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ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

 

Adhesives and Building Supplies

This is the list of Adhesives and Building Supplies that are 
required to fi nish the PBY Catalina.

❏

  1/2 oz. [15g] Thin Pro

™

 CA (GPMR6001)

❏

  1/2 oz. [15g] Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6007)

❏

  Pro 6-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6045)

❏

  Drill Bits: 1/16" [1.6mm] and a #57

❏

  #1 Hobby Knife (HCAR0105)

❏

  #11 Blades (5-pack, HCAR0211)

❏

  R/C-56 Canopy Glue (JOZR5007)

❏

  Denatured Alcohol (for epoxy clean up)

❏

  Threadlocker thread locking cement (GPMR6060)

Optional Supplies and Tools

Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that 
will help you build the PBY Catalina.

❏

  21st Century

®

 Sealing Iron (COVR2700) 

❏

  21st Century Iron Cover (COVR2702)

❏

  CA Applicator Tips (HCAR3780)

❏

  CA Debonder (GPMR6039)

❏

  Epoxy Brushes (6, GPMR8060)

❏

  Mixing Sticks (50, GPMR8055)

❏

  Mixing Cups (GPMR8056)

IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES

•  When you see the term 

test fi t

 in the instructions, it means 

that you should fi rst position the part on the assembly 

without using any glue

, then slightly modify or 

custom fi t

 

the part as necessary for the best fi t.

•  Whenever the term 

glue

 is written you should rely upon 

your experience to decide what type of glue to use. When 
a specifi c type of adhesive works best for that step, the 
instructions will make a recommendation.

•  Whenever just 

epoxy

 is specifi ed you may use 

either

 30-

minute (or 45-minute) epoxy 

or

 6-minute epoxy. 

•  

Photos

 and 

sketches

 are placed 

before

 the step they 

refer to. Frequently you can study photos in following steps 
to get another view of the same parts.

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts for the ElectriFly PBY Catalina ARF are 
available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts 
List that follows. The fastest, most economical service can be 
provided by your hobby dealer or mail-order company. 

To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Great Planes web site 
at 

www.greatplanes.com

. Choose “Where to Buy” at the 

bottom of the menu on the left side of the page. Follow the 
instructions provided on the page to locate a U.S., Canadian 
or International dealer.

Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Services by 
calling (217) 398-0007, or via facsimile at (217) 398-7721, 
but full retail prices and shipping and handling charges will 
apply. Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged 
sales tax. If ordering via fax, include a Visa

®

 or MasterCard

®

 

number and expiration date for payment.

Mail parts orders and payments by personal check to:

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1

Champaign, IL 61822

Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in 
the 

Replacement Parts List

. Payment by credit card or 

personal check only; no C.O.D. 

If additional assistance is required for any reason, contact 
Product Support by telephone at (217) 398-8970, or by 
e-mail at 

[email protected]

.

Replacement Parts List 

Order Number 

Description 

How to Purchase

 

Missing pieces ............... Contact Product Support

 

Instruction manual .......... Contact Product Support

 

Full-size plans ................................... Not available

GPMA2188  Fuselage ....................................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2189  Wing Set ....................................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2190  Tail Surfaces ...............................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2191  Wing Strut Set ............................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2192  Battery Hatch .............................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2193  Prop Adapter/ Hub (1) ................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2194  Canopies (2) ..............................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2195  Water Rudder .............................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2196  Wing Tip Float Set ......................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2197  Decal Set ...................................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2198  Cowls (2) ....................................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMQ6610  8" x 6" Propeller .........................Contact Hobby Supplier

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Summary of Contents for PBY CATALINA

Page 1: ...n to the place of purchase To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at the address below Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Dr Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 USA Include a letter stating your name return shipping address as much contact information as possible daytime telephone number fax number e mail address a detailed description of the problem and a photocopy of the pur...

Page 2: ...odel of this famous twin engine airplane For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the ElectriFly PBY Catalina visit the Great Planes web site at www greatplanes com Open the Airplanes link then select the PBY Catalina ARF 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 AMA We urge you to join the AMA...

Page 3: ... as to the performance or safety of your completed model Remember Take your time and follow the instructions to end up with a well built model that is straight and true LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING USAGE WARNING Read the entire instruction sheet included with the battery Failure to follow all instructions could cause permanent damage to the battery and its surroundings and cause bodily harm ONLY use a...

Page 4: ...ollows The fastest most economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer or mail order company To locate a hobby dealer visit the Great Planes web site at www greatplanes com Choose Where to Buy at the bottom of the menu on the left side of the page Follow the instructions provided on the page to locate a U S Canadian or International dealer Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Ser...

Page 5: ...are written in the Kit Contents list Great Planes Product Support 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 Telephone 217 398 8970 ext 5 Fax 217 398 7721 E mail airsupport greatplanes com KIT CONTENTS 1 Left Wing with Aileron 2 Right Wing with Aileron 3 Wing Joiner 4 Tip Floats 2 5 Nacelles 2 6 Motor Mounts 2 7 Prop and Prop Adapters 2 8 Rudder 9 Stabilizer and Elevators 10 Fuselage 11 Bliste...

