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Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual

Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual

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  • Page 1 Ultra Stick 40 ARF ™ Assembly Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Users in the European Union .........46 operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury. 2009 Official Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code ........47 Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 3 1/4-inch dowel rods Wing to fuselage 3mm machine screw Tank Hardwood wing spar Clunk 1-inch white covering strip Center wing joint Aluminum tubing Vent, fill and overflow Balsa block Fuel tank brace Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 4: Contents Of Kit And Parts Layout

    10. HAN173013 Wheels 2 -inch (3) 11. HAN173014 Tail Wheel Assembly SMALL PARTS This kit includes small parts and should not be left unattended near children as choking and serious injury could result. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 5: Using The Manual

    7/32-inch (5.5mm) • True Red HANU866 • Saito ™ .82 AAC with Muffler (SAIE082A or SAIE082AGK) Additional Required Adhesives • E volution Propeller 13 x 8 (EVO13080) or 14 x 6 (EVO14060) 30-Minute Epoxy (HAN8002) • Exhaust Diverter (DUB697) (optional) Medium CA (PAAPT02) Thin CA (PAAPT08) Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 6: Aileron Installation (Aileron Only)

    This section covers the installation of the ailerons for the two aileron versions of your model.  Step 1 Check to make sure you have the correct aileron. The trim will match the bottom of the wing. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 7 Note: Do not use CA accelerator on the hinges. The CA Repeat Steps 1 through 6 to install the remaining aileron. must be allowed to soak into the hinge and surrounding wood. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 8: Aileron And Flap Installation(Quad Flap Only)

    Check to make sure you have the correct aileron. The trim will match the bottom of the wing. Note: The flap and aileron have not been seperated at this time and are still taped together as shipped. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 9 Also check that the aileron can move freely without rubbing at on the aileron to make sure the hinges are secure. If not, apply the wing tip. more CA to the loose hinge. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 10: Joining The Wing Panels

    This is so you can orient the joiner correctly in this section of the manual.  Step 8 Repeat Steps 1 through 7 to attach the remaining aileron and flap to the wing. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 11 Apply epoxy in the joiner pocket and all sides of the joiner, correctly. including the top and bottom edges. Also coat the exposed wood on the root rib with epoxy. Start with one panel, insert the joiner, then the opposite panel. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 12: Completing The Wing Assembly

    Note: The wing has no dihedral. It will rest flat on your work surface while the epoxy cures. Make sure to cover your work surface with waxed paper so you don’t accidentally glue the wing to your work surface. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 13 1/16-inch (1.5mm) inside between the wing panels. the line drawn. Hint: Add a radius to the front edge of the dowels to make it easier to install them in the fuselage. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 14: Horizontal Stabilizer Installation

    Use a T-pin at holes in the fuselage. the rear of the stabilizer as a pivot and to keep the stabilizer in position on the fuselage. Parallel Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 15: Vertical Fin Installation

    Note: Do not press on the knife when cutting the covering. Cutting into the wood of the stabilizer will weaken it and cause it to fail in flight. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 16: Preparation For Tail Gear Installation

    Lightly sand the end of the wire that will fit into the rudder. Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to the top and bottom of the bearing to keep epoxy from entering the bearing. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 17: Rudder Installation

    Note: If you are installing the tail wheel, it will be necessary to enlarge the slot at the bottom of the fin to fit the tail gear bushing as shown below. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 18: Elevator Installation

    Use a rotary tool and sanding drum to make a notch so the elevator does not bind against the wire. Note: If you are installing the tail wheel, use 30-minute epoxy to glue the tail gear bushing into the fuselage. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 19 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. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 20: Radio Installation

    Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to thread a servo mounting screw into each of the holes in the servo tray. Apply 2–3 drops of thin CA in each hole to harden the surrounding wood. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 21 (14mm) and 3/8-inch (9.5mm) from the center of the servo horn. Note: If you are building the tail dragger version it is not necessary to enlarge the hole that is 3/8-inch (9.5mm) from the center of the servo horn. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 22 (13mm) from the center of the servo horn. horn. Use pliers to bend the wire 90-degrees at the mark. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 23: Aileron Servo Installation(Aileron Only) Or Flap Servo Installation (Quad Flap Version)

