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Before starting to build, take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete, and inspect the parts to make sure they
are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance with assembly,
contact Product Support. When reporting defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as they 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: [email protected]

KIT INSPECTION

Description

Quantity

Wire Clip

4

120-180 Engine Mount Left

1

120-180 Engine Mount Right

1

4-40 Threaded Metal Clevis

8

4-40 Solder Clevis

8

3/16" x 2" Axles

2

Screw-Lock Pushrod Connector

2

4-40 Blind Nuts

10

4-40 Nut

8

6-32 Blind Nuts

6

8-32 Blind Nuts

4

5/16-24 Lock Nut

2

1/4-20 Blind Nut

2

4-40 Nylon Lock Nut

10

1/4-20 Nylon Bolt

2

Large Black Control Horn

8

Nylon Retainer

2

2" x 9" Hinge Material

2

11-3/4" Gray Plastic Outer Tube

1

Clevis Keeper

16

#4 x 1/2" SMS

33

#2 x 3/8" SMS

8

4-40 x 3/8" Machine Screw

4

6-32 x 1/2" SHCS

4

4-40 x 1" SHCS

4

4-40 x 1/2" SHCS

4

4-40 x 3/4" SHCS

4

4-40 x 1/2" Machine Screw

4

6-32 x 1" SHCS

6

8-32 x 1-1/4" SHCS

4

8-32 x 1" SHCS

4

4-40 x 1/8" SHCS

2

3/16" Wheel Collar

4

.074 x 12" Wire Threaded One End

1

.095 X 5-3/4" Wire Threaded One End 4
.095 X 12" Wire Threaded One End

3

4-40 Lock Washer

12

#6 Flat Washer

6

#4 Flat Washer

17

#2 Flat Washer

8

#8 Lock Washer

8

#8 Flat Washer

8

#6 Lock Washer

6

2-56 x 5/8" Machine Screw
#64 Rubber Bands

2

Aluminum Knurled Knobs

4

8-32 x 2" Threaded Rod

4

Aluminum Engine Stand-offs

4

Flying Wire Hardware

1 set

Spinner Nut

1

Spinner Bolt

1

Aluminum Rib

1

Kit Contents (Not Photographed)

KIT CONTENTS

Kit Contents

1.

Canopy

2.

Cowl

3.

Fuselage

4.

Top Wing Halves (L&R)

5.

Bottom Wing Halves (L&R)

6.

Fin

7.

Rudder

8.

Cabanes (6)

9.

Main Landing Gear

10. Main Wheels (2)
11. Wheel Pants (L&R)
12. Tail Wheel Assembly
13. Belly Pan
14. Interplane Struts (2)
15. Horizontal Stabilizer
16. Elevators (L&R)

1

5

4

3

12

13

15

16

14

11

11

7

8

9

6

2

10

Summary of Contents for ultimate!

Page 1: ...sed 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 In...

Page 2: ...t much this airplane cannot do You are only limited by your own abilities We have no doubt that you too will find it the Ultimate in model flying For the latest technical updates or manual corrections...

Page 3: ...nd the work area thoroughly after working with fiberglass parts Remember Take your time and follow the instructions to end up with a well built model that is straight and true This is a partial list o...

Page 4: ...ads per inch and a length For example 4 40 x 1 1 2 38mm This is a number four screw that is 1 1 2 38mm long with forty threads per inch When you see the term test fit in the instructions it means that...

Page 5: ...r any reason contact Product Support by e mail at productsupport greatplanes com or by telephone at 217 398 8970 Replacement Parts List Order Number Description How to Purchase Missing pieces Contact...

Page 6: ...ol Horn 8 Nylon Retainer 2 2 x 9 Hinge Material 2 11 3 4 Gray Plastic Outer Tube 1 Clevis Keeper 16 4 x 1 2 SMS 33 2 x 3 8 SMS 8 4 40 x 3 8 Machine Screw 4 6 32 x 1 2 SHCS 4 4 40 x 1 SHCS 4 4 40 x 1 2...

Page 7: ...If you have 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 Cut sixteen 1 x 1 25 x 25mm hinges from...

Page 8: ...wing to prevent it from falling back into the wing 5 Install the servo into the servo opening Drill through the servo mounting holes with a 1 16 1 6mm drill bit Remove the servo from the servo openin...

Page 9: ...ed alcohol or other solvent to thoroughly clean the pushrod Use coarse sandpaper to roughen the end of the pushrod where it is to be soldered B Apply a few drops of soldering flux to the end of the pu...

Page 10: ...of the wing Set the wing aside until the glue fully hardens 6 Place the plywood wing bolt mounting plates in position on the bottom of the wing over the wing bolt holes When positioning the plates be...

