giant easy stik arf instruction manual2013/08/22 · drill the holes on the marked locations....

Giant Easy Stik ARF

Instruction Manual

Specifications

Wingspan: 83.1 in (2112 mm)

Length: 71.1 in (1805 mm)

Wing Area: 1491 sq in (96.2 sq dm)

Weight: 10.8-12.7 lbs (4900-5770 g)

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Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of Giant Easy Stik 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 you can setup and

use with ease. That’s why we extensively researched and tested this airplane, and suggested all the products

necessary for you to setup properly. We understand that you have many choices when purchasing, and we are

grateful you choose to buy from us.

As vendors, one of the most gratifying things for us is to hear from our customers. We would welcome any

suggestion to help us improve. Please make us aware of any errors and imperfections in the airplane or the

instructions, or about the setup that we suggested. We hope you’ll find our setup suggestions to be helpful, and

enjoy flying your new airplane. Please feel free to contact us at (630) 948-0947 or email us at

[email protected]

Disclaimer

By purchasing and/or building this model, user assumes ALL liability and risk involved with this product. This

model should be built and flown by an experienced pilot and only flown at AMA sanctioned sites.

Value Hobby guarantees this model to be free of defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover any parts damaged by use or modifications. In no way shall Value Hobby’s liability

exceed the original cost of the purchased model. Further, Value Hobby reserves the right to modify this warranty

without notice. Value Hobby has no control over the final stages of assembly or the material used for the final

assembly. No liability shall be assumed nor materials used for the final user-assembled product. By the act of

using the final product the user accepts all resulting liability. Value Hobby, as an R/C product vendor, provides a

top quality airplane and instructions to complete the model. The quality and flight characteristics of the finished

model depend greatly on how it is built; we cannot guarantee the performance for the completed model and

representations are expressed or implied as to the performance of the completed model. If the buyer is not

prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit

immediately, in new and unused condition.

Safety in Assembly

During assembly of this aircraft, you will be asked to use sharp knives and hobby adhesives. Please follow all

safety procedures recommended by the manufacturers of the products you use, and always follow these

important guidelines:

ALWAYS protect your eyes when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools. Safety glasses

are the best way to protect your eyes.

ALWAYS protect your body, especially your hands and fingers when using adhesives, knives, or tools, especially

power tools. Do not cut toward exposed skin with hobby knives. Do not place hobby knives on tables or benches

where they can roll off or be knocked off.

ALWAYS have a first-aid kit handy when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools.

ALWAYS keep hobby equipment and supplies out of the reach of children.


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Safety in 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, open area, away from spectators and vehicles–and where it is legal to fly.

NEVER fly over an unsafe area, such as a road or street.

Never fly too close to yourself or spectators.

Never run your motor inside a house or building with the propeller attached – Remove the prop for safety.

Required Items

CA Glue – Thin and Thick

Epoxy glue

Hobby Knife

Small Phillips Screwdriver

Set Metric Allen Wrenches

Scissors

Small Pliers

Wire Cutters

Masking tape

Optional – Heat gun

Before Starting Assembly

Examination

Unpack your airplane and examine the components. Check for damage of any kind. If you see any damage,

please contact Value Hobby immediately.

Covering

Your airplane was packed in plastic at the factory without any wrinkles in the covering. You may notice some

wrinkles now; more likely, you will notice a few in a day or two or the first time you take the plane out to the

flying field. These wrinkles are the result of wood shrinkage and/or expansion. Balsa wood changes size and

shape slightly as it is exposed to varying humidity in the air. This is a natural property of balsa wood. As your

airplane adjusts to the weather in your part of the world, wrinkles may appear and disappear. Wrinkles may be

removed with the gentle application of heat to the covering material on your airplane. The best tool to use is a

hobby heat gun. Apply the heat gently: the covering material will shrink as you apply the heat, and this will

remove the wrinkles. BE CAREFUL! Too much heat applied too quickly can damage the covering, either by

causing it to pull away from the wood at seams and corners or even by melting it. The covering will shrink at low

temperature with patient application of heat.

Wrinkles in the covering DO NOT affect flight performance.

