APC EP Zero ARF User's Manual
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1. 3 2mm 6 152 4 mm 5 32 4 0mm 12 304 8 mm 3 16 4 8mm 18 457 2 mm 1 4 6 4 mm 21 533 4 mm 3 8 9 5mm 24 609 6 mm 1 2 12 7mm 30 762 0 mm 5 8 15 9mm 36 914 4 mm KIT INSPECTION Before starting to build take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete and inspect the parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality or if you need assistance with assembly contact Product Support When reporting defective or missing parts use the part names exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list Great Planes Product Support 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 Telephone 217 398 8970 ext 5 Fax 217 398 7721 E mail airsupport greatplanes com KIT CONTENTS Kit Contents Kit Contents Photographed Kit Contents Not Photographed Fin amp Rudder Streamer Bag Fuselage Pushrod Bag Elevator Halves L amp R Horizontal Stabilizer Hardware Bag includes Pushrods amp Carbon Rods Single Servo Arm Extenders 2 Propeller Double Servo Arm Extender 1 Prop Saver Snap Keepers 4 Motor Gearbox Assembly Black Control Horns w Backplates 4 Hook amp Loop Material Wing Halves L amp R Ailerons L amp R ee ee ee ee BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Note This model is covered with a very thin layer of film which is then painted with a special lightweight paint to conserve weight Avoid the use of tape t2. 32 2 mm inside the marks you made Apply a thin layer of epoxy and slide the wing into place Use the marks from the previous step to align the wing Clean up any excess glue with a paper towel DO NOT use alcohol or any other solvent for cleanup as the paint finish will be affected Install the Tail Surfaces A A B B B B X X J 1 Slide the stab into the slot in the rear of the fuselage Center it as you did with the wing Make sure the measurements shown in the sketches are equal Glue the stab in place when satisfied with the fit J 2 Locate the 13 5 343 mm carbon elevator rod Insert this rod into the preinstalled plastic bearings on the stab DO NOT glue in place Elevator Halves Are Even l 3 Use foam safe CA to glue one of the elevator halves to the carbon elevator rod Then glue the other elevator to the carbon elevator rod Be sure the two halves are even as shown k 4 Glue the fin and rudder to the fuselage with epoxy Make sure that the fin remains perpendicular to the stab and centered on the fuselage Hinge the Ailerons J J 1 Locate one of the carbon wing hinge assemblies One of the carbon tubes is glued to the bearings the other is free to rotate Remove the loose carbon rod to prevent accidental gluing in the next steps J I 2 Test fit one of the wing hinges in the wing The outer bearing should be flush with the wing tip When satisfied with the fit epoxy the hinge in place Be c
3. TOPQ5700 in the workshop and keep a Great Planes Fingertip Prop Balancer GPMQ5000 in our flight box Ground Check Check the motor operation by running it to full power and back down It should respond quickly and smoothly through the full range of throttle travel After you run the motor on the model inspect the model closely to make sure all screws remained tight the hinges are secure the prop is secure and all pushrods and connectors are secure Range Check It is important to ground check the operational range of your radio before the first flight of the day With the transmitter antenna collapsed and the receiver and transmitter on you should be able to walk at least 100 feet 30 5 m away from the model and still have control Have an assistant hold your model and while you work the controls tell you what the control surfaces are doing Repeat this test with the motor running at various speeds with an assistant holding the model using hand signals to show you what is happening If the control surfaces do not respond correctly do not fly Find and correct the problem first Look for loose servo connections or broken wires corroded wires on old servo connectors poor solder joints in your battery pack or a defective cell or a damaged receiver crystal from a previous crash MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in severe injury to yourself and others Get help from an experienced
4. While this kit has been flight tested to exceed normal use if the plane will be used for extremely high stress flying such as racing or if an motor larger than one in the recommended range is used the modeler is responsible for taking steps to reinforce the high stress points and or substituting hardware more suitable for the increased stress We as the kit manufacturer provide you with a top quality thoroughly tested kit and instructions but ultimately the quality and flyability of your finished model depends on how you build it therefore we cannot in any way guarantee the performance of your completed model and no representations are expressed or implied as to the performance or safety of your completed model Remember Take your time and follow the instructions to end up with a well built model that is straight and true LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING amp USAGE WARNING Failure to follow all instructions could cause permanent damage to the battery and its surroundings and cause bodily harm e ONLY use a LiPo approved charger NEVER use a NiCd NiMH peak charger NEVER charge in excess of 4 20V per cell ONLY charge through the charge lead NEVER charge through the discharge lead NEVER charge at currents greater than 1C ALWAYS set charger s output volts to match battery volts ALWAYS charge in a fireproof location NEVER trickle charge NEVER allow the battery temperature to exceed 50 F 65 C N