Page 11: ...selage into the slots on the top left side of the fuselage Be sure the cabane slides into the slots located inside of the fuselage 4 Located inside the fuselage are 4 40 blind nuts Align the holes in...

Page 12: ...od is flush with the face of the knob 9 Carefully apply a couple of drops of thin CA to the threads of the rod and knob This is best done with a micro tip on the bottle of CA Only a couple of drops ar...

Page 13: ...the bottom of the wing Insert the balsa and plywood wing joiner into the joiner pocket and then slide the left wing panel onto the right wing panel Check to be sure that the root rib of the wings mak...

Page 14: ...rom the back of the fuselage to reveal the slot for the horizontal stabilizer and the vertical fin 2 Slide the horizontal stabilizer into the slot in the fuselage Stand back and look at the stab in re...

Page 15: ...ue with the assembly of the fuselage 1 Using the same installation method used for the ailerons install three 1 x 1 25 x 25mm hinges into each elevator half and then install the elevators into the sta...

Page 16: ...9mm socket head cap screws and 4 washers 1 Bolt the landing gear to the fuselage with 6 32 x 1 25mm socket head cap screws 6 lock washers and 6 flat washers When installing the landing gear be sure th...

Page 17: ...he hole located at the bottom rear of the fuselage 8 Locate the nylon tail wheel bushing and glue it in place in the hole 9 Slide the aluminum wheel collar included in the tail wheel hardware bag onto...

Page 18: ...works well for this 4 Place a nylon control horn in line with the outer hole in the servo arm When positioned properly the control horn will rest on a hardwood plate in the elevator Mark the location...

Page 19: ...and fin Cut the covering to reveal the mounting holes Insert a 2 56 x 5 8 16mm machine screw and 2 flat washer into one of the pre assembled wires Insert the screw washer and wire into the forward ho...

Page 20: ...43 EIS or other gasoline engine skip ahead to the instructions for mounting that engine If you will be using another brand of gasoline engine read through the installation instructions for the Fuji I...

Page 21: ...4 x 12 305mm threaded rod to fit from the throttle servo arm to the throttle arm When bending the wire be sure that you have clearance between the pushrod and any of the engine muffler components Meta...

Page 22: ...marks on the template Insert a 10 24 5mm blind nut into the holes from the back of the firewall 5 Included in the kit are four 1 2 13mm aluminum spacers Install the engine to the firewall with four 1...

Page 23: ...ctions for switch recommendations as close to the engine as possible The bottom of the fuselage is a good location for this You may wish to create a small plywood mounting plate to mount the switch to...

Page 24: ...ape onto the side of the fuselage aligned with each of the mounting blocks Draw a line from the center of the mounting block back 3 76mm Do this for all five mounting blocks 2 The following instructio...

Page 25: ...13mm screw into the hole Continue this for all five mounting blocks 6 Remove each of the screws apply a couple of drops of thin CA into each of the holes in the cowl mounting block to harden the threa...

Page 26: ...g into the receiver we have used a slightly modified Ernst Charge Receptacle ERN3124 for Futaba and a 12 305mm servo extension 7 Cut the charge receptacle in half just above the locking fingers 8 Put...

Page 27: ...ter allows accurate positioning and reduces air bubbles underneath 3 Position decals on the model Holding the decal down use a paper towel to wipe most of the water away 4 Use a piece of soft balsa or...

Page 28: ...all off Use 2 sheet metal screws RTV silicone or epoxy to permanently hold the weight in place 4 IMPORTANT If you found it necessary to add any weight recheck the C G after the weight has been install...

Page 29: ...ew follow the engine manufacturer s instructions to break in the engine After break in confirm that the engine idles reliably transitions smoothly and rapidly to full power and maintains full power in...

Page 30: ...nstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously successfully flight tested 2 I will not fly my model aircraft higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airp...

Page 31: ...For this reason the fuel mixture should be richened so the engine runs at about 200 RPM below peak speed By running the engine slightly rich you will help prevent dead stick landings caused by overhe...

Page 32: ...This plane is capable of just about every aerobatic maneuver you can do Become familiar with the high and low rate settings before using the 3D rates If you have not flown an airplane with 3D rates yo...

Page 33: ...33 Fuji IMVAC BT 43 EIS Engine Mounting Template O S 1 60 Engine Mounting Template...

Page 34: ...34...

Page 35: ...ms the cowl and wheels pants GPMA1305 Great Planes 1 3 Scale Christen Eagle II ARF True to the homebuilt original the Christen Eagle II pushes the design envelope making it Great Planes most realistic...

Page 36: ...____________ Where Purchased _________________________ Date Construction Started __________________ Date Construction Finished _________________ Finished Weight __________________________ Date of Firs...

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