step 3. Activating dual flap: In System Setup Mode pressthe UP key until the Wing Type screen is displayed. Press the

CH key to move the cursor to DUAL FLAPS. Next press the+ key to activate (ACT) the dual flap function.

CONTINUED

Setting condition

Function now beingprogrammed

Press + or -key to inhibitor activatefunction


Press eitherCH key toselect V-Tailor Dual Flap

Press to resetFlap input toPot 6

Current Flap Channel InputPot 6: Flap Knob FLP.SW+PG: Flap Switch

and Pot 6

Press either the+ or - key toselect Pot 6 orFLP.SW +P6


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Section 19: Programming Guide – JR XP8103CONTINUED

Channel being programmedSPOI ThrottleAIL1 Aileron RightELEV ElevatorRUDD RudderAIL2 Aileron LeftFLAP Flap (Right)AUX2 Flap (Left)AUX3 Extra Channel (Aux3)

Use + or - tochange

(normal/reverse)

Channel Selection(1-8)

Reset traveldirection to fac-tory preset (nor-mal)


Step 5. Setting servo reversing: Turn the transmitter off andthen back on again. Press the UP and DOWN keys simultane-ously to access the Function Mode. Press the UP key until theREV.SW function appears on the screen. Press the CHANNELkey to select each channel and check that the servo direction isoperating correctly for each channel. To change the direction ofthe selected channel, press the + or - key. Check and adjust allchannels as necessary.

Note: When the three-position flap switch is pulled down, theflap should come down. If they go up, reverse the direc-tion of channel 6 (FLAP) and or 7 (AUX 2).

Note: Because the GLID model programming is being used,the transmitter refers to the throttle function as SPOI orspoilers. Any time SPOI is displayed, it functions asthrottle.

Setting Operation→Channel→INH

Each trim's operationaldirection

Trim DisplayPot 5: Flaperon Flap TrimPot 6: Dual Flap-Flap TrimPot 7: Aileron Trim of Dual Flap

Press the + or -key to inhibit oracitvate TrimPOT

Press either CH keyto select the desiredtrim POT

Press the Clearkey to activateselected TrimPOT


→POT 5↓

POT 6↓

POT 7

Step 6. Turning off the trim knobs: In Function Modepress the UP key until the D/FLAP T. (dual flap trim) screenappears. Pressing the CH key will advance through the three

available trim pots: 5, 6 and 7. Inhibit all three by pressing the+ key when each one is selected. This will prevent any unwantedcontrol movement should the knobs be moved.

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Step 8. Setting travel adjust: Press the UP key until theTRVL ADJ. screen appears. Pressing the CH key will allowaccess to each channel. Adjust the travel of each channel to thefollowing throws using the + or - key. Move the correspondingcontrol stick in the desired direction to adjust the travel amountin that direction. Press the SELECT key to access the other fourchannels.

Note: To get the most performance out of your Ultra Stick,long servo arms (1”) are recommended. This provides

for large control throws for more aggressive maneuvers.To achieve the control throws listed below, long servoarms may be necessary.

Throttle – Full open to full closed with trim (referred to as SPOI in GLID mode)

Aileron – 11/4" up, 11/4" down Elevator – 11/4" up, 11/4" downRudder – 3" right, 3" leftFull Flaps – 2" down

Press to increase ordecrease travel value;move stick or switch tomanipualte arrow to theposition to be adjusted(high/low, left/right)

ChannelSelection

Reset travelvalue to factorypreset (100%)


Press to displaychannels 1-4 and5-8 (2 screens)

Step 7. Adjusting the sub-trims: Turn on the transmitterand receiver and center the trims. Move the flap switch in theupper position. Now re-position all the servo arms so that all thecontrol surfaces are as close as possible to their neutral posi-tions. In System Setup Mode press the UP key until the Sub-Trim screen appears. Now press the channel key to access the

desired channel and press the + or - key to perfectly center eachcontrol surface. Press the SELECT key to access the other fourchannels.

Note: The throttle is refereed to as SPOI in the glider mode.


