2
INTRODUCTION ................................................................2
AMA ...................................................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................2
LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING AND USAGE.................3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED .....................................3
Radio Equipment and Electronics ...............................3
Adhesives and Building Supplies.................................3
Optional Supplies and Tools ........................................3
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES.......................................4
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS...............................4
KIT CONTENTS.................................................................5
ASSEMBLE THE AIRFRAME ...........................................6
SET UP THE RADIO SYSTEM..........................................8
INSTALL THE PROPULSION SYSTEM ..........................11
APPLY THE DECALS ......................................................12
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY..................................12
Check the Control Directions .....................................12
Set the Control Throws ..............................................13
Balance the Model (C.G.) ..........................................13
Balance the Model Laterally ......................................13
PREFLIGHT .....................................................................14
Identify Your Model.....................................................14
Charge the Batteries..................................................14
Range Check .............................................................14
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................14
AMA SAFETY CODE ......................................................14
CHECK LIST....................................................................15
FLYING.............................................................................15
Launch .......................................................................15
Flight............................................................Back Cover
Landing........................................................Back Cover
Crashing ......................................................Back Cover
Whether you’re just learning aerobatics or are a seasoned 3D
veteran, you’ll enjoy the U-CAN-DO 3D EP ARF. This airplane
combines the proven flight characteristics of the U-CAN-DO
3D family with inexpensive, easy-to-operate electric power
and an extremely resilient structure. When your airplane is
capable of bouncing back from unintended impacts with
terra
firma, it’s just that much easier to learn to do maneuvers like
torque rolls, harriers, high-alpha rolls, etc.
The EPP material that the U-CAN-DO 3D EP ARF is made
of allows it to bounce back from most crashes – just pick it
up, dust it off, and launch it again. Just because the airplane
is capable of withstanding crashes doesn’t mean it is
completely indestructible, however. If you drive the airplane
straight down into the ground at full throttle, you will probably
be making some repairs.
Take care to build straight and true as you complete the
airplane. Misaligned parts will hurt the airplane’s ability to
perform the extreme aerobatics it is designed for.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
U-CAN-DO 3D EP ARF visit the Great Planes web site at
www.greatplanes.com
.
Open the “Airplanes” link, then
select the U-CAN-DO 3D EP ARF. If there is new technical
information or changes to this model a “tech notice” box will
appear in the upper left corner of the page.
We urge you to join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics)
and a local R/C club. The AMA is the governing body of model
aviation and membership is required to fly at AMA clubs.
Though joining the AMA provides many benefits, one of the
primary reasons to join is liability protection. Coverage is not
limited to flying at contests or on the club field. It even applies
to flying at public demonstrations and air shows. Failure to
comply with the Safety Code (excerpts printed in the back of
the manual) may endanger insurance coverage. Additionally,
training programs and instructors are available at AMA club
sites to help you get started the right way. There are over
2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the country. Contact the
AMA at the address or toll-free phone number below:
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 you can do
to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
flying near full-scale aircraft and avoid flying near or over
groups of people.
1. Your U-CAN-DO 3D EP ARF should not be considered a
toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions
very much like a full-size airplane. Because of its
performance capabilities, the U-CAN-DO 3D EP ARF, if not
assembled and operated correctly, could possibly cause
injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property.
2. You must assemble the model according to the
instructions. Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so
may result in an unsafe or unflyable model. In a few cases
the instructions may differ slightly from the photos. In those
instances the written instructions should be considered
as correct.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF
& OTHERS...FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AMA
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