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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Great
Planes
Quik-V6
Quickie 500 pylon racer. If you’re on a quest
for speed the Quik-V6 is the answer, but the Quik-V6s primary
objective is to be a competitive weapon in AMA 424 or 426
(Sport Quickie or Super Sport Quickie) pylon racing. If you
spend any time reviewing race results on the internet or if
you attend any of the major pylon races you’ll know that
Jim Allen
is one of the premier pilots. Jim is the designer
of the Quik-V6 (as well as the Great Planes
Proud Bird EF1
pylon racer). You can read all about Jim’s interesting and
insightful development history of the Quik-V6 (and the origin
of the name) on the back cover. Also make it a point to read
Jim’s regimen on fl ight trimming for pylon racing on page 34.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to
the Quik-V6 ARF visit the Great Planes web site at www.
greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then select the
Quik-V6. If there is new technical information or changes
to this model a “tech notice” box will appear in the upper
left corner of the page.
If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join! The
AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership
provides liability insurance coverage, protects modelers’
rights and interests and is required to fl y at most R/C sites.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org
IMPORTANT!!!
Two of the most important things you can
do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to
avoid fl ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near
or over groups of people.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Protect Your Model, Yourself & Others…
Follow These Important Safety Precautions
1.
Your Quik-V6 should not be considered a toy, but rather a
sophisticated, working model that functions very much like
a full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities,
the Quik-V6, if not assembled and operated correctly,
could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and
damage to property.
2. You must assemble the model
according to the
instructions
. Do not alter or modify the model, as
doing so may result in an unsafe or unfl yable model.
In a few cases the instructions may differ slightly from
the photos. In those instances the written instructions
should be considered as correct.
3. You must take time to
build straight
,
true and strong
.
4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in good condition,
a correctly sized engine, and other components as
specifi ed in this instruction manual. All components must
be correctly installed so that the model operates correctly
on the ground and in the air. You must check the operation
of the model and all components before
every
fl ight.
5. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own this
type of model before, we recommend that you get the
assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Engine and Engine Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Radio and Servos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Adhesives, Hardware, and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . 3
Glow Plug Ignitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KIT INSPECTION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KIT CONTENTS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ASSEMBLE THE MODEL
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Install the Ruddervator Servos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Test Fit the V-Tail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Make the Carbon Fiber Pushrods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Make the Wire Pushrods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Attach the V-Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hinge the Ruddervators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mount the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hook Up the Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Install the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Hook Up the Fuel Cut Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Mount the Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Install the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Hook Up the Ailerons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
FINAL ASSEMBLY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Check the C.G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Attach the Tail Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
PREPARE THE MODEL FOR FLIGHT
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Install the Battery and Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Final C.G. Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Balance the Model Laterally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Set the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Basic Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
QUIK-V6 TRIMMING NOTES
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
QUIK-V SERIES HISTORY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
