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• 90% ARF almost ready-to-fly
• Precovered with Solarfilm
• All hardware included
• Prewired switch harness and motor installed
Specifications:
• Wingspan:................................................................................................................ 87 in (220 cm)
• Overall Length: ...................................................................................................... 41 in (104 cm)
• Wing Area:................................................................................................ 566 sq in (36.5 dm sq)
• Weight (Approx.) (with 6-cell battery pack): ................................ 52-55 oz (1473-1550 g)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Summary of Contents for E-FLITE Odyssey EP
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL • 90% ARF almost ready-to-fly • Precovered with Solarfilm ™ • All hardware included • Prewired switch harness and motor installed Specifications: • Wingspan:........................ 87 in (220 cm) • Overall Length: ...................... 41 in (104 cm) • Wing Area:....................566 sq in (36.5 dm sq) •... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ..................3 Notes &... -
Page 3: Introduction
Caution When launching the Odyssey EP, be sure you do not launch near power lines. You should find a large open area to fly your model in. Be especially careful not to get near the propeller of the aircraft until you have disconnected the battery or disengaged the safety switches. -
Page 4: Additional Required Equipment
• 270-600mAh receiver-pack You will need at least a 3-channel radio system with three servos on an aircraft frequency for use in your Odyssey EP. A standard radio system (4 channels with standard servos) will work fine. Standard size servos will fit into the fuselage of the Odyssey EP. -
Page 5: Field Equipment
Motor Battery/Charger A standard 6/7-cell battery pack (7.2 - 8.4 v/1500mAh) is sug- gested to be used to power the electric motor in the Odyssey EP sailplane. The Hangar 9 Aero Peak™ charger can be used to fast charge the motor battery. -
Page 6: Kit Contents
Kit Contents Main Parts 1. Left wing 5. Fuselage w/motor and wiring harness 2. Right wing 6. Canopy 3. Horizontal stabilizer/elevator 7. Wing joiners 4. Vertical stabilizer/rudder Other Parts A. #64 Rubber bands (4) B. Clevis (2) C. Control horn plate (2) D. -
Page 7: Section 1. Joining The Wing
Section 1: Joining the Wing Parts Needed Step 2. Trial fit the two wing joiners (dihedral braces) into one of the wing halves. They should insert smoothly. Now slide the • Right wing panel other wing half onto the wing joiners until the wing halves meet. •... -
Page 8: Section 2. Installing The Rudder And Elevator Control Horns
Section 2: Installing Rudder and Elevator Control horns Parts Needed Step 3.Mark the post where the horn will be placed using • Horizontal stabilizer with elevator attached a felt-tipped marker and drill the marked locations using a • Vertical stabilizer with rudder attached 1/16"... -
Page 9: Section 3. Installing The Tail
Section 3: Installing the Tail Parts Needed Step 3. Locate the vertical tail fin and rudder. • Fuselage • Horizontal stabilizer with elevator • Vertical stabilizer with rudder • Hardware package Tools and Adhesives Needed • Hobby knife • Phillips screwdriver •... -
Page 10: Section 4. Installing The Radio
Section 4: Installing the Radio Parts Needed Step 3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, screw the eight screws to • 3- or more-channel radio system with 3 standard servos and secure the servos. hardware (not included) • Radio packing foam (not included) •... - Page 11 Step 6. Attach the appropriate servo leads to the receiver. Use Step 9. A micro On/Off switch and a single-pole/double-throw Velcro ® to mount the receiver and receiver battery to the bottom switch are installed in the sides of the fuselage near the motor of the fuselage compartment.
- Page 12 Step 10. The micro-switch is used to turn the motor on and off Step 12. Attach the servo to the plywood servo mount plate in flight. Use double-sided servo tape to attach the micro-switch using double-sided servo tape. Apply another section of double- to the side of the servo as shown below.
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Page 13: Section 5. Installing The Control Linkages
Section 5: Installing the Control Linkages Parts Needed Step 3. Make sure the rudder and elevator servo arms are cen- tered, and attach the metal pushrods to the respective servo • Fuselage arms. The control linkage length can be adjusted by threading •... -
Page 14: Section 6. Installing The Canopy
Section 6: Installing the Canopy Parts Needed • Fuselage • Canopy Step 1.Slide in rear canopy pin in pre-drilled hole in rear of the Step 2. Pull back the canopy lever on the top of the canopy and canopy opening on the fuselage. place the canopy pin in the predrilled hole on the front of the canopy area on the fuselage. -
Page 15: Section 8. Balancing The Odyssey ™ Ep
• Masking tape • Pencil or pen • Lead "Stick-on" weights (optional) Step 1. The balancing of your Odyssey EP is an important step that must not be omitted. The center of gravity (CG) of your Odyssey EP should be 3 "... -
Page 16: Section 9. Thermal Soaring
Section 9: Thermal Soaring A key component to soaring is the air mass the sailplane flies in. Since the warming of air is usually a much smaller area than Also, there is an energy source producing lift, either a warm air the total area, the thermal updraft will be faster than the cooler thermal (thermal lift), or the wind rising as it meets an obstacle downdraft motion of air. - Page 17 180° Turn Into a Thermal Thermal Forms (Bubble) As you are flying your Odyssey EP, watch it carefully. If you were in a full-size glider, you would be able to feel the "bump" of Once in the thermal, you will need to try to stay in the center of entering a thermal.
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Page 18: Section 10. Preflight Checks
Section 10: Preflight Checks Step 1. Check that all control functions move in the correct Step 2. Check that each clevis is securely snapped into direction. If not, use the respective reversing switch to correct position. Be sure to use the clevis locking devices (small the direction. -
Page 19: Section 11. Test Glide
Gently throw the Step 1. Range check your radio system and check the control Odyssey EP at a point on the horizon. Let the aircraft gain speed throws. Make sure the control surfaces move in the proper before attempting to make any abrupt changes in direction. -
Page 20: Section 12. In-Flight Adjustments For Performance And Conditions
Best Penetration Speed Pitch Attitude This is the speed at which the Odyssey EP will travel forward against the wind or a thermal, as far and as quickly as possible. This speed will vary with the conditions, such as windy situa- tions or very strong thermals. -
Page 21: Definitions
Section 13: Definitions Activating (Arming) Switch: an external switch that prevents Harness: a device consisting of wires, switches, and a fuse that the electric motor from accidentally turning on connects the motor to the battery Aerodynamics: science of air in motion L/D: lift divided by drag expressed as a ratio;... -
Page 22: Ama Safety Code
AMA Safety Code 2001 OFFICIAL AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIRCRAFT SAFETY CODE Effective January 1, 2001 Model flying must be in accordance with this code in order for AMA Liability Protection to apply. GENERAL 9. I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device that 1. - Page 23 ORGANIZED RC RACING EVENT 7. An RC racing event, whether or not an AMA Rule Book event, is one in which model aircraft compete in flight over a prescribed course with the objective of finishing the course faster to determine the winner. A.
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