Sub-Trim value(max ± 125)

Increase ordecrease

sub-trim value(L&R/U&D)

Channel Selection(press to manipu-

late arrow)

Press to resetSub-trim value tofactory preset (0)

Press to displaychannels 1-4and 5-8(2 Screens)


Channel being programmedSPOI ThrottleAILE1 Aileron LeftELEV ElevatorRUDD RudderAILE2 Aileron LeftFLAP Flap (Right)AUX2 Flap (Left)

Channel being programmedSPOI ThrottleAIL1 Aileron RightELEV ElevatorRUDD RudderAIL2 Left AileronFLAP Flap (Right)AUX2 Flap (Left)

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Step 9. Using exponential: Exponential is used to reduce thesensitivity of control around center while still providing full con-trol authority when the control stick is fully deflected. Becausethe Ultra Stick uses large control throws, it’s a good idea to giveexpo a try, even if you’ve never used it before, to help preventover-controlling. The exponential rate is adjusted in the samescreen as the dual rate from above. In the D/R & EXP screen,press the SELECT key to move the cursor to the EXP at the bot-tom of the screen. Pressing the + key will adjust the expo value.Use the CHANNEL key to select the aileron, elevator or rudder

channel, then use the corresponding dual rate switch to selectposition 0 or 1. Separate expo values can be programmed forposition 0 and 1. We recommend an expo value of 25% onaileron, elevator and rudder for the first flights then, on subse-quent flights, adjust the value until the desired control feel isachieved.

Always use a + Expo Value! A - expo value will actuallymake control response more sensitive around center and couldcause a crash.

Step 10. Mixing elevator to flap: In Function Mode, pressthe UP key until ELEV-FLAP Mix appears on your screen. This isthe elevator-to-flap mix. Press the CH key move the cursor toSW:. This allows you to select which switch will be used to turnon/off the elevator-to-flap mixing. Pressing the + key will selectone of the following switches: MIX - mix switch (located on theback right of the transmitter), FLP-D - flap switch down, FLP-U- flap switch up, or ON - always on. We suggest selecting themix switch MIX so the elevator- to-flap mix can be turned onand off independently of the flaps. After selecting MIX, press the

CH key to return the cursor to the rate position. With the mixswitch in the forward position, hold up elevator and press the+ key until a 35% value is achieved. Up should result in downflaps. If the flap goes up, reverse the 35% value from a +35 to a-35 using the - key. Now hold down elevator with the controlstick and press the + key until 35% is achieved. The flapsshould go up. Reverse the value if necessary until up elevatorgives down flaps and down elevator gives up flaps. Later youcan experiment with more or less flap throw by changing thisvalue. 35% is a good, safe place to start.

CONTINUED

Increase ordecrease DualRate Value

Channel Selection(Aile, Elev, Rudd,

Auto Rudd)

Reset Dual RateValue to 100%


Function Select(Dual Rate orExponential)

SW OFF appears when the flapmixing is in the middle oflower position

Elevator Operating Direction(D=Down, U=Up)

Indicates the functionselected

Elevator to Flap Mixing Value (Range ± 125%)Indicates current mixing switch activat-ed:

ON: Always ONMIX: Mixing SwitchFLP-D: ON when Flap Switch is in

lower positionFLP-U: ON when Flap Switch is in

upper position

Press the + or - key toadjust the UP and DNMixing Values or toselect the active MixingSwitch

Press either CHkey to selectfunction: ↓

Rate↓

SW

Press to return theMixing Value tozero or to returnthe active MixingSwitch to ON


↓Rate↓

SW

AILE AileronELEV ElevatorRUDD Rudder

Dual rate switch position

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Step 11. Aileron-to-flap mixing: Press the UP key until theAILE-FLAP Mix screen appears. Press the CH key to move thecursor to the SW: position. The SW: allows you to select whichswitch is used to turn on/off the aileron-to-flap mix. Pressing the+ key will select one of the following switches: MIX – mix switchlocated on the back right of the transmitter, FLP-D – flap switchdown, F-U&D – flap switch up and down, and ON – always on.We recommended putting the aileron-to-flap mix on the mixswitch so the mix can be turned off independently from the flaps.After selecting MIX, press the CH key to return the cursor to the

RATE position. Now press the + key until +100% value isreached. Now the flaps should move in unison in the samedirection with the ailerons. If they move in opposite directions,press the - key until a -100% value is reached.

