Ultimate EP 3D Profile and Tribute EP 3D Profile Instruction Manual
Table of Contents Specifications ........................................................ 2 Warning ............................................................... 3 Additional Required Equipment ............................... 3 Additional Tools and Adhesives ............................... 3 Contents of Kit/Parts Layout .................................... 4 Complete parts listing ............................................. 5 Warranty Information .............................................
Table of Contents Specifications ........................................................ 2 Warning ............................................................... 3 Additional Required Equipment ............................... 3 Additional Tools and Adhesives ............................... 3 Contents of Kit/Parts Layout .................................... 4 Complete parts listing ............................................. 5 Warranty Information .............................................
Complete parts listing Contents of Kit/Parts Layout Ultimate Replacement Parts: Ultimate Replacement Parts: Tribute Replacement Parts: Fuselage w/Rudder Wing Set w/Struts Horizontal Tail Assembly Wheel Pants Decals (Ultimate) Wing Fuselage w/rudder Horizontal Tail Assembly Wood Mount & Screw Wheel Pants Decals (Tribute) EFL2027 EFL2026 EFL2028 EFL2029 EFL2031 EFL2001 EFL2002 EFL2003 EFL2006 EFL2029 EFL2008 Fuselage w/Rudder Wing Set w/Struts Horizontal Tail Assembly Wheel Pants Tribute Replacement
Complete parts listing Contents of Kit/Parts Layout Ultimate Replacement Parts: Ultimate Replacement Parts: Tribute Replacement Parts: Fuselage w/Rudder Wing Set w/Struts Horizontal Tail Assembly Wheel Pants Decals (Ultimate) Wing Fuselage w/rudder Horizontal Tail Assembly Wood Mount & Screw Wheel Pants Decals (Tribute) EFL2027 EFL2026 EFL2028 EFL2029 EFL2031 EFL2001 EFL2002 EFL2003 EFL2006 EFL2029 EFL2008 Fuselage w/Rudder Wing Set w/Struts Horizontal Tail Assembly Wheel Pants Tribute Replacement
Warranty Information Horizon Hobby, Inc. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damage by use or modification. In no case shall Horizon Hobby’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Horizon Hobby reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
Warranty Information Horizon Hobby, Inc. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damage by use or modification. In no case shall Horizon Hobby’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Horizon Hobby reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
Brushed vs. Brushless Motors The included 370 motor is designed for use with 2-cell Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries. For extreme aerobatics and extended hovering, we strongly suggest upgrading to our E-Flite park 370 motor (4100KV) (EFLM1000), which is designed to fit into the existing supplied gearbox and for use with 3-cell LiPo batteries. To get the best lifespan from the supplied motor, it should not be operated with a 3-cell LiPo battery.
Brushed vs. Brushless Motors The included 370 motor is designed for use with 2-cell Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries. For extreme aerobatics and extended hovering, we strongly suggest upgrading to our E-Flite park 370 motor (4100KV) (EFLM1000), which is designed to fit into the existing supplied gearbox and for use with 3-cell LiPo batteries. To get the best lifespan from the supplied motor, it should not be operated with a 3-cell LiPo battery.
Stabilizer Installation Required Parts Stabilizer Clear tape Fuselage ❍ 2. Slide the stabilizer into the slot in the fuselage. Use a square to check the alignment of the stabilizer as shown. ❍ 3. Use foam-safe CA to glue the stabilizer into the fuselage. ❍ 4. Use foam-safe CA to glue the elevator to the balsa elevator joiner. Use the included clear tape on the top and bottom of the hinge line to complete the elevator installation. Required Tools and Adhesives Square Foam-safe CA ❍ 1.
Stabilizer Installation Required Parts Stabilizer Clear tape Fuselage ❍ 2. Slide the stabilizer into the slot in the fuselage. Use a square to check the alignment of the stabilizer as shown. ❍ 3. Use foam-safe CA to glue the stabilizer into the fuselage. ❍ 4. Use foam-safe CA to glue the elevator to the balsa elevator joiner. Use the included clear tape on the top and bottom of the hinge line to complete the elevator installation. Required Tools and Adhesives Square Foam-safe CA ❍ 1.
Landing Gear Installation Required Parts Fuselage Tail skid Micro wheel (2) Main wheel retainer Gear retaining thread Wheel pants Landing gear wire (right and left) Required Tools and Adhesives Foam-safe CA 1/16" Drill bit Sewing needle Silicon glue ❍ 2. Locate the two landing gear wires. Tie one end of the landing gear wrapping thread to the gear with the longer mount. ❍ 3. Wrap the gear retaining thread around the landing gear and landing gear block.
Landing Gear Installation Required Parts Fuselage Tail skid Micro wheel (2) Main wheel retainer Gear retaining thread Wheel pants Landing gear wire (right and left) Required Tools and Adhesives Foam-safe CA 1/16" Drill bit Sewing needle Silicon glue ❍ 2. Locate the two landing gear wires. Tie one end of the landing gear wrapping thread to the gear with the longer mount. ❍ 3. Wrap the gear retaining thread around the landing gear and landing gear block.