5. amp Tools ccccceccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeees 5 IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES ccccceeeeeeeeeeees 5 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS e 5 METRIC CONVERSIONS cccccccsseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 5 KIT INSPECTION ccccccccccssssssseeeececeseseesssseeeeeeeeesseaas 6 KIT CONTENTS cette tences odes are asc ecto a aeenadves ened 6 BUILDING INSTRUCTIONG cccceeeeseeeeeeeeeees 7 Join the WING HalVe S cccccccsseceeeeseeeeeseeeseeesseaeeees 7 Join the Wing to the Fuselage ccecsseeseeeeeeeeeees 7 Install the Tail SUrfaACe S cceeecceesseeeeeeseeeeeeeeaeeeeees 8 Hinge the Allerons ccccssccccseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseesseeeeas 8 Install the SCrVOS cccceccccceccsseseeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeseeeaeeeeeees 9 Install the Control Horns and Pushrods 00 10 Install the Motor amp Speed Control ccccccceeeeeeeees 11 Final S tup ccccccccsccseececescccssseeceesccesseeeeessseeseeeees 12 Optional Combat Setup ccececccessssseeeeeeeeeaeeees 13 GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY ee 13 Check the Control Directions ccccseeseeeeeeeeeeees 13 Set the Control THrOWS ccccccceseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeesseaaeees 13 Balance the Model C G ccccccsseeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeees 14 Balance the Model Laterally cccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeees 14 dn i od BC 9 ee eee 1
6. it for many flights DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS IMPORTANT PROCEDURE A model that is not properly balanced will be unstable and possibly unflyable At this stage the model should be in ready to fly condition with all of the systems in place CG 3 1 4 83 mm J 1 Use a felt tip pen or 1 8 3 mm wide tape to accurately mark the C G on the top of the wing on both sides of the fuselage The C G is located 3 1 4 83 mm back from the leading edge of the wing 14 This is where your model should balance for the first flights Later you may wish to experiment by shifting the C G up to 1 4 6 4 mm forward or 3 4 19 mm back to change the flying characteristics Moving the C G forward may improve the smoothness and stability but the model may then require more speed for takeoff and be more difficult to slow for landing Moving the C G aft makes the model more maneuverable but could also cause it to become too difficult to control In any case start at the recommended balance point and do not at any time balance the model outside the specified range 3 1 4 83 mm lt j l 2 With the wing attached to the fuselage and all parts of the model installed ready to fly place the model upside down on a Great Planes CG Machine or lift it upside down at the balance point you marked J 3 If the tail drops the model is tail heavy and weight must be added to the nose to balance If the nose drops the mo
7. on your model J 11 Cycle your battery pack if necessary and make sure it is fully charged J 12 If you wish to photograph your model do so before your first flight k 13 Range check your radio when you get to the flying field FLYING The EP Zero ARF is a great flying model that flies smoothly and predictably The EP Zero ARF does not however possess the self recovery characteristics of a primary R C trainer and should be flown only by experienced R C pilots CAUTION THIS APPLIES TO ALL R C AIRPLANES If while flying you notice an alarming or unusual sound such as a low pitched buzz this may indicate control surface flutter Flutter occurs when a control surface such as an aileron or elevator or a flying surface Such as a wing or stab rapidly vibrates up and down thus causing the noise In extreme cases if not detected immediately flutter can actually cause the control surface to detach or the flying surface to fail thus causing loss of control followed by an impending crash The best thing to do when flutter is detected is to slow the model immediately by reducing power then land as soon as safely possible Identify which surface fluttered so the problem may be resolved by checking all the servo grommets for deterioration or signs of vibration Make certain all pushrod linkages are secure and free of play If it fluttered once under similar circumstances it will probably flutter again unless the problem
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9. 5 Identify Your Model ccccccssseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeees 15 Charge the Batteries ccccccccceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeees 15 Balance the Propellers ccccccssseccsseeeceesseseeeees 15 Ground CCCI sas atecticc ioana anaana a 15 Range CHE CK cccccccsseeccceeceaeeeeceeeeeeaeseeeeeeessaaeseeess 15 MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ccccceeee 15 AMA SAFETY CODE excerpts cccccccseeeeees 16 OTS Fates rattan tts E A E EE EE 16 Radio COntrOl reinsing 16 CHECK LIST eeror cect atsosgeanedenesoseecstaeaeae 16 i i d C oe E eeteeee eee reen ee ee eee 16 Beta e Ui EOR EE TEET 17 FOR o E E E 17 The Great Planes Fun Force EP Zero ARF is an excellent way to enjoy 3D aerobatics and combat dogfighting without the cost and headaches of larger high powered models A couple of hours on the workbench and your EP Zero ARF will be ready for sport aerobatics and some mild 3D type maneuvers and more If you tire of aerobatics strap a streamer onto the supplied combat mount and experience the thrill of close in combat dogfighting With two or more of the Fun Force series combat aircraft you can recreate classic dogfights of history For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the EP Zero ARF visit the Great Planes web site at www greatplanes com Open the Airplanes link and then select the EP Zero ARF If there is new technical information or changes to this mo
