Carl Goldberg GBGA1067 User Manual

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Aerobatic flying just doesn't get any better than this Sukhoi ARF. Its clean lines, long tail moment, and superb
wing design will reward you with the maneuvers you love - knife edge, split S, lumcevac, torque rolls, snaps,
and ground-hugging inverted flight. What's more, we've engineered this ARF to get you into the air with a min­imum of fuss. So take a few minutes to carefully read the introductory material and then get to work. You'll
soon be out at the field with a classic aerobatic champion!

WARNING

A radio-controlled model is not a toy and is not intended for persons under 16 years old. Keep
this kit out of the reach of younger children, as it contains parts that could be dangerous. A radio­controlled model is capable of causing serious bodily injury and property damage. It is the buyer's
responsibility to assemble this aircraft correctly and to properly install the motor, radio, and all other
equipment. Test and fly the finished model only in the presence and with the assistance of another
experienced R/C flyer. The model must always be operated and flown using great care and common
sense, as well as in accordance with the Safety Code of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (5151
Memorial Drive, Muncie, IN 47302, 1-800-435-9262). We suggest you join the AMA and become prop­erly insured prior to flying this model. Also, consult with the AMA or your local hobby dealer to find an
experienced instructor in your area. Per the Federal Communications Commission, you are required
to use only those radio frequencies specified "for Model Aircraft."

LIMITED WARRANTY

Carl Goldberg Products, Ltd. has inspected and certified the components of this aircraft. The company urges the buyer to perform
his own inspection, prior to assembly, and to immediately request a replacement of any parts he believes to be defective for their
intended use. The company warrants replacement of any such components, provided the buyer requests such replacement with­in a period of 90 days from the date of purchase and provided the defective part is returned, if so requested by the company.

No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the company with respect to this kit. The buyer acknowledges and under­stands that it is his responsibility to carefully assemble the finished flying model airplane and to fly it safely. The buyer hereby
assumes full responsibility for the risk and all liability for personal or property damage or injury arising out of the buyer's use of the
components of this kit.

P.O. Box 88 Oakwood GA 30566 Phone #[phone] Fax # [phone] www.carlgoldbergproducts.com

CARL GOLDBERG PRODUCTS, LTD.

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INTRODUCTION

USING THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Before you begin assembling your SUKHOI ARF, take
some time to read through this entire instruction book. It
is designed to take you step-by-step through the process
and to give you added information on engine and radio
selection and set-up, balancing your aircraft, and flying
your model. The time you spend will speed the assembly
process and help you avoid problems.

PREPARING FOR ASSEMBLY

You will need a work area of approximately 24 x 70" which has
been covered to protect it from adhesive, as well as cuts and
other damage. Many people cover their work area with a
sheet of dry wall (sheet rock) and/or waxed paper t o pre­vent CA Glue and Epoxy from ruining the work surface.

CONSTRUCTION TIPS

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS READ A FEW STEPS AHEAD.
This will alert you to coming instructions and will help you
plan accordingly.

Using the Parts Identification section, familiarize yourself
with the various items included in your kit box.

As you work, CHECK OFF EACH STEP in the box provid­ed, so that you are sure you do not forget anything.

Do not hesitate to ask questions. Your local hobby dealer
and area flyers will most likely be happy to help, as they
want you to have a successful flying experience. You may
also receive technical assistance from Carl Goldberg
Products, Ltd. by telephone [phone].

ADHESIVES & GLUING TECHNIQUES

CA adhesives are specially formulated to firmly glue the
plywood, hardwood, and balsa used in your model and to
withstand the vibration and stresses of high performance
flight. However, there are times, such as when you are
installing the stabilizer and fin on the fuselage and want
more set-up time for careful alignment and positioning,
then you should use epoxy.. Occasionally, you also will
want to use thin CA, which "wicks" into the surrounding
areas. Aliphatic resin glue or similar water-based glues
can also be used, but they will add to the assembly time
because they dry so much more slowly than CA glue.
Remember, when ever using any CA, you must be care­ful to read instructions thoroughly, as you will have only
seconds for positioning of parts. Be sure to trial fit parts
together before gluing. Also, never use watery THIN type
CA glue for gluing plywood and hardwood parts. Thin
CA's do not adequately bond these areas.

