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‘Flash’ 

Thank you very much for purchasing our CARF

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Ultra Flash

’ sport-jet, made with the revo-

lutionary Total Area Vacuum Sandwich (TAVS) technology.

Please note that a few of the photos in this Instruction manual show some views from the 2 pro-
totypes, so please don’t get confused by the slightly different colour schemes!

Before you get started building and setting-up your aircraft, please make sure you have read this
instruction manual, and understood it. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to con-
tact your Rep, or CARF directly. Below are the contact details:

Email:

LQIR#FDUIPRGHOVFRP

Website:

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Liability Exclusion and Damages

You have acquired a kit, which can be assembled into a fully working R/C model when fitted out
with suitable accessories, as described in the instruction manual with the kit.

However, as manufacturers, we at CARF

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 are not in a position to influence the way you

build and operate your model, and we have no control over the methods you use to install,
operate and maintain the radio control system components. For this reason we are obliged to
deny all liability for loss, damage or costs which are incurred due to the incompetent or incorrect
application and operation of our products, or which are connected with such operation in any
way. Unless otherwise prescribed by binding law, the obligation of the CARF

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 compa-

ny to pay compensation is excluded, regardless of the legal argument employed.

This applies to personal injury, death, damage to buildings, loss of turnover and business,
interruption of business or other direct and indirect consequent damages. In all circumstances
our total liability is limited to the amount which you actually paid for this model.

BY OPERATING THIS MODEL YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS.

It is important to understand that CARF

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 Co., Ltd, is unable to monitor whether you

follow the instructions contained in this instruction manual regarding the construction, operation
and maintenance of the aircraft, nor whether you install and use the radio control system
correctly. For this reason we at CARF

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 are unable to guarantee, or provide, a

contractual agreement with any individual or company that the model you have made will
function correctly and safely. You, as operator of the model, must rely upon your own expertise
and judgement in acquiring and operating this model.

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Summary of Contents for Ultra Flash

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Page 2: ...an also be fitted to some trailing link main legs if you want a cleaner lower wing surface The kit also includes a pair of moulded U section mouldings to seal the leg openings These will require trimm...

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Page 4: ...e obliged to deny all liability for loss damage or costs which are incurred due to the incompetent or incorrect application and operation of our products or which are connected with such operation in...

Page 5: ...throttle and repeat this range check Make sure that there is no range reduc tion before fail safe occurs If the range with engine running is less then with the engine off please DON T FLY at that time...

Page 6: ...ws Fix the all the servos into the milled plywood servo mounts using the 2 9 x13mm or 16mm sheet metal screws provided in the kit not the standard screws normally supplied with servos by the servo man...

Page 7: ...g compound Loctite 243 ZAP Z 42 or equivalent We take great care during production at the factory to ensure that all joints are properly glued but of course it is wise to check these yourself and re g...

Page 8: ...n option 5 Batteries and extension leads see list below for JR extension leads required 6 Powerbox Sensor switch A highly recommended item which combines 2 voltage regula tors with 2 separate electron...

Page 9: ...light as possible so that it can best present its breathtaking aerobatic manouverability The Flash s maximum speed easily reaches the AMA s legal limit 200 mph but this is not what the plane is desig...

Page 10: ...ll ply plates on the inside of the exhaust nozzle for the screws to go into using thick CA Redrill holes thru the plywood plates and then secure with the 2 screws There are several times when an extra...

Page 11: ...or similar just in case you have a turbine wet start as they are quite close to the thrust tube With the servo hatches in place drill 2mm through the fixing holes in each corner and secure the hatche...

Page 12: ...rvo and cover the plate with aluminium tape This will give the servo and extension cable some protec tion in the case of an accidental hot or wet start Make up the linkage using the M3 x 120mm all thr...

Page 13: ...an either use the 4 small 2 2 x 10mm sheet metal screws provided or 4 small pop rivets Both methods work fine Push the tube into the carbon bellmouth about 10mm it is a tight fit and you may need to s...

Page 14: ...a maximum of 116mm max diameter With the recommended receiver and turbine bat teries positioned in the pockets either side of the nosegear you will find that Centre of Gravity is easily set without a...

Page 15: ...milled wood pack you will find 4 plywood rectangles 80mm long x 30mm wide 2 3mm thick and 2 1 5mm thick Glue one of each thickness together with 30 minute epoxy to make 2 adapter plates at 4 5mm thick...

Page 16: ...o over the engine mounting bracket so that it is easy to get on and off in case you have to change a glow plug at the airfield If you fit a 116m JetCat with kerosene starting then you will have to mak...

Page 17: ...e at the front of the the bypass duct Trim the inlet joiner length to fit exactly After final trimming to length apply 1 wrap of the fibreglass joining tape around the back edge with laminating epoxy...

Page 18: ...the fuselage see photos right Position the front face of the fuel tank about 10mm 3 8 behind the back of the cockpit opening Cut 2 strips of the 3mm thick composite balsa fibreglass sheet provided bot...