10. EVER disassemble or modify pack wiring in any way or puncture cells NEVER discharge below 2 5V per cell NEVER place on combustible materials or leave unattended during charge or discharge ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE In the hands of a capable pilot the EP Zero ARF is an impressive 3D performer But for the EP Zero ARF to perform to its full potential it must be properly equipped with all the right gear servos batteries receiver and speed control There may be more than one type and brand of radio equipment that can be used but based on extensive testing following is the equipment we recommend so you can get the most performance out of your EP Zero ARF and assemble it as shown in this instruction manual With a standard four channel radio the EP Zero ARF is capable of all the basic 3D maneuvers However some advanced pilots who are already familiar with handling foamies may prefer to fly the EP Zero ARF with a computer radio capable of endpoint adjustments for fine tuning control throws exponentials for softening the throws near the center of the travel and various mixing functions such as rudder to elevator mixing for extended knife edge flight Servos The EP Zero ARF requires three micro servos with a minimum torque rating of 15 oz in Futaba S 3108 micro servos FUTM0042 are ideal because they meet the torque and weight requirements Although there may be other serv
11. ZERO INSTRUCTION MANUAL I lt a gt EANN a ee aae FUN FORCE Wingspan 34 75 in 883 mm Wing Area 337 sq in 21 7dm Weight 15 16 oz 425 455g Wing Loading 6 7 7 1 oz sq ft 20 22g dm Length 35 in 889 mm Radio 4 channel w three micro servos and 20 Amp ESC Motor Supplied S380 Motor w 5 1 gearbox WARRANTY 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 s
12. a specific type of adhesive works best for that step the instructions will make a recommendation Since this model is constructed from foam we recommend the use of foam safe CA glues and epoxy only Do not use standard CA glue on this model as it will dissolve the structure e Whenever just epoxy is specified you may use either 30 minute or 45 minute epoxy or 6 minute epoxy When 30 minute epoxy is specified it is highly recommended that you use only 30 minute or 45 minute epoxy because you will need the working time and or the additional strength e Photos and sketches are placed before the step they refer to Frequently you can study photos in following steps to get another view of the same parts ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts for the Great Planes EP Zero ARF are available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows The fastest most economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer or mail order company To locate a hobby dealer visit the Hobbico web site at www hobbico com Choose Where to Buy at the bottom of the menu on the left side of the page Follow the instructions provided on the page to locate a U S Canadian or International dealer If a hobby shop is not available replacement parts may also be ordered from Tower Hobbies at www towerhobbies com or by calling toll free 800 637 6050 Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Services by calling 217 398
13. and level flight After flying around for a while and while still at a safe altitude with plenty of battery power practice slow flight and execute practice landing approaches by reducing the throttle to see how the model handles at slower speeds Add power to see how she climbs as well Continue to fly around executing various maneuvers and making mental notes or having your assistant write them down of what trim or C G changes may be required to fine tune the model so it flies 17 the way you like Mind your battery power but use this first flight to become familiar with your model before landing To initiate a landing approach lower the throttle while on the downwind leg Allow the nose of the model to pitch downward to gradually bleed off altitude Continue to lose altitude but maintain airspeed by keeping the nose down as you turn onto the crosswind leg Make your final turn toward the landing area into the wind keeping the nose down to maintain airspeed and control Level the attitude when the model reaches an altitude of about 10 feet modulating the throttle as necessary to maintain your glide path and airspeed If you are going to overshoot smoothly advance the throttle always ready on the right rudder to counteract torque and climb out to make another attempt When you re ready to make your landing and the model is a foot or so off the deck cut your throttle and smoothly increase up elevator until it gently touches do
14. areful to avoid getting epoxy into the open bearings J l 3 Slide the loose carbon rod through the bearings Do Not Glue In These Areas l d 4 Test fit an aileron onto the carbon rod as shown If satisfied with the fit glue the aileron to the carbon rod using CA DO NOT glue the aileron to the bearings The rod must freely rotate in the bearings so the aileron must only be glued to the carbon rod Install the Servos l 1 Remove the screws and servo arms from all of your servos Enlarge the hole in the center of the extender until the head of the servo screw fits through l 2 Trim the mounting posts off of the servo as shown in the photo 3 Place the original servo arm over the screw and glue the top of the arm to the extender with CA Some servo arms have small flanges projecting from the top If your servo arms have these flanges sand them off before gluing l 4 Epoxy a servo into the bottom of the rear servo cutout from the left side of the plane The output shaft should be toward the front of the fuselage Center the servo with your Install the Control Horns amp Pushrods radio and screw the extended arm onto the output shaft with LJ LJ 1 Locate the two 2 3 4 70 mm prebent aileron the arm oriented straight up J 5 Epoxy the other tail servo into the cutout from the right side of the plane side with the output shaft toward the front Center the servo with your radio and screw
15. del 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 a 5151 East Memorial Drive w y aa Muncie IN 47302 Saal Tele 800 435 9262 Fax 765 741 0057 Or via the Internet at http www modelaircraft org SINCE 1936 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 PROTECT YOUR MODEL YOURSELF amp OTHERS FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Your EP Zero ARF should not be considered a toy but rather a sophisticated working model that functions very much l
