Seagull Models Yak 54 Assembly Manual

MS: 65
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Kit features.
Ready-made—minimal assembly & finishing required.
Ready-covered covering.
Photo-illustrated step-by-step Assembly Manual.
Made in Vietnam.
Wingspan---------------------------------------- 57 in---------------------------- 145cm. Wing area---------------------------------------- 697 sq.in------------------- 45 sq.dm. Approximate flying weight------------------ 6.4-7.5lbs------------------- 2.9-3.4kg. Length-------------------------------------------- 52.8 in--------------------------- 134cm. Recommended engine size---------------- .61 cu.in---------------------- 2-stroke. .72-.82 cu.in------------------ 4-stroke. Radio System required 4 channels with 6 digital servos. Flying skill level Intermediate/advanced.
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INTRODUCTION.
Thank you for choosing the YAK 54 ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS. The YAK 54 was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport flyer in mind. It is a scale airplane which is easy to fly and quick to assemble. The airframe is conventionally built using balsa, plywood to make it stronger than the average ARTF , yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light. You will find that most of the work has been done for you already. The motor mount has been fitted and the hinges are pre-installed . Flying the YAK 54 is simply a joy.
This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your YAK 54. Use the parts listing below to identify all parts.
WARNING.
Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is capable of causing injury to people or property. WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU ASSUME ALL RISK & RESPONSIBILITY.
If you are inexperienced with basic R/C flight we strongly recommend you contact your R/C supplier and join your local R/C Model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training procedures designed to help the new pilot on his way to successful R/C flight. They will also be able to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.
.61 2-stroke engine
.72-.82 4-stroke engine
Computer radio with six digital
servos.
Glow plug to suit engine. Propeller to suit engine. Protective foam rubber for radio
system.
Silicone fuel line.
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED.
Thick cyanoacrylate glue. 30 minute epoxy. 5 minute epoxy. Hand or electric drill. Assorted drill bits. Modelling knife. Straight edge ruler. 2mm ball driver. Phillips head screwdriver. 220 grit sandpaper. 90° square or builder’s triangle. Wire cutters. Masking tape & T-pins. Thread-lock. Paper towels.
PARTS LISTING.
FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY
(1) Fuselage. (1) Canopy hatch.
WING ASSEMBLY
(1) Right wing half/ aileron. (1) Left wing half with/ aileron. (1) Aluminium dihedral brace.
Tail section assembly
(1) Horizontal stabilizer/ elevator
halves.
(1) Rudder halves.
Some more parts.
HARDWARE PACK
COWLING
Landing gear.....
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NOTE: To avoid scratching your new aero-
plane we suggest that you cover your workbench with an old towel. Keep a couple of jars or bowls handy to hold the small parts after you open the bags.
Please trial fit all parts. Make sure you have the correct parts and that they fit and are aligned properly before gluing! This will ensure proper as­sembly as the YAK 54 is made from natural materials and minor adjust­ments may have to be made.
The paint and plastic parts used in this kit are fuel proof. However, they are not tolerant of many harsh chemi­cals including the following: paint thinner, cyano-acrylate glue accel­erator, cyanoacrylate glue de-bonder and acetone. Do not let these chemi­cals come in contact with the colours on the covering and the plastic parts.
Please contact Horizon Hobby for product support and technical assistance at 877- 504-0233. Replacement parts are available from your local dealer or through Horizon Hobby .
HORIZON HOBBY DISTRIBUTIONS INC
4105 Fieldstone Rd, Champaign, IL 61822- USA
FOR USA MARKET ONLY.
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 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. In that Horizon Hobby has no control over the final assembly or material used for the final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
Once assembly of the model has been started, you must contact Horizon Hobby, Inc. directly regarding any warranty question that you have. Please do not contact your local hobby shop regarding warranty issues, even if that is where you purchased it. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. 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 to the place of purchase.
Horizon Hobby 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (217) 355-9511
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1) Carefully remove the aileron from one of the wing panels. Note the position of the hinges.
2) Remove each hinge from the wing panel and aileron and place a T-pin in the center of each hinge. Slide each hinge into the wing panel until the T-pin is snug against the wing panel. This will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is on either side of the hinge line when the aileron is mounted to the aileron.
HINGING THE AILERONS.
