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106" Husky
106" Husky
A radio-controlled model is not a toy and is not intended for persons under 16 years old. Keep
this kit out of the reach of younger children, as it contains parts that could be dangerous. A radio-
controlled model is capable of causing serious bodily injury and property damage. It is the buyer's
responsibility to assemble this aircraft correctly and to properly install the motor, radio, and all other
equipment. Test and fly the finished model only in the presence and with the assistance of another
experienced R/C flyer. The model must always be operated and flown using great care and common
sense, as well as in accordance with the Safety Code of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (5151
Memorial Drive, Muncie, IN 47302, 1-800-435-9262). We suggest you join the AMA and become prop-
erly insured prior to flying this model. Also, consult with the AMA or your local hobby dealer to find an
experienced instructor in your area. Per the Federal Communications Commission, you are required
to use only those radio frequencies specified "for Model Aircraft."
Lanier RC has inspected and certified the components of this aircraft. The company urges the buyer to perform his own inspec-
tion, prior to assembly, and to immediately request a replacement of any parts he believes to be defective for their intended use.
The company warrants replacement of any such components, provided the buyer requests such replacement within a period of 30
days from the date of purchase and provided the defective part is returned, if so requested by the company.
No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the company with respect to this kit. The buyer acknowledges and under-
stands that it is his responsibility to carefully assemble the finished flying model airplane and to fly it safely. The buyer hereby
assumes full responsibility for the risk and all liability for personal or property damage or injury arising out of the buyer's use of the
components of this kit.
Lanier R/C, INC. P.O. Box 458 Oakwood, Ga. 30566 PH 770 532 6401
WARNING
LIMITED WARRANTY
© copyright 2006 Lanier R/C
ARF
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  • Page 1 106” Husky 106” Husky WARNING A radio-controlled model is not a toy and is not intended for persons under 16 years old. Keep this kit out of the reach of younger children, as it contains parts that could be dangerous. A radio- controlled model is capable of causing serious bodily injury and property damage.
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the 106” Before beginning assembly of your 106” Husky . Every effort has been made to produce Husky , we highly recommend that you study a lightweight, straight, easy to assemble aircraft. this manual in its entirety. You should begin Lanier RC has flown the 106”...
  • Page 3 ADHESIVES & GLUING TECHNIQUES ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THIS AIRCRAFT CA adhesives are specially formulated to firmly glue the 24” Gasoline fuel Line, or Glow fuel line plywood, hardwood, and balsa used in your model and to Engine withstand the vibration and stresses of high performance flight.

  • Page 4: Wing Assembly

    WING ASSEMBLY AILERON- FLAP INSTALLATION Collect the following parts: (1) Left wing (1) Right wing (1) Ailerons (1) Flaps (8) Pin hinges for flaps (8) E-Z hinges for ailerons Insert the pin hinges in the flap and then fit into the wing. Move the flap up and down. The hinges will need to be adjusted so the flap moves up and down smoothly and aligns with Start with one wing panel.
  • Page 5 Center the servo arm in the opening in the door and mark the location of the mounting blocks. Epoxy the 3/8” x 3/4” blocks to the door. Locate two of the 4-40 x 3-1/2” pushrods and install a clevis and silicone keeper on each end.

  • Page 6: Aileron Control Horns

    Hold the flap servo door in the opening and Insert the 6-32 bolt into the aileron from the transfer the mark to the door. top side, no washer is needed. Install the cup washer on the bottom and then the ball nut with the ball side toward the wash- Tighten the ball nut against the washer and screw the pushrod coupler onto the bolt.

  • Page 7: Main Landing Gear

    Main Landing Gear Install the wheels with a wheel collar on each side. Collect the following items (4) nylon landing gear straps (8) #4 flat head screws (4) 1/4” wheel collars (8) cable ties Install the gear fairing using the cable ties. Start from the back side so the knot will be on the back.
  • Page 8 Install the wheel and wheel collar. Locate the two tiller arm collars and set screws. One collar has two tapped holes on each side plus the set screw hole. This one goes on top Center the tail wheel bracket on the fuselage with the bend at the very back.
  • Page 9 Use a razor blade and carefully cut just through the covering and not into the wood and remove the covering top and bottom. Stay 1/8” inside the line you marked so no wood will show. Insert the wing tube in fuselage and install Reinstall the stab up to the cut and apply both wings, you don’t need the wing bolts epoxy glue top and bottom.
  • Page 10 Install the other two couplers on the bottom of the fuselage just in front of the tail wheel bracket, using the two #4 screws. Screw the rigging couplers into the nylon fit- tings about 3/16” leaving room for adjustment. Insert the wire through on of the swages, Locate the holes in the fin approximately 1- through the rigging coupler and back through 3/4”...

