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E-FLITE Ultimate EP 3D Profile Instruction Manual

Summary of Ultimate EP 3D Profile

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    Ultimate ep 3d profile and tribute ep 3d profile instruction manual.

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    3 warning an rc aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open areas, preferably at ama (academy of model aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all instructions included with your radio. Additional required equipment recommended j...

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    3 warning an rc aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open areas, preferably at ama (academy of model aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all instructions included with your radio. Additional required equipment recommended j...

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    4 5 contents of kit/parts layout ultimate replacement parts: fuselage w/rudder efl2027 wing set w/struts efl2026 horizontal tail assembly efl2028 wheel pants efl2029 decals (ultimate) efl2031 tribute replacement parts: wing efl2001 fuselage w/rudder efl2002 horizontal tail assembly efl2003 wood moun...

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    4 5 contents of kit/parts layout ultimate replacement parts: fuselage w/rudder efl2027 wing set w/struts efl2026 horizontal tail assembly efl2028 wheel pants efl2029 decals (ultimate) efl2031 tribute replacement parts: wing efl2001 fuselage w/rudder efl2002 horizontal tail assembly efl2003 wood moun...

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    6 7 before starting assembly before beginning the assembly of your ultimate or tribute, remove each part from its bag for inspection. Closely inspect the fuselage, wing panels, rudder and stabilizer for damage. If you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the place of purchase. Using the manual...

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    6 7 before starting assembly before beginning the assembly of your ultimate or tribute, remove each part from its bag for inspection. Closely inspect the fuselage, wing panels, rudder and stabilizer for damage. If you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the place of purchase. Using the manual...

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    9 8 decal installation required parts fuselage wing elevator/stabilizer decals brushed vs. Brushless motors the included 370 motor is designed for use with 2-cell lithium polymer (lipo) batteries. For extreme aerobatics and extended hovering, we strongly suggest upgrading to our e-flite park 370 mot...

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    9 8 decal installation required parts fuselage wing elevator/stabilizer decals brushed vs. Brushless motors the included 370 motor is designed for use with 2-cell lithium polymer (lipo) batteries. For extreme aerobatics and extended hovering, we strongly suggest upgrading to our e-flite park 370 mot...

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    11 ❍ 3. Use foam-safe ca to glue the stabilizer into the fuselage. ❍ 4. Use foam-safe ca to glue the elevator to the balsa elevator joiner. Use the included clear tape on the top and bottom of the hinge line to complete the elevator installation. 10 stabilizer installation required parts stabilizer ...

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    11 ❍ 3. Use foam-safe ca to glue the stabilizer into the fuselage. ❍ 4. Use foam-safe ca to glue the elevator to the balsa elevator joiner. Use the included clear tape on the top and bottom of the hinge line to complete the elevator installation. 10 stabilizer installation required parts stabilizer ...

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    13 ❍ 3. Wrap the gear retaining thread around the landing gear and landing gear block. Use as much of the thread as possible, as this is the only thing keeping the gear from flying off on a hard landing. Apply a generous amount of foam-safe ca to the string on both sides of the fuselage note: it is ...

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    13 ❍ 3. Wrap the gear retaining thread around the landing gear and landing gear block. Use as much of the thread as possible, as this is the only thing keeping the gear from flying off on a hard landing. Apply a generous amount of foam-safe ca to the string on both sides of the fuselage note: it is ...

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    15 rudder and elevator linkages required parts fuselage control horn (2) pushrod guide (12) pushrod wire (2) control horn backplate (2) double-sided tape (2) micro pushrod keepers (2) micro control connectors (2) required tools and adhesives square hobby knife ruler foam safe ca pliers servo (2) ❍ 1...

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    15 rudder and elevator linkages required parts fuselage control horn (2) pushrod guide (12) pushrod wire (2) control horn backplate (2) double-sided tape (2) micro pushrod keepers (2) micro control connectors (2) required tools and adhesives square hobby knife ruler foam safe ca pliers servo (2) ❍ 1...

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    17 ❍ 5. Attach a control horn onto the rudder using a control horn backplate. Add a few drops of foam safe ca to the horn to secure it in place. ❍ 6. Attach the l-bend to the control horn using a micro pushrod keeper. (the control horn is not on control surface for more detail.) ❍ 7. Roughen 4–6 pus...

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    17 ❍ 5. Attach a control horn onto the rudder using a control horn backplate. Add a few drops of foam safe ca to the horn to secure it in place. ❍ 6. Attach the l-bend to the control horn using a micro pushrod keeper. (the control horn is not on control surface for more detail.) ❍ 7. Roughen 4–6 pus...

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    19 wing installation required parts wing fuselage required tools and adhesives square foam-safe ca note: the installation of the wing for the tribute and the bottom wing for the ultimate follow the exact same procedure. Installation of the top wing for the ultimate is covered in top wing installatio...

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    19 wing installation required parts wing fuselage required tools and adhesives square foam-safe ca note: the installation of the wing for the tribute and the bottom wing for the ultimate follow the exact same procedure. Installation of the top wing for the ultimate is covered in top wing installatio...