CAUTION

Some people may experience an allergic reaction when
exposed to fumes from CA glue or epoxy. As with paints,
thinners, and solvents, it is always important to use glues
only where there is adequate ventilation to carry fumes
away. A fan is recommended. Also, special care must be
taken when using CA, as it will bond skin as well as other
surfaces. Before using any CA, carefully read all label
precautions. When using CA, protective eye-wear and
care in keeping the glue away from the face is highly rec­ommended. If CA does happen to get into the eye, hold
lid open and flush with water only. Seek immediate med­ical attention.

COVERING

The SUKHOI ARF is covered in a premium polyester film
chosen by many of the world's top flyers for its beauty,
toughness, and ease of application and repair. It is not
uncommon for ARF's to develop a few wrinkles in transit.
If this is true of your model, the situation is easily correct­ed. Before you begin putting the pieces together, run over
the surface of each section with an iron (either specially
designed for airplane use or the more cumbersome
household iron) or use a modeling heat gun. Apply the
heat (set at about 350° F), following along with a soft cloth
and pressing down on the covering as you go around.
This will more firmly set the covering adhesive into the
wood and keep your aircraft covering tight and smooth in
the future.

One of the great advantages of polyester film is that it can
be applied over itself without causing gas bubbles. This
allows you to repair your aircraft, as well as to customize
it in a number of ways. If, due to a flight mishap, you get
a hole or similar covering damage, simply trim away the
ragged edges and then apply a patch, following the direc­tions that come with your covering , which is available at
your hobby dealer.

Important

Information

Covering coming loose is not COV­ERED UNDER WARRANTY. Due to
temperature changes the plane may
develop some wrinkles in the cover­ing that you will need to remove
with an iron. Be sure to seal the
edges down first so that you do not
cause the covering to shrink and
leave exposed areas of wood.
Please inspect the plane before
beginning to assemble to make
sure you are happy with it. After
assembly has begun you cannot
return the kit. If you find a problem
before beginning to assemble the
plane you must contact us, please
do not return it to the dealer.

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ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THIS AIRCRAFT

 1 RADIO GUIDANCE SYSTEM (6 CHANNEL

MINIMUM REQUIRED WITH 6 SERVOS)

 2 12” AILERON SERVO EXTENSION WIRES
 2 24” ELEVATOR SERVO EXTENSION

WIRES

 2 Y-HARNESS (1 with reversing)
 1 ENGINE .61-.108 2-STROKE, .91- 1.20 4-

STROKE AND MUFFLER

 1 CA ACCELERATOR
 1 2 OZ. BOTTLE CA MEDIUM GLUE
 1 1/2 OZ. BOTTLE CA THIN GLUE

 1 20 MINUET EPOXY
 1 1/4” FOAM RUBBER

OPTIONAL:

 1 1/5 PILOT FIGURE

NOTE: The SUKHOI ARF covering matches Cub

Yellow(#884), Deep Blue(#873) and True
Red (#877) Oracover.

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES FOR ASSEMBLY.

 MODELING OR UTILITY KNIFE
 WORK SURFACE (24" X70")
 ELECTRIC DRILL
 1/16”, 3/32”,1/8", 3/16”, 5/32”, 1/4”, 5/64”

7/32” DRILL BITS

 SMALL STANDARD & PHILLIPS SCREW-

DRIVERS

 MASKING TAPE
 NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS
 MOTO TOOL
 24” RULER
 FLEXIBLE STRAIGHT-EDGE
 30-60-90° x 6" TRIANGLE
 SOFT PENCIL
 A FEW STRAIGHT OR "T" PINS
 ADJUSTABLE WRENCH
 WIRE CUTTER (DYKES)
 OPTIONAL HEAT GUN/COVERING IRON
 ACID BRUSH
 ELECTRICAL TAPE
 PIECE OF MEDIUM SANDPAPER
 5 FT. LENGTH OF STRING

Caution:

Before starting, carefully go over all high

stress areas with an epoxy or wood glue to

confirm all areas are well glued.