Step 12. Setting Up crow: Crow will be assigned to the flapswitch and will be activated when the switch is in the down posi-tion. We’ve already set the flaps to the proper down position inStep 8 travel adjust. Now we need to add the ailerons up 3/4" andthe elevator down 1/4"

SW OFF appears when the Flap Mixing is inthe middle or upper postition

Aileron to Flap Mixing Value (Range ± 125%)

Indicates current Mixing Switch activated:

At rate, press toincrease/decreaseMixing Value (± 125%)At Switch, press tochange SwitchSelection

Press either CHkey to manipu-late the arrowfrom RATE toSW

At rate, press toset Mixing value tofactory preset (0%)At Switch, press toset Switch to facto-ry preset (ON)


ON: Always ONMIX: Mixing SwitchFLP-D: ON when Flap Switch is in

lower positionFLP-U: ON when Flap Switch is in

upper position

Indicates thefunction beingselected:↓

Rate↓

SW


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Step 13. Flap-to-aileron mixing: Press the UP key until themix FLAP-AILE screen appears. Now press the CH key to movethe cursor to the SW: position (flap-to-aileron switch selection).Press the + key until FLP-D (flap down) appears in the screen.Now press the CH key twice to return the cursor to the RATEposition. Move the flap switch to the down position. Next press

the + key until both the ailerons go up 3/4". If the ailerons godown, press the - key.

Note: The flap switch must be in the down position to changethe rate value.

Step 14. Flap-to-elevator mixing: In Function Mode pressthe UP key until the mix FLAP-ELEV appears on the screen. Nextpress the CH key to move the cursor to the SW (flap-to-elevatorswitch selection) position. Press the + key until the FLP-D (flap

down) appears on the screen. Now press the CH key to returnthe cursor to the RATE position. With the flap switch in the downposition, press the + key until the elevator comes down 1/4". Ifthe elevator goes up, use the - key to reverse this.

CONTINUED

At rate, press toincrease/decreaseMixing Value (± 125%)At switch, press tochange switch selec-tion

Function Selection→Rates→Switch→Offset

Press to return theMixing Value to zero orto return the activeMixing Switch ON



Rate↓

SW

SW OFF appears when the Flap Mixingis in the middle or upper position

Flap to Aileron Mixing Value (± 125%)

Indicates current Mixing Switch acitvated

Flap Offset Value

Flap Operating Direction(D=Down, U=Up)

SW OFF appears when the Flap Mixingis in the middle or lower position

Flap to Elevator Mixing Value (± 125%)

Indicates current Mixing Switch acitvated

Flap Offset Value

At rate, press toincrease/decreaseMixing Value (± 125%)At switch, press tochange switch selection

Press to return themixing value to zero orto return the activemixing switch to ON



Rate↓

SW

FunctionSelection↓

Rate↓

SW↓

Offset

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Mix Switch =Turns on/offaileron-to-flapsand elevator-to-flaps mixes

Flap switchUP = Normal MID = Takeoff flaps DOWN = Crow

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Note: When setting up a new aircraft it’s important to reset theprogramming to the factory defaults.

Step 1. Data Reset, Code 28: Enter Code 28 and press theCLEAR key to reset the programming to factory default settings.(The 10X will require you to verify that you want to reset with ayes or no — press YES).

CONTINUED

FM

Rx

D72

.550

BATTAUX 5AUX 4

AUX 3

AUX 2

AUX 1

GEAR

RUDD

ELEVAILETHRO

ON

OF

F

not used

not usednot usedLeft FlapRight FlapLeft AileronRudder

Elevator

Right Aileron

ThrottleNER-950SS-PCM Receiver

10 CH S-CLASS PCM RECEIVER

JAPAN REMOTE CONTROL CO., LTDMADE IN JAPAN

ABC&W INTERFERENCEPROTECTION SYSTEM

Touch to exitprogram withouterasing programmeddata ORTouch afterdata has been clearedto exit program

Program to be reset

Indicates feature isbeing programmed

Modulation of programto be reset

Touch to eraseall programmed data

JR’s 10X, 10SxII and 10SX feature many of the same base-levelprogramming features, making programming and setting up thequad flap function on these radios identical.


Programming your JR10X, 10SxII or 10SX in 11 Easy Steps

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Step 2. Wing Type, Code 22: Enter Code 22 and below nor-mal press the SEL key until QUAD.FLP appears. Press ENTER toreturn to the Function Mode screen.

Step 3. Turn off unused channels, Code 17: Enter Code17 and inhibit channels 5 through 10 by pressing the SEL key toselect each channel, then press the CLEAR key to inhibit eachchannel.

Step 4. Set the servo reversing, Code 11: Enter Code 11and check that the direction of each servo is moving properly.Reverse any servo as necessary by pressing the numbered keythat corresponds with that channel.

1 – Throttle2 – Right Aileron3 – Elevator4 – Rudder5 – Left Aileron6 – Right Flap7 – Left Flap

Step 5. Sub-Trims, Code 15: Turn on the transmitter andreceiver and center the trims on the transmitter. Reposition anyof the control arms as necessary such that the control surfacesare as close to neutral as possible. Now enter Code 15, Sub-Trim, and fine adjust each control surface until it’s perfectly neu-tral using the + or - keys below each corresponding channel.The PAGE key allows access to the other five channels. PressingENTER will return to the Function Mode.

