RV-8 70cc FLS Instructions
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ELECTRIC POWER SETUP
The RV-8 70cc FLS was designed for electric power as well.
Flight time with the recommended equipment is around 5 to 6 minutes with proper throttle
management, leaving you with good reserve. Slow flight and touch and goes can be up to 10
minutes long.
For your first flights on the recommended setup, set your timer for 4 minutes and check the
remaining capacity when charging your batteries. Adjust the timer according to your particular flight
style
Recommended Electric Power System:
o
Potenza 65cc 185kV Motor (FPZM65CC)
o
(4) 2.5 in (63mm) motor standoffs
o
Potenza 6S 6200mAh 40C batteries (two in series for 12S)
o
Castle Edge 160HV ESC
o
Mejzlik 25 x 12S Propeller
MOTOR INSTALLATION
Required for this section
Components
Tools
Adhesives/Building Materials
o
Fuselage Assembly
o
Motor
o
M5x15 Socket Head Cap
Screw (4)
o
M5 Flat Washer (4)
o
1/4x3/4 Socket Head Cap
screw (4)
o
¼
Flat Washer (4)
o
2.5in (63mm) Standoff (4)
o
M5x15 Socket Head Cap
Screw (4)
o
M5 Flat Washer (4)
o
2mm Hex Driver
o
#1 Phillips Screwdriver
o
Blue Thread Lock
o
5min Epoxy
o
Mixing Cups
o
Mixing Sticks
