tions. 1) Switch to a lower power setup under the rating of your
BEC; or 2) disable the BEC and install a normal receiver battery
pack to run the radio full time; 3) install an aftermarket BEC that
is properly rated for your setup.
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4 cell 5000mah or 6 cell 4000mah LIPO BATTERY PACK
You can fly your 4-STAR 64 with a 4 cell (4S1P) or 6 cell (6S1P)
Lipo pack. Pack capacity should be 4000-5000 mah for good flight
duration. A 4 cell pack (14.8 volts) provides flight performance
similar to a .60 glow engine. A 6 cell pack (22.2 volts) provides
flight performance similar to a .75 glow engine. We find that 6s
4000mAh lipo packs provide between 8 to 10 minutes of flight
time, depending on propeller selection and other factors (quality
of pack, throttle management, outside temperature, etc.).
CAUTION: You must match your propeller size to the cell count of
your lipo pack, to avoid drawing too many amps and damaging
your ESC or motor.
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PROPELLER
With electric powered models there are many factors that have a
bearing on what propeller to use. The best place to start answer-
ing that question is in the instructions that come with your motor.
Another fine source of information is one of the electric flight cal-
culators that are available for you to use free online (there is a
good one on Castle Creations web site).
OUR FLIGHT TEST REPORT
One of our favorite setups for the 4-STAR 64 was a Maxx Products
HC5030-390 motor with a 75 amp ESC, a 6-cell (6S1P) 22.2v lipo
pack, and an APC APC 15x8E propeller. An APC 15x10E pro-
peller also worked well. Both sizes delivered good performance,
very reminiscent of a 2-stroke .75 glow engine. For a starting prop
we recommend the APC 15x8E. Other brand propellers of same
size and similar design can also be used.
This combination gave outstanding flight performance. When
using a 6S 4000 mah lipo, we had flight times around 6-7 minutes,
depending of course on throttle management. A 5000 mah lipo
pack provided between 10 to 12 minutes of flight time. Your results
may vary. Prop size, size and quality of the battery pack, throttle
management, air temperature, etc., all have a bearing on electric
flight performance and flight time. Experiment to find the best
combination for your setup.
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BATTERY CHARGER
FOR SAFETY AS WELL AS PERFORMANCE, CHARGE LIPO
BATTERIES ONLY WITH A LIPO BATTERY CHARGER!
In addition to providing the critical charging profile needed to
safely charge lipo batteries, a lipo battery charger also includes
the capability of "balancing" the available voltage in the cells, en-
suring that the battery pack is at peak capacity at the end of the
charge cycle. This translates to better flight times and a longer
life from the battery pack.
REQUIRED TOOLS
For proper assembly, we suggest you have the following tools and
materials available:
A selection of glues - SIG Thin, Medium, & Thick CA Glue
CA Accelerator, CA Debonder
SIG Kwik-Set 5-Minute Epoxy
Screwdriver Assortment
Pliers - Needle Nose & Flat Nose
Diagonal Wire Cutters
Small Allen Wrench Assortment
Pin Vise for Small Dia. Drill Bits
Hobby Knife with Sharp #11 Blades
Small Power Drill With Selection of Bits
Dremel® Tool With Selection of Sanding & Grinding Bits
Scissors
Sandpaper
Covering Iron & Trim Seal Tool
Masking Tape
Paper Towels
Alcohol and/or Acetone For Epoxy Clean-up
COMPLETE KIT PARTS LIST
The following is a complete list of all parts contained in this kit.
Before beginning assembly, we suggest that you take the time to
inventory the parts in your kit. Use the check-off boxes
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pro-
vided in front of each part description. Please also note that the
bolts and nuts required to mount a glow engine to the engine
mounts are not included and must be purchased separately.
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(1) Fuselage
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(1) Right Wing Panel & Aileron, hinges not glued
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(1) Left Wing Panel & Aileron, hinges not glued
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(1) Aluminum Tube Main Wing Joiner
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(1) Horizontal Stabilizer & Elevator, hinges not glued
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(1) Vertical Fin & Rudder, hinges not glued
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(1) Fiberglass Cowling
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(4) M3 x 10mm Sheet Metal Screws, for cowl mounting
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(1) Clear Plastic Canopy
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(1) Pilot figure
Main Landing Gear
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(1) Aluminum Main Landing Gear
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(1) Right Fiberglass Wheel Pant
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(1) Left Fiberglass Wheel Pant
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(4) M3 x 12mm Socket-Head Bolts, for wheel pants
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(3) M4 x 20mm Socket-Head Bolts, for main gear
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(3) M4 Split-Ring Lock Washers
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(2) 4mm dia. Threaded Axles
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(2) 7.6mm Hex Nuts; for axles
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(4) 4mm ID Wheels Collars; for axles
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(2) 3-1/4” dia. Main Wheels
Tailwheel Assembly
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(1) Tailwheel Assembly, with wheel, Formed Wire, Nylon
Bearing, Wheel Collars(2)
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(1) Nylon Rudder Steering Control Clasp, with M2 x 15mm
Bolt and M2 Hex Nut
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(2) M3 x 12mm Sheet Metal Screws
Electric Motor Mount
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(1) Plywood Electric Motor Mount Assembly
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(1) Balsa Triangle Stock; for motor mount reinforcement
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(4) M4 x 20mm Socket-Head Mounting Bolts
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(4) M4 Flat Washers
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(4) M4 x 16mm Socket-Head Mounting Bolts
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(4) M4 Split-Ring Lock Washers
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(4) M4 Blind Nuts
Glow Engine Mounts, Fuel Tank, Throttle Pushrod
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(2) Nylon Engine Mounts; for glow engines
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(4) M4 x 30mm Mounting Bolts, for motor mount to firewall
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(4) M4 Flat Metal Washers, for motor mount to firewall
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(1) Fuel Tank
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(1) Rubber Stopper Assembly
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(1) Fuel Pick-Up Weight (clunk)
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(1) Fuel Line Tubing, for inside tank
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(1) Metal Pushrod Keeper with Set Screw
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(2) Hex Nuts for throttle servo connector
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(1) Plywood Fuel Tank Support
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(1) 3/8” x 5/8” x 1-1/8” Balsa Block; for fuel tank stop
Misc.
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(2) M6.5 x 45 mm Nylon Wing Bolts
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(4) Nylon Control Horns; for ail(2), ele(1), rud(1)
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(12) M2 x 14mm Screws; for control horns
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