❍ 5. Press the tail skid into position on the bottom of the fuselage. Remove the skid and apply 2–3 drops of foam-safe CA onto the skid and press it into the holes. Rudder and Elevator Linkages Required Parts Fuselage Pushrod guide (12) Control horn backplate (2) Micro pushrod keepers (2) Micro control connectors (2) ❍ 1. Cut slots in the fuselage for the rudder and elevator servo arms to pass through.
❍ 5. Press the tail skid into position on the bottom of the fuselage. Remove the skid and apply 2–3 drops of foam-safe CA onto the skid and press it into the holes. Rudder and Elevator Linkages Required Parts Fuselage Pushrod guide (12) Control horn backplate (2) Micro pushrod keepers (2) Micro control connectors (2) ❍ 1. Cut slots in the fuselage for the rudder and elevator servo arms to pass through.
❍ 2. Use your radio system to electronically center two servos for use on the rudder and elevator. It is highly suggested to install long servo arms at this time. Center the output of the servo in the slots and use double-sided tape to attach the servos to the fuselage. ❍ 3. Install the micro control connectors onto the rudder servo arm. The screw will face away from the wing for later adjustments. ❍ 5. Attach a control horn onto the rudder using a control horn backplate.
❍ 2. Use your radio system to electronically center two servos for use on the rudder and elevator. It is highly suggested to install long servo arms at this time. Center the output of the servo in the slots and use double-sided tape to attach the servos to the fuselage. ❍ 3. Install the micro control connectors onto the rudder servo arm. The screw will face away from the wing for later adjustments. ❍ 5. Attach a control horn onto the rudder using a control horn backplate.
❍ 8. Space the pushrod guides evenly between the rudder and servo. Use foam-safe CA to glue the guides to the fuselage. ❍ 9. Center the rudder and tighten the screw in the connector to secure the pushrod. Trim off any excess wire. Wing Installation Required Parts Wing Fuselage ❍ 1. Locate the wing and slide it into position into the fuselage. Use the wing with the carbon spar for the Ultimate.
❍ 8. Space the pushrod guides evenly between the rudder and servo. Use foam-safe CA to glue the guides to the fuselage. ❍ 9. Center the rudder and tighten the screw in the connector to secure the pushrod. Trim off any excess wire. Wing Installation Required Parts Wing Fuselage ❍ 1. Locate the wing and slide it into position into the fuselage. Use the wing with the carbon spar for the Ultimate.
❍ 2. Center the rear of the wing by measuring the distance from the fuselage to each side of the wing center between the ailerons. ❍ 4. Check and adjust the wing so it is parallel to the stabilizer. Top Wing Installation (Ultimate) Required Parts Top wing Wing strut (2) Fuselage Required Tools and Adhesives Square Foam-safe CA ❍ 2. Check the fit of one of the struts to the top wing. The strut will angle back toward the trailing edge. Use a square and foam-safe CA to glue the strut to the wing.
❍ 2. Center the rear of the wing by measuring the distance from the fuselage to each side of the wing center between the ailerons. ❍ 4. Check and adjust the wing so it is parallel to the stabilizer. Top Wing Installation (Ultimate) Required Parts Top wing Wing strut (2) Fuselage Required Tools and Adhesives Square Foam-safe CA ❍ 2. Check the fit of one of the struts to the top wing. The strut will angle back toward the trailing edge. Use a square and foam-safe CA to glue the strut to the wing.
❍ 3. Check the fit of the top wing assembly to the fuselage. Use foam-safe CA to glue the top wing assembly to the fuselage, and the struts to the bottom wing, once satisfied with the fit. Aileron Servo Installation Required Parts Airplane assembly Micro control connector (2) Control horn backplate (2) Micro pushrod keepers (2) Pushrod wire Control horn (2) Servo tape (2) ❍ 2. Make an L-bend in one end of the remaining pushrod wire. Attach the wire to the control horn using a micro pushrod keeper. ❍ 4.
❍ 3. Check the fit of the top wing assembly to the fuselage. Use foam-safe CA to glue the top wing assembly to the fuselage, and the struts to the bottom wing, once satisfied with the fit. Aileron Servo Installation Required Parts Airplane assembly Micro control connector (2) Control horn backplate (2) Micro pushrod keepers (2) Pushrod wire Control horn (2) Servo tape (2) ❍ 2. Make an L-bend in one end of the remaining pushrod wire. Attach the wire to the control horn using a micro pushrod keeper. ❍ 4.
❍ 5. Center the aileron servo and aileron. Tighten the screw on the connector to secure the pushrod wire. ❍ 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for the remaining aileron servo. Ultimate Aileron Connection Linkage Required Parts Airframe Control horn back plate (4) Micro pushrod keeper (4) Control horn (4) Aileron wire ❍ 1. Locate two control horns and two control horn back plates. Install one control horn in the top aileron, the other in the bottom aileron. The horns will face each other when installed.
