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About the ‘FLASH’

The CARF 

Ultra F

lash's aerodynamical design is based on the CARF 

Ultra L

ightning.

The 

Ultra F

lash is 20% reduced in size, and has a few additional modifications made. After more 

than

 

a year of experience with the Lightning we were able to further simplify the design and 

even

 

improve the aerobatic performance.

We decided to build the whole 

F

lash based on the K.I.S.S. principle. A single piece wing and sta-

biliser means that the plane consists of only 3 structural parts, plus a canopy frame and an
exhaust nozzle. With a wingspan of 1.64m transportation is not an issue and assembly at the
field is made very easy and quick. Servo installation is made very easy, too. We omitted the need
for gear doors, another important point to keep the design simple. The well proven
Behotec/Intairco landing gear/wheels & brakes does its job in the 

Ultra F

lash with authority.

Prefabrication is taken to the limits of what is possible. Only R/C, fuel system and engine equip-
ment needs to be installed, there is absolutely no building work necessary. We give you the
choice of using a lightweight engine (eg: P-70, P-80), and only carrying about 2.3 litres of fuel in
the plane, with a perfect ducting system around the engine, or a heavier, more powerful turbine,
with an additional wing fuel tank available as an optional item. We strongly recommend to keep
the 

F

lash as simple and light as possible, so that it can best present its breathtaking aerobatic

manouverability.

The 

F

lash's maximum speed easily reaches the AMA's legal limit (200 mph) but this is not what

the plane is designed for. Control surface arrangement, airfoils, wing loading and tail moments
are all designed for perfect pattern-style aerobatics. Constant speed vertically up and down is
more important than top speed in a low pass. Still, the low wing loading and the powerful
flaps/spoilers give the Flash incredible slow speed characteristics, feeling very ‘light’ with no ten-
dency to ‘tipstall’ at all. Very high angles of attack of 20 - 30 degrees are possible in slow flight.
Still, the plane ‘snaps’ really well and, due to the single piece wing, it takes a lot of hard flying
without "hard feelings" !

The Flash is the "right-sized" Sport Jet for most of us. Easy to transport, easy to store, quick to
put together at the field, yet large enough for unbeatable flying performance. Incredibly strong
structure, combined with the strong but simple landing gear even lets it take some abuse. Short
landings on small and rough fields are handled with ease due to the slow landing speed.

The CARF 

Ultra F

lash if the best flying Jet possible for the money paid, there is no question

about that. It is the most prefabricated and strongest design for the money paid - no question
about that either. How much more can you expect ? How much more would you need ? 

How much more would you possibly want to spend, especially when the "Go Fly Price" of others
equals the "Go-Fly-Twice-Price" of CARF

-Models

 ?

CARF

-Models

 rules...!

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Содержание Ultra Flash

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Страница 2: ...an also be fitted to some trailing link main legs if you want a cleaner lower wing surface The kit also includes a pair of moulded U section mouldings to seal the leg openings These will require trimm...

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Страница 4: ...e obliged to deny all liability for loss damage or costs which are incurred due to the incompetent or incorrect application and operation of our products or which are connected with such operation in...

Страница 5: ...throttle and repeat this range check Make sure that there is no range reduc tion before fail safe occurs If the range with engine running is less then with the engine off please DON T FLY at that time...

Страница 6: ...ws Fix the all the servos into the milled plywood servo mounts using the 2 9 x13mm or 16mm sheet metal screws provided in the kit not the standard screws normally supplied with servos by the servo man...

Страница 7: ...g compound Loctite 243 ZAP Z 42 or equivalent We take great care during production at the factory to ensure that all joints are properly glued but of course it is wise to check these yourself and re g...

Страница 8: ...n option 5 Batteries and extension leads see list below for JR extension leads required 6 Powerbox Sensor switch A highly recommended item which combines 2 voltage regula tors with 2 separate electron...

Страница 9: ...light as possible so that it can best present its breathtaking aerobatic manouverability The Flash s maximum speed easily reaches the AMA s legal limit 200 mph but this is not what the plane is desig...

Страница 10: ...ll ply plates on the inside of the exhaust nozzle for the screws to go into using thick CA Redrill holes thru the plywood plates and then secure with the 2 screws There are several times when an extra...

Страница 11: ...or similar just in case you have a turbine wet start as they are quite close to the thrust tube With the servo hatches in place drill 2mm through the fixing holes in each corner and secure the hatche...

Страница 12: ...rvo and cover the plate with aluminium tape This will give the servo and extension cable some protec tion in the case of an accidental hot or wet start Make up the linkage using the M3 x 120mm all thr...

Страница 13: ...an either use the 4 small 2 2 x 10mm sheet metal screws provided or 4 small pop rivets Both methods work fine Push the tube into the carbon bellmouth about 10mm it is a tight fit and you may need to s...

Страница 14: ...a maximum of 116mm max diameter With the recommended receiver and turbine bat teries positioned in the pockets either side of the nosegear you will find that Centre of Gravity is easily set without a...

Страница 15: ...milled wood pack you will find 4 plywood rectangles 80mm long x 30mm wide 2 3mm thick and 2 1 5mm thick Glue one of each thickness together with 30 minute epoxy to make 2 adapter plates at 4 5mm thick...

Страница 16: ...o over the engine mounting bracket so that it is easy to get on and off in case you have to change a glow plug at the airfield If you fit a 116m JetCat with kerosene starting then you will have to mak...