     Step 1 Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to remove the covering for the inboard servo in the bottom of the wing. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 24  Step 6 Slide a clevis retainer on a clevis, then thread the clevis 12-turns on a 6-inch (152mm) pushrod wire. Connect the clevis to the control horn as shown. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 25 Use pliers to bend the pushrod 90-degrees at the mark.  Step 11 Repeat Steps 1 through 10 to install the remaining servo. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 26: Aileron Servo Installation(Quad Flap Version)

    Note: This section details the installation of the aileron servo when using quad flaps. You can skip this section if you are not building your model to use quad flaps.  Step 1 Use string to secure a 9-inch (230mm) servo extension to the aileron servo. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 27  Step 5 Slide a clevis retainer on a clevis, then thread the clevis 12-turns on a 6-inch (152mm) pushrod wire. Connect the clevis to the control horn as shown. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 28 Use pliers to bend the pushrod 90-degrees at the mark.  Step 10 Repeat Steps 1 throught 9 to install the remaining servo. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 29: Landing Gear Installation

    Use a 10mm and 1/2-inch wrench or socket to attach the axle to the landing gear. File a flat on the axle that is the first 1/4- inch (6mm) and a 1/4-inch (6mm) wide area 1-inch (25mm) from the end of the axle. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 30: Engine Installation

     Step 1 Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade to remove the covering to expose the blind nuts and opening for the fuel tank at the front of the fuselage. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 31 Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade to remove the covering for the nose gear steering pushrod. Refer to the photo for the location of the pre-drilled hole in the firewall. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 32  Step 7 Position the engine between the engine mount rails. Use a felt- tipped pen to mark the firewall where the throttle pushrod tube will be positioned. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 33 Step 10 Insert the tube into the hole drilled earlier. The two-stroke will have the tube extended 3/4-inch (19mm) forward of the firewall, while the four-stroke will be flush with the firewall. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 34: Nose Gear Installation

     Step 1 File a flat on the axle that is the first 1/4-inch (6mm) and a 1/4-inch (6mm) wide area 1-inch (25mm) from the end of the axle. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 35 This will leave a mark so a flat can be filed in the following steps.  Step 4 Slide the pushrod wire into the tube in the fuselage. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 36 Make sure to use threadlock on all the hardware time. Use medium CA to glue the standoff to the fuselage side. so things don’t vibrate loose. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 37: Fuel Tank Assembly

    Fuel tube, red Fuel tube, green Fuel tube, pink 3mm x 20mm machine screw Tools and Adhesives Phillips screwdriver: #1  Step 1 Locate the items necessary to assemble the fuel tank. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 38: Throttle Pushrod Connection And Fuel Tank Installation

    Use a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to enlarge the hole that is 1/2-inch (13mm) from the center of the servo horn. Vent Line Top View To Muffler To Carburetor Vent Line (faces top of fuselage) Clunk Side View Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 39 Use foam to keep the tank from moving in the fuselage. Glue the balsa block in place using medium CA to secure the tank. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 40: Final Radio Installation

    Hobby knife with #11 blade Phillips screwdriver: #1  Step 1 Remove the covering from the side of the fuselage using a hobby knife and #11 blade. Insert the wires from the switch into the hole. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 41: Center Of Gravity

     Step 4 Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator, ailerons and rudder. After the first flights, the CG position can be adjusted for your personal preference. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 42: Quad Flaps

    This maneuver is sometimes called a Harrier. With crow activated, the Ultra Stick 40 has reduced tendency to tip stall. This is because the up ailerons at the Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 43 (a bit of down elevator), as the elevator to see the effects. intention of short takeoff flaps is to get off the ground in as short a distance as possible. Just turn off the flap shortly after takeoff. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 44: Flight Preparations

    Check that all trim levers are in the proper location.  Step 7 All servo pigtails and switch harness plugs should be secured in the receiver. Make sure that the switch harness moves freely in both directions. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 45: Safety, Precautions And Warnings

    Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any Product by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 46: Instructions For Disposal Of Weee By Users In The European Union

    877-504-0233 office, your household waste disposal service or where you appropriate Horizon Product Support office. purchased the product. Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 47: National Model Aircraft Safety Code

    • R ocket motors (using solid propellant) up to a G-series size may be used provided they remain attached to the model during flight. Model rockets may be flown in accordance with the National Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 40 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 48 © 2010 Horizon Hobby, Inc. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission horizonhobby.com of Bachmann Industries, Inc. Hangar9.com All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. 16944.1 Revised 12/2010...

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