Giant Easy Stik ARF
Instruction Manual
Specifications
Wingspan: 83.1 in (2112 mm)
Length: 71.1 in (1805 mm)
Wing Area: 1491 sq in (96.2 sq dm)
Weight: 10.8-12.7 lbs (4900-5770 g)
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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of Giant Easy Stik ARF from Value Hobby. We thank you for your generous
support, and hope you enjoy your new airplane.
At Value Hobby, we hope to offer competitive prices, good performance, and products that you can setup and
use with ease. That’s why we extensively researched and tested this airplane, and suggested all the products
necessary for you to setup properly. We understand that you have many choices when purchasing, and we are
grateful you choose to buy from us.
As vendors, one of the most gratifying things for us is to hear from our customers. We would welcome any
suggestion to help us improve. Please make us aware of any errors and imperfections in the airplane or the
instructions, or about the setup that we suggested. We hope you’ll find our setup suggestions to be helpful, and
enjoy flying your new airplane. Please feel free to contact us at (630) 948-0947 or email us at
Disclaimer
By purchasing and/or building this model, user assumes ALL liability and risk involved with this product. This
model should be built and flown by an experienced pilot and only flown at AMA sanctioned sites.
Value Hobby guarantees this model to be free of defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover any parts damaged by use or modifications. In no way shall Value Hobby’s liability
exceed the original cost of the purchased model. Further, Value Hobby reserves the right to modify this warranty
without notice. Value Hobby has no control over the final stages of assembly or the material used for the final
assembly. No liability shall be assumed nor materials used for the final user-assembled product. By the act of
using the final product the user accepts all resulting liability. Value Hobby, as an R/C product vendor, provides a
top quality airplane and instructions to complete the model. The quality and flight characteristics of the finished
model depend greatly on how it is built; we cannot guarantee the performance for the completed model and
representations are expressed or implied as to the performance of the completed model. 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.
Safety in Assembly
During assembly of this aircraft, you will be asked to use sharp knives and hobby adhesives. Please follow all
safety procedures recommended by the manufacturers of the products you use, and always follow these
important guidelines:
ALWAYS protect your eyes when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools. Safety glasses
are the best way to protect your eyes.
ALWAYS protect your body, especially your hands and fingers when using adhesives, knives, or tools, especially
power tools. Do not cut toward exposed skin with hobby knives. Do not place hobby knives on tables or benches
where they can roll off or be knocked off.
ALWAYS have a first-aid kit handy when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools.
ALWAYS keep hobby equipment and supplies out of the reach of children.
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Safety in Flying
This is NOT a toy! It is a very high-performance RC airplane capable of high speeds and extreme maneuvers. It
should only be operated by a competent pilot in a safe area with proper supervision.
ONLY fly your aircraft in a safe, open area, away from spectators and vehicles–and where it is legal to fly.
NEVER fly over an unsafe area, such as a road or street.
Never fly too close to yourself or spectators.
Never run your motor inside a house or building with the propeller attached – Remove the prop for safety.
Required Items
CA Glue – Thin and Thick
Epoxy glue
Hobby Knife
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Set Metric Allen Wrenches
Scissors
Small Pliers
Wire Cutters
Masking tape
Optional – Heat gun
Before Starting Assembly
Examination
Unpack your airplane and examine the components. Check for damage of any kind. If you see any damage,
please contact Value Hobby immediately.
Covering
Your airplane was packed in plastic at the factory without any wrinkles in the covering. You may notice some
wrinkles now; more likely, you will notice a few in a day or two or the first time you take the plane out to the
flying field. These wrinkles are the result of wood shrinkage and/or expansion. Balsa wood changes size and
shape slightly as it is exposed to varying humidity in the air. This is a natural property of balsa wood. As your
airplane adjusts to the weather in your part of the world, wrinkles may appear and disappear. Wrinkles may be
removed with the gentle application of heat to the covering material on your airplane. The best tool to use is a
hobby heat gun. Apply the heat gently: the covering material will shrink as you apply the heat, and this will
remove the wrinkles. BE CAREFUL! Too much heat applied too quickly can damage the covering, either by
causing it to pull away from the wood at seams and corners or even by melting it. The covering will shrink at low
temperature with patient application of heat.