16. del is nose heavy and weight must be added to the tail to balance If additional weight is required use Great Planes GPMQ4485 stick on lead A good place to add stick on nose weight is to the bottom of the fuse at the nose don t attach weight to the battery box it is not intended to support weight Begin by placing incrementally increasing amounts of weight on the bottom of the fuse under the nose until the model balances Once you have determined the amount of weight required it can be permanently attached If required tail weight may be added in the same manner J 4 IMPORTANT If you found it necessary to add any weight recheck the C G after the weight has been installed Balance the Model Laterally J 1 With the wing level have an assistant help you lift the model by the motor propeller shaft and the bottom of the fuse under the TE of the fin Do this several times J 2 If one wing always drops when you lift the model it means that side is heavy Balance the airplane by adding weight to the other wing tip An airplane that has been laterally balanced will track better in loops and other maneuvers PREFLIGHT Identify Your Model No matter if you fly at an AMA sanctioned R C club site or if you fly somewhere on your own you should always have your name address telephone number and AMA number on or inside your model It is required at all AMA R C club flying sites and AMA sanctioned flying events Fill out t
17. eful tomorrow as it is today The 4EXA includes an R124DF receiver three S3108 servos and 600mAh Tx and Rx NiCds 72MHz FUTK41 fom SO G ANUE ACTURING COMP ANY MODEL M BUILDING NOTES Kit Purchased Date Date Construction Finished Where Purchased Finished Weight Date Construction Started Date of First Flight FLIGHT LOG
18. he identification tag on page 17 and place it on or inside your model Charge the Batteries Follow the battery charging instructions that came with your radio control system to charge the batteries You should always charge your transmitter and receiver batteries the night before you go flying and at other times as recommended by the radio manufacturer CAUTION Unless the instructions that came with your radio system state differently the initial charge on new transmitter and receiver batteries should be done for 15 hours using the slow charger that came with the radio system This will condition the batteries so that the next charge may be done using the fast charger of your choice If the initial charge is done with a fast charger the batteries may not reach their full capacity and you may be flying with batteries that are only partially charged Balance the Propellers Carefully balance your propeller and spare propellers before you fly An unbalanced prop can be the single most significant cause of vibration that can damage your model Not only will motor mounting screws and bolts loosen possibly with disastrous effect but vibration may also damage your radio receiver and battery When balancing the propeller that came with your Fun Force ARF add tape to the light side of the propeller Do not shave material away as is done with traditional propellers 15 We use a Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer
19. ike a full size airplane Because of its performance capabilities the EP Zero 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 3 You must take time to build straight true and strong 4 You must use an R C radio system that is in first class condition and a correctly sized motor and components ESC wheels etc throughout the building process 5 You must correctly install all R C and other components so that the model operates correctly on the ground and in the air 6 You must check the operation of the model before every flight to insure that all equipment is operating and that the model has remained structurally sound Be sure to check clevises or other connectors often and replace them if they show any signs of wear or fatigue 7 If you are not an experienced pilot or have not flown this type of model before we recommend that you get the assistance of an experienced pilot in your R C club for your first flights If you re not a member of a club your local hobby shop has information about clubs in your area whose membership includes experienced pilots 8
20. is fixed Some things which can cause flutter are Excessive hinge gap Not mounting control horns solidly Poor fit of clevis pin in horn Side play of wire pushrods caused by large bends Excessive free play in servo gears Insecure servo mounting and one of the most prevalent causes of flutter Flying an over powered model at excessive speeds For the first flight it is a good idea to have a friend launch the airplane for you This allows you to keep your hands on the radio sticks and correct any trim problems that are present Have your friend hold the EP Zero ARF by the canopy Throttle up to full power and have your friend give the plane a gentle underhanded toss at about a 30 angle upward Since the EP Zero ARF has a very high thrust to weight ratio the plane will accelerate to flying speed almost instantly Climb to a comfortable altitude and throttle back to a lower power setting This plane flies great at about half throttle when in standard forward flight Flight For reassurance and to keep an eye on other traffic itis a good idea to have an assistant on the flight line with you Tell him to remind you to throttle back once the plane gets to a comfortable altitude While full throttle is usually desirable for takeoff most models fly more smoothly at reduced speeds Take it easy with the EP Zero ARF for the first few flights gradually getting acquainted with it as you gain confidence Adjust the trims to maintain straight
