Value Hobby Easy Stick-40 Kit User manual

Easy Stick-40 Kit
Instruction Manual
Specifications *
Wingspan: 58.46 in (1485mm)
Length:47.2 in (1200mm)
Wing Area: 592 sq in (38.2sq dm)
Flying Weight: 4.5lb—5.6lb(2050-2600g)

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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of Easy Stick 40 Kit 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 a vendor, 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 [phone] or email us at [e-mail]
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 a 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 at your location, 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 SETUP (Not Included)
Product
SKU
Quantity
4250-800KV Brushless Outrunner Motor
XYH-MT-0177
1
80A ESC with 5A UBEC (T-Connector)
HWG-SC-4447
1
Power HD 1501MG Standard Servo
PHD-SV-0370
4
Gemfan APC Style 12 x 6 Nylon E-Prop
GFH-MP-2661
1
GForce 60C 3300mAh 4S 14.8V LiPO
FLM-LP-3108
1
MC6C 2.4GHz 6CH Transmitter
VHB-AC-5941
1
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
Product
SKU
Quantity
Quickie Thin CA
VHB-AC-2097
1
Quickie Medium CA
VHB-AC-2098
1
T Discharge Connector Female
AMS-AC-1914
1
T Discharge Connector Male
AMS-AC-1913
1
LiPO Battery Charging Bag
VHB-LP-0330
1
JR/Hitec Style Servo Extension
VHB-AC-5536
2
Universal Servo Y-Harness
VHB-AC-5539
1
Tarot Socket Head Drivers Set
FYM-AC-2100
1

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Parts of the Airplane

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Aileron Installation
Step 1
Check to make sure you have the correct
aileron. The trim will match the bottom of the
wing.
Step 2
Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to
drill a hole in the center of each hinge slot. Drill
holes for both the aileron and wing.
Step 3
Place a T-pin in the center of each hinge.
Insert the hinges in the slots in the trailing
edge of the wing. Try to align the slot in the
hinge with the hole drilled in the previous step.

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Step 4
Use the hinges to place the aileron in position.
Use a hobby knife to set the gap between the
control surface and the wing. Also check that the
aileron can move freely without rubbing the wing
tip.
Step 5
Saturate each of the hinges with thin CA. Make
sure to glue both the top and bottom. Once the
CA has cured, gently pull on the aileron to make
sure the hinges are secure. If not, apply more CA
to the loose hinge.
Step 6
Flex the aileron up and down a number of
times to break in the aileron hinges.

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Aileron Servo Installation
Required Parts
Step 1
Use string to secure a 9-inch (230mm) servo
extension to the aileron servo
Step 2
Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to remove
the covering for the outboard servo in the
bottom of the wing. Tie a weight (wheel collar
or nut) to a 12-inch (300mm) piece of string
and lower it into the opening for the servo. Tip
the wing up so the weight can be retrieved at
the center of the wing as shown.

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Step 3
Tie the string around the servo lead. Pull the
lead through the wing and out of the hole at the
center.
Step 4
Position the servo in the wing with the servo
output shaft toward the aileron (or flap). Use a
felt-tipped pen to mark the locations for the
mounting screws. Use a pin vise and 1/16-
inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the holes for the
screws. Use 2 - 3 drops of thin CA to harden the
surrounding wood.
Step 5
Secure the servo in the wing using a #1
Phillips screwdriver and the hardware provided
with the servo.
Step 6
Slide a clevis retainer on a clevis, then thread
the clevis 12-turns on a 4-inch (100mm)
pushrod wire. Connect the clevis to the control
horn as shown.

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Step 7
Use a pin vise and 2mm drill bit to enlarge the
hole in the servo horn that is 1/2-inch (13mm)
from the center of the horn. With the pushrod
wire aligned 90-degrees to the hinge line and
the holes in the control horn aligned with the
hinge line, use a felt-tipped pen to mark the
control surface for the control horn screws.
Step 8
Use a pin vise and a 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to
drill the two holes for the control horn screws.
Apply 2–3 drops in each hole to harden the
surrounding wood. Secure the control horn
using two 2-56 x 5/8-inch machine screws and a
control horn backplate. Tighten the screws using
a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
Step 9
With the control surface centered, use a felt-
tipped pen to mark the pushrod where it
crosses the hole of the servo horn. Use pliers
to bend the pushrod 90-degrees at the mark.

