GREAT PLANES EP F-20 Tigershark ElectriFLy Instruction Manual

GREAT PLANES EP F-20 Tigershark ElectriFLy Instruction Manual

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EP
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan:
Wingspan:
22.5 in
22.5 in
[565mm]
[565mm]
Wing Area:
162 in
[10.4 dm
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
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
Entire Contents © Copyright 2010
Weight:
Weight:
2
Wing
2
]
Loading:
EDF ARF
26.8 oz
26.8 oz
[760 g]
[760 g]
23.8 oz/ft
2
[73 g /dm
2
]
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:
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.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
STRUCTIO
TRUCTION MANUAL
Length:
Length:
37 in [940mm]
37 in [940mm]
Radio:
Radio:
3-Channel minimum with
3-Channel minimum with
two mini servos & mini Rx
two mini servos & mini Rx
Motor,
Motor
24-45-3790kV Ammo
24 45 3790kV Ammo
ESC
45A ESC
Battery:
2200mAh 14.8V 25C LiPo
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1
Champaign IL 61822 USA
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
airsupport@greatplanes.com
,
GPMA1875 Mnl

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  • Page 1 3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 USA In that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For the latest technical updates or manual corrections guarantee the performance of your completed model, to the F-20 EDF ARF visit the Great Planes web site at and no representations are expressed or implied as to the www.greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then performance or safety of your completed model.
  • Page 3: Lithium Battery Handling & Usage

    fi rst position the part on the assembly brushless ESC (GPMM1840) ❏ without using any glue, then slightly modify or custom fi t Great Planes ElectriFly Power Series 2200mAh 14.8V the part as necessary for the best fi t. 25C LiPo battery (GPMP0521) ❏...
  • Page 4: Ordering Replacement Parts

    EDF Fan Unit GPMG3910 Ammo 24-45-3790 Brushless Motor To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Great Planes web site GPMG5185 at www.greatplanes.com. Choose “Where to Buy” at the Full-size plans are not available.
  • Page 5: Wing Installation

    WING INSTALLATION X = X' Mark the center of the carbon wing tube. ❏ 1. Locate the 3 x 460mm carbon wing tube. Make a mark in the center of the tube by measuring from side to side and dividing that fi gure by two. Where distance X equals distance X', make a small mark on the tube using a felt-tip pen or a piece of trim tape.
  • Page 6: Horizontal Tail Installation

    HORIZONTAL TAIL INSTALLATION ❏ 1. Test fi t the horizontal tail to the bottom of the fuselage. Slide the stab all the way forward. Note: The elevator joiner wire must clear the slot in the fuse. ❏ 6. Turn the wings over and apply a bead of CA into the spar slot in the bottom of each wing.
  • Page 7: Edf Fan Preparation & Installation

    Mount the motor so that the wires exit the motor and face the top of the This model uses the Great Planes ElectriFly Ammo 24-45- model. Allow the glue to fully cure. Note: During installation, 3790 brushless in-runner motor (GPMG5185, included) and you may notice that the fan rotor’s fl...
  • Page 8: Install The Radio Gear

    INSTALL THE RADIO GEAR With servos centered, position each arm 90° to the servo case. RIGHT LEFT Aileron Servo Aileron Servo Elevator Servo ❏ 4. Identify the left and right aileron servos and tie each ❏ 1. Use your radio to center each of your servos. Remove servo lead guide string to its corresponding servo lead.
  • Page 9: Link The Controls

    the connector tucks into the upper channel. Tuck the aileron LINK THE CONTROLS connectors into the side channels and route the leads up along the notched groove. Place a small drop of CA onto the wires to hold them to the notched groove. Note: If you are using a 72MHz radio system, route the included antenna tube through the upper channel at this time.
  • Page 10: Hatch & Vertical Tail Installation

    arm. Defl ect the elevator down and fi t the pushrod into the HATCH & VERTICAL TAIL INSTALLATION screw-lock pushrod connector. Apply a drop of thread locking compound to the screw threads and install the locking screw. With the elevator at neutral and the elevator servo centered, tighten the locking screw.
  • Page 11: Get The Model Ready To Fly

    ™ display stand is not made of AeroCell foam. Only foam-safe CA adhesive can be used. Regular CA will melt the foam. ❏ 4. Install the tail cone. Use cellophane tape (household tape) to secure it to the hatch and the fuselage. If you choose to use glue, R/C-56 Glue (JOZR5007) will allow easy removal ❏...
  • Page 12: Set The Control Throws

    2. With all parts of the model installed (ready to fl y), place AFR, ATV, or servo end-points in the transmitter because it the model upside-down on a Great Planes C.G. Machine, or preserves the control resolution of the servo and allows for lift it upside-down at the balance point you marked.
  • Page 13: Preflight

    LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE PREFLIGHT WARNING!! Read the entire instruction sheet included with Identify Your Model your battery. Failure to follow all instructions could cause permanent damage to the battery and its surroundings, and No matter if you fl y at an AMA sanctioned R/C club site or cause bodily harm! if you fl...
  • Page 14: Ama Safety Code

    AMA SAFETY CODE ( CHECK LIST EXCERPTS Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy During the last few moments of preparation your mind may of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. For the complete Safety be elsewhere anticipating the excitement of the fi rst fl ight. Code refer to Model Aviation magazine, the AMA web site or Because of this, you may be more likely to overlook certain the Code that came with your AMA license.
  • Page 15: Flight

    IMPORTANT: Confi rm that the transmitter operates the Adjust the elevator trim so the model fl ies level at the throttle controls properly by moving the sticks and watching the setting you are using. Adjust the aileron trim to level the wings. surfaces respond.
  • Page 16 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM GREAT PLANES ElectriFly ™ VFO ARF Almost Ready-to-Fly Electric Sport/3D Aerobat GPMA1135 Part plane, part helicopter — all fun! Wingspan: 26.5 in (675 mm) Requires: Wing Area: 382 in² (24.6 dm²) • 6-channel radio w/4 micro servos & elevon mixing (min.) Weight: 9-10 oz (255-285 g) •...

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