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2.  Locate the pre-cut aileron hinge slots in both

wing halves. Using a hobby knife (#11 blade),
slide the blade into each slot to make sure it
is cleanly cut.

 Repeat this process with the ailerons, mak-

ing sure all hinge slots are clean.

3.  Place a straight pin into the center of each of

the four CA hinges.

 Slide each hinge into the hinge slots on one

of the wing halves. The pin will prevent the
hinges from going further than halfway into
the wing.

 Slide the aileron toward the wing until no

gap remains between the aileron and the
wing.

5.

 Carefully check the alignment of the aileron.

It should be centered, with about 1/32" on
either end.

 When satisfied with the alignment, remove

the straight pins, being sure to keep the
aileron tight to the wing. You may wish to
apply a few pieces of masking tape to keep
the pieces in place.

6.  Keeping the aileron and wing in position,

apply 3 or 4 drops of CA glue to the small
exposed area of each hinge.

 Turn the assembly over and again apply 3

or 4 drops of CA glue to the exposed hinge
surfaces.

 Allow to dry for 10 minutes before flexing

the aileron.

7.

 Repeat the above steps for the other half of

the wing.

WING ASSEMBLY

AILERON INSTALLATION

4.  Select the aileron for the wing on which you

are working and insert the exposed half of
each hinge into the aileron slots.

1.  Collect the following parts:

(1) Left wing
(1) Right wing
(1) Left aileron
(1) Right aileron
(10) CA hinges

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AILERON SERVO INSTALLATION

Note: The following pictures may not exactly match

the hardware you are using. Always check the radio
manufacturer's instructions when installing radio
equipment.

1.  Collect the following items:

(1) Aileron servo door
(2) 3/8 x 3/4" Servo mounting block
(4) Servo mounting screw (supplied with radio)
(4) #4 Washer
(4) #4 x 1/2" Screw
(1) Servo with rubber grommet (supplied with

radio)

2.  With the servo door upside down on the work

surface, place the servo on top of the door
with the servo arm post centered vertically
and horizontally with the servo door notch.

 Mark the location of the servo, as shown.

3.  Remove the servo from the door.

 Spread epoxy on the servo mounting blocks

and, making sure the wood grain on both
mounting blocks runs vertically, glue the
blocks in place along the marks just made.

IMPORTANT! To ensure that any connections locat-

ed inside the wing will not come loose, either when
the wires are pulled, or during flying, always tape

them securely together with electrical tape.

4.  Making sure to use the correct servo for the

opening, attach the servo wire to the12"
extension and securely tape the connection.

 Push the extension wire into the wing until it

comes out the hole near the center of the
wing.

5.

 Grasping the extension in the hole, SLOWLY

pull until the end of the 12" extension comes
out of the hole.

 Tape the extension securely to the wing, so

that it will not slide back in while you are work­ing.

 When the epoxy is dry, drill 1/16" holes into

the servo blocks and, using the screws sup­plied with the radio, mount the servo onto the
blocks.

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2.  With the aileron servo door in place, make a

mark at a 90º degree angle to the trailing edge
and in line with the servo arm.

3.  Position the control horn bolt so that it is 3/4”

back from the hinge line on the mark that you
jut made.

4.

 Using a 9/64" drill bit, make a hole in the

aileron through to the top side.

HINT: Drill the hole from the bottom half way. Then

measure and mark the top of the aileron and
drill down to the hole from the top of the
aileron.

5.  Insert the 6-32 x 2” screw from the top through

the aileron.

 Place the #6 washer and the 6-32 hex nut on

the bolt and tighten. Make sure that you use
thread lock on the bolt and nut.

 Screw the black adjustable horn bracket on

the bolt.