  • Page 11: Rudder Cables

    Mount the three servos as shown above using the hardware that comes with the radio. All three output arm go forward. Hinging Elevator and Rudder Collect the following items (1) Rudder Repeat the process for the rudder. Make sure (2) Elevators the counter balance on top is free to move.
  • Page 12 You will need a long double sided servo arm for the rudder pull-pull, Cut the braided cable into two equal lengths. Attach one end of the braided cable to each side of the arm using the swages. It is best on control surfaces to loop the cable back through the swage before crimping to make sure it does not slip Draw a line straight back from the rudder...

  • Page 13: Elevator Pushrods

    Elevator Pushrods Slide the silicone keeper on the clevis then screw the metal clevis on the pushrod. Attach to the control horn. pushrod coupler ball nut cup washer cut at 3/8” Collect the following items (2) 6-32 x 1-1/2” bolts (2) 6-32 nylon ball nuts (4) 4-40 x 3-1/2"...

  • Page 14: Engine Installation

    ENGINE INSTALLATION Collect the following items (1) Cowl The Motor you choose may have a different (1) Fuselage type installation as show. (1) Motor of your choice You should make sure that you go over all high stress joints with a white glue (1) Spinner or a epoxy.
  • Page 15 Note: Before mounting the throttle servo skip ahead to page 18 and install the fuselage strut attach- ment brackets which require access through the throttle servo mounting holes. You can make a hole in the firewall to pass the ignition wires through. Mount the throttle servo as shown.
  • Page 16 FUEL TANK Collect the following items: (1) Fuel tank (1) clunk Velcro the tank to the plywood mount with the tabs forward. (1) cap assembly (3) aluminum tubes (1) fuel pickup line screw (1) plywood fuel tank mount (2) velcro straps (1) #4 x 1/2”...

  • Page 17: Cowl Installation

    Take four scraps of paper about 1” wide and COWL INSTALLATION three inches long and tape to the side of the fuselage at the top and bottom of the piece Collect the following items: that overhangs the firewall on each side. This (1) Cowl is the position of the four cowl mounting screws.

  • Page 18: Wing Struts

    Repeat the cowl mounting holes on the other side of the fuselage. Remove the cowl and run a 3/32” drill through the 1/16” holes in the cowl only. Use a dremel tool to open the carb inlet hole you marked on the side. Fit the bracket into the slot in the side of the fuselage just above the rear gear leg.
  • Page 19 Screw a 4-40 clevis with silicone keeper on all four of the ends. Attach the four strut attachment brackets in the cutout in the bottom of both wings. slide the aluminum tube into the fuselage and attach both wings using the 1/4-20 nylon bolts. Locate the two wing struts.
  • Page 20 Locate the four interplane struts. The two long ones are for the rear strut and the two short ones are for the front strut. Locate the 8 nylon fittings and screw them to the ends of the interplane struts. Attach the struts to the plane. The wings can be removed and the struts left attached to the wing if you like.
  • Page 21 HATCH & CANOPY Gather the following items (1) Front windshield (2) Side window sets (1) Top hatch (1) Top hatch tinted cover (3) #4 x 1/2” screws Fit the side windows in from the inside. Some trimming of the flanges may be necessary to allow the glass to fit all the way into the hole and flush with the out side surface.

  • Page 22: Control Throws

    RECEIVER, BATTERY & SWITCH rubber band hold downs receiver mount switch The area just under the front window is wood A mount for the receiver is supplied just in to provide a place to mount the switch. It can front of the servos be mounted on either side to keep it away from the exhaust.
  • Page 23 Optional Float Package Gather the following items Mount the main landing gear leg in the front (4) nylon brackets brackets using one of the 1/4” wheel collars in (4) plywood spacer plates the opening in the bracket. (16) 4-40 x 1/2” screws Repeat for the other float.
  • Page 24 Mount the brackets to the fuse bottom by drilling a 1/16” hole at the bracket locations and mounting using the #4 screws. Mount the two water rudder brackets on the rear of the floats using the 4-40 x 1/2” screws. Water Rudders Use lock-tite on the screws.
  • Page 25 Let the wire exit the float through a hole just to Adjust the tension on the mounting screw to the rear of the mounting plate. allow the rudder to tilt up while sitting on land or if it strikes something. Use small cable ties (not provided) to attach the wire along the rear landing gear leg on the back side.
  • Page 26 Trial fit the fin into the plate and mark the plate on both sides of the fin. Remove the covering inside the lines. Remove the tail wheel bracket and the bottom flying wires. Draw a center line down the bottom of the fuselage.
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  • Page 28 Lanier RC’s 21st Century ARFs use the latest manufacturing methods to ™ bring you state of the art Almost Ready to Fly Airplanes. They are 90 per- cent pre-b b uilt and feature built-u u p wing and fuse expertly covered in premi- um iron-o o n covering.
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