Remove the canopy before attempting to use heat on your covering! The canopy is made of thermo-activated

plastic and WILL deform with the application of heat. Do not apply heat to the canopy.

If you need to clean your airplane, we recommend using a damp towel. The paint used on the canopy and cowl is

not safe for all cleaners. In particular, DO NOT use alcohol on these parts, it will remove the paint.


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RECOMMENDED RADIO EQUIPMENT

Product SKU Quantity

Radio Flysky T6 6CH transmitter and receiver set FLY-RC-2563 1

Servo Towerpro SG5010 standard servo TWP-SV-0368 6 electric

7 nitro

Servo Extension Universal heavy duty 24-inch servo extension AMS-AC-0566 6

Y-Harness Universal Servo Y-Harness 12-Inch AMS-AC-0869 2

RECOMMENDED POWER SETUP

Product SKU

Motor Gforce G60-400KV or 20-30cc Gasoline Engine SAT-MT-2320

ESC Hobbywing Flyfun 80A opto ESC HWG-SC-0244

RX Battery GForce 10C 1100mah 2S 6.6V LiFe RFI-LP-1438

Battery Gforce elite series 30C 5000mah 6s LiPO FLM-LP-1838

Prop 15 x 8E GFH-MP-2550

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

Product SKU

Charger GT Power C6 6S LiPO Charger GTP-CH-1427

Thin CA Glue Quickie Thin CA VHB-AC-2097

Medium CA Glue Quickie Medium CA VHB-AC-2098

Stand Foam Field Stand VHB-AC-1997

Watt Meter GT Power 130A Watt Meter GTP-AC-0591

T Connector Female AMS-AC-1914 Connector

T Connector Male AMS-AC-1913

LiPO Bag LiPO charging bag VHB-LP-0330


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Main Parts and Accessories:


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List:

Bag1. 89mm (3.5in) spinner 1 set

Bag2.Battery/fuel tank hatch cover 1pcs

Bag3. 1. Wing bolt M6*45mm (1.8in) 2pcs

2. Wing bolt plate 1pcs

Bag4. 1. 420cc fuel tank

2. 550mm (21.7in) zip tie 2pcs

Bag5. Main landing gear 1pcs

Bag6. 1. M4*20mm (0.8in) socket head screw 4pcs

2. M8*56mm (2.2in) wheel axle 2pcs

3. M8 lock nut 2pcs

4. Φ110 wheel 2pcs

5. Φ4.1 wheel collar with set screw 4pcs

Bag7. Tail landing gear assembly 1set

Bag8. 1. Φ3 x 165mm (6.5in) aileron servo pushrod 4pcs

2. Φ3 x 252mm (9.9in) elevator servo pushrod 1pcs

3. Φ3 x 252mm (9.9in) rudder servo pushrod 1pcs

4. Φ3 x 250mm (9.9in) throttle servo pushrod 1pcs

Bag9. 1. Clevis 6pcs

2. Adjustable control horn 6 sets

3. Ball link 13sets

4. M3*15mm (0.6in) socket head screw 7pcs

5. M3 lock nut 7pcs

6. Φ3 pushrod connector 1pcs

7. M3 washer 12pcs

8. Wood washer 12pcs

Bag10. Hinge 20pcs

Bag11. 1. Electric motor mount

2. M4*20mm (0.8in) socket head screw 8pcs

3. M4 blind nut 4pcs

4. M4 blind nut 4pcs

5. M4 washer 8pcs

Bag12. Φ18*Φ16*615mm (24.2in) wing tube

Bag13. Triangle stock 2pcs


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Section1.Ailerons and Flaps Installation

Step1. Glue three hinges to the slots pre-cut in the

wing.

Step2. Attach the aileron to the wing through the

hinges.

Step3. Apply some CA to the hinges to secure the

connection.

Step4. Repeat the previous steps to install the

flap to the wing.

Step5. Install the aileron and flap to the other wing

panel.


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Section2. Aileron and Flap Servos & Linkage

Installation

Locate the items shown below.

Step1. Use a hobby knife to remove the covering in

the bottom of wing for aileron and flap servos.

Cut the covering over the hole for servo extension

next to the root rib.

