![]() ![]() The assembly sequence begins by installing the flaps and ailerons and their respective servos. The large hatch gives excellent access to change the flight batteries. Electric fliers will enjoy a nice laser-cut battery mounting plate that replaces the fuel tank. While the resin dried, I started on the wing.Īmple room behind the firewall is provided for the fuel tank and the throttle pushrod is routed across the right side of the fuselage. I mixed up a batch of Z-Poxy finishing resin and treated the outside firewall and the interior bay where the fuel tank is installed. To save time later, before I started the wings I wanted to do a little additional fuelproofing. It’s a large model, so it took a fair amount of time to get everything looking good, but it was well worth the effort. I spent some time with a covering iron and heat gun to get the wrinkles out of all of the surfaces. I assembled the Ultra Stick using Zap thin and medium CA adhesive, Pacer Z-Poxy, and Pacer Z-42 threadlocker, all of which are available through Frank Tiano Enterprises. Center of gravity (CG) and control throws, as well as support and spare parts information are all clearly documented.Īlthough the Hangar 9 Ultra Stick is designed for sport flying, make no mistake-this is a Giant Scale aircraft and for your sake and that of others, it should be carefully assembled using techniques appropriate for this size model. It includes clear photographs and diagrams. The manual is comprehensive, well written, and multilingual. The Ultra Stick arrived well packaged and after I opened everything, I sat down to spend some quality time with the manual. While on the subject of the landing gear, the main wheels are hidden beneath a set of fiberglass wheel pants that are painted to perfectly match the bright green and white UltraCote covering. Unlike many Stick designs, the Hangar 9 Ultra Stick is configured as a tail-dragger instead of the traditional tricycle landing gear arrangement. As shown here, when high rates are activated, the flaps coordinate with the ailerons to produce a thrilling roll rate. The double-beveled flaps allow a number of programming options, including crow and coupling down flaps with up-elevator for tight flips. The programming capabilities of modern radios such as my DX18 allow a plethora of programming options, including traditional flaps, full-span ailerons, and crow or airbrake mixing (ailerons up and flaps deployed down). Each surface is double beveled for maximum throw. The two-piece wing is equipped with both large ailerons and flaps. Swinging an 18-inch propeller, this setup should be plenty spirited if you plan to go with electric power.Ī quick kit inspection reveals several enticing features. ![]() The large hatch provides easy battery access. If electric power is your preference, an E-flite Power 160 brushless motor that uses a pair of 5S batteries in series is available. The lack of a cowl will also make engine selection easier for those who want to experiment. The exposed choke and needles are easy to operate and adjust. If you’re new to gas power, you won’t have to deal with cooling issues. Lacking an engine cowling offers several advantages. I have several of these engines in use and they have proven to be strong and reliable after they’re broken in. I elected to run an Evolution 33cc two-cycle gas engine on the review model. These airframes feature big airplane flying qualities in a modest size that offers affordable components and airframes that fit in a wide range of vehicles. On the gas side, the Ultra Stick is designed for the popular 30cc-class power systems. The large control surfaces, optional float kit, and striking color scheme had me at hello. However, when I saw one at AMA Expo West in Ontario, California, I knew that I was destined to own one. When I heard that Hangar 9 was releasing another Stick model, I will admit my initial reaction was, “Another Stick?” My interest level increased when I saw the release show up on the company’s social media feed and I noted that the new design supported a number of power systems, including gas and electric. None of the advanced programming for crow and full-span ailerons is documented in the manual.Hard points installed so you can add the optional 1/5-scale float kit for even more operational flexibility.Supports a variety of fuel- and electric-based power systems.Enlarged and double-beveled control surfaces for extreme flying.New take on a popular design, with a striking new color scheme.Radio system: Spektrum DX18G2 AR9350 receiver eight Spektrum A6180 digital servos Propeller: 18 x 8 Xoar wood (wheels) 18 x 8 Falcon Carbon (floats) Receiver battery: Two Spektrum 2,000 mAh 2S LiFe receiver batteries (radio and ignition) Motor/engine used: Evolution 33cc two-cycle gas Power system: 30cc gas or Power 160 electricĬonstruction: Built-up balsa and light plywood Wing loading: 22.02 ounces per square foot ![]()
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