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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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• Assembles in two easy hours
• Only requires one tool to build — and it’s included!
• No glue is required to assemble (no smell, no mess)
• Modular construction allows for easily replaced parts if crash damaged
• Can be disassembled in approximately 15 minutes for easy storage/transportation
• Pre-covered and trimmed in genuine UltraCote

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• All balsa plywood craftsmanship constructed

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Summary of Contents for VRTF Easy 2

Page 1: ... and it s included No glue is required to assemble no smell no mess Modular construction allows for easily replaced parts if crash damaged Can be disassembled in approximately 15 minutes for easy storage transportation Pre covered and trimmed in genuine UltraCote All balsa plywood craftsmanship constructed ...

Page 2: ...ing 5 Stage 2 Installing the Radio 9 Stage 3 Installing the Linkages 13 Stage 4 Installing the Tail 16 Stage 5 Installing the Landing Gear 19 Stage 6 Installing the Engine 21 Installing the Propeller 23 Installing the Antenna 23 Balancing the Easy 2 24 Pre Flight Check 25 Flight Instructions 26 Pre Flight at the Field 27 AMA Safety Code 28 Glossary 29 ...

Page 3: ...ten instructions handy for reference or for clarifying any questions you may have regarding any of the assembly steps While the Easy 2 can easily be built in two hours using the video instructions there s certainly no rush If you d prefer to spend a couple of evenings assembling a stage or perhaps doing two stages per night please feel free to do so On the average for most the actual assembly time...

Page 4: ...an outlet to begin charging Easy 2 Parts Layout Airplane Orientation The left and right of the airplane refers to the left and right side as if you were stationed in the cockpit Antenna Tube Fuselage HAN1801 Rubber Bands Wing Joiner Rods HAN1806 Spinner Wing Dowels Aileron Linkages Nose Wheel Assembly Pushrods Nose Wheel Control Horn Phillips Screwdriver Main Gear HAN1804 Wing Kit HAN1802 Shock Lo...

Page 5: ...in the kit Small self tapping screws 2 Small rubber bands 3 Aileron connectors 2 Note On some Easy 2 kits these may already to attached to the aileron torque rods Parts Needed Steel Wing Rods Aileron Linkages Left Wing Half Right Wing Half Mounting Hardware Servo Aileron Connectors Small Self Tapping Screws Small Rubberbands Note After completion of the instructional video and manual the white cle...

Page 6: ...ctangular shaped cut out on the bottom of the right wing panel the panel with the Easy 2 decal Install the servo prepared in Step One into the cut out in the wing as shown with the servo arm nearest the front leading edge of the wing Note The wire servo lead should exit on the side as shown To fasten the servo in place use the four self tapping servo screws included with your radio and the screwdr...

Page 7: ... more difficult to turn as the screw enters the hardwood wing spar Now loop the three small rubber bands several times around the screws to hold the wing halves together Note The package contains more rubber bands however only three are used here Note The pattern of the looping of these rubber bands makes no difference Some use a figure 8 shape others just use an oval shape What is important is th...

Page 8: ... the same procedure as above Once installed move the linkages back and forth a few times until they move freely When both aileron linkages are attached center the servo so the servo arm is parallel to the wing s leading and trailing edge Step 7 We will now be fitting the clevis into the aileron connectors on the torque rods At this point it may be necessary to adjust the length of the aileron link...

Page 9: ...n it will save time later during the radio hook up Fuselage with pushrods and tank pre installed Shock Loc radio tray with six self tapping screws Three servos with rubber grommets 12 Note The eyelets and servo screws included with the radio will not be used Receiver included with the radio system Battery pack included with the radio system Switch harness included with the radio system Aileron ext...

Page 10: ... pack Now peel off the opposite sides of the double sided tape and stick the battery and receiver centered on opposite sides of the Shock Loc radio tray in the position shown The receiver goes centered on one side of the tray while the battery pack goes centered on the other Note The receiver servo slots need to be positioned such that they re on the end of the tray facing away from the servo open...

Page 11: ...l six screws first then go back and tighten in place The screws should be tightened just enough to slightly compress the rubber servo grommets Note Do not overtighten as doing so would eliminate the shock absorption feature of the grommets Step 12 Insert the three servo connectors marked in Step 8 in the appropriate slots in the receiver rudder elevator and throttle Note The plugs are polarized an...

Page 12: ...ack lead into the female connector on the switch harness Turn the switch off and take one of the two male connectors from the switch either one we ll check it below and plug it into the battery slot in the receiver Take the transmitter off the charger and turn it on Turn on your receiver switch If you chose the correct male lead when you move the sticks on the transmitter you ll be able to hear th...

Page 13: ...os are now centered Note Since the servo arms are removed from the servos you will not see any movement with this centering rather you will simply hear a momentary sound as the servos are centered Fuselage from Stage 2 with pushrods installed Two long pushrods long throttle short steerable nose wheel Servo arms removed in Stage 2 Throttle linkage with clevis Steering linkage with clevis Transmitte...