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Step 10
Use diagonal cutters to trim the pushrod wire
3/8-inch (9.5mm) above the bend. Secure the
pushrod wire to the servo horn using a pushrod
keeper. Use diagonal cutters to remove any
unused servo arm from the servo horn.
Step 11
Repeat Steps 1 through 10 to install the
remaining servo.

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Joining the Wing Panels
Step 1
Mark the wing joiner and wing panel using a felt-
tipped pen. This is so you can orient the joiner
correctly in this section of the manual.
Step 2
Mark a center line on the joiner. It should slide
into each wing panel up to the line. If not, lightly
sand the joiner so it fits correctly.
Step 3
Use 30-minute epoxy to glue the joiner into the
wing panels. Apply epoxy in the joiner pocket
and all sides of the joiner, 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.

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Step 4
Make sure the wing panels fit tightly together. Clean
any epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
Use low-tack tape to keep the panels tightly
together while the epoxy cures.
Important: Make sure the leading edge and
trailing edges of the wing at the joint are aligned
with each other.

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Completing the Wing Assembly
Step 1
Use a hobby knife to remove the covering to
expose the holes in the wing bolt plate. Also
remove the covering from one side of the plate.
Leave a 1/16-inch (1.5mm) edge of covering
around the perimeter as shown in the second
photo.
Step 2
Position the wing bolt plate on the wing, aligning
the holes with those in the wing. Trace the outline
of the plate onto the
wing using a felt-tipped pen. Use a hobby knife
and #11 blade to trim the covering from the wing
1/16-inch (1.5mm) inside the line drawn.
Step 3
Use 30-minute epoxy to glue the wing bolt
plate to the wing. Use low-tack tape to keep
the plate secure while the epoxy cures. Use a
covering iron to apply the covering over the
seam between the wing panels.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Installation
Required Parts
Step 1
Install the wing by aligning the dowels from the
wing into the holes in the fuselage.
Step 2
Secure the wing using two wing bolts. Tighten
the bolts using a screwdriver.

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Step 3
Use a ruler to mark the center of the stabilizer.
Do not use the covering as a guide as it may not
be centered. Use a T-pin at the rear of the
stabilizer as a pivot and to keep the stabilizer in
position on the fuselage.
Step 4
Check the alignment of the stabilizer to the wing.
Position the stabilizer so the measurements from
the stabilizer tips to the wing tips are equal. Also
check that the stabilizer is parallel to the wing.
Lightly sand the stabilizer saddle if adjustments
are required.
Step 5
Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the outline of the
fuselage on the stabilizer. Use a hobby knife
and #11 blade to remove the covering from the
center of the stabilizer 1/16-inch (1.5mm)
inside the line drawn. Use 30-minute epoxy to
glue the stabilizer to the fuselage. Use a paper
towel and rubbing alcohol to remove any
excess epoxy before it has a chance to fully
cure. Allow the epoxy to cure before
proceeding.

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Vertical Fin Installation
Required Parts
Step 1
Insert the fin in the slot at the rear of the
fuselage. Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the
outline of the fuselage on the area of the fin that
fits into the fuselage. Also trace the outline of the
fin on the top of the fuselage.
Step 2
Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to remove
the covering from the fuselage and fin. Trim
the covering 1/16-inch (1.5mm) inside the lines
drawn on the fuselage, and 1/16-inch (1.5mm)
below the line on the fin.
Step 3
Use 30-minute 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.

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Step 4
Fit the rudder to the fin. Use a hobby knife and
#11 blade to check the hinge gap and that the
rudder is not rubbing the top of the fin.
Step 5
Use thin CA to glue the two hinges that secure
the rudder and fin. Perform a pull test on the
hinges and break them in this time.
Step 6
Insert a T-pin in the center of the six stabilizer
hinges. Insert the hinges in the elevator as
shown.

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Step 9
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.
Step 10
Flex the elevator up and down a number of times
to break in the hinges.

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Preparation for Nose Wheel
Installation
Required Parts
Step1
Install a wheel collar into the landing gear wire.
Then secure the foam wheel with the other
wheel collar.
Step2
Mark where it is 15mm from the tip of the landing
gear wire.
Step3
Use a file to saw a slot that is 1mm depth and
4mm wide on the marking.
Step4
Insert the Z-Bend wire into the plastic tubing.
Then Install the Z-Bend wire into the steering
arm.
Step5
Install the landing gear into the nose steering
mount. Lock it with the steering arm. Connect
the Z-Bend wire to the steering arm.