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We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality, 
thoroughly tested kit 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.

DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE

This is a partial list of items required to fi nish the ElectroStik 
EP ARF that may require planning or decision making before 
starting to build. Order numbers are provided in parentheses. 

Radio Equipment

The ElectroStik EP ARF requires a minimum 4-channel radio 
system and three micro servos with a minimum of 30 oz.-in. 
[2.5kg-cm] of torque.

•  6" [152.4mm] servo extension for the aileron servo

Power System Recommendations

The recommended motor size for the ElectroStik EP ARF is a 
RimFire

 C42-40-1000kV or a RimFire™ C42-50-800kV brushless 

out-runner motor. Motor order numbers are provided below:

•  Great Planes RimFire 42-40-1000kV brushless
 

out-runner motor (GPMG4675)

•  Great Planes RimFire 42-50-800kV brushless
 

out-runner motor (GPMG4700)

If using the recommended brushless motor, the Great Planes 
SS-45 brushless ESC is required. 

•  Great Planes Silver Series 45A Brushless ESC 5V/2A
 BEC 

(GPMM1840)

Battery & Charger Options

The Great Planes ElectroStik EP ARF is designed for use 
with LiPo (Lithium-Polymer) batteries only. All LiPo batteries 
require a charger specifi cally designed for charging LiPo 
batteries. The use of a charger not designed for charging 
LiPo batteries will result in damage to the batteries and 
possibly a fi re. We recommend the use of the Great Planes 
Triton

2 DC Peak Charger (GPMM3153) or for charging more 

than one battery at a time, the ElectriFly

 PolyCharge4

 

(GPMM3015). The Great Planes Triton2 charger will only 
charge one pack at a time, but is capable of charging NiCd, 
NiMH, LiPo, and lead acid batteries. Order numbers for the 
battery packs are provided below:

•  Great Planes LiPo 3200mAh 11.1V 20C Discharge
 w/Balance 

(GPMP0623)

Note:  A cell balancer is required for the LiPo battery pack 
listed above.

•  Great Planes ElectriFly Equinox

 LiPo 1 to 5 Cell

 Balancer 

(GPMM3160)

Propeller

If using the Great Planes RimFire 42-40-1000kV or RimFire 
42-50-800kV brushless out-runner motor, we suggest using 
an 11" x 8.5 propeller. 

•  PowerFlow 11" x 8.5E electric propeller (GPMQ6801)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

Accessories & Building Supplies

In addition to common household tools and hobby tools, this 
is the “short list” of the most important items required to build 
the ElectroStik EP ARF

  1 oz. [28g] Thin Pro

 CA (GPMR6002)

  2 oz. [57g] Spray CA activator (GPMR6035)

  CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)

  CA debonder (GPMR6039)

  Hook & Loop material (GPMQ4480)

  #1 Hobby knife (HCAR0105)

  #11 Blades (5-pack, HCAR0211)

 Pliers (HCAR0625)

  Wire cutter (HCAR0627)

 Clear tape

Optional Supplies & Tools

Here is a list of optional items mentioned in the manual that 
will help fi nish the ElectroStik EP ARF. Order numbers are 
provided in parentheses.

  Stick-on segmented lead weights (GPMQ4485)

 Top Flite

®

 MonoKote

®

 sealing iron (TOPR2100)

  Top Flite Hot Sock

 iron cover (TOPR2175)

  Top Flite MonoKote heat gun (TOPR2000)

 C.G. Machine

 (GPMR2400)

  Precision magnetic prop balancer (TOPQ5700)

  Threadlocking compound (GPMR6060)

Содержание ElectroStik ARF

Страница 1: ...he 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 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 Serv...

Страница 2: ...MA please join The AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership provides liability insurance coverage protects modelers rights and interests and is required to fly at most R C sites Academy of Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 9252 Tele 800 435 9262 Fax 765 741 0057 Or via the Internet at http www modelaircraft org IMPORTANT Two of the most important things y...

Страница 3: ...gned for charging LiPo batteries The use of a charger not designed for charging LiPo batteries will result in damage to the batteries and possibly a fire We recommend the use of the Great Planes Triton 2 DC Peak Charger GPMM3153 or for charging more than one battery at a time the ElectriFly PolyCharge4 GPMM3015 The Great Planes Triton2 charger will only charge one pack at a time but is capable of ...

Страница 4: ...rs for six foot rolls Missle Red TOPQ0201 Jet White TOPQ0204 The stabilizer and wing incidences 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 site at www greatplanes com and click on Technical Data Due to manufacturing tolerances which will have little or no...

Страница 5: ...ing 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 airsupport greatplanes com To convert inches to millimeters multiply inches by 25 4 5 Kit Contents 1 Fuselage 2 Right Wing Panel w Aileron 3 Spinner 4 Horizontal Stabilizer Elevator 5 Left ...

