Ultra Bandit

ASSEMBLY & OPERATION MANUAL

Addendum #041608

Equipment Installation

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ASSEMBLY & OPERATION MANUAL

Addendum #031408

The correct "Y" Harness to use for the 2.4 radios is the JRPA135.

Ultra Bandit
Smoke Tanks

We adapted 2 BVM Kevlar tanks to provide sufficient volume for a smoke system.  Assemble the tanks with AeroPoxy per the same method as used with the fuel system tanks.

Tank A is located between the wing spar mounts.  Make a 1/16" round notch in the wing box to accept the brass neck.  The brass fitting on the top of "A" vents to the overflow fitting.

The B tank rests under one of the inlets.  You can hold it in place with adhesive backed velcro or foam.  "B" tank draws smoke oil from tank "A" and delivers it to the smoke pump through a rotary on - off valve.

A "T" fitting in this line allows filling the tanks.

The overflow from tank "A" exits the bottom of the fuselage through a brass fitting just aft of the fuel system overflow.

Some installations may require a clearance hole in the bottom of the By-Pass duct.

Apply aluminum tape to the area of the tank that protrudes into the By-Pass.

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ASSEMBLY & OPERATION MANUAL

Addendum 11/7/07

Flap Servo Mounting and Linkage Installation, supplemental photos and instructions for pages 43 an 44 of the Ultra Bandit assembly manual.

Follow the instructions given in the manual using these specially made aluminum servo arms.  These arms come pre-fitted with a matching clevis. Do not mix these clevises with any other clevises. The holes have been sized to accept the corresponding pin to minimize slop.

NOTE: These control arms have a very tight fit onto the splines of the servo shaft.  Make sure the flap travel is checked before tightening the black servo screw.

Please call if you wish to purchase these servo arms.

As seen on page 44, a short "Phillips" driver bit works well in this close situation.  Make a simple handle from a maple block for increased leverage.

                                      Flaps “Up Position”                                                  Flaps “Down Position”

*Please ignore the wood block pictured adjacent to the flap linkage.

Ultra Bandit
Addendum #101707

FLAP SERVO INSTALLATION

Use a PermaGrit ball end rotary cutter to grind an arch in the plywood rib servo pocket.

 

Position the servo wire as shown to install the servo. The wire passes through the arch.



Note: This applies to kits manufactured prior to October 07,2007.

Ultra Bandit
Addendum #030707

FACTORY INSTALLED FIN & STAB BRACKETS - ADD AEROPOXY

Add a bead of Aeropoxy to 3 sides of the stab and fin mounting brackets. Attach a 12”-14” piece of 4mm fuel line to the glue nozzle and hand guide it into position.

 Extensive flying of the #2 prototype caused the fin bracket to develop a little side to side play. This procedure will prevent this from occurring with your “Ultra”. Kits manufactured post 1/1/07 include this addendum.


FUEL CELL DISCUSSION
The #2 prototype Ultra has been flying with the new larger fuel cells (BVM #K7300-30) which hold 6.2 Liters of fuel. A JetCat P-180 is installed and the flight time is 17 minutes. The same tanks with an AMT Olympus will provide 13-14 minute flights (as tested in a customers Ultra). If you decide to land early with these larger fuel cells, there will still be a considerable amount of additional weight in the model.
A 9-minute flight is suitable for most people, therefore we would recommend using the smaller 4.8 Liter fuel cells (BVM #K7300-35) with the JetCat P-180.

Ultra Bandit
Addendum #020907

FLAPS
Drilled and cut metal servo arms are now available to drive the Ultra Bandit flaps.  Ask for BVM # K7300M-MA028 Price $25.00 (2 per pack)

                    Flaps in the up position.                                                                                   Flaps in the down position.