lanier extreme stik 40
10-25-2003 | 04:59 PM
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From: Freedom ,
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lanier extreme stik 40
is anybody else have this plane. I need help with the pushrods, the instructions say install them they don't give they dimensions (length) to cut them other than that it looks like a good plane
10-31-2003 | 08:26 AM
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From: Tallahassee, FL,
RE: lanier extreme stik 40
I just ordered this plane yesterday after seeing it in AMA mag
. I will let you know what I think of the pushrod installation
when i get mine next week, or you could give Lanier a call.
. I will let you know what I think of the pushrod installationwhen i get mine next week, or you could give Lanier a call.
10-31-2003 | 08:11 PM
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RE: lanier extreme stik 40
DWSC:
I am halfway through the installation of my extreme stick. I decided not to use the pushrods, primarily because the plane comes out nose heavy when finished. I am going to mount 2 elevator servos on either side of the fuse and the rudder servo on the top of the fuse, in front of the vertical stab. I'll use pull-pull on the rudder. This should eliminate having to add alot of counterweight. If you don't have a computer radio, then you should go with the push rods.
Here's how: You will notice one of the wooden rods has two slots, 180 degrees apart on 1 end. Make a small 1/4" bend on the non-threaded end of two of the metal rods. Slide one rod into the hole on 1 side and the other rod into the hole on the other side. Press the rods down into the channels. You may have to trim the end of the bent ends if they interfere with each other. Epoxy both rods in the groove then slide the provided heat shrink tube over the entire end. Heat & shrink. Now bend out the two push rods and have them exit the side slots on the fuse. Screw on a clevis and attach a control horn to each elevator half. The other end of the pushrod uses a single NON-Threaded wire which you install the same way. The rudder has only 1 rod on each end.
If you have a computer radio, put the servos in the rear. It will make for a better installation.
Good luck.........................Pat
I am halfway through the installation of my extreme stick. I decided not to use the pushrods, primarily because the plane comes out nose heavy when finished. I am going to mount 2 elevator servos on either side of the fuse and the rudder servo on the top of the fuse, in front of the vertical stab. I'll use pull-pull on the rudder. This should eliminate having to add alot of counterweight. If you don't have a computer radio, then you should go with the push rods.
Here's how: You will notice one of the wooden rods has two slots, 180 degrees apart on 1 end. Make a small 1/4" bend on the non-threaded end of two of the metal rods. Slide one rod into the hole on 1 side and the other rod into the hole on the other side. Press the rods down into the channels. You may have to trim the end of the bent ends if they interfere with each other. Epoxy both rods in the groove then slide the provided heat shrink tube over the entire end. Heat & shrink. Now bend out the two push rods and have them exit the side slots on the fuse. Screw on a clevis and attach a control horn to each elevator half. The other end of the pushrod uses a single NON-Threaded wire which you install the same way. The rudder has only 1 rod on each end.
If you have a computer radio, put the servos in the rear. It will make for a better installation.
Good luck.........................Pat
