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FLYING THE UGLY STIK:
The Durafly Retro Series Ugly Stik not only looks as good as the original, but flies just as
well, capturing perfectly those excellent flight qualities that established the Ugly Stik as
such a popular RC sports flyer all those years ago.
Das Ugly Stik requires no special flying considerations as it is such a well mannered
sports model suitable for both novice and experienced flyers alike. The model has a good
range of speed and is just as happy flying at low throttle as she is at high. At the lower
end of the speed range the Ugly Stik exhibits no bad stall tendencies and can be flown
comfortably at half throttle if desired. However when you wish to experience the full flying
capabilities of Das Ugly Stik, full throttle flying is even more fun and all manner of sports
aerobatic maneuvers are achievable with the model.
Thanks to the steerable tail wheel and the wide stance of the main gear, the Ugly Stik
handles very well on the ground and take off is always very straight and controlled either
on paved or grass surfaces. With good acceleration and plenty 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 true in
flight. Even more impressive is the sight of its electric powered nitro engine as it flies
pass in near silence. This unique feature of the Durafly Ugly Stik will never get old and
always impresses. If required the Ugly Stik can also be hand launched with ease at full
throttle and with nothing more than a over arm launch from standing.
Flight times on the recommended 2200mah 3S lipo range from 6-9 minutes, depending
on your use of throttle and with its low current draw, the power system is always barely
warm to the touch after each flight. When it is time to land, the Ugly Stik is comfortable in
either a power on or power off approach, depending on your preference and circum-
stance. The model will glide power off and you’ll remain comfortably in control in either
situation all the way down.
Don’t forget to make a point of stopping and starting the Ugly Stiks electric nitro engine in
flight or when on the ground, its entertaining for all to see and is part of what makes the
Retro Series Ugly Stik from Durafly so special.
Happy flying and thank you for choosing Durafly.
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