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Install the Motor

The Eagle 580 EP has been designed to use the Great 
Planes RimFire .32 (42-50-800kV) Out-runner Brushless 
motor. If you will be installing a different motor, you may need 
to modify the plywood motor box. We recommend that this be 
done at this time.

 1. Install the RimFire motor using four 4-40 x 1/2" [13mm] 

SHC screws, four #4 lock washers and four #4 fl at washers. 
Before installing, apply a drop of threadlocker to the threads 
of the SHC screws.

 2. Connect the ESC to the motor. The ESC can be attached 

to the side of the motor box with self adhering hook and loop 
material.

INSTALL THE RADIO SYSTEM

Install the Elevator Servo

 1. Cut the covering away from the lower opening on the 

left side, in the rear of the fuselage for the elevator servo.

 2. Install a 24" [610mm] servo extension to the elevator 

servo. Secure the extension to the lead with tape, a piece 
of shrink tube or some other method to keep them from 
coming unplugged.

 3. Install and then remove a servo mounting screw into 

each of the holes. Apply a drop of thin CA into the holes to 
harden the threads. Once the glue has hardened install the 
servo into the servo opening. Place a black retaining plate 
onto each of the servo mounting fl anges. Then screw the 
servo to the wing using the hardware included with your servo. 
Center the servo and then install a servo arm as shown.

Summary of Contents for matt chapman eagle 580

Page 1: ... condition 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 o...

Page 2: ...ed ARF For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the Eagle 580 visit the Great Planes web site at www greatplanes com Open the Airplanes link and then select the Eagle 580 EP 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 If you are not already a member of the AMA please join The AMA is the g...

Page 3: ...are required for this plane The servos and receiver shown in the manual are Futaba S3150 Slim Digital Servos and the Futaba 607FS FASST 2 4 GHz receiver A lower priced alternative would be the Futaba 3115 Micro Precision Servo TRANSMITTER 4 channel radio minimum OR 5 channel computer radio with mixing capabilities for flaperons RECEIVER 4 to 6 channel R146iP PCM receiver FUTL0601 Futaba FM Single ...

Page 4: ...or example 6 x 3 4 19mm Machine screws are designated by a number threads per inch and a length For example 4 40 x 3 4 19mm Socket Head Cap Screws SHCS are designated by a number threads per inch and a length For example 4 40 x 3 4 19mm When you see the term test fit in the instructions it means that you should first position the part on the assembly without using any glue then slightly modify or ...

Page 5: ... any reason contact Product Support by telephone at 217 398 8970 or by e mail at productsupport greatplanes com REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Order Number Description How to Purchase Missing pieces Contact Product Support Instruction manualContact Product Support Full size plans Not available Contact your hobby supplier for the following parts GPMA3323 Wing Set GPMA3324 Fuselage GPMA3325 Tail Set GPMA332...

Page 6: ...ecure the extension to the lead with tape a piece of shrink tube or some other method to keep them from coming unplugged 3 Tie the string to the servo extension Pull the string and the servo lead through the wing Untie the string from the lead 4 Install the servo into the servo opening Install and then remove a servo mounting screw into each of the holes you have drilled Apply a drop of thin CA in...

Page 7: ...on Faslink 9 Repeat steps 1 8 for the left wing panel ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE Install the Main Landing Gear 1 Insert a 4mm axle through the right main landing gear Slide a 5mm washer onto the axle followed by the 5mm lock nut and the wheel All of these need to be slid into position before securing the assembly to the wheel pant Tighten the axle nut to secure the pant to the landing gear Note the fro...

Page 8: ...e one use a high speed rotary tool to drill the holes 2 Use a sharp 11 blade to cut a strip of covering from the hinge slots in the wing and aileron 3 Install three 1 2 x 3 4 13mm x 19mm hinges into the rudder Be sure the hinges remain centered in the rudder If needed insert a T pin into the center of the hinge to keep it centered Install the rudder to the fin post 4 Apply three drops of thin CA t...

Page 9: ... nylon stud in the bottom of the rudder 4 Apply thread locker to the 4 40 set screw and then install it into the 3 32 2mm wheel collar Slide the wheel collar onto the tail gear Then insert the tail gear into the nylon bushing you glued into the fuselage Place the tail gear bracket in place as shown with the tail gear bracket aligned with the bottom of the fuse Mark and drill a 1 16 1 6mm pilot hol...

Page 10: ...th the nylon 10 24 thumb screws 3 Install the elevator joiner wire into the stab opening in the fuselage 4 Center the horizontal stabilizer in the slot in the fuselage The covering has been removed from the center of the stab Align the stab so that the uncovered center section of the stab is completely inside of the fuselage Stand back and look at the stab in relation to the wing The stab should b...