Step 6. Travel Adjust, Code 12: Enter Code 12 and adjustthe control travels of each control surface to the following usingthe + or - key below each channel. Pressing the PAGE key willaccess the other five channels.

Throttle – Full open to full closed with trim Aileron – 1 1/4" up, 1 1/4" downElevator – 1 1/4" up, 1 1/4" downRudder – 3" right, 3" left

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Indicates current wingtype selection

Indicates functionbeing programmed

Touch toadvance to nextwing type selection-NORMAL

Indicates the ailerondifferential percentage

Indicates the ailerondifferential direction

Indicates featurebeing programmed

Touchto exit program

Touch to select thecontrol you wish to inhibit oractivate

Arrow indicatescontrol selected

Press orto clear or activate theselected control

Indicates functionbeing programed

Channel (servo)

Offset value ±

Touch todecreasetrim value

Touch toincreasetrim value

Touch to displayother five channels

Touch the todecrease thetravel adjust forthe shaded area(0-150%)

Channel(servo)

Touch to allow eachdirection of travel adjustto be set individually(10X only)

Touch the toincrease traveladjust for shadedarea (0-150%)

Touchsimultaneously, orpress CL to reset theshaded area to 100%factory default

Touch toaccess the nextfive channels

Touch tomemorize dataand exit program

Indicates which codeis being programmed

Depiction of servotravel direction

Denotes travel direction(NOTE: If upper area isshaded, travel is reversed;If lower area is shaded,then travel is normal)

Respectivechannel number.Touch to reverseservo travel direction

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Step 7. Dual Rate and Exponential, Code 13: Enter Code13. The PAGE key will allow you to select the aileron, elevatorand rudder channels while each respective dual rate switch willallow you to select positions 0, 1 or 2 for that channel. Adjustthe high rates to 100%, the middle rates to 75% and the lowrates to 50% for all three channels. First flights should be madeat a low 50% rate.

Exponential is used to reduce the control sensitivity around cen-ter while still providing full control authority when the controlstick is fully deflected. Because the Ultra Stick has large recom-mended control throws, it’s a good idea to give expo a try, evenif you’ve never used it before, to prevent over-controlling. Withthe PCM-10 channel radios, exponential adjusts exactly like dualrate. Select the desired channel using the PAGE key, then selectthe switch position using the corresponding dual rate switch,then use the + or - key to adjust the expo value. We recommend25% as a good starting point for all channels and positions.Later you can fine tune the control feel to your liking after sever-al test flights.

Step 8. Flap System, Code 66: Enter Code 66. Move the flapswitch to the mid position and, below the FLAP MID on the rightside of the screen, press the - key until the flap comes down 2".Next, move the flap switch to the down (land) position and,below the FLAP LAND on the right side of the screen, press the -key until the flaps come down 2".With the flap switch still in the down position, press the + keybelow the ELEV LAND in the center of the screen until the eleva-tor comes down 1/4". We have just setup the takeoff flaps (switchin the center position) and the first part of the crow (switch in thelower position).

Step 9. Programmable mix for up ailerons in crow,Code 51: We will need to set up a programmable mix to allowthe ailerons to move upward when crow is activated. Enter Code51, Programmable Mix 1. Press the 6 key and then the 5 key atthe bottom of the screen to select the FLAP as the master andthe GEAR as the slave channels.

Next, press ENTER. Now press PAGE to access the switch selec-tion screen and press the key below the LD to select the LANDswitch position to turn on the mix. Press the PAGE key twice toreturn to the mix screen. Move the flap switch to the lower(LAND) position, then press the + key until the ailerons go up3/4". If the ailerons go down, press the TURN key.