Page 19: ...in a few seconds The length from the back of the stopper to the centre of the brass tube should be 125mm and after assembly check that the baffle cannot touch the Tygon tube in any position For extra...

Page 20: ...en the feed tube and the fuel pump and disconnect here to fill This has the added advantage that you cannot accidentally fill the turbine with fuel if the manual shut off valve has been left open or t...

Page 21: ...o exit It is most convenient that the overflow vent tube is posi tioned in the tank bay itself right at the back of the tank so that you can put the Flash on it s nose for assembly at the airfield Glu...

Page 22: ...The 65mm diameter dual ball raced nosewheel has an alu minium hub in 2 halves that are fixed together using the 3 short countersunk bolts included Centre the wheel in the oleo forks using the 2 short...

Page 23: ...it your nosegear steering servo into the factory installed plywood mount using the 2 9 x 13mm sheetmetal screws provided Make up the steering cables passing them through the holes in the plywood eithe...

Page 24: ...sition tack glue this block to the back of the nosegear door with one small drop of CA directly in front of the oleo and only 2 3mm above knuckle of the trailing link oleo mechanism see photo P13 and...

Page 25: ...prevents you scratching it while checking the size and fit and it s easy to mark clear lines on it for trimming Lay the clear canopy on top of the frame and mark the shape with a felt pen about 6mm ou...

Page 26: ...n the usual way Paint and add details and pilot bust to your choice When completed it can be glued permanently inside the cockpit canopy frame or glued onto a lightweight balsa base plate and left loo...

Page 27: ...rface of the servo hatch carefully where it will be glued on see also photos P15 and P16 Remove the aileron servo and glue the servo mount to the hatch using slow epoxy Hysol 9462 recommended and clam...

Page 28: ...s are available if necessary The main LG mounts are jig assembled in the wing moulds from aircraft grade plywood and are fully integrated into the wing spar structure locked together with tabs and slo...

Page 29: ...ach leg When satisfied tighten all the set screws fully with a drop of Loctite on them Complete the final assembly of the wheels brakes and axles securing the set screws with a little Loctite onto the...

Page 30: ...doors will lay flush with the bottom surface of the wing when they are glued in place Wipe any oil or grease off the surface of the oleo legs with Acetone or similar and tack glue 2 blocks to each le...

Page 31: ...turbine ECU in the milled slots provided The Powerbox Sensor switch is a superb and very reli able unit and we use this in all our planes that do not have Powerboxes in them It combines 2 independent...

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Page 33: ...omise you should increase elevator throw and reduce the expo to an almost linear elevator curve and at the same time also reduce the expo on your ailerons With the 3 flightmodes you also make it easy...

Page 34: ...age pack Quantity Description 1 Plastic Hinge Flat 25mm wide nosedoor fixing 2 Aluminium angles 12 x 12 x 10mm approx carbon cone fixing 4 Sheet metal screw 2 9 x 10 mm fixing carbon cone outer thrust...

Page 35: ...ervo LG covers to wing 8 Allen bolt M4 x 16mm fixing landing gear 8 T nuts M4 fixing landing gear 16 Sheetmetal screws 2 9 x 13mm fixing servos to mounts 6 Clevise steel M3 aileron flap linkages 6 Nut...

Page 36: ...bs I D 4mm x 5mm long 1 Fuel tubing clear 6mm x 1 0 metre to connect fuse tank to hopper etc SPARE Hardware pack Quantity Description 2 Phenolic horns 6 Sheetmetal screw 2 9 x 13mm 2 Allen bolt M3 x 2...

Page 37: ...35 above Vertical Fin Rudder Hardware pack above Wing Hardware pack above Fuselage Hardware pack...

Page 38: ...36 above Stabiliser Elevator Hardware pack above Fuel System Hardware pack above Spare Hardware pack...

Page 39: ...37 above C ARF Landing Gear set for Flash Optional above Milled wood pack above Wing Fuel tank set Optional...

Page 40: ...38 template of NACA style inlet for additional air in outer thrust tube full size 65mm approx...

Page 41: ...an also be done the other way around This picture shows the complete saddle tank set as it comes Each tank carries aprox 900ml of liquid Fuel or Smoke Together aprox 1 8 liters Also included are 2 fil...

Page 42: ...join the parts together Tygon or equivalent To prevent any chance of fuel or air leaks we highly recommend that you solder the supplied short brass sleeves over both ends of all the 4mm O D brass tub...

Page 43: ...teel cable in case you have to take out a tank for any reason without damaging the fuselage After the silicon cured may take up to 16 hrs depending on temperature and humidity you can start to install...

Page 44: ...o slightly cut certain areas of the duct joiner to make it still fit because with the saddle tanks installed it is very tight We anyways recommend leaving the inlet duct joiner out once the saddle tan...

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