6.  Thread on to each end of a 4-40 x 4” pushrod

a nut and Golden Clevis.

 Mount the pushrod onto the servo and the

horn bracket.

 Slide the clevis clip on to each of the Golden

Clevis pins.

 Repeat the above steps for the second

aileron.

AILERON CONTROL HORN INSTALLATION

1.  Collect the following items

(2) 4-40 Golden Clevis
(2) Clevis Clips
(2) 4-40 Hex Nut
(1) 4-40 x 4" Double threaded wire
(1) 6-32 x 2” Bolt
(1) 6-32 Hex nut
(1) #6 Washer
(1) 6-32 Black Horn Bracket

6.  Using the #4 x 1/2" screw supplied with this

kit, screw the door to the mounting plate.

 Repeat the above steps for the second aileron

servo.

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TAIL CONSTRUCTION

 Collect the following items

(2) Right & left Stab

(1) Small stabilizer tube

1.  Slide the small stabilizer tube into one side of

the stab. Then slide the assembly into the hole
in the fuselage till the stab is flush against the
fuse. (The side of the stab with the hole is the
bottom of the stabilizer). Slide the second stab
onto the tube sticking out the other side of the
fuselage. Squeeze both stab pieces together
firmly on to the fuselage.

 Check that the stabilizer is level with the wing.

Shim the tube in the fuselage up or down if
necessary. Do not go any farther till the stab is
level to the wing.

The Stabilizer can be mounted to the

fuselage two ways:

One way

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 Using 4-40 bolt, drill and tap the stabilizer tube

at the hole location. This method will allow
you to remove the stab as needed. CAU-
TION:You must watch the bolt holes for
fatigue and drill another hole by rotating the
tube when this happens.

Second way (Suggested)

1.

 Draw a outline where both stabilizers meets

the fuselage side.

Remove

covering

2.  Remove the covering with out cutting into the

wood below.

 Make a mixture of epoxy and glue both the

tube into the stabilizers and the stabilizers to
the fuselage sides. Do this on both sides of
the fuselage where the stabs touch.

FIN INSTALLATION

 Collect the following items:

(1) Fin

(1) Plastic Tail Fairing

1.  Find the center of the fuselage at the front of

the fin platform.

STAB INSTALLATION

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2.  Align the rear of the fin with the rear of the

fuselage.

 Make sure that the fin is perpendicular to the

stab and fit flat on the fin platform.

 Make a mixture of epoxy and epoxy the fin

onto the fin platform Again, make sure the the
fin is once again straight to the fuse and per­pendicular to the stab.

3.  Fit the plastic tail fairing over the stab and

around the fin.

 6. Press the fairing down onto the fuselage

and check for fit. Adjust the fit if necessary.
Mark where the fairing tab extends past the
elevator bevel and remove. This excess will
interfere with the elevator movement.

6.

 Once satisfied with the fit then glue in place

using CA glue.

CAUTION: Use glue sparingly.

Remove excess tab

HINGING THE ELEVATORS

 Collect the following items:

(2) Elevators

(6) Hinges

1.  Take three hinges and, as with the aileron

hinge installation, insert the hinge into the
elevator, using straight pins to ensure the
hinge stays centered between the stabilizer
and the elevator.

 Slide the exposed side of the hinge into the

slots in the stab until the pins touch both the
stab and the elevator.

2.

 Remove the pins in each hinge and, keeping

the elevator/stab assembly in position, apply
3 or 4 drops of thin CA to each hinge, on both
the top and bottom sides of the stab.

 Allow ten minutes for the CA to cure before

flexing the elevator. Then install the second
elevator.

RUDDER AND ELEVATOR INSTALLATION

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2.  With the servo in place, make a mark at a 90º

degree angle to the elevator hinge line and in
line with the servo arm.

3.  Position the control horn bolt so that it is 3/4”

back from hinge line on the mark that you jut
made.

4.

 Using a 9/64" drill bit, make a hole in the ele-

vator through to the top side.

