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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Specifications for .40
Wingspan: 52-3/4

Length: 48

Wing Area: 593 sq. in.
Weight (Approx): 5 – 5.5 lbs.
Recommended Engines:

.40 – .46 2-Cycle
.50 – .56 4-Cycle

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Specifications for .60
Wingspan: 59

Length: 54

Wing Area: 738 sq. in.
Weight (Approx): 7.25 – 7.75 lbs.
Recommended Engines:

.61 – .75 2-Cycle
.65 – .80 4-Cycle

• 90% Pre-Built
• Build as Tail dragger or Tricycle Landing Gear System
• All Hardware Included

Summary of Contents for Super Stick

Page 1: ...3 sq in Weight Approx 5 5 5 lbs Recommended Engines 40 46 2 Cycle 50 56 4 Cycle Specifications for 60 Wingspan 59 Length 54 Wing Area 738 sq in Weight Approx 7 25 7 75 lbs Recommended Engines 61 75 2 Cycle 65 80 4 Cycle 90 Pre Built Build as Tail dragger or Tricycle Landing Gear System All Hardware Included ...

Page 2: ...ol Horns 20 Section 11 Installing Main Landing Gear Block Tail Dragger 22 Section 12 Installing Main Landing Gear Block Tricycle 23 Section 13 Installing the Main Landing Gear 23 Section 14 Installing the Nose Gear 25 Section 15 Assembling and Installing the Fuel Tank 26 Section 16 Installing the Servo Tray 28 Section 17 Installing the Engine 29 Section 18 Installing the Spinner 30 Section 19 Inst...

Page 3: ...d This manual has been written to ensure that you achieve the best performance and maximum enjoyment from your Super Stick It is important to carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual prior to flying An R C aircraft is not a toy If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property Fly only in open areas preferably AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics approved flying sites...

Page 4: ...iger Pro 40 Thunder Tiger Pro 46 ThunderTiger 42 Sport Webra Speed 40 Sport Super Stick 40 Saito 50 Saito 50GK Saito 56 Saito 56GK Super Stick 60 Thunder Tiger Pro 60 ASP 61 ASP 75 Super Stick 60 Saito 65 Saito 65GK Saito 80 Saito 80GK Adhesives Thick CA cyanoacrylate glue 6 minute epoxy 30 minute epoxy Blue Locktite 242 Tools Drill Drill bits 1 16 3 32 5 32 Phillips screwdrivers Z bend pliers Pli...

Page 5: ...aileron Vertical stabilizer with rudder Horizontal stabilizer with elevator Small Parts Pushrod and Accessories 1 8 plywood die cut parts Main landing gear Nose landing gear Spinner Hardware bag Plastic parts tree Foam wheels 3 Fuel tank and hardware Tail wheel assembly Landing gear block ...

Page 6: ...FIELD EQUIPMENT REQUIRED Airplane Fuel Glow Driver 12V Sealed Battery 12V Starter Glow Plug Glow Plug Wrench Propeller Manual Fuel Pump ...

Page 7: ...OPTIONAL FIELD EQUIPMENT 4 Way Wrench Extra Glow Plugs Power Panel Field Box Misc Tools Cleaner Towels After Run Fuel ...

Page 8: ... with the leading edge of the aileron 4 Wipe off any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol Hint Lightly coat both ends of the ailerons with epoxy if they don t have covering on them this will prevent the ailerons from becoming fuel soaked You can mix a small amount of rubbing alcohol one part alcohol to three parts epoxy into the epoxy to thin it This will make for a thinner coat of...

Page 9: ...ndividual spar joiners from the die cut plywood sheet Two of the spar joiners are the same size and one is smaller The two larger pieces are the main spar joiners The smaller one of the three is the sub spar joiner 2 Mix a small amount approximately 1 4 ounce of 6 minute epoxy Using either a mixing stick or epoxy brush apply the epoxy to one side of one of the main spar joiners Place the epoxied s...

Page 10: ... on a large flat surface with one wing panel resting on the surface The opposite wing tip should be exactly 3 8 for 40 or 1 2 for 60 from the surface see illustrations below If necessary sand the main spar joiner and sub spar until this is achieved 8 Before final assembly of the wing halves it is now a good time to install a method of pulling through your aileron servo wires Locate on each wing ha...

Page 11: ... half Do this to both wing halves 9 Mix up approximately three ounces of 30 minute epoxy Note When joining the wing halves it is extremely important to use plenty of epoxy 10 Use a mixing stick or scrap piece of wood to apply a generous amount of epoxy into the main and sub spar joiner cavity of one wing half Ensure that the epoxy is applied to all sides of the cavity wall 11 Coat one half of the ...

Page 12: ...e wing together securely while the epoxy cures Place the wing on a large flat surface With one wing panel lying flat on the surface the opposite wing tip should be propped up exactly 3 8 for 40 size or 1 2 for 60 size from the surface Allow the wing joint to dry overnight Note It is a good idea to place a sheet of waxed paper under the center joint of the wing so that any excess epoxy will not adh...