Page 11: ...ool to drill the holes 2 Use a sharp 11 blade to cut a strip of covering from the hinge slots in the wing and aileron 3 Install three 1 2 x 3 4 13mm x 19mm hinges into each elevator half Install the elevators onto the stab with the elevator joiner wire in each elevator half Check that both elevator halves are aligned If not remove the elevators and while holding one leg of the elevator joiner wire...

Page 12: ... loop material INSTALL THE RADIO SYSTEM Install the Elevator Servo 1 Cut the covering away from the lower opening on the left side in the rear of the fuselage for the elevator servo 2 Install a 24 610mm servo extension to the elevator servo Secure the extension to the lead with tape a piece of shrink tube or some other method to keep them from coming unplugged 3 Install and then remove a servo mou...

Page 13: ...levator servo arm with a nylon Faslink Install the Receiver Before installing the rudder servo you need to complete the installation of the receiver and battery To properly set up the rudder pull pull system you will need to be able to operate the servos 1 Use adhesive backed hook and loop material to mount the receiver to the bottom of the fuselage The antenna can be routed out the bottom of the ...

Page 14: ...dware included with your servo and two of the black servo mounting plates Center the servo Then install a servo arm as shown 2 Cut the pull pull string in half Put a small drop of thin CA on one end of each piece of string Allow the CA to cure and trim off any frayed thread Insert the end into the pull pull guide tubes in the fuselage The string may be difficult to guide through the exit Once the ...

Page 15: ...he nylon torque rod horn on the rudder Repeat on the other side of the fuselage With the rudder and the rudder servo arm centered pull the string tight at the rudder and squeeze the crimps to secure the strings Apply a drop of CA to the string and cut off the excess string APPLY THE DECALS The following photographs and the box photographs show the location of the decals on the airplane Refer to th...

Page 16: ...set the control throw of each control surface as indicated in the chart that follows If your radio does not have dual rates we recommend setting the throws at the low rate setting NOTE The throws are measured at the widest part of the elevators rudder and ailerons These are the recommended control surface throws ELEVATOR LOW RATE RUDDER AILERONS 3 4 19mm 12 Up 3 4 19mm 12 Down 1 25mm 10 Right 1 25...

Page 17: ...ering and paint and the radio system 1 Use a felt tip pen or 1 8 3mm wide tape to accurately mark the C G on the top of the wing at the side of the fuselage The C G is located 3 1 4 83mm back from the leading edge of the wing at the side of the fuselage This is where your model should balance for the first flights Later you may wish to experiment by shifting the C G up to 3 16 5mm forward or 3 16 ...

Page 18: ...ver batteries should be done for 15 hours using the slow charger that came with the radio system This will condition the batteries so that the next charge may be done using the fast charger of your choice If the initial charge is done with a fast charger the batteries may not reach their full capacity and you may be flying with batteries that are only partially charged Balance Propellers Carefully...

Page 19: ...k before the first flight of a new or repaired model 2 I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until I become a qualified flier unless assisted by an experienced helper 3 At all flying sites a straight or curved line s must be established in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed a...

Page 20: ...steering and then gradually advance the throttle As the model gains speed decrease up elevator allowing the tail to come off the ground One of the most important things to remember with a tail dragger is to always be ready to apply right rudder to counteract engine torque Gain as much speed as your runway and flying site will practically allow before gently applying up elevator lifting the model i...

Page 21: ...afe manner GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING 3D FLYING Because of the power to weight ratio on 3D planes straight and level flight should be at a reduced throttle and full power should be used only when the airplane is loaded during a maneuver Learn to manage the throttle and experiment while in the maneuver The power needed will depend on the maneuver being performed C G also plays a large role in the 3...

Page 22: ... the field at 75ft high and 100ft out away from yourself Slowly pull back on the elevator while reducing throttle The nose of the plane should come up Depending on the plane set up you may have to make constant aileron wing walking and rudder corrections for this maneuver As the nose of the plane comes up start adding in a little bit of power to help maintain airspeed The rudder is now used to tur...

Page 23: ... LiPo pack comes wired for balanced allowing each cell to be charged to the maximum 4 2V The result Maximum power to your motor for maximum performance in the air The battery features quality Deans Ultra Plugs and balancing connector Recharge using the ElectriFly Equinox Cell Balancer for maximum power per cell ElectriFly Power Series 2100mAh 20C Balanced LiPo Battery GPMP0618 With Silver Series b...

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