HINT: Drill the hole from the bottom half way.

Then measure and mark the top of the ele­vator and drill down to the hole from the
top of the aileron.

 Collect the following items:

(2) servos and mounting hardware

(6) 24” servo extensions

(2) 4-40 x 3-1/2” double threaded rod

(4) 4-40 Hex Nut

(4) 4-40 Golden Clevis

(2) 6-32 x 2” Flat Head Screws

(2) 6-32 Hex Nut

(2) #6 Flat Washer

INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR SERVOS

At the rear of the fuselage just below the
front of the stabilizer you will find the servo cut
outs on both sides of the fuselage. The top cut
out is for the elevator servos. The Bottom cut
out is for the optional rudder servo.

Note: Adding a rudder servo at the back

may cause the plane to be tail heavy.

1.  Remove the covering over top of the eleva-

tor servo hole and mount your elevator follow-

ing your radio instructions. Place the out put

shaft towards the rear of the fuselage.

Elevator

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5.  Insert the 6-32 x 2” screw from the top through

the elevator.

 Place the #6 washer and the 6-32 hex nut on

the bolt and tighten. Make sure that you use

thread lock on the bolt and nut.

 Screw the black adjustable horn bracket on

the bolt.

6.  Thread on to each end of a 4-40 x 3-1/2”

pushrod a nut and Golden Clevis.

 Mount the pushrod onto the servo and the

horn bracket.

 Slide a clevis clip on to each of the Golden

Clevis pins.

 Repeat the above steps for the second eleva-

tor.

RUDDER AND RUDDER CABLES

 Collect the following items:

(1) 6-32 x 3” All threaded rod

(1) Black Adjustable Horn Bracket

(1) Small White Adjustable Horn

(2) 6-32 Hex Nut

(2) #6 Flat Washer

(1) Rudder

(4) Hinges

(1) Cable

(2) Brass Tubes 1/16 OD x 1/4”

(2) 2-56 Threaded Rods with holes

(2) 2-56 Golden Clevis

(2) 2-25 Hex Nut

1.  Install the hinges into the rudder and glue the

rudder in place using the same hinging
method used for the elevator and ailerons.

 Position the control horn bolt so that it is 3/4”

back from hinge line and 1” up from the bot­tom of the rudder.

 Using a 9/64" drill bit, make a hole in the rud-

der.

2.  Center the 6-32 x 3” threaded rod in the hole.

 Using thread lock place first the #6 washer

then the 6-32 Hex nut on each side of the rud­der.

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3.  Thread the white adjustable horn on the rod

first. Insert the horn bracket far enough so that

the black horn will fit on the rod completely.

 Do this for both sides of the rudder.

 Insert the cable through the 1/16 OD x 1/4”

brass tubing.

 Next thread the cable though the hole at the

end of the 2-56 threaded rods and loop it back

through the brass tube.

4.  Loop the end of the cable back though the

brass tube.

 Next thread the cable though the hole at the

end of the 2-56 threaded rods and loop it back

through the brass tube.

 Repeat steps 7 thru 10 for the other end of the

cable.

 Insert the 1/8” tubing into the rear cable exit

hole. Push the tubing while guiding it through

the fuselage.

5.  Thread the 2-56 end of the cable into the tub-

ing and pull the tubing out the rear cable exit.
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 Repeat steps 12 and 13 for the other end of

the cable.

 Thread one 2-56 nut then a 2-56 golden clevis

onto the each end of the cable.

 Connect the golden clevis to the black horn

bracket. Remember to insert the clevis clip on
each of the clips.

The other end of the cables will be finished when the

rudder servo is installed.

MOUNTING TAILWHEEL

 Collect the following items:

(1) 6-32 x 3” All threaded rod

(2) Small White Adjustable Horn

(1) Tailwheel Bracket

(2) 4-40 x 1/2” Socket Head Bolt

(2) #4 Flat Washer

(2) Tailwheel Springs

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1.  Thread the 6-32 x 3” rod into brass nob that is

on top of the axle on the tailwheel bracket.