Page 13: ... become unplugged inside the wing 2 With the servo extension securely fastened to the servo lead tape the end of the servo extension to the string you installed onto the end that exits were the servo will be installed 3 Carefully pull the string through the wing until you have the servo extension plug exit at the center of the wing at the wing root 4 Install the servo into the aileron servo slot N...

Page 14: ...hole in the wing on the bolt hole that is not exactly aligned If you have to do this it only requires that a slight amount of material be removed The wing bolts may be hard to turn when you first install them but it will get easier in time Be careful not to cross thread the bolts into the blind nuts 4 After each wing bolt is started tighten each bolt a little at a time Continue with each bolt unti...

Page 15: ...n the covering 6 Remove the horizontal stabilizer from the fuselage Using your hobby knife and a straight edge carefully cut the covering approximately 1 16 inside the lines you drew It is very important that you do not press hard enough to cut into the wood as doing so could weaken the horizontal stabilizer 7 Mix approximately 1 4 ounce of 30 minute epoxy to install the horizontal stabilizer Usin...

Page 16: ...a pencil the position of the vertical fin on both sides where it exits the fuselage 4 Remove the vertical fin and carefully cut away the covering with a sharp hobby knife inside the lines you marked in Step 3 Do not cut into the wood of the fin when cutting the covering 5 Mix up approximately 1 4 ounce of 30 minute epoxy and apply it the vertical fin where it comes in contact with the fuselage Als...

Page 17: ...It provides even more stable ground handling at only a slight weight and drag penalty WHY A TAIL DRAGGER Pros Lighter weight eliminates nose gear nose wheel and steering linkage Easier to install no nose gear linkage Less aerodynamic drag no nose gear to cut through the air Cleaner looks Cons Can nose over in tall grass Ground handling is slightly less stable requiring some right rudder input on t...

Page 18: ... to accept the tail wheel guide wire as shown 5 Re install the rudder with the tail wheel assembly and mark the screw location for the tail wheel mounting plate Note Using your hobby knife make a small notch in the horizontal stabilizer to allow the tail wheel bracket to lay completely flat on the stabilizer 6 Remove the rudder from the vertical fin and drill a 1 16 hole in the two screw locations...

Page 19: ...ith your pencil the leading edge of the elevator at the point where it contacts the tail wheel wire 10 Remove the elevator Using your hobby knife carefully cut a notch at the mark on the elevator the same size as the tail wheel wire Make the notch as small as possible Trial fit the elevator back onto the horizontal stabilizer until you are satisfied with the fit Remove the elevator when done Note ...

Page 20: ... rudder until the hinge line is even with the leading edge of the rudder 3 Apply epoxy to the remaining half of each hinge and into the hinge slots in the vertical fin as well Replace the rudder onto the vertical fin Note Be sure to insert the tail wheel wire guide into the rudder 4 Carefully wipe away any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol 5 Repeat this procedure to install the ...

Page 21: ... and backplate and fasten in place using a Phillips screwdriver 5 Measure up 1 2 from the fuselage on the left side of the rudder Mark this location using a felt tipped pen or a pencil This mark will serve as the center for the rudder control horn 6 Center the control horn over the mark you have just made and using a felt tipped pen or a pencil mark the mounting hole locations through both holes o...

Page 22: ...ou are building your Super Stick with a Tricycle gear system skip this section 1 Trial fit the landing gear block in the front of the second former F 2 of the fuselage Take note of which side of the block is down as this is the side to which you will apply epoxy The firewall is what the engine mount is installed onto and is the first former F 1 Note The landing gear block will have a tight fit aga...

Page 23: ...x up approximately 1 4 ounce of 6 minute or 30 minute epoxy 3 Spread a generous amount of epoxy onto the bottom of the landing gear block Place the landing gear block in the location for your main landing gear Press firmly into place and allow to dry 1 Attach the wheels to the aluminum landing gear using the long 4 x 20mm screws Note that each screw passed through the wheel and then through a 4mm ...

Page 24: ...ole of the landing gear Hint Do not use the supplied bolt in this middle location as it will interfere with the fuel tank Instead use a small wood screw not supplied 3 From the bottom of the fuselage drill out the two outside holes with a 5 32 drill bit through the landing gear block Drill the middle hole using an 1 16 drill bit 4 Bolt the landing gear onto the fuselage with the included hardware ...

Page 25: ...asily make a flat spot using a Moto tool 3 Install the nose gear mount flush with the bottom of firewall Drill 1 16 holes and install wood screws Important Make sure the guide hole in the mounting bracket is directly in line with the gear hole in the engine mount 4 Place a 5 32 wheel collar between the nose gear mount and the motor mount Insert the nose gear assembly up through the nose gear mount...

Page 26: ... tank pickup tube 3 Locate the longer aluminum tube and bend it carefully using your fingers as shown This tube will be the fuel tank vent tube 4 Slide this tube into the remaining hole in the black rubber stopper It is easier if the tube is inserted through the rear of the stopper with the straight portion first 5 Slide the two plastic caps over the tubes as shown Note the orientation of the caps...