❍ 5. Center the aileron servo and aileron. Tighten the screw on the connector to secure the pushrod wire. ❍ 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for the remaining aileron servo. Ultimate Aileron Connection Linkage Required Parts Airframe Control horn back plate (4) Micro pushrod keeper (4) Control horn (4) Aileron wire ❍ 1. Locate two control horns and two control horn back plates. Install one control horn in the top aileron, the other in the bottom aileron. The horns will face each other when installed.
❍ 2. Make an L-bend in one end of a pushrod wire. Attach the wire to the bottom control horn using a micro pushrod keeper. ❍ 3. Mark the pushrod where it crosses the hole in the upper control horn. Make a 90-degree bend at the mark. ❍ 4. Secure the pushrod to the control horn using a micro pushrod keeper. Trim the excess wire. ❍ 5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the opposite ailerons.
❍ 2. Make an L-bend in one end of a pushrod wire. Attach the wire to the bottom control horn using a micro pushrod keeper. ❍ 3. Mark the pushrod where it crosses the hole in the upper control horn. Make a 90-degree bend at the mark. ❍ 4. Secure the pushrod to the control horn using a micro pushrod keeper. Trim the excess wire. ❍ 5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the opposite ailerons.
Gearbox Installation Required Parts Aircraft Gearbox mounting block Propeller ❍ 2. Slide the gearbox assembly onto the gearbox mounting block. Use a hobby knife to make a pilot hole for the 2mm x 6mm screw. Secure the gearbox using the screw. Gearbox assembly 2mm x 6mm screw Motor ❍ 3. Attach the propeller and spinner to the motor gearbox output shaft. The washer is placed on the front between the propeller and nut. Required Tools and Adhesives 6-minute epoxy Hobby knife Small Phillips screwdriver ❍ 1.
Gearbox Installation Required Parts Aircraft Gearbox mounting block Propeller ❍ 2. Slide the gearbox assembly onto the gearbox mounting block. Use a hobby knife to make a pilot hole for the 2mm x 6mm screw. Secure the gearbox using the screw. Gearbox assembly 2mm x 6mm screw Motor ❍ 3. Attach the propeller and spinner to the motor gearbox output shaft. The washer is placed on the front between the propeller and nut. Required Tools and Adhesives 6-minute epoxy Hobby knife Small Phillips screwdriver ❍ 1.
Final Assembly Note: You may need to change the connectors on the speed control to match those of the motor or battery. Also be careful of the spinning propeller. Required Parts Airframe Servo tape Hook and loop Required Tools and Adhesives Hobby knife Foam-safe CA Receiver Motor battery 20 Amp speed control ❍ 1. Cut a small hole in the fuselage to pass the aileron servo lead through. Plug the servos into the receiver. Cut a piece of hook and loop material in half.
Final Assembly Note: You may need to change the connectors on the speed control to match those of the motor or battery. Also be careful of the spinning propeller. Required Parts Airframe Servo tape Hook and loop Required Tools and Adhesives Hobby knife Foam-safe CA Receiver Motor battery 20 Amp speed control ❍ 1. Cut a small hole in the fuselage to pass the aileron servo lead through. Plug the servos into the receiver. Cut a piece of hook and loop material in half.
Center of Gravity An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model. Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step! The recommended Center of Gravity (CG) location for the Tribute™ is 41/4" (108mm) behind the leading edge of the wing against the fuselage. If necessary, move the battery pack towards the nose or the tail until the correct balance is achieved.
Center of Gravity An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model. Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step! The recommended Center of Gravity (CG) location for the Tribute™ is 41/4" (108mm) behind the leading edge of the wing against the fuselage. If necessary, move the battery pack towards the nose or the tail until the correct balance is achieved.
Flying Large amounts of throw tend to make the airplane feel very sensitive around neutral. Because of this, it is highly recommended that you use a radio with dual rates that is capable of exponential throws. A good way to correctly set the amount of exponential for the 3D-rate is to find a low-rate setting that feels comfortable in normal flight.
Flying Large amounts of throw tend to make the airplane feel very sensitive around neutral. Because of this, it is highly recommended that you use a radio with dual rates that is capable of exponential throws. A good way to correctly set the amount of exponential for the 3D-rate is to find a low-rate setting that feels comfortable in normal flight.
Is the simulator realistic? Probably not, but regardless of its accuracy it will get your eyes and hands accustomed to the proper movements required to perform the maneuver. The simulator will help you get over the “mechanics” of the maneuver so you will not have to think about which direction to move the sticks when faced with the real thing.
Is the simulator realistic? Probably not, but regardless of its accuracy it will get your eyes and hands accustomed to the proper movements required to perform the maneuver. The simulator will help you get over the “mechanics” of the maneuver so you will not have to think about which direction to move the sticks when faced with the real thing.
2004 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code GENERAL 1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously, successfully flight tested. 2) I will not fly my model higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid flying in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.
2004 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code GENERAL 1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously, successfully flight tested. 2) I will not fly my model higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid flying in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.
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