Wrinkles in the covering DO NOT affect flight performance.
Remove the canopy before attempting to use heat on your covering! The canopy is made of thermo-activated
plastic and WILL deform with the application of heat. Do not apply heat to the canopy.
If you need to clean your airplane, we recommend using a damp towel. The paint used on the canopy and cowl is
not safe for all cleaners. In particular, DO NOT use alcohol on these parts, it will remove the paint.
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RECOMMENDED RADIO EQUIPMENT
Product SKU Quantity
Radio Flysky T6 6CH transmitter and receiver set FLY-RC-2563 1
Servo Towerpro SG5010 standard servo TWP-SV-0368 6 electric
7 nitro
Servo Extension Universal heavy duty 24-inch servo extension AMS-AC-0566 6
Y-Harness Universal Servo Y-Harness 12-Inch AMS-AC-0869 2
RECOMMENDED POWER SETUP
Product SKU
Motor Gforce G60-400KV or 20-30cc Gasoline Engine SAT-MT-2320
ESC Hobbywing Flyfun 80A opto ESC HWG-SC-0244
RX Battery GForce 10C 1100mah 2S 6.6V LiFe RFI-LP-1438
Battery Gforce elite series 30C 5000mah 6s LiPO FLM-LP-1838
Prop 15 x 8E GFH-MP-2550
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
Product SKU
Charger GT Power C6 6S LiPO Charger GTP-CH-1427
Thin CA Glue Quickie Thin CA VHB-AC-2097
Medium CA Glue Quickie Medium CA VHB-AC-2098
Stand Foam Field Stand VHB-AC-1997
Watt Meter GT Power 130A Watt Meter GTP-AC-0591
T Connector Female AMS-AC-1914 Connector
T Connector Male AMS-AC-1913
LiPO Bag LiPO charging bag VHB-LP-0330
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Main Parts and Accessories:
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List:
Bag1. 89mm (3.5in) spinner 1 set
Bag2.Battery/fuel tank hatch cover 1pcs
Bag3. 1. Wing bolt M6*45mm (1.8in) 2pcs
2. Wing bolt plate 1pcs
Bag4. 1. 420cc fuel tank
2. 550mm (21.7in) zip tie 2pcs
Bag5. Main landing gear 1pcs
Bag6. 1. M4*20mm (0.8in) socket head screw 4pcs
2. M8*56mm (2.2in) wheel axle 2pcs
3. M8 lock nut 2pcs
4. Φ110 wheel 2pcs
5. Φ4.1 wheel collar with set screw 4pcs
Bag7. Tail landing gear assembly 1set
Bag8. 1. Φ3 x 165mm (6.5in) aileron servo pushrod 4pcs
2. Φ3 x 252mm (9.9in) elevator servo pushrod 1pcs
3. Φ3 x 252mm (9.9in) rudder servo pushrod 1pcs
4. Φ3 x 250mm (9.9in) throttle servo pushrod 1pcs
Bag9. 1. Clevis 6pcs
2. Adjustable control horn 6 sets
3. Ball link 13sets
4. M3*15mm (0.6in) socket head screw 7pcs
5. M3 lock nut 7pcs
6. Φ3 pushrod connector 1pcs
7. M3 washer 12pcs
8. Wood washer 12pcs
Bag10. Hinge 20pcs
Bag11. 1. Electric motor mount
2. M4*20mm (0.8in) socket head screw 8pcs
3. M4 blind nut 4pcs
4. M4 blind nut 4pcs
5. M4 washer 8pcs
Bag12. Φ18*Φ16*615mm (24.2in) wing tube
Bag13. Triangle stock 2pcs
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Section1.Ailerons and Flaps Installation
Step1. Glue three hinges to the slots pre-cut in the
wing.
Step2. Attach the aileron to the wing through the
hinges.
Step3. Apply some CA to the hinges to secure the
connection.
Step4. Repeat the previous steps to install the
flap to the wing.
Step5. Install the aileron and flap to the other wing
panel.
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Section2. Aileron and Flap Servos & Linkage
Installation
Locate the items shown below.
Step1. Use a hobby knife to remove the covering in
the bottom of wing for aileron and flap servos.
