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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Wingspan: 35 in [890mm]
Wing Area: 600 in

2

 [38.7dm

2

]

Weight: 34.2 – 38.2 oz [970 – 1085g]
Wing Loading: 8.2 – 9.1 oz/ft

2

 [25 – 28g/dm

2

]

Length: 43 in [1080mm]
Radio:   4-channel minimum with micro receiver and four micro servos
Motor: 

35-36-1200kV RimFire

 out-runner motor with APC 

 

11" x 7" thin-electric prop

WARRANTY

Great Planes

®

 Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. 

This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modifi cation. In no case shall Great Planes’ liability exceed the 
original cost of the purchased kit.
 Further, Great Planes reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

In that Great Planes has no control over the fi nal assembly or material used for fi nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted 
for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the fi nal user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product, 
the user accepts all resulting liability.

If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit 
immediately in new and unused 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 of the purchase receipt. Upon receipt of the package 
the problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible.

READ THROUGH THIS  MANUAL  BEFORE 
STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS 
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 
CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF 
THIS MODEL.

Champaign, Illinois

(217) 398-8970, Ext 5

[email protected]

Entire Contents © Copyright 2007

GPMZ1580 for GPMA1580  V1.1

Summary of Contents for REACTOR BIPE

Page 1: ...se by the user of the final user assembled product By the act of using the user assembled product the user accepts all resulting liability If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associat...

Page 2: ...forming almost any maneuver with ease and precision Whatever your abilities are you will enjoy an accurate and nimble performer armed with a power package that allows unlimited aerobatics Best of all...

Page 3: ...piratory tract irritation Never blow into a part to remove fiberglass dust as the dust will blow back into your eyes Always wear safety goggles a particle mask and rubber gloves when grinding drilling...

Page 4: ...25 LiPo 1200mAh 11 1V 25C Discharge w Balance FPWP0313 Great Planes LiPo 1500mAh 11 1V 20C Discharge w Balance GPMP0613 FlightPower EVO Lite LiPo 2100mAh 11 1V 18C Discharge w Balance FPWP0117 Great P...

Page 5: ...cidences and motor thrust angles have been factory built into this model However some technically minded modelers may wish to check these measurements anyway To view this information visit the web sit...

Page 6: ...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 Con...

Page 7: ...h sides of each link horn This will improve adhesion 2 Remove the adjustable clevis from the link horn and slide it into the slot at the TE of each of the four ailerons Position each link horn so that...

Page 8: ...ines facing forward temporarily insert a servo into each servo bay Using a 1 16 1 6mm drill bit drill holes for the servo mounting screws provided with your servos Thread a servo screw into each hole...

Page 9: ...l and glue the horns in place with epoxy or thick CA 8 Install each pushrod in the control horn so that the clevis is in the outermost hole of the control horn Install the other side of the pushrod in...

Page 10: ...strut tube Without applying any glue slide the tube through the hole in the top of the fuselage at a 55 angle To make it easier to achieve the 55 angle see the cabane strut installation template on p...

Page 11: ...elp you locate the slots in the top of the lower wings where the strut tabs will install The slots are located at the third rib in from the wingtip OR about half way in on each wing You will be cuttin...

Page 12: ...emove the upper wing and the interplane struts Slide the carbon rod back into the fuselage until it sits flush with the top of the strut fairing Please Note You should familiarize yourself with the ne...

Page 13: ...Re tack the covering using a sealing iron 2 Locate the U shaped elevator joiner wire and the two elevator halves Using 220 grit sandpaper roughen up the arms of the joiner wire 3 Lay the elevator asse...

Page 14: ...hem to the horizontal stabilizer Carefully slide each elevator onto the stab and the elevator joiner wire Position the hinges so that they are equally spaced Bend the elevator up and down several time...

Page 15: ...after the glue has cured 2 Install the other horn on the right side of the rudder 3 Trim the covering from the lower servo bay on the right side of the fuselage This is where the rudder servo will be...

Page 16: ...o vertical 9 Prepare the 2 x 155mm rudder pushrod and the 2 x 130mm elevator pushrod the same way you prepared the aileron pushrods Partially thread the 2 x 4mm sheet metal screws into the clevises 10...

Page 17: ...the opposite clevis 5 Install an adjustable clevis to the top left aileron from the outboard side Insert the aileron link rod into this clevis and adjust the rod length so that both ailerons are at ze...

Page 18: ...the axle and wheel assembly inside one wheel pant Thread it onto the 2 x 8mm axle screw and tighten this down using the included wrench As you are tightening position the wheel pant so that it keys i...

Page 19: ...to the motor mounting box 6 Connect the motor leads to the ESC Any motor wire can be connected to any ESC wire at this point Install the Radio 1 Use the sketch above to help you locate the pre drille...

Page 20: ...are trimmed we recommend that you remove all of the pushrods noting their position and carefully apply one drop of thin CA to each adjustable clevis to permanently bond them to their pushrods This wil...

Page 21: ...rough extensive testing and accurate record keeping This provides you with the best chance for success and enjoyable first flights that should be surprise free Additionally the throws and C G shown ar...

Page 22: ...ce If additional weight is required use Great Planes GPMQ4485 stick on lead A good place to add stick on nose weight is to the firewall don t attach weight to the cowl it is not intended to support we...

Page 23: ...ash MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in severe injury to yourself and others Get help from an experienced pilot when learning to operate electric motors U...

Page 24: ...ackplate for cracks and missing attachment screws Turn the prop to look for excessive wobble If this is the case attempt to correct this or replace the spinner 6 Check the wheels for free rotation ins...

Page 25: ...io will allow the plane to accelerate to flying speed almost instantly Climb to a comfortable altitude and throttle back to a lower power setting Flight For reassurance and to keep an eye on other tra...

Page 26: ...r and power Next start adding up elevator as needed to keep the model flat in the spin Most airplanes will require some aileron as well to keep the wings level This is one of the maneuvers to experime...

Page 27: ...able stall The C G of the plane will have a large effect on the stability of the model during this maneuver Some planes perform better with more elevator deflection and a farther forward C G while oth...

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