21. ity of full scale aircraft 3 Where established will abide by the safety rules for the flying site use and will not willfully and deliberately fly my models in a careless reckless and or dangerous manner 5 will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name and address or AMA number on or in the model Note This does not apply to models while being flown indoors 7 will not operate models with pyrotechnics any device that explodes burns or propels a projectile of any kind Radio Control 1 will have completed a successful radio equipment ground check before the first flight of a new or repaired model 2 will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until become a qualified flier unless assisted by an experienced helper 3 At all flying sites a straight or curved line s must be established in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the flight line Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited 4 will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission 5 will not knowingly operate my model within three miles of any pre existing flying site except in accordance with the frequency sharing agreement listed in the complete AMA Safety Code 9 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other pe
22. lar step ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED Radio Equipment To complete the EP Zero ARF you will need the following 4 channel radio with 3 micro servos 0 3 oz 9g or less each FUTM0042 Micro receiver FUTLO442 low band or FUTM0443 high band One 6 153 mm servo extension HCAM2000 One 12 305 mm servo extension HCAM2100 25 Amp brushed ESC GPMM2025 3 cell LiPo or Li lon battery pack 1500mAh GPMP08371 640mAh GPMP0805 or 1250mAh GPMP0823 Hobbico Accu Cycle Elite charger HCAP0280 Lithium Polymer Charger GPMP3150 GPMP3010 LW WL L L Adhesives amp Building Supplies This is the list of Adhesives and Building Supplies that are required to finish the EP Zero ARF Great Planes Pro 6 minute epoxy GPMR6042 Great Planes Pro foam safe CA GPMR6072 60 40 Tin lead solder Soldering iron Hobby knife with 11 blade 1 8 3 2 mm Drill bit ae eee Optional Supplies amp Tools Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that will help you build the EP Zero ARF J Great Planes C G Machine GPMR2400 J Clear packing tape IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES e When you see the term test fit in the instructions it means that you should first position the part on the assembly without using any glue and then slightly modify or custom fit the part as necessary for the best fit e Whenever the term glue is written you should rely upon your experience to decide what type of glue to use When
23. ll need to use extensions to allow the aileron servo and ESC leads to reach the receiver Use a 6 153 mm extension for the aileron servo lead and a 12 305 mm extension for the ESC Route the servo leads through the pre cut channels in the fuselage to reach the receiver Hold them in place by applying clear tape not included over the openings J 3 Power up your radio system and center the servos If necessary adjust the center point of the control surfaces by tightening or enlarging the V bend in each pushrod out 1 25 mm _Slot Here E A J 5 Cut a 1 25 mm slot in the bottom of the fuselage at the tail as shown The exact location is not important it simply needs to be at the tail of the fuselage Do not attach the mount to the rudder control surface l 6 Test fit the mount in the groove It should insert up to the midpoint line Glue in place using epoxy J 7 Drill two 1 8 3 2 mm holes in the mount If not flying combat use the two holes to route the antenna from the receiver Optional Combat Setup The EP Zero ARF was designed with the intention that two or more of these easily built fun to fly models could be outfitted with streamers and used for combat If you intend to fly combat with this model you will need to attach the optional streamer mount using the instructions below I 1 Insert a rubber band as shown J 2 Lay one end of a colored streamer over the mount Insert one loop
24. o help position the fuselage components during assembly Also Do Not attempt to remove any of the trim markings as this will damage the painted surface beneath Also for simplicity all of the carbon rods in this ARF are of the same diameter When identifying the rods for the corresponding step only the lengths are mentioned Join the Wing Halves J 1 Using epoxy join the two wing halves together making sure to align the root sections i Yiz 451 mm Carbon Wing Joiner Wire J 2 Epoxy the 17 3 48 451 mm carbon wing joiner tube into the slot on the bottom of the wing Make sure it is fully seated in the slot l 3 Epoxy the foam inserts into the wing slot over the carbon joiner Make sure they are fully seated against the joiner The foam inserts may not be completely flush with the bottom of the wing Join the Wing to the Fuselage AZA B B J 1 Insert the wing into the fuselage Be sure that the wing is centered and square by making sure all measurements are equal as shown in the sketch Mark the outline of the fuselage on the top and bottom of the wing Mark on top of wing following the shape of the fuse l 2 Trace along the fuselage sides on the top and bottom of the wing with a felt tip pen or a pencil Remove shaded area A A J 3 Slide the wing out just enough to see the entire area covered by the fuselage Remove the covering from the wing using a hobby knife 3
25. of the rubber band through the loop at the other end Pull it tight to hold the streamer in place J 3 Secure the antenna to the fuselage If left to trail the plane it could become damaged while combating GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY J 1 Turn on the transmitter and receiver and center the trims If necessary remove the servo arms from the servos and reposition them so they are centered Reinstall the screws that hold on the servo arms J 2 With the transmitter and receiver still on check all the control surfaces to see if they are centered If necessary adjust the V bends on the pushrods to center the control surfaces 13 4 CHANNEL RADIO SETUP STANDARD MODE 2 ELEVATOR MOVES UP RUDDER MOVES RIGHT FULL THROTLE RIGHT AILERON MOVES UP LEFT AILERON MOVES DOWN k 3 Make certain that the control surfaces and the motor respond in the correct direction as shown in the diagram If any of the controls respond in the wrong direction use the servo reversing in the transmitter to reverse the servos connected to those controls Be certain the control surfaces have remained centered Adjust if necessary Set the Control Throws Use a Great Planes AccuThrow or a ruler to accurately measure and set the control throw of each control surface as indicated in the chart that follows If your radio does not have dual rates we recommend setting the throws at the low rate or