Step 10. Programmable mix for elevator-to-flap,Code 52: Enter Code 52, Programmable Mix 2, and press the 3key and then the 6 key to select the ELEVATOR as master and theFLAPS as slave channels. Press ENTER, then press the PAGEkey to select the switch screen. Below MX press the SEL key toselect the mix switch to operate the mix. This will allow the ele-vator-to-flap mix to be turned on/off using the mix switch. Pressthe PAGE key twice to return to the mix screen. With the mixswitch (back right side of transmitter) in the forward position,hold up elevator and press the + key until the flaps go down. Ifthe flaps go in the wrong direction, press the TURN key. A value

CONTINUED

Switch or stick position where mixingvalues will become active. All exceptFIX will have a 0 and a position 1

Indicatesdirection of mix

Indicates programbeing accessed

Touch thekeys to alter mixingvalue

Flap is the masterchannel, gear isthe slave

Touch tochange mix directionRefer to mixingvalue and directions

Touch toproceed to othermixing screen

Shaded box indicatesvalue being adjusted

Mixingpercentagevalue




Touch thekeys to alter mixingvalueElevator is the

master channel,Flap is the slave




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of 35% is a good place to start. Now with down elevator, pressthe + key until the flaps go up. Also use 35% as a starting pointhere. Later you can adjust these values to suit your flying style.

Step 11. Programmable mixing of aileron-to-flaps,Code 53: Enter Code 53, Programmable Mix 3. Press the 2 keyand then the 7 key to mix aileron to AUX 2, then press ENTER.Press the PAGE key to access the switch select screen and pressthe SEL key below MX. This will turn on/off the aileron-to-flapmix with the mix switch (located at the back left of the transmit-ter). Press the PAGE key twice to return to the ProgrammableMix 3 screen. With the mix switch in the forward position, pressthe + key while holding the right aileron control stick until thevalue reads 100%. If the flap moves opposite the aileron, thenpress the TURN key. Now holding left aileron with the controlstick, press the + key until 100% is achieved. Press the TURNkey if necessary.

CONTINUED




Touch thekeys to alter mixingvalueAileron is the

master channel,Flap is the slave

Touch tostore offset orbasic mixing point

Refer to offsetoperation


Touch toproceed to othermixing screen

Touch tomemorize and exitprogram



Offset value

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* Flap switch UP = Normal MID= Takeoff flaps DOWN= Crow * Mix Switch = Turns on/off aileron-

to-flap and elevator-to-flap mixes

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Step 1. Data Reset: Turn on the transmitter and press the twoBASIC MENU keys simultaneously. Now press one of the MODEkeys to access the PARA (parameters) screen. Press the CUR-SOR key to select the DATA RSET screen. When the DATA RSETscreen is displayed, pressing the + and - keys simultaneouslywill bring up OK? on the screen. To reset the memory againpress the + and - keys simultaneously.

Most of the quad flap features needed for the Ultra Stick are

already pre-programmed into the glider software (referred to asGLID 2FLP) included in the Futaba 8UA.

While the Ultra Stick is not a glider, there are several built-infeatures in the glider programming that make quad flaps easierto program and use. We strongly suggest using the GLID 2FLPmodel type programming in these radios when setting up QuadFlaps.

Programming the Futaba 8UA/Sin 10 Easy Steps

Before programming your radio it's important to plug each servointo the correct servo port in the receiver.

Section 19: Programming Guide – Futaba 8UA/SCONTINUED

CH1Right Aileronservo

CH2Elevator servo

CH3Throttle servo

CH4Rudder servo

CH5Right Flap

CH6Left Flap

CH7Left Aileron

Ni-Cd battery pack

Receiver on/off switch

Receiver

Charging jack

Confirmation message "OK?"

Indicates NORM or REVERS throwsetting

These keys are used tomove through submenusin the PARA function.

+ - input keys

MODEL DATA RESETPress both the (+) and (-) keys simultane-ously. The confirmation message "OK?" isdisplayed at the top left corner of thescreen. When both (+) and (-) are pressedsimultaneously again, the reset process isbegun. After a beep, beep, beep tone issounded, a continuous beeeeep tone indi-cates that the reset is complete.

Note: When setting up a new aircraft it's important to reset theprogramming to factory defaults.

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Step 2. Selecting model type (GLID): Press the two BASICMENU keys simultaneously to enter the basic programmingmode. Now press a MODE key until PARA (parameters) appearson the screen. Press a CURSOR key until TYPE appears on thetop of the screen. Next press the + button until GLID 2FLP is

displayed. With GLID 2FLP displayed on the screen press the+ and - key simultaneously twice to access the Glider 2 flapsprogram.

Step 3. Setting the servo reversing: In the BASIC MENUmode, press the MODE key until the REVERS screen appears.The CURSOR key allows you to access the different channels,while pressing the - key reverses the selected channel (the + keychanges that channel back to normal). Check that all channels

are moving in the proper direction and reverse as necessary.

Note: The throttle is refereed to as ABK (air brake) in the glid-er mode and functions normally with the throttle stickand trimmer.

Don't worry about the flap direction at this time.