Страница 6: ...ng the two included nylon straps and four 2 x 3 8 9 5mm self tapping screws as shown 4 Install the rubber grommets and eyelets that were included with the servo and place it in the aileron servo tray as shown Note You may need to use a bent paper clip to pull the servo connector out of the wing 5 Drill a 1 16 1 6mm hole through each mounting hole location Do not drill all the way through the wing ...

Страница 7: ...ular to the servo case If not make the necessary adjustments by threading the clevises up or down the pushrod When satisfied slide the silicone clevis retainers to the ends of the clevises Wing assembly is complete Optional Dual Aileron Servos The Great Planes ElectroStik ARF comes equipped with dual aileron servo trays for dual aileron servos To install the dual aileron servos follow these instru...

Страница 8: ...p your new dual servos on your radio to have the same aileron throw as the single servo configuration Center the servo arms and install the servo arm screws Your dual aileron servo installation is now finished Assemble the Fuselage 1 Insert the vertical fin rudder assembly into the slot so that the two fin bolts protrude through the bottom of the fuselage and through the horizontal stabilizer elev...

Страница 9: ...e brace with a 4 40 x 1 2 12 7mm hex head bolt and 4 washer in each hole Be sure to use threadlocking cement on each bolt 7 Slide the axles through the landing gear brace as shown Secure each axle with a 8 washer and 3 16 5mm nut Be sure to use threadlocking cement 8 Slide the main wheels onto the axles Secure them in place by putting a 6 32 set screw in a 5 32 4mm wheel collar and tightening it d...

Страница 10: ...enter the servos and install the servo arms perpendicular to the servo case as shown 3 Screw a nylon clevis with a silicone clevis retainer onto the threaded end of each of the 36 914 4mm pushrods until the threaded portion of the pushrod emerges from the clevis as shown 4 Insert both of the 36 914 4mm pushrods through the exit slots at the rear of the fuse Connect both the elevator and rudder pus...

Страница 11: ...and threadlocking compound 3 Attach the brushless motor to the firewall using four 4 40 x 5 8 15 9mm hex head screws four 4 flat washers and threadlocking compound If you haven t done so already install the prop adapter using the hardware included with the motor 4 Push the motor wires through the cooling hole cutout on the firewall as shown to prevent them from contacting the rotating motor case 5...

Страница 12: ...g into the slot on the fuse as shown 9 Secure the wing by inserting the two 10 24 nylon wing bolts into the wing and tightening them down as shown 10 Now is a good time to test the rotation of the motor before the prop is installed Use your radio system and motor battery to temporarily power the motor If the motor rotates clockwise when viewed from the front correct the rotation by choosing any tw...

Страница 13: ...ly your ElectroStik EP RXR set up only according to the C G and control surface throws specified in this manual The throws and C G are not arbitrary but have been determined through 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 are true real data which w...

Страница 14: ...t to fall off Use thin CA RTV silicone or epoxy to permanently hold the weight in place 4 IMPORTANT Ifyoufounditnecessarytoaddanyweight recheck the C G after the weight has been installed Balance the Model Laterally 1 With the wing level have an assistant help you lift the model by the motor propeller shaft and the bottom of the fuse under the TE of the fin Do this several times 2 If one wing alwa...

Страница 15: ...ly Assume that whenever the batteries are plugged in the motor and propeller could start at any time Stay away from the propeller when the motor batteries are plugged in NEVER have the motor batteries plugged in with the radio system OFF Run the motor outside only and never run the motor in an area of loose gravel or sand the propeller may throw such material in your face or eyes Keep these items ...

Страница 16: ...d 4 I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission 5 I will not knowingly operate my model within three miles of any pre existing flying site except in accordance with the frequency sharing agreement listed in the complete AMA Safety Code 9 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight nor...

Страница 17: ...entle climb to a safe altitude before turning into the traffic pattern Flight For reassurance and to keep an eye on other traffic it is a good idea to have an assistant on the flight line with you Tell him to remind you to throttle back once the plane gets to a comfortable altitude While full throttle is usually desirable for takeoff most models fly more smoothly at reduced speeds Take it easy wit...

Страница 18: ...s 45A Brushless ESC With Silver Series brushless ESCs the only way their performance would be any easier to enjoy is if they came already installed As it is hook up takes only seconds and set up takes no time at all Silver Series brushless ESCs do it automatically on hook up and offer the option to use brake or not with a flick of the throttle stick The Silver Series 45A is NiCd NiMH and LiPo comp...

Страница 19: ...ustom rates and then repeating the cycle up to 10 times GPMM3153 ElectriFly Equinox LiPo Cell Balancer By regulating the voltage levels from 2 to 5 LiPo cells to within a very tight tolerance of each other the Equinox ensures the fullest possible safe voltage during charging which means more power and longer lasting packs It can handle a maximum current of 3 amps during charge or discharge up to 6...

Страница 20: ...____ Where Purchased ____________________________ Date Construction Started _____________________ Date Construction Finished _______________________ Finished Weight _______________________________ Date of First Flight ______________________________ FLIGHT LOG ...

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