GREAT PLANES Electrifly Rifle - User Manual

Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
airsupport@greatplanes.com
Entire Contents © 2010 GPMA1805 Mnl
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
WARRANTY
SPECIFICATIONS
Great Planes
®
Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to
be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the
date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component
parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Great
Planes’ liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.
Further, Great Planes reserves the right to change or modify this
warranty without notice.
In that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or
material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the 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 Services at the address below:
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1
Champaign IL 61822 USA
Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as
much contact information as possible (daytime telephone
number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of
the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon
receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly
as possible.
Wingspan: 31 in [785mm]
Wing Area: 112 in
2
[7.2 dm
2
]
Wing Loading: 21.9–23.1 oz/ft
2
[67–70 g/dm
2
]
Length: 24.5 in [620mm]
Weight: 17–18 oz [480–510 g]
Radio: 3-channel, 2 nano servos, mini receiver
Motor, ESC, Battery: 24-33-3180kV Ammo inrunner,
25A ESC, 1500mAh 11.1V 25C LiPo
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Summary

Introduction

Important Safety Precautions

Decisions You Must Make

Motor, Battery and ESC

Selecting the correct motor, battery, and ESC for optimal performance.

Servos, Receiver

Selecting appropriate servos and a compatible receiver for the model.

Propeller

Information on the recommended propeller for the model.

Additional Items Required

Battery Charger

Recommended battery chargers and power sources for LiPo batteries.

Adhesives and Building Supplies

List of adhesives and building supplies needed to complete the model.

Optional Supplies

A list of optional items that may be useful for building or flying.

Kit Inspection

Kit Contents

Ordering Replacement Parts

Assembly Instructions

Hook Up the Elevator

Step-by-step guide to connecting the elevator servo and pushrod.

Install the Motor

Instructions for mounting the motor and ESC within the fuselage.

Mount the Receiver

Guidance on securing the radio receiver inside the fuselage.

Hook Up the Ailerons

Connecting the aileron servos and pushrods to the control surfaces.

Mount the Landing Skids

Attaching the landing skids to the wing and fuselage.

Apply the Decals

Get the Model Ready to Fly

Set the Control Throws

Adjusting control surface throws for optimal flight characteristics.

Balance the Model (C.G.)

AMA Safety Code (Excerpts)

General

General safety rules from the AMA Code.

Radio Control

Safety rules related to radio control operation from the AMA Code.

Identify Your Model

Charge the Battery

Check List

Flying

Mount the Wing

Ground Check and Range Check

Hand-Launch

Landing

GREAT PLANES Electrifly Rifle Specifications

General

Radio	4-channel
Requires	4-channel radio, 3S LiPo battery, charger
Motor	Brushless Outrunner
Battery	3S LiPo
Wing Loading	10.1 oz/sq ft (31 g/sq dm)