Step 4. Turning off the flap trim knob (Ch. 6): Press theADVANCE MENU keys simultaneously to enter the Advanced

Menu Mode. Now press the MODE key until FLPTRM appearson the screen. Press the + button to turn on the flap trim func-tion. Now press the CURSOR so that the +30 value is blinking.Press the - key until a 0 appears in the screen.


Channel display NORM or REVdisplay indicates

travel setting

* the blinking item is what is being set.

These keys are used toreverse channels 1-8 in thismenu as needed.

Indicates NORM or REVERS throw setting

Data input keys

1. Right Aileron settingSelect "NORM" or REV" with the (+)(-) keys.2. Repeat above procedure to reverse channels 2-8 as necessary.2 = Elevator3 = Throttle4 = Rudder5 = Right Flap6 = Left Flap7 = Left Aileron

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Step 4. Adjusting sub-trims: With the transmitter andreceiver turned on and the trims centered on the transmitter,reposition the servo arms as necessary so that all control sur-faces are as close to neutral as possible. Now press the twoBASIC MENU keys to enter Basic Mode. Press the MODE key toaccess the SUBTRM screen. While in the SUBTRM screen,pressing the CURSOR key will scroll through channels and then

pressing the + or - key will adjust the sub-trim values. Adjustthe sub-trims for each channel until each control surface is per-fectly neutralized.

Note: The throttle channel is referred to as ABK (air brake) inthe glider mode and functions normally with the throttlestick and trim.

Channel beingset (Aileron)

This number is the sub-trim value (allowed to

be -120 to +120)(Default value = 0

Choose channels 1-8 with these keys.

Use these keys to set subtrims.

SETTING SUBTRIMS• Begin with the Aileron subtrim. Use the (+)and (-) keys to neutralize the control surface.• Adjust the remaining controls (when used)in a similar fashion: Elevator, Throttle, andRudder.If you're unhappy with subtrim value, youmay reset it to zero by pressing the (+) and (-) keys simultaneously.

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Step 5. Setting up crow ( also referred to as butterfly):Press the ADVANCE MENU keys simultaneously to enter theAdvanced Menu Mode. Now press the MODE key until BFLYappears on the screen. Press the + key to activate butterfly pro-gramming. Next press the CURSOR to access the AIL functionand, with the A switch (top left corner) in the down position,adjust the value using the + or - key until the ailerons are up 3/4".

Now press the CURSOR key until the FLP appears on the screenand adjust the value using the + or - key until the left aileron isup 3/4". Now press the CURSOR key until the ELE appears on thescreen and adjust the value until the elevator goes down 1/4".Next press the cursor until FLP appears on the screen and adjustthe value until the flaps go down 2". This presets the ailerons,flaps and elevator for crow and it is activated on switch A.

Step 6. Adjusting the travel volume: Press the two BASICMENU keys simultaneously to enter the Basic Mode. Now pressthe MODE key until the ATV (adjustable travel volume) screenappears. Pressing the CURSOR key will advance through thechannels, while pressing the + or - key will increase or decreasethe travel of that channel. It's necessary to adjust each directionof each channel by moving that selected channels stick in thedesired direction. Adjust each channel to the following.

Throttle – Full open to full closes with trimAileron – 1 1/4" up, 1 1/4" downElevator – 1 1/4" up, 1 1/4" downRudder – 3" right, 3" left

Step 7. Setting dual rates: In Basic Mode press the MODEkey until the D/R screen appears. This is the dual rate program.Press the CURSOR to access the aileron, elevator or rudderchannels, then press the + or - key to change the values.

Note that two dual values are available by toggling that channel'sdual rate switch. On all three channels, high rate should beadjusted to 100%, while low rate should be set at 50%.

Channel display

Left/up servo throw

Range: 30 - 140%

Right/Down servo throw

Initial value = 100% Data input keys

These keys are used to selectthe channel to be set in ATV

You can reset to the initial values by pressingthe (+) and (-) keys simultaneously.

Channel display: AI = Aileron,EL = Elevator, RU = Rudder

Indicates top or bottom switchposition (top shown)

Channel dispalyNo. Channel Name No. Channel NameCH1 AI = Right Aileron CH5 Right FlapCH2 EL = Elevator CH6 FL = Left FlapCH3 TH = Throttle CH7 Channel 7 Left AileronCH4 RU = Rudder

* The blinking item is what is being set.

(The value of the stick adjust-ed by stick operation blinks.)