3) Slide the wing panel on the aileron until there is only a slight gap. The hinge is now centered on the wing panel and aileron. Remove the T-pins and snug the aileron against the wing panel. A gap of 1/64” or less should be maintained between the wing panel and aileron.
4)Deflect the aileron and completely saturate each hinge with thin C/A glue. The ailerons front surface should lightly contact the wing during this procedure. Ideally , when the
5) T urn the wing panel over and deflect the aileron in the opposite direction from the opposite side. Apply thin C/A glue to each hinge, making sure that the C/A penetrates into both the aileron and wing panel.
The hinge is constructed of a special material that allows the C/A to wick or penetrate and distribute throughout the hinge, securely bonding it to the wood structure of the wing panel and aileron.
hinges are glued in place, a 1/64” gap or less will be maintained throughout the lengh of the aileron to the wing panel hinge line.
Note:
The control surfaces, including the ailerons, elevators, and rudder, are prehinged with hinges installed, but the hinges are not glued in place. It is imperative that you properly adhere the hinges in place per the steps that follow using a high-quality thin C/A glue.
Note:
C/A glue.
Hinge.
T-pin.
T-pin.
C/A glue.
T-pin.
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3x20mm.
HINGING THE ELEVATOR.
8) After both ailerons are securely hinged, firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to make sure the hinges are securely glued and cannot be pulled out. Do this by carefully applying medium pressure, trying to separate the aileron from the wing panel. Use caution not to crush the wing structure.
7) Repeat this process with the other wing panel, securely hinging the aileron in place.
6) Using C/A remover/debonder and a paper towel, remove any excess C/A glue that may have accumulated on the wing or in the aileron hinge area.
HINGING THE RUDDER.
Glue the elevator hinges in place using the same tectniques used to hinge the ailerons.
Glue the rudder hinges in place using the same tectniques used to hinge the ailerons.
Work the aileron up and down several times to “work in” the hinges and check for proper movement.
Note:
TURNBUCKLE INSTALLATION.
The hole location of turnbuckles shown in pic­ture below .
The mounting holes of turnbuckle was pre-drilled at factory.
Installing the turnbuckle for tail strut of hori­zontal fin as same as pictures below.
See pictures below:
Mark and drill 4 holes for engine mount.
3x25mm.
ENGINE MOUNT INST ALLATION.
Horizontal fin bottom.
Turnbuckle.
Hinge.
pre-drilled at factory
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2) Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon fuel line. Connect one end of the line to the weighted fuel pick up and the other end to the nylon pick up tube.
3) Carefully bend the second nylon tube up at a 45º angle. This tube is the vent tube.
Carefully use a lighter or heat gun to permenently set the angle of the vent tube.
4) Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It may be necessary to remove some of the flashing around the tank opening using a modeling knife. If flashing is present, make sure none falls into the tank.
5) With the stopper assembly in place, the weighted pick-up should rest away from the rear of the tank and move freely inside the tank. The top of the vent tube should rest just below the top of the tank. It should not touch the top of the tank.
6) When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3 x 20mm machine screw until the rubber stopper ex­pands and seals the tank opening. Do not overtighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split.
Important:
When the stopper assembly is in­stalled in the tank, the top of the vent tube should rest just below the top surface of the tank. It should not touch the top of the tank.
1) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut off the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon tubes leaving 1/2” protruding from the rear of the stopper. This will be the fuel pick up tube.
INST ALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBL Y.
FUEL TANK INSTALLATION.
Att ach the silicone fuel and pressure pipes to the tank. The lower pipe is the ‘feed’ and the upper two the ‘pressure and fill’. The fill pipe is the next pipe.
Vent tube.
Fuel pick up tube.
Fuel fill tube.
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1) Assemble and mounting the wheel pants as shown in the following pictures.
2) Follow diagram below for wheel installation:
Blow through one of the lines to ensure
the fuel lines have not become kinked in­side the fuel tank compartment. Air should flow through easily .
You should mark which tube is the vent
and which is the fuel pickup when you attach fuel tubing to the tubes in the stopper. Once the tank is installed inside the fuselage, it may be difficult to determine which is which.
Wheel Collar.
Axle.
Wheel.
Landing Gear.
Nut.
(2) Washer .
3) You have to trim each axle using a tool
cutting and cut-off wheel.
46mm
Caution when cutting the axles and
wear protective goggles.
Plastic tape.
WHEEL INSTALLATION.
