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Value Hobby Easy Stick-25 ARF Instruction Manual

Summary of Easy Stick-25 ARF

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    1 easy easy easy easy stick-25 stick-25 stick-25 stick-25 arf arf arf arf instruction instruction instruction instruction manual manual manual manual specifications specifications specifications specifications **** wingspan: 48 in (1220mm) length: 35.8 in (910mm) wing area: 403 sq in (26sq dm) flyin...

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    2 dear dear dear dear customer, customer, customer, customer, congratulations on your purchase of easy stick 25 arf from value hobby. We thank you for your generous support, and hope you enjoy your new airplane. At value hobby, we hope to offer competitive prices, good performance, and products that...

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    3 safety safety safety safety in in in in flying flying flying flying this is not a toy! It is a very high-performance rc airplane capable of high speeds and extreme maneuvers. It should only be operated by a competent pilot in a safe area with proper supervision. Only fly your aircraft in a safe, o...

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    4 recommended recommended recommended recommended setup setup setup setup product product product product model model model model qty qty qty qty radio at least 4 channel 1 motor gforce g15 brushless motor 1 speed control 40a brushless esc 1 battery gforce 25c 1800—2200 mah 3s11.1v lipo 1 prop size ...

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    5 aileron aileron aileron aileron installation installation installation installation step 1 check to make sure you have the correct aileron. The trim will match the bottom of the wing. Step 2 use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill a hole in the center of each hinge slot. Drill hole...

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    6 step 4 use the hinges to place the aileron in position. Use a hobby knife to set the gap between the control surface and the wing. Also check that the aileron can move freely without rubbing the wing tip. Step 5 saturate each of the hinges with thin ca. Make sure to glue both the top and bottom. O...

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    7 aileron aileron aileron aileron servo servo servo servo installation installation installation installation required parts step 1 use string to secure a 9-inch (230mm) servo extension to the aileron servo step 2 use a hobby knife and #11 blade to remove the covering for the outboard servo in the b...

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    8 step 3 tie the string around the servo lead. Pull the lead through the wing and out of the hole at the center. Step 4 position the servo in the wing with the servo output shaft toward the aileron (or flap). Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the locations for the mounting screws. Use a pin vise and 1/1...

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    9 step 7 use a pin vise and 2mm drill bit to enlarge the hole in the servo horn that is 1/2-inch (13mm) from the center of the horn. With the pushrod wire aligned 90-degrees to the hinge line and the holes in the control horn aligned with the hinge line, use a felt-tipped pen to mark the control sur...

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    10 step 10 use diagonal cutters to trim the pushrod wire 3/8-inch (9.5mm) above the bend. Secure the pushrod wire to the servo horn using a pushrod keeper. Use diagonal cutters to remove any unused servo arm from the servo horn. Step 11 repeat steps 1 through 10 to install the remaining servo..

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    11 joining joining joining joining the the the the wing wing wing wing panels panels panels panels step 1 mark the wing joiner and wing panel using a felt- tipped pen. This is so you can orient the joiner correctly in this section of the manual. Step 2 mark a center line on the joiner. It should sli...

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    12 step 4 make sure the wing panels fit tightly together. Clean any epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol. Use low-tack tape to keep the panels tightly together while the epoxy cures. Important: make sure the leading edge and trailing edges of the wing at the joint are aligned with each othe...

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    13 completing completing completing completing the the the the wing wing wing wing assembly assembly assembly assembly step 1 use a hobby knife to remove the covering to expose the holes in the wing bolt plate. Also remove the covering from one side of the plate. Leave a 1/16-inch (1.5mm) edge of co...

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    14 horizontal horizontal horizontal horizontal stabilizer stabilizer stabilizer stabilizer installation installation installation installation required parts step 1 install the wing by aligning the dowels from the wing into the holes in the fuselage. Step 2 secure the wing using two wing bolts. Tigh...

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    15 step 3 use a ruler to mark the center of the stabilizer. Do not use the covering as a guide as it may not be centered. Use a t-pin at the rear of the stabilizer as a pivot and to keep the stabilizer in position on the fuselage. Step 4 check the alignment of the stabilizer to the wing. Position th...