Cut the covering over the hole for servo extension
next to the root rib.
Prepare a standard servo and a servo extension.
Step2. Connect a servo extension to the aileron
servo and use a servo lead safety clip to secure the
connection.
Pull the servo lead through the wing and out of the
hole.
Step3. Install one ball link and one clevis to the
aileron pushrod.
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Step4. Install the servo to the ball link using
M3*15mm (0.6in) socket head screw, M3 lock nut
and M3 washer.
Step5. Position the servo in the opening. Mark the
locations for mounting holes.
(Center the servo electronically in advance.)
Step6. Drill the holes on the marked locations.
Step7. Install the servo into the wing. (Need to use
the threadlock.)
Mark on the aileron the mounting holes for control
horn.
Step8. Drill the mounting holes.
Step9. Install the torque rod on the aileron as
shown.
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Step10. Temporarily remove the servo arm from
the servo, and connect the clevis to the torque rod.
Re-install the servo arm, and adjust the pushrod to
make the aileron is centered.
Step11. Finish the installation of the flap servo and
linkage.
Section3. Join the Wing
Locate the wing tube (Φ18*Φ16*615mm).
Use the wing tube to attach two wing panel
together.
Locate the wing bolts (M6*45mm) and the wing
bolt plate.
Use the wing bolts to secure the wing to the
fuselage.
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Section4. Tail Installation
Step1. Use a ruler to mark the center of the
stabilizer.
Step2. Position the stabilizer in the fuselage.
Step3. Check the alignment of the stabilizer to the
wing. Position the stabilizer so the measurements
from the stabilizer tips to the wings tips is equal.
Also check that the stabilizer is parallel to the wing.
Lightly sand the stabilizer saddle if adjustments are
required.
Step4. Mark the outline of the fuselage onto the
top of stabilizer.
Step5. Use a hobby knife to remove the covering
from the stabilizer inside the lines drawn.
Step6. Use epoxy to glue the stabilizer to the
fuselage.
Remove the coverings for the fin.
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Step7. Locate the fin and triangle stocks.
Use epoxy to glue them together. Sand the exposed
wood after the epoxy cures.
Step8. Position the fin into the fuselage. Mark the
outline of the fin on the fuselage. Remove the
coverings inside the line marked.
Step9. Use epoxy to glue the fin to the fuselage.
Use a square to check the alignment of the fin to
the stabilizer while the epoxy cures to make sure it
is aligned properly.
Locate the tail wheel assembly.
Step10. Assemble the tail wheel assembly as
shown.
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Step11. Glue three hinges to the rudder, and install
the tail gear into the rudder.
Step12. Install the rudder to the fin.
Step13. Secure the bracket to the stabilizer.
Step14. Use four hinges and thin CA to attach the
elevator to the horizontal stabilizer.
Section5. Rudder and Elevator Servo
Installation
Step1. Remove the covering from the fuselage for
inboard rudder and elevator servo.
Step2. Install the rudder and elevator servos the
same way we did in aileron servos.
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Section6. Landing Gear Installation
Step1. Use a M8 lock nut to install the wheel axle
to the landing gear.
Step2. Use two wheel collars to install the wheel to
the axle.
Step3. Locate the mounting holes on the fuselage
for landing gear.
Step4. Use four M4*20mm (0.8in)socket head
screws to install the landing gear to the fuselage.
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Section7. Electric Motor Installation
Step1. Install four M4 blind nuts into the firewall on
the locations marked.
Step2. Remove the covering for battery hatch.
Step3. Use four M4*20mm (0.8in) socket head
screws and four M4 washers to install the motor
mount to the firewall.
Step4. Use four M4*20mm (0.8in) socket head
screws, four M4 locknuts and four M4 washers to
install the motor to the firewall.
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Section8. Center of Gravity
The recommended CG is 125mm (4.9in) from the
leading edge of the wing.
Section9. Set up the Control Throws
High Rate Low Rate
32mm(up) 25mm (up) Aileron
32mm (down) 25mm(down)
19mm (up) 13mm (up) Elevator
19mm (down) 13mm(down)
76mm (left) 38mm(left) Rudder
76mm (right) 38mm (right)
42mm (full) Flap
21mm (half)
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