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This section describes our recommendations to help you in deciding which types of accessories to purchase for your new airplane.
Please read through this entire section very carefully. We have provided you with recommendations that,
if followed, will result in a great flying airplane. Failure to follow our recommendations may result in a poor
flying airplane.
our reCoMMeNDatioNs - GLoW PoWer sYsteM
WHat eNGiNe sHouLD i use?
WHat raDio sYsteM aND servos sHouLD i use?
Here's a List of WHat We useD to fiNisH tHe GLoW versioN sHoWN iN tHese iNstruCtioNs
QTY. 1
Hitec Eclipse 7 FM Radio Control System
QTY. 1 210756 Magnum XLS .46A Two-Stroke Engine
QTY. 1 237153 Magnum 2-1/4" Diameter Chrome Spinner
QTY. 1 608684 APC 12.25 x 3.75 Composite Propeller
QTY. 1 440501 Cirrus CS501 Low Profile Ball Bearing Servo
QTY. 4 440601 Cirrus CS601 Standard Ball Bearing Servos
WHat otHer iteMs Do i NeeD?
IMPORTANT
The Cirrus servos are compatible with all receiver types. The Magnum spinner includes a 1/4" x 4mm adapter nut that fits any
engine that uses a 1/4"-28 threaded crankshaft.
There really isn't too much else that you'll need to finish the airplane. Most of the hardware is included, so about the only thing else
you'll need is a spinner. You'll also need typical modeling supplies, such as foam rubber to protect your receiver and battery, and
fuel tubing.
QTY. 1 115559 Thunderbolt # 3 High-Performance Glow Plug
QTY. 1 115923 Global XX Silicone Fuel Tubing
QTY. 1 868638 Dubro 1/4" Protective Foam Rubber
The airplane can be flown using either a two-stroke or a four-stroke engine. We suggest using a .36 - .46
size two-stroke engine or a .52 size four-stroke engine. The airplane will fly great using any engine within
the recommended size range, although for the best aerobatic performance we suggest using an engine at
the upper end of the size range. For 3D flying, you'll get the best performance
using a lightweight yet powerful engine, such as the Magnum XLS .46A two-
stroke engine matched with a large diameter, low pitch propeller, such as the
APC 12.25 x 3.75 composite propeller.
For the best flight performance, we suggest trying to keep the ready-to-fly weight of the airplane as light
as possible. Using an engine that's bigger than recommended will only add extra weight to the airplane,
negating any of the extra power from the larger engine. In most cases, you'll get better flight performance
from a lightweight but powerful engine than from simply a higher displacement engine.
Also, remember
that the heavier the airplane the more stress that is applied to it during extreme aerobatic flight, which could result in failure
of the airframe.
IF you'Re FlyIng AT hIgheR AlTITuDes, We RecoMMenD usIng An engIne AT The hIgh enD oF The sIze RAnge.
To get the most out of the airplane, we suggest using a four or more channel computer radio system with mixing capabilities. Since the
ailerons use separate servos, they can be plugged separately into the receiver,
allowing you the capability of flaperon and spoileron mixing, differential mixing and
flaperon/spoileron to elevator mixing. The transmitter should also feature dual rates
and exponential adjustments.
Standard servos can be used on the flight-control surfaces, although we do
recommend using the ball bearing type.
For the elevator, you will need to use
a low profile servo.
For throttle control, a standard non-ball bearing standard
servo can be used. We recommend using a Cirrus CS501 Ball Bearing Low Profile servo for elevator control and Cirrus CS601 Ball
Bearing Standard servos for aileron, rudder and throttle control.
Although you would lose mixing capabilities, the airplane can be flown using a basic four-channel radio control system. If you do this,
you will need to use a servo Y-Harness to join the two aileron servos together.
FOR OUR ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS, PLEASE SEE THE NEXT SECTION.