26. ontinuous discharge current The ElectriFly 3 cell 3 Series 1250mAh battery pack is recommended GPMP0823 Speed Control An electronic speed control capable of handling a minimum of 15A continuous current is required Additionally the speed control should be as light as possible The ElectriFly C 25 High Frequency ESC w BEC GPMM2025 is suitable A charger capable of charging 3 cell 11 1V LiPo batteries such as the ElectriFly PolyCharge 1 to 3 cell LiPo charger GPMM3010 must be used If using another charger it must be a LiPo charger or have a LiPo charge mode Never charge LiPo batteries with chargers not intended for LiPo batteries or chargers on NiMH or NiCd settings Overcharging or explosion may result In addition to the PolyCharge the ElectriFly Triton GPMM3150 or Accu Cycle Elite HCAP0280 are also suitable chargers Battery Charging Leads Many chargers including the Triton and Accu Cycle Elite listed above do not include charging leads but rather have banana jacks to plug the leads into If this is the case with your charger you will need to purchase a charge lead to match your battery Glue Although it is safe to use foam safe CA it is not recommended for assembly of the main fuselage components as it may wrinkle the lightweight covering and cause the covering to come loose from the foam Therefore epoxy should be used throughout the building process unless foam safe CA is recommended for a particu
27. os that will physically fit in the model those outside the recommended weight and torque specifications will adversely affect flight performance and are not recommend Note During assembly when it s time to mount the servos you will be instructed to glue them in Do not be alarmed as this is a common practice with this type of lightweight high performance model Should servo removal ever be necessary for repair replacement or transfer to another model this can be done by prying them out with a hobby Knife or a small screwdriver Receiver The lightest four channel receiver is recommended and must be compatible with whatever servos will be used not all servos are compatible with all receivers even servos and receivers within the same brand The Futaba R 114F Micro receiver is recommended and is compatible with the 3108 servos recommended Note Futaba receivers are sold on high and low bands and come without crystals Following are the order numbers for the R 114F receiver and compatible crystals Low Band High Band Channels 11 35 Channels 36 60 R114F Receiver FUTL0442 FUTLO0443 Crystal FUTL62 FUTL63 Replace the in the order number for the crystals with the preferred channel number For example if you want to fly on channel 33 order a low band receiver and crystal number FUTL6233 Battery The EP Zero ARF requires a 3 cell 11 1V 1250 1500mAh lithium polymer LiPo battery capable of providing 7A c
28. output GPMM3010 19 Great Planes ElectriFly 1500mAh Lithium Polymer Battery Lithium Polymer LiPo cells provide three times the voltage of NiCd and NiMH cells at less than half the weight Exclusive SafeCharge circuitry protects ElectriFly LiPo packs by preventing any cell from overcharging This 11 1V 3 series pack includes a 2 pin red charge connector and separate discharge connector GPMP0831 Futaba 4EXA 4 Channel FM Computer Radio If you re a new pilot the 4EXA is a good deal and a good deal for the future too You ll enjoy the performance edge and ease of computer design beginning with simple programming navigate menus and select your set ups using just two keys Mode and Select and then lock in those digitally accurate settings with the Data Input Lever You can save up to four set ups in the 4EXA s memory a big time saver as you add more planes to your personal hangar You ll also enjoy the 4EXA s versatility With more channels than 2 or 3 channel systems and more features than most start up 4 channel radios the 4EXA grows with you as your skills and experience increase EPA for servos automatic trim memory exponential wing mixing for V tail and elevon the 4EXA has them You ll be able to experiment with new types of flying with the familiar layout and feel of a system you already know Save yourself the cost and inconvenience of trading up with a radio that will be as us
29. pilot when learning to operate motors Use safety glasses when starting or running motors Do not run the motor in an area of loose gravel or sand the propeller may throw such material in your face or eyes Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away from the plane of rotation of the propeller as you start and run the motor Keep these items away from the prop loose clothing shirt sleeves ties scarves long hair or loose objects such as pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out of shirt or jacket pockets into the prop The motor gets hot Do not touch it during or right after operation Do not throw anything into the propeller of a running motor AMA SAFETY CODE excerpts CHECK LIST Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code For the complete Safety Code refer to Model Aviation magazine the AMA web site or the Code that came with your AMA license 1 I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously successfully flight tested 2 will not fly my model aircraft higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator will give right of way and avoid flying in the proximity of full scale aircraft Where necessary an observer shall be utilized to supervise flying to avoid having models fly in the proxim
