3
the modeler is responsible for taking steps to reinforce
the high stress points and/or substituting hardware more
suitable for the increased stress.
9.
WARNING:
The cowl and wheel pants included in this kit
are made of fi berglass, the fi bers of which may cause eye,
skin and respiratory tract irritation. Never blow into a part
to remove fi berglass dust, as the dust will blow back into
your eyes. Always wear safety goggles, a particle mask and
rubber gloves when grinding, drilling and sanding fi berglass
parts. Vacuum the parts and the work area thoroughly after
working with fi berglass parts.
We, as the ARF manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested plane and instructions, but ultimately
the quality and fl yability of your fi nished model depends
on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way
guarantee the performance of your completed model,
and no representations are expressed or implied 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.
REQUIRED ITEMS
Radio Components
A transmitter and receiver with 4-channels is required. The
Tactic TTX650 6-channel or Futaba 6J 6-channel radio system
are great low-cost radio systems perfect for the Ryan STA
EP ARF.
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(1) Transmitter Futaba 6J 6-channel S-FHSS (FUTK6000)
or Tactic TTX650 6-channel SLT (TACJ2650)
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(1) FUTL7627 Futaba R617FS 7-Channel FASST
Receiver
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(4) Servos Futaba S3150 Slim Digital Servo (FUTM0303)
or Hitec HS-81 Standard Mini Servo (HRCM3402)
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(2) Futaba 9” (229mm) Servo Extension (FUTM3910)
or Tactic 12” (305mm) Servo Extension (TACM2130)
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(1) Y-Harness FUTM4135 or TACM2751
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(1) Motor RimFire .32 (42-50-800) (GPMG4700)
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(1) Speed Control Castle Creations Phoenix Edge Lite
75 (CSEM1200)
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(1) 4mm Female Connector (3) (GPMM3115)
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(1) Male Star Connector (HCAM4010)
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(1) 1” x 6” Velcro (for addition battery packs) (GPMQ4480)
Propellers
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13x8E Propeller (APCQ3080)
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14x8.5 Propeller (APCQ4011)
Battery and Charger
A 3S 3200 mAh – 3600 mAh LiPo battery is required to power
the Ryan STA EP ARF.
❍
Great Planes ElectriFly LiPo 3S 11.1V 3200 mAh 25C
Star Plug (GPMP0871)
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FlightPower LiPo FP50 3S 11.1V 3600 mAh 50C Star
Plug (FPWP5363)
Most modelers may already have a suitable LiPo charger,
but for those that do not, the Duratrax Onyx 235 AC/DC
Advanced Peak Charger (DTXP4235) is one of the chargers
recommended. The Onyx charger is perfect for 3S batteries
used with the Ryan STA EP ARF and may be powered either
by an external DC power source (such as a 12V battery), or
a 110V AC outlet. The Onyx also has an adjustable charge
rate to charge your batteries in as little as a half-hour or
less (depending on the condition of your batteries and the
manufacturer’s specifi ed charge rate). The Onyx can also
charge large batteries and batteries other than LiPo. So it is a
versatile charger you can grow into. The 235 also has an LCD
digital display screen, so you can see how much capacity
it took to recharge the battery (required for monitoring the
condition of your batteries and calculating how long your
plane can fl y).
Adhesives and Building Supplies
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Tower Hobbies 6-minute Epoxy (TOWR3806)
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Tower Hobbies 30-minute Epoxy (TOWR3810)
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Mixing Sticks (50, GPMR8055)
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Mixing Cups (GPMR8056)
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Epoxy Brushes (GPMR8060)
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Tower Hobbies Build-It CA Thin Glue (TOWR3800)
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Denatured Alcohol (for epoxy clean-up)
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Masking Tape
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#64 Rubber Bands (HCAQ2020)
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1/16" [1.5mm], 5/64" [2mm], 3/32" [2.5mm] drill bits
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Drill
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Phillips head screwdriver
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Wire Cutters
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Pliers
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Stick-on segmented weights (GPMQ4485)
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Medium T-pins (HCAR5150)
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CG Machine (GPMR2400)
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Paper Towels
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#1 Hobby Knife (RMXR6903)
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#11 Blades (5-pack, RMXR6930)
Covering tools
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Top Flite MonoKote Sealing Iron (TOPR2100)
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Top Flite Hot Sock Iron Cover (TOPR2175)
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Top Flite MonoKote Trim Seal Iron (TOPR2200)
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Top Flite MonoKote Heat Gun (TOPR2000)
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Coverite 21
st
Century Sealing Iron (COVR2700)
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Coverite 21
st
Century Cover Sock (COVR2702)
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Coverite 21
st
Century Trim Sealing Iron (COVR2750)
Optional Supplies and Tools
Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that
will help you build the Ryan STA EP ARF.
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CA Applicator Tips (HCAR3780)
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CA Debonder (GPMR6039)
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Robart Super Stand II (ROBP1402)
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Servo Horn Drill (HCAR0698)
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AccuThrow Defl ection Gauge (GPMR2405)
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Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer (TOPQ5700)