Rubber band.
Fuel tank.
2:Fuel pick-up tube.
3:Fuel fill tube.
1: Vent tube.
1
2
3
1
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(2) Wheel Collar.
Axle.
Wheel.
Nut.
Nut.
(2) Washer .
1) The blind nuts for securing the landing gear are already mounted inside the fuselage.
2) Using the hardware provided, mount the main landing gear to the fuselage.
4) A drop of C/A glue on the wheel collar screws will help keep them from coming lose during operation.
Repeat the process for the other wheel.
4) Remove the engine. Using an drill bit, drill the mounting holes through the engine mount at the four locations marked.
2) Place your engine onto the engine mount. Adjust the engine is centered of the edges of the engine case.
3) When you are satisfied with the align­ment, mark the locations of the engine mounting.
1) Install the pushrod housing through the
predrilled hole in the firewall and into the servo compartment. The pushrod housing should protrude 1/4" out past the front of the firewall.
Make a Z-Bend 1/4" from one end of the plain wire pushrod.
MOUNTING THE ENGINE.
INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR.
130mm.
4x20mm.
Landing gear.
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5) Bolt the engine to the engine mount using
the four machine screws. Double check that all the screws are tight before proceeding.
6) Attach the Z-Bend in the pushrod wire to
the throttle arm on the carburetor. Y ou will need to remove the throttle arm from the car- buretor to be able to attach the Z-bend. When complete, re-attach the throttle arm to the car­buretor.
COWLING INST ALLA TION.
1) Slide the fiberglass cowl over the en­gine and line up the back edge of the cowl with the marks you made on the fuselage then trim and cut.
2) While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with the marks, align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine. The front of the cowl should be positioned so the crankshaft is in nearly the middle of the cowl opening. Use the spinner backplate as a guide. Hold the cowl firmly in place using pieces of masking tape.
3) Install the muffler and muffler extension onto the engine and make the cut out in the cowl for muffler clearance. Connect the fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor, muffler and fuel filler valve. Secure the cowl to fuse­lage using the 3x10mm screws (4).
Because of the size of the cowl, it may be nec­essary to use a needle valve extension for the high speed needle valve. Make this out of suf­ficient length 1.5mm wire and install it into the end of the needle valve. Secure the wire in place by tightening the set screw in the side of the needle valve.
Pushrod wire.
4x30mm.
4.2mm.
Trim and cut.
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Install the spinner backplate, propeller and spinner cone.
INSTALLING THE SPINNER.
INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVO.
INSTALLING THE SWITCH.
Install the switch into the precut hole in the
side, in the fuselage.
1) Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the throttle servo. T est fit the servo into the aileron servo mount.
2) Secure the servos with the screws pro­vided with your radio system.The position show in picture below:
Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut open­ing in the mount. The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through.
The propeller should not touch any part
of the spinner cone. If it does, use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propeller comes in contact with it.
Remove covering.
3x10mm.
Elevator servo.
Rudder servo.
Elevator servo.
Throttle servo.
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THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION.
1) Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm as same as picture below:
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.
1) Using a ruler and a pen, locate the centerline of the horizontal stabilizer , at the trail­ing edge, and place a mark. Use a triangle and extend this mark, from back to front, across the top of the stabilizer. Also extend this mark down the back of the trailing edge of the stabilizer.
2) Using a modeling knife, carefully remove the covering at mounting slot of horizontal sta­bilizer ( both side of fuselage).
3) Slide the stabilizer into place in the pre­cut slot in the rear of the fuselage. The stabi­lizer should be pushed firmly against the front of the slot.
4) With the stabilizer held firmly in place, use a pen and draw lines onto the stabilizer where it and the fuselage sides meet. Do this on both the right and left sides and top and bottom of the stabilizer.
5) Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines you just drew as a guide, carefully remove the covering from between them using a model­ing knife.
Center line.
Adjustable Servo connector.
Servo arm.
Nut.
Remove covering.
Pen.
Switch.
Throttle.
Remove covering.
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6) Using a modeling knife, carefully re­move the covering that overlaps the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage. Re­move the covering from both the top and the bottom of the platform sides.
7) When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the top and bottom of the stabilizer mounting area and to the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage. Slide the stabilizer in place and realign. Double check all of your mea­surements once more before the epoxy cures. Hold the stabilizer in place with T -pins or mask­ing tape and remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
Remove covering.
