E-flite Ascent EP Park Glider ARF User Manual

Instruction Manual• Almost-Ready-to-Fly• Speed 400 motor w/folding propeller included• Lightweight fiberglass fuse w/bolt-on wingSpecificationsWingspa

Step 10. Remove the fin from the boom. Using a sharp hobbyknife, remove the covering from the fin tab just inside the linesdrawn in the previous step.

Parts NeededFuselage assemblySub-Micro Servos (2) (JRPS241)Tools and Adhesives NeededPhillips head screwdriverStep 1. Install the mounting hardware (g

Parts NeededFuselage assemblyPlywood control hornsQuick connects (2)Control wires (2)Tools and Adhesives neededHobby knifePliersPhillips screwdriverMe

Step 4. Locate the short servo control arm include with yourservos. Install an easy connector onto the servo control arms asshown. Clip off the servo

Parts NeededFuselage assembly20-Amp Mini ESC w/Brake (EFLA105)Micro Receiver (JRPR610)Tools and Adhesives NeededDrillDrill Bit: 1/16"Phillips scr

Step 6. Run the receiver antenna out of the fuselage throughone of the air exits and secure the antenna wire to the boom with clear tape.Step 7. Secur

Parts NeededAssembled Ascent™Park GliderFlight pack installedTools and Adhesives NeededMasking tapeFelt-tipped pen/pencilLead "Stick-on" wei

Perform these preflight checks on your Ascent park glider beforeeach flying session. Correct any issues before attempting to flyyour plane. • Check t

A key component to soaring is the air mass the park glider fliesin. Also, there is an energy source producing lift, either a warmair thermal (thermal

20As you are flying your Ascent™, watch it carefully. If you were in afull-size glider, you would be able to feel the "bump" of enteringa th

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21• Pitch Attitude• Minimum Sink Speed• Maximum Lift/Drag (L/D) Speed• Best Penetration SpeedOnce the fundamentals of launch, trim, and control of the

22Model Flying MUST be in accordance with this Code in order forAMA Liability Protection to apply.General1. I will not fly my model aircraft in sancti

23Notes

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Thank you for purchasing the Ascent electric park glider. E-flite’sAscent offers the modeler an ARF (almost-ready-to-fly) electricpark glider that is

• 3-channel radio system • 7- or 8-cell battery pack • Micro Receiver (JRPR610)• Sub-Micro Servos (2) (JRPS241)• 20-Amp Mini ESC w/Brake (EFLA105)Reco

Hobby knifePhillips screwdriverHex Driver: 3/32"Drill Drill Bit: 1/16"Sandpaper (medium)Felt-tipped pen/pencilRulerDouble-sided foam tape or

Parts NeededAscent fuselageRight and left wing panelAluminum wing tubeWing dowels (2)4-40 x 1/2" hex screws (2)4-40 washers (2)Tools and Adhesive

Step 5. Slide the other wing panel onto the wing tube, joiningthe wing halves. Note: The wing of the Ascent™is not glued together. Thewing panels sepa

Parts NeededFuselage assemblyWing assemblyHorizontal stabilizer w/elevatorVertical stabilizer w/rudderTail boom skidTools and Adhesives NeededHobby kn

Step 5. With the horizontal stabilizer still attached, make sure itis parallel to the main wing as shown in the illustration below. If needed, make ad