Global Hobby Phase 3 Ultimate Instruction Manual

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Phase3, the new choice in performance 3D profiles. This new selection of two biplanes for indoor or still-air use brings a fresh look to profile

lightweight foam aircraft. Each is made from a special foam laminate, which provides a strong structure that resists damage and can carry a

dramatic color scheme. By limiting the material to 4.5mm and by using a tissue-light surface to print on, we've managed to keep weight to an

absolute minimum. Unlike so many of these models, the Phase3 designs have a solid color scheme printed on all sides - no single-surface,

transparent colors here!

Each model has factory-installed carbon strip spars and fuselage stiffeners for strength, without the unsightly and heavier wood used in other

models. The undercarriage struts are also made from carbon and secured into molded plastic brackets on reinforced surfaces.

Assembly is simple and easy. You'll need a power system and radio gear. The Cirrus micro servos and receiver are the perfect choice for your

new Phase3 profile, although any lightweight equipment can be used. For the economy minded, we have 370 motors and gear boxes available.

For those who want more spirited performance, small outrigger-style brushless, direct drive motors with 2-3 LiPO cells perform perfectly.

THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR BOTH THE ULTIMATE AND THE PITTS. RECOMMENDED ITEMS FOR FLIGHT

AND THE RECOMMENDED ITEMS NECESSARY TO BUILD EACH AIRPLANE ARE THE SAME.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ULTIMATE & PITTS PROFILES

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Page 1 370 Motor and Gear Box Recommended Specifications (Ultimate/Pitts) The Phase3 Ultimate and Pitts Profile kits are distributed exclusively in the USA by Global Hobby Distributors Wing Span: 30.75in. (780mm) Both / 32.25in. (813mm) & 30.75in. (780mm) and in the U.K. by Ripmax Wing Area: 345 Square Inches (22.24dm...
Page 2: Customer Service Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS Global Hobby Distributors will not disclose the information it collects to outside parties. Global Hobby Distributors does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others . Your privacy is important to us.
Page 3: Kit Contents
KIT CONTENTS If you find any parts missing or damaged, please contact us as soon as possible, using the Customer Service Information on page # 2. DEPENDING ON THE KIT YOU HAVE, IT MAY LOOK DIFFERENT FROM THE KIT SHOWN. THE ULTIMATE KIT IS SHOWN. (A) Fuselage w/Carbon Support Strips - 1 (H) Landing Gear Parts Bag - 1 (B) Top Wing and Ailerons w/Carbon Support Strips - 1...
Page 4: Airplane Assembly
AIRPLANE ASSEMBLY If you use the Pacer Aerosol Zip-Kicker that is recommended, it is very important that you use it properly to prevent melting the foam. Always spray a very light "mist" from no less than 12" (305mm) from the surfaces to be glued. After spraying the surfaces, immediately wipe off any excess with a soft towel.
Page 5 STEP # 2: INSTALLING THE BOTTOM WING AND WING STRUTS Place the bottom wing onto the fuselage. Make sure that the top of the wing is toward the top of the fuselage. Use a builder's triangle or square to hold the wing and fuselage perpendicular to each other, then glue the parts together.
Page 6 Glue one piece of triangle stock to the inside of each wing strut to strengthen the joint. STEP # 3: INSTALLING THE TOP WING Glue the top wing to the top of the fuselage and wing struts. Cut and glue pieces of triangle stock to the top wing to strengthen the glue joints.
Page 7 Use a builder's triangle or square to hold the stabilizer and fuselage perpendicular to each other, then glue the stabilizer to the fuselage. Glue one piece of balsa triangle stock to each side of the bottom of the stabilizer and fuselage joint. Hinge the elevator to the stabilizer, using the same techniques that you used to hinge the ailerons to the wing.
Page 8 Drill a 45º angled hole up through the center of one support plate, through the fuselage and through the other support plate. Drill a 45º angled hole up through the center of the other side of the support plate. Position this hole slightly in front of the other hole, so that the holes don't interfere with each other.
Page 9 Install the second carbon strut and mounting brackets. IMPORTANT When you align the second carbon strut, make sure that the ends of both struts line up with each other. STEP # 6: INSTALLING THE WHEELS AND WHEEL PANTS Slide one carbon axle into the axle mounting bracket. Slide one wheel (flat side first) onto one wheel pant mounting bracket.
Page 10 IMPORTANT Before gluing the axle mounting bracket to the carbon struts, measure and make sure that both carbon struts are the same length. If one is longer than the other, cut the longer one shorter so that they're both the same length. Slide the axle mounting bracket onto the end of the carbon strut, then line up the wheel pant.
Page 11 Center the elevator servo, then attach the servo arm onto the servo, making sure that it's centered and pointing down. IMPORTANT Remember to install the servo arm retaining screw, to secure the servo arm to the servo. Slide one pushrod support (extra control horn) over the end of the pushrod wire.
Page 12 Slide one pushrod support (extra control horn) over the end of the pushrod wire. Check that the servo arm is still centered, then center the rudder. Cut the pushrod wire to length, snap the clevis into the outermost hole in the control horn, then glue the clevis to the pushrod wire. Center the pushrod support, then glue it to the fuselage side.
Page 13 Check that the servo arm is still centered, then center both ailerons. Install the Z-Bends into the outermost holes in the servo arm, then cut the pushrod wires to length, snap the clevises into the outermost holes in the control horns, and glue the clevises to the pushrod wires. STEP # 11: INSTALLING THE AILERON INTERLINK PUSHRODS Glue one plastic pushrod mount to the bottom of each aileron.
Page 14 STEP # 13: INSTALLING YOUR MOTOR, BATTERY AND PROPELLER Glue the motor mount into the gear box mount. Temporarily slide the motor mount onto the front of the fuselage. IMPORTANT Don't glue the motor mount to the fuselage yet. Install your propeller onto your motor. Temporarily set your battery on top of the wing, over the C/G, then check the balance of the airplane (refer to page # 15).
Page 15: Replacement Parts
INSTALLING THE KMS 2410-9 BRUSHLESS MOTOR Use the template to cut out the motor mount from a piece of 1/8" plywood (not included). Slide the motor mounting stick into the fuselage. You may need to cut the stick shorter so that it's flush with the front of the fuselage. Center the motor mounting stick and double-check that it is straight.
Page 16: Balance Point And Control Throws
BALANCE POINT AND CONTROL THROWS BALANCE POINT AND CONTROL THROWS FOR ULTIMATE Balance Point: 2-3/4" - 3-3/4" (70mm - 92mm) back from the leading edge of the TOP wing, at the fuselage sides. We suggest starting with the balance point at 2-3/4" (70mm), then moving it back as you become more proficient with the airplane.

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Page 2: Customer Service Information

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Page 15: Replacement Parts

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