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    16 vertical vertical vertical vertical fin fin fin fin installation installation installation installation required parts step 1 insert the fin in the slot at the rear of the fuselage. Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the outline of the fuselage on the area of the fin that fits into the fuselage. Also...

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    17 preparation preparation preparation preparation for for for for tail tail tail tail landing landing landing landing gear gear gear gear installation installation installation installation required parts step 1 mark where it is 15mm from the tip of the rudder and use 1.8mm drill bit to drill a hol...

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    18 step 3 bend the rod 90 degrees as shown. Step 4 insert the tail gear wire into the rudder. It should fit as shown. Use 30-minute epoxy to glue the wire into the fin. Step 5 fit the rudder to the fin. Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to check the hinge gap and that the rudder is not rubbing the top...

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    19 step 6 use thin ca to glue the two hinges that secure the rudder and fin. Perform a pull test on the hinges and break them in at this time. Step 7 position the elevator against the stabilizer. Use a felt-tipped pen to mark where the tail wheel wire rests against the elevator. Use a rotary tool an...

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    20 step 9 install the elevator against the stabilizer using the hinges. Set the hinge gap using a hobby knife and #11 blade. Saturate each hinge using thin ca. Allow the ca to fully cure before checking the hinges. Step 10 flex the elevator up and down a number of times to break in the hinges. Step1...

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    21 radio radio radio radio installation installation installation installation required parts step 1 use the hardware to mount the servos in the fuselage. Note the servo tube near the rudder servo. The wire will exit near the rudder as shown. Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to trim the covering so t...

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    22 step 3 use a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to drill the holes for the screws. Use 2- 3 drops of thin ca to harden the holes. Secure the control horn to the rudder using two machine screws and a control horn back-plate. Step 4 with the rudder servo centered, attach the arm to the servo. W...

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    23 step 5 trim the wire 3/8-inch (9.5mm) above the bend. Use a pushrod keeper to secure the pushrod wire to the rudder servo horn. Step 6 repeat steps 2 through 8 to connect the elevator pushrod wire. When preparing the servo horn, use a hole that is 1/2-inch (13mm) from the center of the servo horn...

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    24 landing landing landing landing gear gear gear gear installation installation installation installation required parts step 1 attach the axle to the wheel. Then secure the wheel with a nut. Step 2 secure the assembled wheel axle to the landing gear..

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    25 step 3 repeat steps 1 and 2 to attach the remaining wheel. When installing the gear, note the angle of the gear. The angled edge will be to the rear of the fuselage when installed. Step 4 remove the covering for the main landing gear mount. Step 5 secure the assembled landing gear to the fuselage...

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    26 nitro nitro nitro nitro engine engine engine engine installation installation installation installation required parts step 1 attach the engine mount rails to the firewall using four m3*20socket head screws and four m3 washers. Leave them slightly loose so the mount rails can be moved to fit your...

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    27 step 3 install the propeller and spinner following the instructions provided with the engine. Never use an adjustable wrench to install the propeller nut as it will eventually round the corners of the nut, making it difficult to tighten or loosen in the future. Step 4 slide the long and short alu...

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    28 step 6 slide the fuel tube on the short aluminum tube. The clunk will fit on the opposite end of the tube. Insert the stopper in the tank and make sure the clunk can move freely inside the tank. If not, shorten the tube slightly so the clunk does not bind inside the tank. Step 7 once the clunk li...

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    29 step 9 insert the tank into the fuselage with the correct side facing up. Secure it with straps. Step 10 position the nose cover plate on the fuselage..

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    30 electronics electronics electronics electronics installation installation installation installation required parts step 1. Place the four 4-40 blind nuts on the inside of the firewall in the locations for your particular motor. Attach the outrunner motor to the front of the firewall using m3*20" ...

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    31 step 3. Slide the propeller adapter onto the motor. Place the propeller onto the adapter, then a spinner cone onto the adapter and secure..

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    33 setting setting setting setting cg cg cg cg and and and and control control control control throws throws throws throws recommended recommended recommended recommended cg cg cg cg for the first flights, the recommended center of gravity location is 65 65 65 65mm mm mm mm behind the leading edge o...