 Place on the each end of the threaded rod a

white horn bracket.

 Next find the two hole on the bottom of the

fuselage where the tailwheel get mounted.

 Mount the tailwheel bracket using the 4-40 x

1/2” screws with the #4 washers.

NOTE: Use thread lock on the bolts.

2.  Remove from the tailwheel springs approxi-

mately 1/2” from the other side of the long

wire.

 On the side of the spring that you just cut off,

bend 2 or 3 coils of the spring out so that they

can hook through the horn bracket.

3.  Twist the end of the spring on to the horn

bracket. Insert the long wire end around the

second horn bracket. Twist the wire so that it

will stay hooked to the bracket.

4.  Repeat steps 2 & 3.

Note: The springs should be tight enough so that

when you move the tailwheel it will move
the rudder.

 Install the tailwheel using the 1/8” wheel col-

lars and set screws.

INSTALLING THE LANDING GEAR

 Collect the following items:

(2) 8-32 x 1” Pan Head Bolts

(1) Landing Gear

(2) Axles with Nuts

(2) wheels

(2) 5/32 Wheel collars with Set Screws

1.  Remove nylon screw from the bottom hatch.

2.  Screw the landing gear down onto the fuse-

lage. Place the gear taper going towards the
front of the plane. Use thread lock on the
bolts.

 Reinstall the bottom hatch.
 Install the axles and the wheels along with the

5/32 wheel collars.

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INSTALLING THE RUDDER SERVO

 Collect the following items:

(2) Servo with mounting hardware

(2) Brass Tubes 1/16 OD x 1/4”

(2) 2-56 Threaded Rods with holes

(2) 2-56 Golden Clevis

(2) 2-25 Hex Nut

1.  Find the center of the servo tray that is in front

of the wing tube in the fuselage.

 For now insert the elevator servo you will be

using.

2.

 Determine were your throttle servo needs to

be and inert you throttle servo.

 Make sure that the movement from your rud-

der servo will not interfere with the movement

of the throttle servo.

 Make a mark were the both the servos will

mount then remove the throttle servo.

 Screw your rudder servo on the marks you

just made.

3.  Finish pulling the rudder cables through the

fuselage.

 Make sure that the cables are running

between the openings in the formers.

 Stretch the cables past the rudder servo by 3”

to 4” then cut off excess cable.

4.  Assemble the 2-56 cable end same as shown

above.

 Place the cable ends on you servo arm and

mount the servo arm on the rudder servo.

 Tape your rudder with masking tape so that it

will remain straight.

5.

 Place the brass tube on the cable then pull the

cables through the holes in the threaded rod.

 Pulling the cable tight, finish assembling the

cable just like you did before.

 Do the same to the other cable.
 You can tighten or loosen the finished cable

by twisting the golden clevis.

INSTALLING THE ENGINE

 Collect the following items:

(1) Motor Mount

(1) Engine

(4) #10 x 3/4” sheet metal screw

(4) 8-32 x 1” Socket Head Screw

(4) #8 Washer

(4) 8-32 Blindnuts

(1) 1/8 x 24” Tubing

(1) .072 x 19” wire

(1) Snap-r-Keeper

(1) Pushrod Connector

(1) Snap Nut

(1) 4-40 x 1/8 Socket Head Screw

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1.  Extend the lines on the firewall as shown

above.

2.  Place you engine in the mounts and adjust till

the prop drive washer is 6-1/4” from the back

of the motor mounts. Clamp the engine in

place on one beam and mark the location of

the mounting holes.

 Drill using a 1/8” bit.

 Screw the engine to motor mounts using the

#10 x 3/4” sheet metal screws.

Note: Make sure you keep the engine centered on

the motor mount.

3.  Keeping the engine perpendicular to the table

top, clamp the other motor mount to the
engine. Mark and drill the second motor mount
then screw the mount to the engine.

