Table Of Contents; Introduction; Safety Precautions - GREAT PLANES Eagle 580 Instruction Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................. 2
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ........................................ 3
Radio Equipment ....................................................... 3
Transmitter ................................................................. 3
Receiver ..................................................................... 3
Servos ........................................................................ 3
Connectors ................................................................. 3
Motor Recommendation ............................................. 3
Electronic Speed Control ........................................... 3
Flight Battery .............................................................. 3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED .................................... 4
Adhesives and Building Supplies ............................... 4
Optional Supplies and Tools ....................................... 4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES ...................................... 4
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .............................. 5
KIT INSPECTION .............................................................. 5
KIT CONTENTS ................................................................ 5
PREPARATIONS ............................................................... 6
ASSEMBLE THE WINGS .................................................. 6
ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE .......................................... 7
Install the Main Landing Gear .................................... 7
Install the Rudder ....................................................... 8
Install the Tail Gear .................................................... 9
Install the Stabilizer .................................................. 10
Install the Elevator Hinges ....................................... 10
Install the Motor ....................................................... 12
INSTALL THE RADIO SYSTEM ..................................... 12
Install the Elevator Servo ......................................... 12
Install the Receiver .................................................. 13
Install the Rudder Servo .......................................... 14
APPLY THE DECALS ..................................................... 15
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY ................................. 16
Check the Control Directions ................................... 16
Set the Control Throws ............................................ 16
Finish the Model ....................................................... 17
Balance the Model (C.G.)......................................... 17
Balance the Model Laterally ..................................... 18
PREFLIGHT .................................................................... 18
Identify Your Model ................................................... 18
Charge the Batteries ................................................ 18
Balance Propellers ................................................... 18
Range Check ........................................................... 18
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................. 19
AMA SAFETY CODE ...................................................... 19
CHECK LIST ................................................................... 19
FLYING ............................................................................ 20
Takeoff ..................................................................... 20
Flight ........................................................................ 20
Landing .................................................................... 21
3D FLYING ...................................................................... 20

INTRODUCTION

The full scale Eagle 580 is the choice of air show performer
Mat Chapman. This Mudry Cap has been designated the
"Eagle" by Matt because of the 330 HP Lycoming that powers
this awesome plane. Great Planes has taken the best qualities
of the full scale aircraft and reduced it down to a light weight,
50" electric powered ARF.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to
the "Eagle 580" visit the Great Planes web site at www.
greatplanes.com. Open the "Airplanes" link, and then select
the "Eagle 580 EP" ARF. If there is new technical information
or changes to this model a "tech notice" box will appear in the
upper left corner of the page.
If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join!
The AMA is the governing body of model aviation and
membership provides liability insurance coverage, protects
modelers' rights and interests and is required to fl y at most
R/C sites.
IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things you can do
to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
fl ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or over
groups of people.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF
& OTHERS...FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Your Eagle 580 should not be considered a toy, but rather
a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like
a full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities,
the Eagle 580, 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 unfl yable 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.
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AMA
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