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Step 8. Setting the exponential adjustments: Exponential isused to reduce the control sensitivity around center while stillproviding full control authority when the control stick is fulldeflected. Because the Ultra Stick has large recommended con-trol throws, it's a good idea to give expo a try, even if you'venever used it before, to prevent over-controlling. In Basic Modepress the MODE key until the EXP function appears on the

screen. Pressing the CURSOR key will allow access of theaileron, elevator, rudder and AB (throttle) channels. Toggling therespective dual rate switch will allow one of two expo values tobe stored. It's recommended that a -25% expo be programmedfor aileron, elevator and rudder as a good starting point. Laterafter several test flights you can fine tune the control feel to yourliking.

Step 9. Elevator-to-flap mixing: Press the ADVANCE MENUkeys simultaneously to access the Advanced Menu Mode. Nextpress the MODE key until ELE-FL (elevator-to-flaps) appears onthe screen. Press the + key to activate elevator-to-flaps. With flapswitch C in the up position (ELE-FLP), press the CURSOR keyuntil the value is blinking, then use the + or - key while holdingthe elevator stick in the desired up or down position to changethe values so that up elevator gives down flaps and down flaps

gives up elevator. A value of 35% in both directions is a goodplace to start.

Note: If the flaps travel in the wrong direction when elevator isapplied, reverse the value using the + or - key.

E.G., +35% to -35%. The ELE-FLP switch is used to turn on/offthis function.

CONTINUED

These keys are used tomove through the itemsin this menu

Indicates top or bottom D/R switchposition (bottom shown)

Channel display: AI = AileronEL = ElevatorTH = ThrottleRU = Rudder

(The value of the stick adjusted bystick operation blinks)

Data input keys

* The blinking item is what is being set

These keys are used to movethrough the two submenus in theELE-FL function.

Flap travel dueto DOWNElevator stick

Flap travel due toUP Elevator stick

Allowed flap travelRange: -100 to +100%Initally set to 50%

1. Turn the ELE-FL function ON or OFF by pressing the (+) key ("ON" or“OFF” displayed). Turn off (INH) the function with the (-) key.

Flap UP and DOWN travel input.Push the elevator stick in the directionyou want to adjust and set the desiredtravel with the (+)/(-) keys.Press the (+)/(-) keys simultaneouslyto reset to 50%.

Data input keys

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Step 10. Aileron-to-flap mixing: In Advanced Menu Modepress the MODE key until the AIL-FL screen appears. Next pressthe + button to activate the aileron-to-flap mixing. Press theCURSOR so that the 0 value is blinking. Now press the + or -keys while holding right then left aileron until the flap moves in

unison with the ailerons. A starting value of 50% is a good placeto start. Now press the CURSOR key until SW-E appears andpress the + key until DOWN appears on the screen. This assignsthe aileron-to-flap mix to the E switch, and it's on when theswitch is pulled forward.

CONTINUED

These keys are used to movethrough the three submenus inthe AIL-FL function

Data input keys

2. Flap travel settingPush the aileron stick in the direction youwant to adjust and adjust the flap amountwith the (+)(-) keys. Repeat for otheraileron stick position.• If you're unhappy with what you've set,you may return to the default value bypressing the (=) and (-) keys simultane-ously.

3. Activation Switch Direction/DisablingSelect the desired direction for Switch G to turn the function onand off with the (+)/(-) keys."UP" = Upper position turns on AIL-FL mixing"DOWN" = Lower position turns on AIL-FL mixing"NULL" = AIL-FL mixing is always on, switch disabled.

Switch direction display(NULL, UP, DOWN)

Aileron mixfrom flaps

Flap neutralposition

Range: -100 to +100%(initial value: 0%)

1. Turn the AIL-FL function ON or OFF by pressing the (+) key ("ON" or "OFF" displayeddepending on switch G's position). Turn off (INH) the function with the (-) key.

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Crow down

Aileron-to-flapmix forward

Elevator-to-flap mix up

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Section 20: Balancing the Ultra Stick

An extremely important step in preparing an aircraft for flight isensuring it is properly balanced. Do not neglect this step.

The recommended Center of Gravity (C.G.) location for the firstflight of the Ultra Stick is 4 3/8" to 4 7/8" behind the leading edgeof the wing.

If necessary, add weight to either the nose or the tail until thecorrect balance is achieved. Stick-on weights are available atyour local hobby shop and work well for this purpose.

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Range Test Your Radio

1. Before each flying session be sure to range check your radio.This is accomplished by turning on your transmitter with theantenna collapsed. Turn on the radio in your airplane. With yourairplane on the ground, you should be ale to walk 30 paces awayfrom your airplane and still have complete control of all func-tions. If not, don’t attempt to fly! Have your radio equipmentchecked out by the manufacturer.