4.  Measure across the top of the motor mount
and find the center. Place a mark at that point.

6.  Align the motor on the firewall. Center the
engine on the off center line and the horizontal
line. Drill holes on the marks using a 7/32” drill.
Insert blind nut into the rear of the fire wall and
tighten using washers and lock washer (use
thread lock).

 Drill a 1/8” hole in the firewall in position with

the throttle arm. Insert the 1/8” x 24” nylon
tubing in the hole.

5.  Place a mark where the top of the motor
mount beam is located. As shown above.

 Mark all four sides of the motor mount.

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7.  Mount throttle servo in tray on the marks

you made earlier

Note: Your installation may vary depending

on the engine used.

 Install pushrod connector on your servo

arm and attach to the throttle pushrod.

PUSHROD CONNECTOR

SNAP NUT

8.  Insert the .072 x 19” wire through the pushrod

tubing and into the pushrod connector on the
servo arm.

 Make a 90 degree bend so that the wire fits

into the throttle arm on the engine. Install the
snap-r-keeper on the end of the wire.

 Locate the proper positioning of the throttle

servo arm. Then cut off the excess wire, keep­ing some wire for future adjustments.

FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

 Gather the following items
(1) fuel tank

(1) rubber tank stopper
(1) clunk
(1) 3mm x 25mm screw
(1) cap washer large
(1) cap washer small
(2) 3mm x 40mm brass tube
(1) 3mm x 60mm brass tube
(1) silicone tube 4mm x 80mm
(3) silicone tube 5mm x 165mm

1.  Insert the 3mm screw through the center

hole in the large washer, through the center
hole in the rubber washer against the large
side, and screw the small washer on the
back side.

2.  Insert the brass tubes through three of the

holes. They should be arranged so as the
long one will be on the right side of the plane
and the short one on the left side.

 The tubes should extend out the front of the

cap 5/8”. Bend the long tube up at about a 20
degree angle. This should be adjusted so the
end of the tube almost touches the top of the
tank when installed.

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3.  Install the 4mm silicone tube to the short

brass tube and install the clunk to the other
end of the silicone tube. This is the fuel pick­up and must be free to “flop” around in the
tank so it can pick up fuel in any attitude.

4.  Install the assembly into the tank so the vent

tube is turned up to the top of the tank and is
positioned on the right side of the tank.
Tighten the screw to expand the rubber cap.
Don’t over tighten or you could split the tank.

5.  Attach the three pieces of 5mm tubing to the
three tank outlets. They are different colors so
you can tell which are the two vents and which
is the fuel pickup after the tank is installed.
Make a note of which color you attach to
which tube. The short brass with the clunk is
the fuel pickup and must go to the carburetor.
One of the long brass tubes is the vent and
should go to the pressure outlet on the muffler.
The second vent can be used for filling the
fuel tank but will have to be plugged with a
screw (Not Included) so that the fuel will not
run out.

INSTALLING FUEL TANK

 Gather the following items
(1) Velcro Hook & Loop

(1) Foam Rubber (Not Included)

1.  Take about 2” of both side of the velcro and
hook them together so that it makes one long
piece.

 Feed the velcro up through the bottom of the

fuselage just behind the firewall.

Note: Keep the velcro to the inside of the
throttle tubing as shown.

 Pull the velcro over half way into the fuselage.

 Insert the end of the velcro into the slot on the

other side of the fuselage and pull it back out
the bottom of the fuselage.

 Keep the velcro strip loop you just made

inside the fuselage big enough to fit around
the fuel tank.

2.  Insert the fuel tank into the velcro loop and
push the tank forward till the end comes out
the firewall.

 Pull on both end of the velcro till tight. Then

press the two ends of the velcro together.

Note: To keep the velcro tight you might
want to place a screw into the velcro on
the bottom of the fuselage. (Not Included)

Velcro

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3.  Insert foam on both sides of the fuel tank.

Note: This is also a good place for the radio battery if

needed.

MOUNTING THE COWL

1.  Place the 4” x 12” plastic strip so that it is sit-

ting on top on the engine just past the cylinder
head.