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    21 top wing installation (ultimate) required parts top wing fuselage wing strut (2) required tools and adhesives square foam-safe ca ❍ 1. Locate the two wing struts. Note the top and bottom of each strut as shown. ❍ 2. Check the fit of one of the struts to the top wing. The strut will angle back tow...

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    21 top wing installation (ultimate) required parts top wing fuselage wing strut (2) required tools and adhesives square foam-safe ca ❍ 1. Locate the two wing struts. Note the top and bottom of each strut as shown. ❍ 2. Check the fit of one of the struts to the top wing. The strut will angle back tow...

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    23 ❍ 2. Make an l-bend in one end of the remaining pushrod wire. Attach the wire to the control horn using a micro pushrod keeper. ❍ 3. Center one aileron servo and install a long arm onto the servo. Attach a pushrod connector to the outer hole of the servo arm. ❍ 4. Use servo tape to secure the ser...

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    23 ❍ 2. Make an l-bend in one end of the remaining pushrod wire. Attach the wire to the control horn using a micro pushrod keeper. ❍ 3. Center one aileron servo and install a long arm onto the servo. Attach a pushrod connector to the outer hole of the servo arm. ❍ 4. Use servo tape to secure the ser...

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    25 ultimate aileron connection linkage required parts airframe control horn (4) control horn back plate (4) aileron wire micro pushrod keeper (4) required tools and adhesives pliers ❍ 1. Locate two control horns and two control horn back plates. Install one control horn in the top aileron, the other...

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    25 ultimate aileron connection linkage required parts airframe control horn (4) control horn back plate (4) aileron wire micro pushrod keeper (4) required tools and adhesives pliers ❍ 1. Locate two control horns and two control horn back plates. Install one control horn in the top aileron, the other...

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    27 ❍ 4. Secure the pushrod to the control horn using a micro pushrod keeper. Trim the excess wire. ❍ 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the opposite ailerons. 26 ❍ 2. Make an l-bend in one end of a pushrod wire. Attach the wire to the bottom control horn using a micro pushrod keeper. ❍ 3. Mark the push...

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    27 ❍ 4. Secure the pushrod to the control horn using a micro pushrod keeper. Trim the excess wire. ❍ 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the opposite ailerons. 26 ❍ 2. Make an l-bend in one end of a pushrod wire. Attach the wire to the bottom control horn using a micro pushrod keeper. ❍ 3. Mark the push...

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    29 ❍ 2. Slide the gearbox assembly onto the gearbox mounting block. Use a hobby knife to make a pilot hole for the 2mm x 6mm screw. Secure the gearbox using the screw. ❍ 3. Attach the propeller and spinner to the motor gearbox output shaft. The washer is placed on the front between the propeller and...

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    29 ❍ 2. Slide the gearbox assembly onto the gearbox mounting block. Use a hobby knife to make a pilot hole for the 2mm x 6mm screw. Secure the gearbox using the screw. ❍ 3. Attach the propeller and spinner to the motor gearbox output shaft. The washer is placed on the front between the propeller and...

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    31 note: you may need to change the connectors on the speed control to match those of the motor or battery. Also be careful of the spinning propeller. ❍ 3. Use the full piece of hook and loop material to attach the battery to the fuselage. Read through the section on center of gravity to choose the ...

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    31 note: you may need to change the connectors on the speed control to match those of the motor or battery. Also be careful of the spinning propeller. ❍ 3. Use the full piece of hook and loop material to attach the battery to the fuselage. Read through the section on center of gravity to choose the ...

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    33 setting up for 3d flight people often spend a tremendous amount of time constructing a perfectly straight airplane only to neglect the radio installation. The control system is arguably of equal importance to actual construction and must be given adequate attention to ensure that the potential of...

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    33 setting up for 3d flight people often spend a tremendous amount of time constructing a perfectly straight airplane only to neglect the radio installation. The control system is arguably of equal importance to actual construction and must be given adequate attention to ensure that the potential of...

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    35 flying now that the airplane is set up correctly, it is time to fine-tune the setup in the air. Start by flying the airplane on low rates. If you have triple rates, set the mid-rate in between the high and low rates. Once you get comfortable with the airplane and tune the exponential setting, you...

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    35 flying now that the airplane is set up correctly, it is time to fine-tune the setup in the air. Start by flying the airplane on low rates. If you have triple rates, set the mid-rate in between the high and low rates. Once you get comfortable with the airplane and tune the exponential setting, you...

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    37 another common misnomer is that the ailerons do not work while hovering. This could not be further from the truth. If you do not use the ailerons during hovering, you will be at the mercy of the motor’s torque and the airplane will continually roll to the left. Two very effective techniques to em...

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    37 another common misnomer is that the ailerons do not work while hovering. This could not be further from the truth. If you do not use the ailerons during hovering, you will be at the mercy of the motor’s torque and the airplane will continually roll to the left. Two very effective techniques to em...

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    39 3) at all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be established in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators. Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the flight line. Intentional flying behind the flight line is pro...

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    39 3) at all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be established in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators. Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the flight line. Intentional flying behind the flight line is pro...

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