Durafly Das Ugly Stik Instruction Manual Download Page 4

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INTRODUCTION:

SPECIFICATIONS:

Wingspan: 1100mm (43.3”)

Lenght: 950mm (37.4”)

Flying weight: 1050g (37oz)

Controls: 4 channel (Ailerons, Elevator, Throttle, Rudder)

ESC: Durafly 30amp (pre-installed)

Motor: 3536 1000kv Brushless outrunner (pre-installed)

Prop: Durafly wooden 10x6

Battery reccommened: 2200mah 11.1v 3S lipo (25C min)

Radio System: Min 4 channel Rx and Tx required.

Thank you for purchasing the Durafly Retro Series ‘Das Ugly Stik’. The Ugly Stik design has 

been a popular nitro sports model for almost half a century and this iconic airframe is known 

throughout the RC world for its exceptional flight characteristics and charming yet simple lines. 

With the Durafly Retro Series Ugly Stik, you too can now experience what made this great 

model a classic, but with benefit 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 captured outline of the design to the exceptionally 

convincing dummy nitro engine, Das Ugly Stik from Durafly has it all.

Like all Retro Series models before it, Das Ugly Stik comes with all electronics pre-installed, all 

major components assembled for you and a full compliment of tools and accessories included. 

No glue is provided, as none is needed! The Ugly Stik bolts and screws together in just 8 easy 

steps and multiple access hatches allow for easy access to all internal electronics.

With this latest Retro Series model, you’ll be rewarded with an extremely well balanced and 

enjoyable sports model in the air and a great conversation piece on the ground, thanks to the 

ultra high level of design and authenticity Durafly has achieved with ‘Das Ugly Stik’.

Summary of Contents for Das Ugly Stik

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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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