Page 27: ...does simply cut a small portion off of the silicone fuel tubing until the klunk no longer reaches the rear of the tank 9 It is important to note that the stopper is mounted closer to one edge of the fuel tank than the other This closer edge is the top of the fuel tank Important Remember which tube is the fuel tank pickup and which is the vent so you will properly connect fuel lines to the engine 1...

Page 28: ...rvo tray into the fuselage noting the correct orientation The single servo cut out should be closest to the front of the fuselage Note The tray should seat snugly into the notches in the servo tray support and fuselage former If it doesn t remove a small portion of the tab from the servo tray using a file or sharp hobby knife 4 Mix a small amount approximately 1 8 ounce of 6 minute epoxy Using an ...

Page 29: ...mounting bracket across each of the engine mounting lugs as shown 4 Insert one 4 x 20mm screw into each of the engine mounting bracket holes Press one of the 4mm nuts into the corresponding receptacle on the bottom of the motor mount Apply Blue Locktite 242 to secure the nut in place and firmly tighten the screw 5 Install the fuel tube from the fuel tank pickup line to the carburetor fuel nipple T...

Page 30: ...l the rubber grommets and eyelets in the three remaining servos Position the servos in the fuselage servo tray as shown noting the location of the output horns Screw the servos in place using 12 servo screws which are included with the servos Parts Needed Spinner Spinner backplate Spinner screws 2 Fuselage Tools Adhesives Needed Phillips screwdriver Parts Needed 4 channel radio system with 3 servo...

Page 31: ...he battery and receiver in their respective locations in the front compartment of the fuselage as shown Route the antenna back through the fuselage using an antenna tube not included or route it outside the fuselage back to the vertical stabilizer 4 The switch should be mounted on the left side of the fuselage away from the exhaust Hint Remove the switch plate to use as a template 5 Drill the two ...

Page 32: ...e you just cut off this will be used to make the rudder and elevator pushrods 4 Center the servo horn and install the Z bend into the outer most hole of a standard size 5 Attach the linkages onto their respective aileron horns Note It is a good idea to place a piece of fuel tubing over the clevises as shown This will provide extra insurance against the clevises accidentally coming open 6 With the ...

Page 33: ...ge does not have a pre cut slots under the covering for the pushrods to exit from carefully cut a notch in the fuselage as shown 4 To determine the approximate length of the pushrods temporarily tape a rod using masking tape with the a threaded end half the distance of the rod onto the wooden dowel Then take the piece of rod you cut off the aileron linkage and tape it onto the other end of the woo...

Page 34: ... of the balsa dowel and saturate the balsa with thick CA glue where the rod contacts the balsa 10 Slide a piece of heat shrink tubing over each end of the balsa dowel and shrink it in place using a heat gun 11 Insert the pushrod assembly threaded rod first into the fuselage so the threaded rod exits the rudder pushrod hole Screw on a clevis 20 complete turns Fasten the clevis to the rudder control...

Page 35: ...16 throttle linkage hole in the firewall The rod should exit through the radio tray compartment 4 Attach the clevis to the throttle lever of the carburetor opening the carburetor half way 5 Center the throttle servo Using a felt tipped pen mark the rod where it passes the respective servo arm Note It is important to be sure that the carburetor remains half open when the throttle servo is centered ...

Page 36: ... 1 16 guidance holes in the fuselage 4 Screw on a clevis 20 full turns Fasten the clevis in the outermost servo arm hole opposite of the rudder servo Z bend 5 Be sure that the rudder servo is centered Using a felt tipped pen place a mark on the unthreaded end of the pushrod where it passes the respective servo arm 6 Using Z bend pliers make a Z bend at the marked location on the rod Cut off the ex...

Page 37: ...ck is 1 8 behind the main spar of the wing the main spar spans the length of the wing underneath the back edge of the wing sheating If necessary add weight to either the tail or nose until the correct balance is achieved Stick on weights are available at your local hobby shop and work well for this purpose Normal Rate Aileron 5 16 up 5 16 down Elevator 3 8 up 3 8 down Rudder 7 8 right 7 8 left Hig...

Page 38: ...h clevis is securely snapped into position 3 Check that all servo horn screws are tight 4 Charge the transmitter and receiver battery per the instructions included with the radio system 5 Read and follow all the instructions included with the engine and follow the recommended break in procedure RUDDER RUDDER THROTTLE 1 16 CARBURETOR AILERON AILERON AILERON ELEVATOR ELEVATOR PRE FLIGHT CHECK ...

Page 39: ...urer 2 Double check that all controls aileron elevator throttle rudder move in the correct direction 3 Be sure that your batteries are fully charged per the instructions included with your radio Adjusting the Engine 1 Completely read the instructions included with your engine and follow the recommended break in procedure At the field adjust the engine to a slightly rich setting at full throttle an...

Page 40: ...o models flown indoors 8 I will not operate models with metal bladed propellers or with gaseous boosts in which gases other than air enter their internal combustion engine s nor will I operate models with extremely hazardous fuels such as those containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine 9 I will not operate models with pyrotechnics any device that explodes burns or propels a projectile of any kind ...

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