Page 14: ...tom that fit over the servo output shaft Note The pushrod can be taken all the way out of the fuselage which may make it easier to install the servo arm Screw the servo arm back onto the elevator servo back right hand side making sure the arm is perpendicular to the fuselage see photo Step 17 The pushrod that exits the top of the fuselage is the rudder pushrod It attaches to the left rudder servo ...

Page 15: ...hrottle control rod threaded end first through the pre drilled hole in the bulkhead just to the right of the fuel tank and then through the firewall Install a clevis 8 10 turns to prevent the throttle control rod from falling back through the holes Hint Bending an angle approximately 3 from the end of the pushrod to be inserted may make insertion easier After insertion simply unbend the bend strai...

Page 16: ...ail Tighten just until they re snug Important Safety Note The wing nuts must be tightened to a 45 degree angle to the horizontal tail either direction which prevents them from loosening when installed in the fuselage Fuselage with radio gear installed from Stage 3 Horizontal tail section Vertical tail section 4 40 x 3 8 Machine screws 2 Washers 2 Wing Nuts 2 Thread locker tube Parts Needed Stage 4...

Page 17: ...the front screw in the plate through the hole on the bottom of the fuselage to the top Apply a drop of thread locker to the screw Fit the tail back into place making sure the pushrod goes on top of the horizontal tail and screw the tail in place Snug the screw firmly Now take the second screw put a washer on it apply a drop of thread locker and insert it from the bottom through the fuselage and in...

Page 18: ...ntil the elevator and rudder are even with the tail area ahead of them when the clevis is attached The clevis goes in the second to the outermost holes on the control horn of the elevator and rudder Make sure the rudder and elevator are parallel inline with the surface in front of them CONTINUED Stage 4 Installing the Tail Note that the rudder and elevator will be inline with the tail surfaces whe...

Page 19: ...th the tail hanging off the edge of the work table Place the main landing gear over the pre drilled holes in the bottom of the fuselage Note The landing gear is designed to sweep back when viewed from the side Put a drop of thread locker on each of the two 4mm screws insert them through the landing gear and fuselage and tightly screw the landing gear into position Be sure to tighten snugly Nose Wh...

Page 20: ...ering pushrod so the nose wheel steering arm is parallel with the front of the firewall To adjust lengthen or shorten the nose wheel pushrod by screwing in or out on the nose wheel pushrod clevis Step 26 With the rudder servo s control arm centered adjust the nose wheel so that it s straight with the fuselage Sight down the fuselage to make sure it s straight Tighten the steering arm screw securel...

Page 21: ...de the engine as far forward as it will go and center the engine Then tighten the screws until they become snug Note Be sure the screws that hold the clamp over the engine mounting lugs are tightened very securely Hint When secured grab hold of the engine you should be able to pick up the airplane This is a check to be certain the engine is tightened securely You need to continually check the tigh...

Page 22: ... the two colors of fuel tubing clear and orange Attach the clear fuel line to the fuel nipple Attach the orange fuel line to the pressure nipple on the muffler Step 32 It s now time to fit the wing to the fuselage Attach the female connector of the aileron extension to the servo lead on the switch harness Center the wing on the fuselage making sure the aileron wire goes inside the fuselage Take a ...

Page 23: ...tenna through the tube but this time consuming task is unnecessary Rubber banding the antenna to the tube is just as effective You will need to purchase the appropriate propeller for your particular engine If you have a 40 size engine a 10 x 6 propeller will work For 46 size engines an 11 x 6 is the correct propeller Unscrew the prop nut from the engine and install the spinner back plate then the ...

Page 24: ... the wing as shown at the point where the red meets the white trim Note you can feel where the two meet Now gently lift the Easy 2 If balanced correctly the fuselage will hang level If the nose hangs low it will be necessary to add weight to the tail If the tail hangs low it will be necessary to add weight to the nose This can best be accomplished by using stick on weights which are available at y...

Page 25: ... 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 Pre Flight Check ELEVATOR ELEVATOR AILERON AILERON AILERON THROTTLE 1 16 CARBURETOR RUDDER RUDDER ...

Page 26: ...l find the Easy 2 to be a confidence inspiring airplane Super stable and slow flight characteristics make pinpoint landings a breeze At full throttle with a strong 40 engine the Easy 2 is more than capable of most sport aerobatic maneuvers The self righting stability of the Easy 2 helps to make it one of the easiest airplanes you ll ever fly TICKET TO FLY R C Pilot Program Enclosed with your Easy ...

Page 27: ...ontrols 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 and adjust the idle and low spee...

Page 28: ...t 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 including but not limited to rocke...

Page 29: ...ne s pitch axis Pulling the transmitter s control stick toward the bottom of the transmitter adjusts the elevator upward and the airplane begins to climb Push the control stick forward and the airplane begins to dive Expanded Scale Voltmeter ESV This device is used to check the voltage of the battery pack Flight Box The box in which you store and transport your flying equipment is called a flight ...

Page 30: ...m A removable arm or wheel that connects the servo to the pushrod Also called servo horn Spinner Term describing the nose cone that covers the propeller hub Switch Harness This switch is commonly located on the fuselage and governs the on off mechanism for the flight pace Tachometer A device the measures the engine s RPM rotations per minute by counting light impulses that pass through the spinnin...

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