2. Double check that all controls (aileron, elevator, throttle, rud-der, etc.) move in the correct direction.

3. Be sure that your batteries are fully charged per the instruc-tions included with your radio.

Adjusting the Engine

1. Completely read the instructions included with your engineand follow the recommended break-in procedure. At the fieldadjust the engine to a slightly rich setting at full throttle andadjust the idle and low speed needle so that a consistent idle isachieved. Before you fly be sure that your engine reliablyidles, transitions and runs at all throttle settings. Only when thisis achieved should any plane be considered ready for flight.

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AMA SAFETY CODE

1994 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety CodeEffective January 1, 1999

Model flying MUST be in accordance with this Code inorder for AMA Liability Protection to apply.

General1. I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows, or

model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthyby having been previously, successfully flight tested.

2. I will not fly my model higher than approximately 400 feet within 3miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator. I will giveright-of-way and avoid flying in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.Where necessary, an observer shall be utilized to supervise flying toavoid having models fly in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.

3. Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for the flying site Iuse, and I will not willfully and deliberately fly my models in a care-less, reckless and/or dangerous manner.

4. At all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be established infront of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators.Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed in front ofthe flight line. Flying over the spectator side of the line is prohibited,unless beyond the control of the pilot(s). In any case, the maximumpermissible takeoff weight of the models is 55 pounds.

5. At air shows or model flying demonstrations a single straight linemust be established, one side of which is for flying, with the otherside for spectators. Only those persons accredited by the contestdirector or other appropriate official as necessary for flight operationsor as having duties or functions relating to the conduct of the show ordemonstration are to be permitted on the flying side of the line. Theonly exceptions which my be permitted to the single straight linerequirements, under special circumstances involving consideration ofside conditions and model size, weight, speed, and power, must bejointly approved by the AMA President and the Executive Director.

6. Under all circumstances, if my model weighs over 20 pounds, I willfly it in accordance with paragraph 5 of this section of the AMA SafetyCode.

7. I will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name andaddress or AMA number, on or in the model. Note: This does notapply to models flown indoors.

8. I will not operate models with metal-bladed propellers or withgaseous boosts, in which gases other than air enter their internalcombustion engine(s); nor will I operate models with extremely haz-ardous fuels such as those containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine.

9. I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device that explodes,burns, or propels a projectile of any kind) including, but not limitedto, rockets, explosive bombs dropped from models, smoke bombs, allexplosive gases (such as hydrogen-filled balloons), ground mounteddevices launching a projectile. The only exceptions permitted arerockets flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry SafetyCode or those permanently attached (as per JATO use); also thoseitems authorized for Air Show Team use as defined by AST AdvisoryCommittee (document available from AMA HQ). In any case, modelsusing rocket motors as primary means of propulsion are limited to amaximum weight of 3.3 pounds and a G series motor. Note: A modelaircraft is defined as an aircraft with or without engine, not able tocarry a human being.

10. I will not operate any turbo jet engine (axial or centrifugal flow) unlessI have obtained a special waiver for such specific operations from theAMA President and Executive Director and I will abide by any restric-tion(s) imposed for such operation by them. (Note: This does notapply to ducted fan models using piston engines or electric motors.)

11. I will not consume alcoholic beverages prior to, nor during, participa-tion in any model operations.

Radio Control1. I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground range

check before the first flight of a new or repaired model.

2. I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until Ibecome a qualified flier, unless assisted by an experienced helper.

3. I will perform my initial turn after takeoff away from the pit or specta-tor areas, and I will not thereafter fly over pit or spectator areas,unless beyond my control.

4. I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currentlyallowed by the Federal Communications Commission. (Only properlylicensed Amateurs are authorized to operate equipment on AmateurBand frequencies.)

5. I will not knowingly operate an R/C system within 3 miles of a pre-existing model club-flying site without a frequency sharing agreementwith that club.

6. I will not fly my model aircraft in any racing competition, which allowsmodels over 20 pounds unless that competition event is AMA sanc-tioned. (For the purpose of this paragraph, competition is defined asany situation where a winner is determined.)

7. Every organization racing event requires that all officials, callers, andcontestants must properly wear helmets, which are OSHA, DOT,ANSL, SNELL, NOCSAE or comparable standard while on the race-course. In addition, all officials occupying safety cages must wearprotective eyewear.

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