
Electric Motor Accessories
These are the items shown in the manual that were used
with the RimFire .80 [50-55-500kV] (GPMG4740).
❏
Great Planes Large Electric Motor Mount (GPMG1260)
❏
Silver Series 60A ESC (GPMM1850)
❏
Silver Series ESC Programming Card (GPMM1895)
❏
Suitable propeller such as 15x7E (APCQ1830)
❏
Velcro hook & loop adhesive strips (1"x6" [25x150mm]
GPMQ4480)
There may be many different battery and propeller
combinations available that will work well with the
recommended brushless RimFire motor for this model.
However, the following setup is one that has been tested with
the Great Planes Extra 300SP .46 ARF and has proven to
have the best overall performance.
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Two ElectriFly
™
3200mAh 11.1V LiPo battery packs
(GPMP0623) These batteries will be connected in series.
This is what is refered to as a “6S” confi guration, because
it is comprised of two 11.1V LiPo battery packs, each
consisting of three individual 3.7V LiPo cells connected
in series.
❏
Great Planes ElectriFly Series Deans
®
U 2 to 1 battery
adapter (GPMM3143)
IMPORTANT:
Before experimenting with different battery
combinations and connecting multiple battery packs with
adapter plugs, refer to the
Battery Precautions
on page 22.
If using LiPo batteries, a charger specially suited for charging
LiPo batteries is required. The Great Planes PolyCharge
™
4
(GPMM3015) is recommended for charging the batteries
recommended. The PolyCharge 4 will charge up to four
LiPo batteries simultaneously. If using the PolyCharge
4, a 12 volt source will also be required for powering the
charger. If you plan on charging four 3,200mAh batteries
simultaneously, a power source capable of delivering at
least 12.8A is required. A suitable 12V auto battery could
be used, or a portable source capable of converting 120V
AC to 12V DC such as the Rivergate 15A DC Bulldog Power
Supply (RHCP2015) is suitable. If charging only three 3,200
batteries simultaneously, the Hobbico
®
12 Volt Power Supply
(HCAP0250) is also suitable.
When charging LiPo batteries, it is recommended that you
use a balancer. A balancer will extend the life of the batteries
as well as reduce the risk of damaging the batteries during
charging. A suitable balancer for the Great Planes ElectriFly
Power Series
™
LiPo batteries is the Great Planes ElectriFly
Equinox
™
LiPo Cell Balancer (GPMM3160)
If not using a balancer, one charge adapter connector
per battery is also required. For the batteries and charger
recommended, the Great Planes Banana Plugs to Deans
Male Ultra Plug
®
battery charging connectors can be used
(GPMM3148).
Radio Equipment
The servo mounts for the Great Planes Extra 300SP .46
ARF have been sized from the factory to fi t mini size servos.
If you desire to use standard servos simply enlarge the servo
mounts to fi t. Provided below are two servo selection outlines.
The “Economy” setup is provided for the fl ier who enjoys
sport fl ying and is not concerned with a slight increase in
weight. The “Lightweight Precision” setup is provided for the
fl ier concerned with building the lightest, best performing
airplane possible.
MINIMUM SERVO TORQUE REQUIREMENTS
Elevator:
45 in-oz
Ailerons:
45
in-oz
Rudder:
70 in-oz
Throttle (Glow Setup Only):
20 in-oz
ECONOMY SETUP
Elevator:
One Standard, Ball Bearing Servo
Futaba
®
S3004 (FUTM0004)
Ailerons:
Two Standard, Ball Bearing Servo
Futaba S3004 (FUTM0004)
Rudder:
One High Torque, Ball Bearing Servo
Futaba S3010 (FUTM0043)
Throttle:
One Micro Servo
Hobbico CS-12 (HCAM0110)
LIGHTWEIGHT PRECISION SETUP
Elevator:
One Micro Digital Servo
Futaba S9650 (FUTM0260)
Ailerons:
Two Micro Digital Servos
Futaba S9650 (FUTM0260)
Rudder:
One High Torque Digital Servo
Futaba S9252 (FUTM0222)
Throttle:
One Micro Servo
Futaba S3155 (FUTM0655)
RECEIVER BATTERY REQUIREMENTS
A 4.8V NiMH or NiCd of at least 1400mAh capacity is required to
power the receiver and servos. The Hobbico HydriMax
™
4-Cell
4.8V 1400mAh 2/3A NiMH (HCAM6306) is a suitable receiver
battery pack for the Great Planes Extra 300SP .46 ARF.
Additional Radio Accessories
Following are the servo extension wires and other radio gear
illustrated in this manual.
❏
One 8" [203mm] servo extension for the throttle servo or
ESC (FUTM4140)
❏
One 12" [305mm] servo extension for the rudder servo, if
mounting it in the reward mounting position (HCAM2100)
❏
One receiver switch harness (HCAM2400)
There is no need to use a charge receptacle with this model,
because the hatch can be easily removed to access the
radio battery.
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