30. plane to last and last If you re content with slow and steady flight it s ready to please But with its light weight symmetrical airfoil and large control surfaces this favorite American warbird is also capable of sudden right angle turns and table turning moves in combat Attach the included streamers and you re ready for a dogfight Includes complete hardware and a motor package that features a Speed Force 370 BB motor 5 1 gearbox prop and prop saver GPMA1192 ElectriFly Fun Force FW 190 Focke Wulf EP Sport Combat ARF Its fun for sport fun for combat and easily affordable whichever way you go The FW 190 Focke Wulf s 33 5 wingspan makes any open area a potential flying field Minimal assembly and a factory applied semi scale trim scheme enable you to get to the field fast Carbon fiber tubes and EPS foam construction enable your plane to last and last If you re content with slow and steady flight it s ready to please But with its light weight symmetrical airfoil and large control surfaces this feared German fighter is also capable of sudden right angle turns and table turning moves in combat Attach the included streamers and youre ready for a dogfight Includes complete hardware and a motor package that features a Speed Force 370 BB motor 5 1 gearbox prop and prop saver GPMA1193 ElectriFly by Great Planes Triton Peak Charger Imagine a charger so versatile it can be used with lithium ion and lead acid ba
31. rol surfaces and full flying stabilizer offer impressive maneuverability and hovering potential with the powerful included 280 size brushed motor and 5 1 gearbox Its low parts count and easy final assembly will have this aerobat flight ready in just 2 3 hours The durable lightweight EPS foam airframe features a high vis preapplied trim scheme An included prop saver allows the prop to deflect back upon landing and is compatible with APC or GWS prop hubs GPMA1190 Great Planes ElectriFly U Can Do 3D EP ARF Its a park flyer ARF and 3D trainer all in one Less than a yard across the wing tips and weighing just 15 ounces the U Can Do 3D EP is small enough to fly at nearby parks and fields And its unique FlightFlex airframe not only simplifies assembly to just 2 to 4 easy hours it also results in virtual indestructibility Touch down hard it ll bounce and bend but not break With the included ball bearing 280 motor 5 1 gearbox and prop it flies like a champ performing hovers harriers and any other 3D stunt you care to name with authority GPMA1275 18 ElectriFly Fun Force P 51D Mustang EP Sport Combat ARF Its fun for sport fun for combat and easily affordable whichever way you go The P 51D Mustang s 33 5 wingspan makes any open area a potential flying field Minimal assembly and a factory applied semi scale trim scheme enable you to get to the field fast Carbon fiber tubes and EPS foam construction enable your
32. rson touch a powered model in flight nor should any part of the model other than the landing gear intentionally touch the ground except while landing 16 During the last few moments of preparation your mind may be elsewhere anticipating the excitement of the first flight Because of this you may be more likely to overlook certain checks and procedures that should be performed before the model is flown To help avoid this a check list is provided to make sure these important areas are not overlooked Many are covered in the instruction manual so where appropriate refer to the manual for complete instructions Be sure to check the items off as they are completed kl 1 Check the C G according to the measurements provided in the manual J 2 Be certain the battery and receiver are securely mounted in the fuse 13 Extend your receiver antenna Be careful to keep pressure off the solder joint inside the receiver ll 4 Balance your model laterally as explained in the instructions 15 Make sure all hinges are securely glued in place 16 Confirm that all controls operate in the correct direction and the throws are set up according to the manual J 7 Make sure any servo extension cords you may have used do not interfere with other systems servo arms pushrods etc J 8 Balance your propeller and spare propellers 19 Tighten the prop saver screws l 10 Place your name address AMA number and telephone number
33. sport rate setting Note The 3D throws recommended are extreme throws and should only be flown by experienced pilots They are very sensitive and could cause the plane to seem uncontrollable to a novice pilot Sport rates are perfect and recommended for combat and general aerobatic flight Note The throws are measured at the widest part of the elevators rudder and ailerons These are the recommended control surface throws High Rate 3D Rate 3 1 2 89 mm up Low Rate Sport Rate ELEVATOR 1 1 2 38 mm up 3 1 2 89 mm down 1 1 2 38 mm down RUDDER 3 1 2 89 mm right 2 51 mm right 3 1 2 89 mm left 2 51 mm left AILERONS 3 76 mm up 3 76 mm down 1 5 8 41 mm up 1 5 8 41 mm down IMPORTANT The EP Zero ARF has been extensively flown and tested to arrive at the throws at which it flies best Flying your model at these throws will provide you with the greatest chance for successful first flights If after you have become accustomed to the way the EP Zero ARF flies you would like to change the throws to suit your taste that is fine However too much control throw could make the model difficult to control so remember More is not always better Balance the Model C G More than any other factor the C G balance point can have the greatest effect on how a model flies and may determine whether or not your first flight will be successful If you value this model and wish to enjoy
34. tating 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 READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING z GREAT PLAN CONSTRUCTION IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ANILE rro INC conan AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND Champaign Illinois USE OF THIS MODEL 217 398 8970 Ext 5 airsupport greatplanes com Copyright 2005 GPMZ0184 for GPMA1195 V1 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 00 cc ccccceccececeeeeeeesseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 ANIA oee se onde N E E 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 00 cc ceeeccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING amp USAGE 3 DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE cc eeee eee e ees 3 DYES TAT Ol oroeetreiase see coscacecbsennccueeayscmassececstacsseccteadotnegtane 3 SOS ween ETA AE N cassis T A 3 POCOO aena 4 BaO Veier E tin alstsiens 4 Speed Control re 4 IVAN CCN cecene E ai 4 Battery Charging Leads cccccccsssseeeeceeseeeeeeaeeeess 4 IS A A wn esanaenteatsiaeyacauaintes 4 ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED eee 4 Radio EQUIDIMGIN sasesieesccicacecndietdtocnincs ctnestediccnenadencaeesiecees 4 Adhesives amp Building Supplies cccccceesseeeeeees 4 Optional Supplies