 Tape the plastic to the fuselage at the very

end with masking tape.

 Mark a outline around the cyclinder head and

you exhust pipe.

 Make a mark where the back of the plastic is

sitting on the fuselage.

 Un-tape the plastic sheet from the fuselage

and cut out the plastic where you marked for
the engine.

 Gather the following items
(1) Cowl

(4) 4-40 x 1/2 Socket Head Bolt
(4) #4 Washer

(1) 4” x 12” Clear Plastic

2.  Unscrew the engine from the motor mounts.

 Place the cowl on the fuselage and fasten

using the 4-40 x 1/2” bolts and washers.

 Re-tape the clear plastic sheet on the marks

that you made on the fuselage.

 Make a mark where the cut out is on the cowl.

 remove the cowl and cut out the openings.

NOTE: Start with small openings then slowly

increase the size till the cowl fits.

RECEIVER, BATTERY & SWITCH

 Install your radio switch.

 Install your receiver and battery pack accord-

ing to your radio instructions.

 The Sukhoi has lots of room to move the bat-

tery around to help with the CG. Do not make
a final place till you have balanced the plane.

We placed our receiver behind the rudder

servo and our battery in front of the throttle
servo. The location of these items will vary with
each planes set up.

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BOLTING ON THE WING

 Gather the following items
(1) Right & Left Wing Panels

(2) 1/4-20 x 2” Nylon Bolt
(1) Wing Tube

HATCH AND CANOPY

 Gather the following items
(1) Hatch

(4) 4-40 x 1/2 Socket Head Bolt
(4) #4 Washer
(1) Cockpit insert
(1) Canopy

 Fit the hatch under the cowl (tight fit) and slide

it forward till the front dowel slides into the
hole in the front former. If the dowel seems
tight then drill the hole in the former out bigger.

 Using the 4-40 x 1/2” bolts and washers,

mount the hatch to the top of the fuselage.
Use thread lock.

 Place the cockpit insert over the hatch check

for fit and glue in place.

 Put in place the canopy over the fuselage

hatch.

 Glue in place.

 Slide the wing tube into one of the wing

halves.

 Slide the tube thru the fuselage.

 Slide the second wing half onto the wing tube

comming out of the fuselage side.

 Push the two wing halves together till they ar

tight against the fuselage side.

 Bolt the wing to the fuselage using a 1/4-20

nylon bolt.

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Throws

We have provided two sets of throws.
Use the lower throws on the first flights
then work your way up to the higher
throws. Do not use the higer throws till
you are ready.

LOW HIGH

Elevator 1” UP& Down All you can get
Ailerons 1/2” Up & Down All you can get
Rudder 1-1/2” Right & Left All you can get

When you have gotten comfortable
flying the Sukhoi slowly increase the
throws while still staying within your flying
ability.

The Sukhoi was designed around a

1.20 four-cycle engine or a .90 two-cycle
engine both of these engines will give
you excellent performance. Remember, a
bigger engine is not always better. Using
a 15-8 to a 16-8 prop works well on
these engines.

BALANCING AND CONTROL THROWS

CG Balancing

Balancing the Sukhoi is very important,
you might need to use weight depending
on the servos and engine that you use.
Start out with the balance point at 5”.
This balance point is a safe place for you
to fly the Sukhoi at. As you get comfort­able you can move the CG back further.
The further you move the CG the more
wild the aerobatics will become, BUT the
more unstable the Sukhoi will become.

For your next aerobatic A R F, try the Ultimate Bipe.

THE ULTIMATE 10-300 A R F

W ingsp an: 54"
Wing Area: 980 Sq."
Length: 58-1/2"
Flying W eight: 7.5 to 8.5 lbs.
Power: .60 2-cycle

.90-1.20 4-cycle

Kit includes fiberglass cowling wheel p ants, plus
canopy, molded cockpit insert, glass-filled nylon
engine mounts, wheels, and 16-0z. fuel t ank.