2) Slide the vertical stabilizer into the slot in the top of the fuselage. The rear edge of the stabilizer should be flush with the rear edge of the fuselage and the lower rudder hinge should engage the precut hinge slot in the lower fuselage. The bottom edge of the stabi­lizer should also be firmly pushed against the top of the horizontal stabilizer .
1) Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from over the precut hinge slot cut into the lower rear portion of the fuselage. This slot accepts the lower rudder hinge.
When cutting through the covering to re-
move it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself. Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it.
COVERED WOOD FILLER PIECE
INSTALLATION.
VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION.
Covered wood filler piece.
Glued epoxy.
Hinge.
Hinge slot.
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3) While holding the vertical stabilizer firmly in place, use a pen and draw a line on each side of the vertical stabilizer where it meets the top of the fuselage.
4) Remove the stabilizer. Using a mod- eling knife, remove the covering from below the lines you drew.
Pen.
5) Slide the vertical stabilizer back in place. Using a triangle, check to ensure that the vertical stabilizer is aligned 90º to the hori­zontal stabilizer.
Set the stabilizer in place and realign. Double check all of your measurements once more be­fore the epoxy cures. Hold the stabilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape and remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol. Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding.
6) When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly , mix up a generous amount of 30 Minute Epoxy . Apply a thin layer to the mount­ing slot in the top of the fuselage and to the sides and bottom of the vertical stabilizer mounting area. Apply epoxy to the bottom and top edges of the filler block and to the lower hinge also.
When cutting through the covering to re-
move it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself. Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it.
90º
Vertical
Stabilizer.
Horizontal
Stabilizer.
INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS.
Servos.
Small weight.
String.
Remove covering.
C/A glue.
Rudder.
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Secure the servos with the screws pro­vided with your radio system.
Repeat the procedure for orther wing
haft.
Wing bottom.
String.
Small weight.
Attach the string to the servo lead and carefully thread it though the wing. Once you have string the lead throught the wing, remove the string so it can use for the other servo lead. T ape the servo lead to the wing to prevent it from falling back into the wing.
Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut open­ing in the mount. The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through.
Using a small weight (Weighted fuel pick-up
works well) and string, feed the string through
the wing as indicated.
Electric wire.
String.
Plastic tape.
Aileron electric.
Wing.
Pull.
Wing panel bottom.
String.
Electric wire.
Wing bottom.
String.
Small weight.
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AILERON CONTROL HORN INST ALLATION
Aileron control horn: Mix a small amount of 30 minute epoxy and lightly coat the inside of the hole in the aileron and the control horn screw.
Wing.
Aileron.
drill hole
3.2mm.
Wing bottom.
Wing bottom.
72mm.
C/A glue.
Wing bottom.
Aileron control horn.
Center the servo using the radio system. Attach the servo arm to the servo using the screw provided with the servo.
2 sets.
3x40mm.
Wing bottom.
M3 lock nut.
M3 nut.
Aluminium washer.
M3 control horn.
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Repeat the procedure for the other wing.
ELEVATOR - RUDDER CONTROL HORN
INSTALLATION.
3) Install the rudder control horn using the same method as with the elevator control horns.
Wing.
Aileron.
2) Elevator and rudder pushrods assembly follow pictures below.
1) Thread one clevis and M2 lock nut on to each elevator control rod. Thread the horns on until they are flush with the ends of the con­trol rods.
ELEVATOR - RUDDER PUSHROD
INSTALLATION.
1) Install the elevator control horn using the same method as with the aileron control horns.
2) Position the elevator control horn on the both side of elevator.
M2 lock nut.
2 sets.
3x35mm.
Right side.
Elevator control horn.
Rudder
control
Elevator
control horn.
Left side.
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M2 lock nut.
Snap keeper.
M2 clevis.
INSTALLING TAIL STRUT SYSTEM.
The tail strut system assembly follow pictures below.
3x10mm.
Alumium trap.
42mm.
Throttle.
Rudder.
Elevator.
Alumium trap.
3x10cm(2pcs).
1
Plastic clip.
2
1
Rudder pushrod.
Elevator pushrod.
Turnbuckle.
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3) Secure the tail wheel bracket in place using two 3x10mm wood screws. Be careful not to overtighten the screws.
