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1. Locate the 2 wing panels with ailerons as well as the 2 G10 aileron control

horns and base plates. Remove the ailerons from the wing and remove the

covering over the slot for the aileron horn on the bottom of the aileron with a

sharp hobby blade. Make sure you are doing this on the bottom of the

aileron!

2. Scuff the portion of the control horn that will be glued into the aileron with

sandpaper.

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Summary of Contents for slick 580 exp

Page 1: ...1 SLICK 580 EXP 52 inch Electric ARF Copyright 2017 Extreme Flight ...

Page 2: ... at a very reasonable price point The 52 Slick takes the groundbreaking tech first brought to market in the 48 EXP models to a new level including generous use of fiberglass and carbon fiber material to add strength while keeping overall weight very low The result is a very robust airframe capable of handling most aerodynamic loads while remaining lightweight for superior performance The Slick exc...

Page 3: ...as anti rotation pins landing gear mounts servo trays and motor box joints 5 When applying decals first clean the area where the decal will be applied with alcohol Mist the area lightly with Windex before applying the decal which will allow you to properly position it then use a rubber squeegee to push all of the liquid from under the decal This will result in very few air pockets trapped under th...

Page 4: ... All flight testing was performed with Hitec HS 5087MH digital servos Xpwr T3910 Brushless Outrunner motor Airboss Elite 80 Amp ESC Timing must be set to high with the Xpwr 3910 motor 4S 2500 3300 mah LiPo battery XOAR 14x8 or 15x7 PJN propeller 57mm Extreme Flight spinner 2 Extreme Flight 28awg 18 extensions for the 2 rear servos and 2 6 extensions to go between the receiver and the aileron servo...

Page 5: ...se plates Remove the ailerons from the wing and remove the covering over the slot for the aileron horn on the bottom of the aileron with a sharp hobby blade Make sure you are doing this on the bottom of the aileron 2 Scuff the portion of the control horn that will be glued into the aileron with sandpaper ...

Page 6: ... glue to the slot as well as to both sides of the control horn Insert the control horn into the baseplate and then into the slot and make sure it seats properly against the surface of the aileron Wipe away any excess glue with a soft cloth soaked in Acetone ...

Page 7: ...o location 5 Slide the aileron into position on the hinges and secure with several drops of fresh thin CA This process is much easier and more effective if a fine glue tip is used Make sure to deflect the surface as pictured while applying the CA ...

Page 8: ...shrods and 4 micro ball links along with 4 2mm screws nuts and washers Thread the ball links onto each end of the pushrods and secure to the servo arm and control horn with the 2 mm hardware as shown in the picture We recommend the use of the Extreme Flight lightweight electric servo arms as shown Please note the orientation of the pushrod in relation to the control horn Repeat this process for th...

Page 9: ...There is a slot pre cut in the wheel pant to allow it to fit over the axle Before installing the wheel pant place a drop of silicon based glue onto the wheel pant just above the pre cut slot This will prevent the wheel pant from rotating but allow it to move in the case of a mishap which may help to prevent damage Slide the wheel pant into position over the axle and tighten the nut on the axle tak...

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Page 11: ...uselage Make sure to use a drop of blue Loctite on each screw to prevent them from backing out 10 Remove the covering over the right slot on the bottom of the elevator Scuff the portion of the control horn that will insert into the elevator with sandpaper You may also need to trim the corner of the baseplate to match the elevator shape as shown Slide the horn into the baseplate and secure the cont...

Page 12: ...sure that the stabilizer is centered in its slot and compare the stabilizer to the wing tube to make sure it is properly aligned The horizontal stab design makes the alignment process much easier as it keys into the fuselage Sand or shim the slot if necessary to ensure proper alignment Secure the stabilizer with CA ...

Page 13: ...A and a fine glue tip work best here 13 Remove the covering over the slot in the lower right side of the rudder where the rudder control horn will be installed Scuff the portion of the control horn that will glue into the surface and slide it through the baseplate Secure the rudder control horn with medium CA ...

Page 14: ...ilwheel assembly in the hardware package Secure the tailwheel bracket to the bottom rear of the fuselage with the provided wood screws Make sure the pivot point of the assembly is over the hinge line of the rudder for best results 16 Secure the tiller using the provided screw but do not over tighten as the tiller should be able to move on the screw as the rudder is deflected ...

Page 15: ...riented toward the front of the aircraft 19 The rudder and elevator servo linkages assemble and are installed just like the aileron linkage For maximum elevator and rudder travel we have included two G10 control horns which are bolted to the stock servo arm provided with the servo We have found it easiest to tack glue the G10 arm to the nylon arm and then using the holes in the nylon arm as a guid...

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Page 17: ... over all of the motorbox joints with thin CA Secure the radial X mount and prop adapter to the motor with the supplied hardware Use the supplied 4mm socket head cap bolts and washers to secure the motor to the front of the motor box Be sure to use Loctite on all bolts ...

Page 18: ...18 21 Mount the ESC to the bottom of the motor box using Velcro straps or nylon cable ties Secure the motor esc wires with cable ties so they do not flop around during maneuvers ...

Page 19: ...ocation of the center of each mounting tab Roll the tape back and slide the cowl into position Install an Extreme Flight 57mm spinner onto the motor shaft for reference and once satisfied with the cowl position roll the tape back into place and secure the cowl Use a 1 16 drill bit to drill a hole at the location of the dot on each piece of tape Remove the tape and secure the cowl with 4 of the inc...

Page 20: ...ch SFG mounts using 2 3mm thumb screws and 2 rubber O rings There is also a clear spacer that fits between the wing tip and SFG to prevent the SFG from interfering with the aileron movement There are 2 laser cut holes in each SFG which correspond with 2 laser cut holes in the tip of each wing Insert the bolts into the rubber O rings and through the laser cut holes in the SFG and the holes in the c...

Page 21: ...l CG meaning that when the aircraft is flown inverted straight and level it requires no down elevator to maintain altitude If your flying style leans more toward precision aerobatics then I recommend setting your CG using the 45 degree line test Fly the aircraft from left to right or right to left whichever direction you are more comfortable with at 3 4 to full throttle Pull the aircraft to a 45 d...

Page 22: ... that will allow you a rate for precision flying another for harriers and the majority of 3D maneuvers and a final rate with as much travel as you can get for the crazy tumbles and flips Here are some suggested rates to get started with These are the rates and exponential values I feel comfortable with They may feel awkward to you and if so please adjust to your taste Elevator Low rate 8 10 degree...

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