Page 6: ...n the LE of the aileron and the wing The gap should be small just enough to see light through or to slip a piece of paper through Be sure the aileron moves freely up and down Once you are satisfied with the positioning of the aileron apply a couple of drops of thin CA to the top and bottom of each hinge Do not use CA accelerator After the CA has fully hardened test the hinges by pulling on the ail...

Page 7: ...d position the servo arm as shown and then center the aileron With a fine tip marker mark the wire where it aligns with the outer hole of the servo arm Make a 90 degree bend on the mark Cut the wire so the wire is 3 8 10mm in length after the bend Insert the wire into the servo arm and lock it in place with a nylon Faslink 6 Locate one of the pre assembled motor mount assemblies Remove any mountin...

Page 8: ...Plug the color coded motor wires into the extensions Slide the heat shrink over the connection making sure the heat shrink covers the brass connectors in a way that will not allow any metal to metal contact Then shrink the tubing Secure the wires to the wood motor mount with a small tie wrap 10 Carefully fit the nacelle over the motor mount It is a tight fit so move slowly and cautiously It will f...

Page 9: ...ge using two 4 40 x 1 1 4 32mm socket head cap screws in the front mounting holes and two 4 40 x 3 4 19mm socket head cap screws in the rear mounting holes When installing the wing be sure all of the wires fit between the mounting screws and fit into the fuselage 2 Locate the horizontal stabilizer two elevator halves and the elevator joiner wire Test fit the joiner wire into the holes and slot in ...

Page 10: ...e the rudder in place onto the fuselage 8 Locate the water rudder and notice the flat spot on the side of the wire The rudder wire will serve as the hinge for the lower half of the rudder Slide the water rudder into the hole in the bottom of the fuselage and into the hole in the bottom of the rudder Using the included allen wrench tighten the set screw located on the lower left side of the rudder ...

Page 11: ...e the last hole in the servo arm with a 57 drill Install an aluminum screw lock connector into the hole and lock it in place with a nylon retainer Install a set screw into the screw lock connector Install the servo into the opening on the right side of the fuselage using the hardware that came with the servo Center the servo and install the servo arm as shown 3 Install one of the 95 x 360mm 14 lon...

Page 12: ...ghten the set screw against the wire 7 Install a screw lock connector into the outer hole of a control horn Slide the screw lock connector onto the pushrod wire Examine this picture taking note of the hinge line of the rudder Then position the control horn so the outer mounting hole is in line with the hinge line Mark the location of the mounting hole Then drill a 1 16 1 6mm hole through each of t...

Page 13: ... 10 Read the instructions that came with your speed control to become familiar with the connections and the motor arming sequence Once you are familiar with the operation of the speed control turn on your transmitter Plug the motor receiver battery into the Y connector from the speed control Follow the sequence for arming the motors from the speed control instructions Slowly advance the throttle a...

Page 14: ...in the control surfaces have remained centered Adjust if necessary You should make any adjustments to the servos and the servo arms now In a future step you will be installing the blisters over the openings in the fuselage making adjustments to the servos difficult 3 Make all of the connections for the ailerons and the motors Then mount the wing to the fuselage Make any adjustment required to the ...

Page 15: ...om the item it holds in place with a hobby knife or hobby putty knife Hold the blisters in place with masking tape until the glue has dried Clean any excess glue from the fuselage with a damp cloth before the glue dries 7 Install the prop adapters and propellers to the motor shaft 8 Cut out and apply decals as shown on the box cover GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY Install and Connect the Motor Battery ...

Page 16: ...oy it for many flights DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS IMPORTANT PROCEDURE A model that is not properly balanced will be unstable and possibly unflyable At this stage the model should be in ready to fly condition with all of the systems in place 1 Use a felt tip pen or 1 8 3mm wide tape to accurately mark the C G on the bottom of the wing near the center pod on both sides of the fuselage The C G is located 2...

Page 17: ...n possibly with disastrous effect but vibration may also damage your radio receiver and battery Vibration can also cause your fuel to foam which will in turn cause your motor to run hot or quit We use a Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer TOPQ5700 in the workshop and keep a Great Planes Fingertip Prop Balancer GPMQ5000 in our flight box Range Check Ground check the operational range of your...

Page 18: ... in accordance with the frequency sharing agreement listed in the complete AMA Safety Code 9 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight nor should any part of the model other than the landing gear intentionally touch the ground except while landing CHECK LIST During the last few moments of preparation your mind may be elsewhere anticipating the excitement of...

Page 19: ...hrottle back once the plane gets to a comfortable altitude While full throttle is usually desirable for takeoff this model flies more smoothly at reduced speeds Take it easy with the PBY Catalina for the first few flights gradually getting acquainted with it as you gain confidence Adjust the trims to maintain straight and level flight After flying around for a while and while still at a safe altit...

Page 20: ...t outputs can charge a one to four cell Lithium Polymer pack It s ideal if you don t have the time for one at a time charging and don t want the expense and hassle of multiple chargers Each output can handle packs from 300 to 3000mAh Set the capacity and PolyCharge4 will automatically set the charge rate to get you started and use light and sound cues to tell you when your pack is done GPMM3015 Li...

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