35. the extended arm onto the output shaft with the arm oriented straight down i k 6 Center your aileron servo with your radio and screw the extended double sided arm onto the servo When you glue the extended servo arm be sure it is exactly centered as shown Epoxy the aileron servo into the cutout in the fuselage pushrods Slightly enlarge the outer hole on the aileron servo arm Insert the Z bend end of the pushrods into the outer hole on the aileron servo arm J J 2 Center your aileron servo to ensure it is at neutral Use a small clamp or some masking tape to hold the aileron at neutral Align the pushrods straight back towards the ailerons Remove Shaded A Area 3 16 4 8 mm After Trimming PA J J 3 Locate a black nylon control horn Trim the small plastic section away as shown J LJ 4 Make a small 1 4 6 4 mm long cut in the aileron behind the bearing Insert the 90 bend of the pushrod into the middle hole of one of the black nylon control horns J J 5 Apply a small spot of foam safe CA to the bottom of the control horn and insert it into the cut in the aileron Press a nylon backplate on the backside of the control horn as shown at the control horn J 7 Install the rudder and elevator pushrods in the same way as the ailerons Use the 5 3 4 146 mm prebent pushrod for the rudder and the 2 1 2 64 mm prebent pushrod for the elevator 11 J 1 Connect the outp
36. tteries as effectively as NiCd and NiMH cells A unit that can peak charge tiny park flyer packs and 24V car batteries alike A charger that can discharge as well as charge cycle packs from 1 to 10 times automatically memorize peak and average battery voltages for each cycle and constantly display battery capacity voltage current and time as each cycle progresses Then imagine that the charger which can do all this is about the size of a thick paperback book and weighs just over a pound The advanced computer technology in the Triton Peak Charger makes it possible to accomplish all this and more through controls and menus so simple that programming is a breeze For more information log on at www electrifly com and be amazed 1 year warranty GPMM3150 Flertrifip Pott Great Planes ElectriFly PolyCharge Charger Simple to set up and use the PolyCharge is perfect for 1 3 cell LiPo power packs Its about the size of a business card and weighs just over 4 ounces PolyCharge automatically starts charging when the pack is connected and automatically stops at full charge Adjusting the charge rate to capacity takes only a moment and a touch on the selector switch Choose from 250mA 500mA or 1 000mA rates A buzzer and blue LED indicate start stop charge high low voltage input reverse polarity output and loose broken pack connection Includes alligator clips on a 30 lead for input and a standard red 2 pin connector on
37. ut wires of your ESC to the motor Check the direction of the motor before permanently installing it J 2 Install the ESC as shown using a small section of hook and loop tape Place the hard hook side in the provided cutout in the fuselage and the softer loop side on the back of the ESC If your ESC has a BEC switch install it in the provided cutout For some electronic speed controls it may be necessary to trim the foam slightly to allow for wire clearance and switch mounting 2 x 3 8 9 5 mm k 3 Slide the gearbox onto the square wood stick in the nose Secure it with the supplied 2 x 3 8 9 5 mm screw Flat Spot J 4 Install the prop saver onto the gearbox output shaft The screws should seat down into the flat spots on the shaft Add a drop of thread lock and be sure the screws are tightened to prevent them from backing out during operation Note The prop saver has two different diameters Match the size of your prop hub to the prop saver before installing the prop to the gearbox Attach the prop using the supplied black O ring Final Setup l 1 Attach the receiver to the cutout in the rear of the fuselage using a small section of the supplied hook and loop tape Place the rough or hook side of the tape into the cutout in the fuselage and the soft loop side of the tape on the back of the receiver 12 k 2 Connect the servos and ESC to their channels on the receiver You wi
38. wn on its belly Make sure that you cut your power completely before touchdown or gearbox damage may result One final note about flying your model Have a goal or flight plan in mind for every flight This can be learning a new maneuver s improving a maneuver s you already know or learning how the model behaves in certain conditions such as on high or low rates This is not necessarily to improve your skills though it is never a bad idea but more importantly so you do not surprise yourself by impulsively attempting a maneuver and suddenly finding that you ve run out of time altitude or airsoeed Every maneuver should be deliberate not impulsive For example if you re going to do a loop check your altitude mind the wind direction anticipating rudder corrections that will be required to maintain heading remember to throttle back at the top and make certain you are on the desired rates high low rates A flight plan greatly reduces the chances of crashing your model just because of poor planning and impulsive moves Have a ball But always stay in control and fly in a safe manner GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING Name Address City State Zip Phone number AMA number This model belongs to Fill in and place on or inside your model OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM GREAT PLANES Great Planes ElectriFly Yak 55 EP 3D ARF You don t need expensive brushless motor systems for 3D electric aerobatics The Yak s enormous cont
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