ARTF , yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light. You will find that most of the work has been done for you already.Flying the ULTIMATE is simply a joy. This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your ULTIMATE.
Please trial fit all parts. Make sure you have the correct parts and that they fit and are aligned properly before gluing! This will ensure proper as- sembly as the ULTIMATE is made Hinge. from natural materials and minor ad- justments may have to be made.
ULTIMATE. Instruction Manual. 5) Turn the wing panel over and deflect the aileron in the opposite direction from the opposite side. Apply thin C/A glue to each hinge, making sure that the C/A penetrates into both the aileron and wing panel.
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www.seagullmodels.com Lower wing bottom. Thread. Remove covering. Small weight. Servo tray. C/A glue. Attach the string to the servo lead and carefully thread it though the wing. Once you have thread the lead throught the wing, remove the string so it can use for the other servo Servos.
ULTIMATE. Instruction Manual. 2) Locate the nylon control horns,nylon control horn backplates and two machine screws. 3) Position the aileron horn on the bottom side of aileron. 2x20mm. Lower wing bottom. Lower wing panel bottom. Thread. Control Horn. Electric wire.
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www.seagullmodels.com Lower wing bottom. Mark point. Repeat the procedure for the other aileron servo. INSTALLING THE TURNBUCKLE Cut. (LOWER WING). Installing the turnbuckle for aileron linkage of lower wing as same as pictures below. 3x30mm. 7 mm Lower wing bottom. M2 lock nut.
ULTIMATE. Instruction Manual. Repeat the procedure for the other Lower wing wing haft. bottom. PLASTIC STRAP INSTALLATION UPPER WING. Repeat the procedure as same as lower wing. See pictures below. Grind. Slot. Lower wing bottom. Upper wing bottom. Upper wing bottom.
www.seagullmodels.com Thread locker. INSTALLING THE BATTERY Battery. Vent tube. Fuel pick up tube. FUEL TANK. INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY. Fuel fill tube. 1) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut off the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon tubes leaving 1/2”...
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ULTIMATE. Instruction Manual. Vent tube. 6) When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3 x 20mm Fuel pick-up tube. machine screw until the rubber stopper ex- pands and seals the tank opening. Do not overtighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split.
www.seagullmodels.com 5mm. 10mm. 3) You have to trim each axle using a tool cutting and cut-off wheel. Caution when cutting the axles and wear protective goggles. 46mm. 4) A drop of C/A glue on the wheel collar screws will help keep them from coming lose during operation.
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ULTIMATE. Instruction Manual. 2) Place your engine onto the engine mount. Adjust the engine is centered of the edges of the engine case. 3) When you are satisfied with the align- ment, mark the locations of the engine mounting. 4) Remove the engine. Using an drill bit, drill the mounting holes through the engine mount at the four locations marked.
www.seagullmodels.com 3) Install the muffler and muffler extension onto the engine and make the cutout in the cowl for muffler clearance. Connect the fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor, muffler and fuel filler valve. Secure the cowl to fuse- lage using the 3x10mm screws (4).
ULTIMATE. Instruction Manual. THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION. Center line. ) Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm. Adjustable servo Servo arm. connector. 2) Using a modeling knife, carefully remove the covering at mounting slot of horizontal sta- Thread locker glue.
www.seagullmodels.com When cutting through the covering to re- VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION. move it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself. Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it. 6) Using a modeling knife, carefully re- move the covering that overlaps the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage.
ULTIMATE. Instruction Manual. Set the stabilizer in place and realign. Double check all of your measurements once more be- fore the epoxy cures. Hold the stabilizer in place Pen. with T-pins or masking tape and remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
www.seagullmodels.com 2) Elevator pushrods assembly follow Control Horn. pictures below. Elevator pushrod. Fin. Elevator. Control horn. Clevis. Mounting Screws. Mounting Plate. 4) Install the rudder control horn using the same method as with the elevator control Rudder pushrod. horns. Elevator control horn. Right side.
ULTIMATE. Instruction Manual. Antenna. MOUNTING THE CONTROL CLASP. CABANE STRUT INSTALLATION. See pictures below: (B) 3x10mm(4pcs). 2x20mm. 1) Remove the covering in the top of the fuselage for the cabane struts. 2) Slide the cabane into position. Control clasp. 2 screws.
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www.seagullmodels.com Lower wing. THE CENTER RIB INSTALLATION. Rib center (2) 3x10cm. Wing bolts. ATTACHMENT WING. See pictures below: Upper wing. (D) Lower wing tube:36.3cm. (E) Upper wing tube: 24.5cm. 2 sets.
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ULTIMATE. Instruction Manual. AIRFOIL STRUT INSTALLATION. Place on strut into position. Make sure the curves on the strut follow the airfoil of the wings. Upper wing bottom. INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGE (UPPER-LOWER MAIN WING). Parts requirement. See pictures below: 1.8x180mm.
CG=10-13cm. CONTROL THROWS. We highly recommend setting up the ULTIMATE using the control throws listed at right. We have listed control throws for both Low Rate (initial test flying/sport flying) and High Rate (aerobatic flying). INSTALLING THE CANOPY HATCH.
2) Check every bolt and every glue joint in the ULTIMATE to ensure that everything is tight and well bonded. 3) Double check the balance of the air- plane. Do this with the fuel tank empty.
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www.seagullmodels.com FOR USA MARKET ONLYLY. Warranty Period: Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser. Limited Warranty (a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser (“Purchaser”) and is not transferable. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER.
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ULTIMATE. Instruction Manual. Warranty Inspection and Repairs To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby.
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