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model

 

for

 

the

 

first

 

time

). 

Follow

 

your

 

radio

 

manufacturers

 

guidelines

 

for

 

performing

  

 

this

 

check

.

2

Check

 

all

 

screw

/

bolts

 

and

 

mounting

 

points

 

are

 

firmly

 

secured

including

 

control

  

 

horns

 

and

 

clevises

.

3

Only

 

fly

 

with

 

fully

 

charged

 

batteries

 (

both

 

in

 

your

 

radio

 

and

 

model

). 

Failure

 

to

 

do

  

 

so

 

could

 

result

 

in

 

loss

 

of

 

control

damage

 

to

 

the

 

model

 

and

/

or

 

persons

/

property

  

 

around

 

you

Check

 

your

 

batteries

 

are

 

fully

 

charged

.

4

With

 

the

 

model

 

powered

 

up

 (

Transmitter

 

on

 

first

then

 

receiver

/

model

check

 

that

 

all

  

 

surface

 

are

 

free

 

from

 

damage

/

obstructions

moving

 

in

 

the

 

correct

 

directions

 

and

  

 

freely

 

with

 

stick

 

input

5

Inspect

 

the

 

model

 

and

 

prop

 

for

 

any

 

damage

 

that

 

may

 

have

 

occurred

 

during

 

transit

  

 

and

 

listen

 

for

 

any

 

unusual

 

sounds

 

from

 

the

 

electronics

 

when

 

powered

 

up

If

 

in

   

 

doubt

do

 

not

 

fly

.

6

With

 

the

 

model

 

held

 

securely

 

and

 

the

 

prop

 

free

 

of

 

obstructions

increase

 

the

 

throttle

  

 

just

 

slightly

 

to

 

confirm

 

the

 

rotations

 

of

 

the

 

prop

 

is

 

correct

The

 

model

 

should

 

want

 

to

  

 

pull

 

straight

 

forward

 

with

 

throttle

.

7

If

 

this

 

is

 

your

 

first

 

flight

 

with

 

the

 

model

 

double

 

check

 

the

 

C

/

G

 

is

 

at

 

the

 

correct

  

 

 

position

If

 

not

 

adjust

 

battery

 

position

 

inside

 

model

 

accordingly

8

If

 

you

 

are

 

an

 

inexperienced

 

model

 

pilot

 

seek

 

the

 

help

 

and

 

assistance

 

of

 

an

  

 

 

experienced

 

pilot

 

to

 

perform

 

these

 

final

 

checks

 

and

 

to

 

test

 

fly

 

the

 

model

 

for

 

you

.

 

1. Always

 

range

 

check

 

your

 

model

 

before

 

any

 

flight

 

(

especially

 

when

 

flying

 

a

 

new

PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS:

Summary of Contents for Das Ugly Stik

Page 1: ...16...

Page 2: ...ating procedures please see information provided by your battery supplier Take great care when connecting disconnecting the battery See battery supplier for full safty procedures Never power up the mo...

Page 3: ...ontents of box Required to complete Assembly Setting up your model Model flying precautions Pre flight checks Flying the Ugly Stik UglyStik tips Spare parts listing Trouble shooting Contact informatio...

Page 4: ...it of modern electronics and EPO construction No building no tuning no cleaning Das Ugly Stik is a impressively authentic electric PnF interpretation of this classic RC subject From the perfectly capt...

Page 5: ...ab 8 Main Wing In its Plug n Fly format Das Ugly Stik requires some additional electronic components to get it flight ready Durafly recommends the products below for optimum performance and great valu...

Page 6: ...aileron control horns and rods for each side of the wing as shown Ensure the servo horn is at 90 degrees to the wing when installing the control rod ASSEMBLY 2 Now connect the supplied Y lead to the a...

Page 7: ...rfaces until firmly installed 4 Turn the fuselage over and with the supplied bolts secure the horizontal and vertical tail plane to the rear of the fuselage as shown connecting the pre installed contr...

Page 8: ...let with the supplied hex tool as shown Ensure the tail wheel is directly inline with the rudder when secured 5 With the supplied 2 6x10mm screws attach the landing gear to the plastic plate on the un...

Page 9: ...Make sure no servo wires are caught between the wing an the fuselage when the two are tightened together 8 The final stage of assembly is to mount the propeller Slide the prop onto the motor shaft an...

Page 10: ...l servos plugged into their corresponding channels connect the flight battery to the ESC to power up the model With the model now armed ensure all servo s are centered and all control surfaces are lev...

Page 11: ...m neutral Aileron low rates 10mm high rates 18mm in either direction from neutral Rudder low rates 12mm high rates 18mm in either direction from neutral 3 Das UglyStik handles very well in flight but...

Page 12: ...gested center of gravity CG for Das Ugly Stik is approximately 65mm from the leading edge of wing on the aileron servo wire With a 2200mah 3S lipo installed via the underside battery hatch and pushed...

Page 13: ...10 MODEL FLYING PRECAUTIONS Remember to keep clear of the propeller at all times when your flight battery is connected crowded areas flight...

Page 14: ...t 5 Inspect the model and prop for any damage that may have occurred during transit and listen for any unusual sounds from the electronics when powered up If in doubt do not fly 6 With the model held...

Page 15: ...nty of power your Ugly Stik will be airborne within a few feet and with less than 3 4 throttle Once in the air you ll be rewarded with an airframe that goes exactly where you point it and tracks very...

Page 16: ...d but it is always good to check first If you replace the propeller with your own choice of prop please be sure to balance it beforehand 4 Flight packs of 25C discharge rate or above are recommended f...

Page 17: ...Propeller Vertical stabiliser Battery hatch Dummy engine Motor Sticker sheet Accessories set SPARE PARTS LISTING 9306000098 0 9306000099 0 9306000100 0 9306000101 0 9306000102 0 9306000103 0 93060001...

Page 18: ...tter Receiver batteries are flat 1 charge replace batteries Model moves backwards 1 Turn the props around 2 Install a full charged battery 3 Check for connection between the ESC and motor 4 Replace mo...

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