Страница 17: ...e at the front of the the bypass duct Trim the inlet joiner length to fit exactly After final trimming to length apply 1 wrap of the fibreglass joining tape around the back edge with laminating epoxy...

Страница 18: ...the fuselage see photos right Position the front face of the fuel tank about 10mm 3 8 behind the back of the cockpit opening Cut 2 strips of the 3mm thick composite balsa fibreglass sheet provided bot...

Страница 19: ...in a few seconds The length from the back of the stopper to the centre of the brass tube should be 125mm and after assembly check that the baffle cannot touch the Tygon tube in any position For extra...

Страница 20: ...en the feed tube and the fuel pump and disconnect here to fill This has the added advantage that you cannot accidentally fill the turbine with fuel if the manual shut off valve has been left open or t...

Страница 21: ...o exit It is most convenient that the overflow vent tube is posi tioned in the tank bay itself right at the back of the tank so that you can put the Flash on it s nose for assembly at the airfield Glu...

Страница 22: ...The 65mm diameter dual ball raced nosewheel has an alu minium hub in 2 halves that are fixed together using the 3 short countersunk bolts included Centre the wheel in the oleo forks using the 2 short...

Страница 23: ...it your nosegear steering servo into the factory installed plywood mount using the 2 9 x 13mm sheetmetal screws provided Make up the steering cables passing them through the holes in the plywood eithe...

Страница 24: ...sition tack glue this block to the back of the nosegear door with one small drop of CA directly in front of the oleo and only 2 3mm above knuckle of the trailing link oleo mechanism see photo P13 and...

Страница 25: ...prevents you scratching it while checking the size and fit and it s easy to mark clear lines on it for trimming Lay the clear canopy on top of the frame and mark the shape with a felt pen about 6mm ou...

Страница 26: ...n the usual way Paint and add details and pilot bust to your choice When completed it can be glued permanently inside the cockpit canopy frame or glued onto a lightweight balsa base plate and left loo...

Страница 27: ...rface of the servo hatch carefully where it will be glued on see also photos P15 and P16 Remove the aileron servo and glue the servo mount to the hatch using slow epoxy Hysol 9462 recommended and clam...

Страница 28: ...s are available if necessary The main LG mounts are jig assembled in the wing moulds from aircraft grade plywood and are fully integrated into the wing spar structure locked together with tabs and slo...

Страница 29: ...ach leg When satisfied tighten all the set screws fully with a drop of Loctite on them Complete the final assembly of the wheels brakes and axles securing the set screws with a little Loctite onto the...

Страница 30: ...doors will lay flush with the bottom surface of the wing when they are glued in place Wipe any oil or grease off the surface of the oleo legs with Acetone or similar and tack glue 2 blocks to each le...

Страница 31: ...turbine ECU in the milled slots provided The Powerbox Sensor switch is a superb and very reli able unit and we use this in all our planes that do not have Powerboxes in them It combines 2 independent...

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Страница 33: ...omise you should increase elevator throw and reduce the expo to an almost linear elevator curve and at the same time also reduce the expo on your ailerons With the 3 flightmodes you also make it easy...

Страница 34: ...age pack Quantity Description 1 Plastic Hinge Flat 25mm wide nosedoor fixing 2 Aluminium angles 12 x 12 x 10mm approx carbon cone fixing 4 Sheet metal screw 2 9 x 10 mm fixing carbon cone outer thrust...

Страница 35: ...ervo LG covers to wing 8 Allen bolt M4 x 16mm fixing landing gear 8 T nuts M4 fixing landing gear 16 Sheetmetal screws 2 9 x 13mm fixing servos to mounts 6 Clevise steel M3 aileron flap linkages 6 Nut...

Страница 36: ...bs I D 4mm x 5mm long 1 Fuel tubing clear 6mm x 1 0 metre to connect fuse tank to hopper etc SPARE Hardware pack Quantity Description 2 Phenolic horns 6 Sheetmetal screw 2 9 x 13mm 2 Allen bolt M3 x 2...

Страница 37: ...35 above Vertical Fin Rudder Hardware pack above Wing Hardware pack above Fuselage Hardware pack...

Страница 38: ...36 above Stabiliser Elevator Hardware pack above Fuel System Hardware pack above Spare Hardware pack...

Страница 39: ...37 above C ARF Landing Gear set for Flash Optional above Milled wood pack above Wing Fuel tank set Optional...

Страница 40: ...38 template of NACA style inlet for additional air in outer thrust tube full size 65mm approx...

Страница 41: ...an also be done the other way around This picture shows the complete saddle tank set as it comes Each tank carries aprox 900ml of liquid Fuel or Smoke Together aprox 1 8 liters Also included are 2 fil...

Страница 42: ...join the parts together Tygon or equivalent To prevent any chance of fuel or air leaks we highly recommend that you solder the supplied short brass sleeves over both ends of all the 4mm O D brass tub...

Страница 43: ...teel cable in case you have to take out a tank for any reason without damaging the fuselage After the silicon cured may take up to 16 hrs depending on temperature and humidity you can start to install...

Страница 44: ...o slightly cut certain areas of the duct joiner to make it still fit because with the saddle tanks installed it is very tight We anyways recommend leaving the inlet duct joiner out once the saddle tan...

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