2) Using a pen, mark the locations of the two mounting screws. Remove the tail wheel bracket and drill 1mm pilot holes at the loca­tions marked.
1) Plug the six servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also.
2) Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect them from vibration.
3) Route the antenna in the antenna tube
inside the fuselage and secure it to the bot­tom of fuselage using a plastic tape.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY-RECEIVER.
See pictures below.
MOUNTING THE CONTROL CLASP.
ATTACHMENT WING-FUSELAGE.
Att ach the aluminium tube into fuselage.
1) Set the tail wheel assembly in place on the plywood plate. The pivot point of the tail wheel wire should be even with the rudder hinge line and the tail wheel bracket should be on the plywood plate.
MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL.
2
Receiver.
Tie wrap.
Antenna.
Control clasp.
2x20mm.
2 screws.
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Insert two wing panels as pictures below.
1) It is critical that your airplane be bal­anced correctly . Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash. The cen-
ter of gravity is locate
6.5-7.5cm back from
the leading edge of the wing, measured at wing tip.
BALANCING.
2) If the nose of the plane falls, the plane is nose heavy. To correct this first move the battery pack further back in the fuselage. If this is not possible or does not correct it, stick small amounts of lead weight on the fuselage sides under the horizontal stabilizer . If the tail of the plane falls, the plane is tail heavy. To correct this, move the battery and receiver for­ward orif this is not possible, stick weight onto the firewall. When balanced correctly , the air­plane should sit level or slightly nose down when you lift it up with your fingers.
2) Turn on the radio system, and with the trim tabs on the transmitter in neutral, center the control surfaces by making adjustments to the clevises or adjustable servo connectors. The servo arms should be centered also.
1) We highly recommend setting up the Y AK 54 using the control throws listed at right. We have listed control throws for both Low Rate (initial test flying/sport flying) and High Rate (aerobatic flying).
3) When the elevator, rudder and aileron control surfaces are centered, use a ruler and check the amount of the control throw in each surface. The control throws should be
measured at the widest point of each sur­face!
CONTROL THROWS.
Wing bolt.
CG=6.5 - 7.5cm.
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FLIGHT PREPARATION.
A) Check the operation and direction of the elevator, rudder, ailerons and throttle.
B) Plug in your radio system per the manufacturer's instructions and turn every­thing on.
4) By moving the position of the adjust­able control horn out from the control surface, you will decrease the amount of throw of that control surface. Moving the adjustable con­trol horn toward the control surface will in­crease the amount of throw.
INITIAL FLYING/SPORT FLYING
Do not use the aerobatic settings for initial test flying or sport flying.
Ailerons: 3/16” up 3/16” down Elevator: 3/8” up 3/8” down Rudder: 3/4” right 3/4” left
AEROBATIC FLYING
Ailerons: 3/8” up 3/8” down Elevator: 7/8” up 7/8”down Rudder: 1 1/4” right and left
F)From behind the airplane, look at the aileron on the right wing half. Move the aileron stick to the right. The right aileron should move up and the other aileron should move down. If it does not, flip the servo reversing switch on your transmitter to change the direction.
PREFLIGHT CHECK.
1) Completely charge your transmitter and receiver batteries before your first day of flying. 2) Check every bolt and every glue joint in the Y AK 54 to ensure that everything is tight and well bonded.
3) Double check the balance of the air­plane. Do this with the fuel tank empty.
4) Check the control surfaces. All should move in the correct direction and not bind in any way .
5) If your radio transmitter is equipped with dual rate switches double check that they are on the low rate setting for your first few flights.
6) Check to ensure the control surfaces are moving the proper amount for both low and high rate settings.
E)Check the throttle. Moving the throttle stick forward should open the carburetor bar­rel. If it does not, flip the servo reversing switch on your transmitter to change the direction.
D) Check the rudder. Looking from be­hind the airplane, move the rudder stick to the right. The rudder should move to the right. If it does not, flip the servo reversing switch on your transmitter to change the direction.
C) Check the elevator first. Pull back on the elevator stick. The elevator halves should move up. If it they do not, flip the servo re­versing switch on your transmitter to change the direction.
8) Properly balance the propeller . An out of balance propeller will cause excessive vi­bration which could lead to engine and/or air­frame failure.
We wish you many safe and enjoyable flights with your YAK 54.
7) Check the receiver antenna. It should be fully extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage.
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