Prepare a standard servo and a servo extension.

Step2. Connect a servo extension to the aileron

servo and use a servo lead safety clip to secure the

connection.

Pull the servo lead through the wing and out of the

hole.

Step3. Install one ball link and one clevis to the

aileron pushrod.


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Step4. Install the servo to the ball link using

M3*15mm (0.6in) socket head screw, M3 lock nut

and M3 washer.

Step5. Position the servo in the opening. Mark the

locations for mounting holes.

(Center the servo electronically in advance.)

Step6. Drill the holes on the marked locations.

Step7. Install the servo into the wing. (Need to use

the threadlock.)

Mark on the aileron the mounting holes for control

horn.

Step8. Drill the mounting holes.

Step9. Install the torque rod on the aileron as

shown.


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Step10. Temporarily remove the servo arm from

the servo, and connect the clevis to the torque rod.

Re-install the servo arm, and adjust the pushrod to

make the aileron is centered.

Step11. Finish the installation of the flap servo and

linkage.

Section3. Join the Wing

Locate the wing tube (Φ18*Φ16*615mm).

Use the wing tube to attach two wing panel

together.

Locate the wing bolts (M6*45mm) and the wing

bolt plate.

Use the wing bolts to secure the wing to the

fuselage.


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Section4. Tail Installation

Step1. Use a ruler to mark the center of the

stabilizer.

Step2. Position the stabilizer in the fuselage.

Step3. Check the alignment of the stabilizer to the

wing. Position the stabilizer so the measurements

from the stabilizer tips to the wings tips is equal.

Also check that the stabilizer is parallel to the wing.

Lightly sand the stabilizer saddle if adjustments are

required.

Step4. Mark the outline of the fuselage onto the

top of stabilizer.

Step5. Use a hobby knife to remove the covering

from the stabilizer inside the lines drawn.

Step6. Use epoxy to glue the stabilizer to the

fuselage.

Remove the coverings for the fin.


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Step7. Locate the fin and triangle stocks.

Use epoxy to glue them together. Sand the exposed

wood after the epoxy cures.

Step8. Position the fin into the fuselage. Mark the

outline of the fin on the fuselage. Remove the

coverings inside the line marked.

Step9. Use epoxy to glue the fin to the fuselage.

Use a square to check the alignment of the fin to

the stabilizer while the epoxy cures to make sure it

is aligned properly.

Locate the tail wheel assembly.

Step10. Assemble the tail wheel assembly as

shown.


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Step11. Glue three hinges to the rudder, and install

the tail gear into the rudder.

Step12. Install the rudder to the fin.

Step13. Secure the bracket to the stabilizer.

Step14. Use four hinges and thin CA to attach the

elevator to the horizontal stabilizer.

Section5. Rudder and Elevator Servo

Installation

Step1. Remove the covering from the fuselage for

inboard rudder and elevator servo.

Step2. Install the rudder and elevator servos the

same way we did in aileron servos.


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Section6. Landing Gear Installation

Step1. Use a M8 lock nut to install the wheel axle

to the landing gear.

Step2. Use two wheel collars to install the wheel to

the axle.

Step3. Locate the mounting holes on the fuselage

for landing gear.

Step4. Use four M4*20mm (0.8in)socket head

screws to install the landing gear to the fuselage.


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Section7. Electric Motor Installation

Step1. Install four M4 blind nuts into the firewall on

the locations marked.

Step2. Remove the covering for battery hatch.

Step3. Use four M4*20mm (0.8in) socket head

screws and four M4 washers to install the motor

mount to the firewall.

Step4. Use four M4*20mm (0.8in) socket head

screws, four M4 locknuts and four M4 washers to

install the motor to the firewall.


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Section8. Center of Gravity

The recommended CG is 125mm (4.9in) from the

leading edge of the wing.

Section9. Set up the Control Throws

High Rate Low Rate

32mm(up) 25mm (up) Aileron

32mm (down) 25mm(down)

19mm (up) 13mm (up) Elevator

19mm (down) 13mm(down)

76mm (left) 38mm(left) Rudder

76mm (right) 38mm (right)

42mm (full) Flap

21mm (half)


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