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GREAT PLANES FlyLite Instruction Manual

GREAT PLANES FlyLite Instruction Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan:
Wingspan:
35 in
35 in
[890mm]
[890mm]
2
Wing Area:
261 in
[16.8 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 2009
Weight:
Weight:
7.2– 8.0 oz
7.2– 8.0 oz
[205– 225 g]
[205– 225 g]
Wing
4.0– 4.4 oz/ft
2
]
Loading:
[12– 13 g /dm
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
NSTRUCTION MANUAL
Length:
Length:
Radio:
Radio:
Motor,
Motor,
2
Battery
2
]
and ESC
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.
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
airsupport@greatplanes.com
™
29.5 in [750mm]
29.5 in [750mm]
3-Channel, two ES40
3-Channel, two ES40
Pico Servos, micro Rx
Pico Servos, micro Rx
™
™
RimFire
RimFire
250 (28-13-1750kV)
250 (28-13-1750kV)
7.4V 300mAh LiPo and
8A brushless ESC
GPMA1107 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

    This goal was achieved, but then we found out a full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities, how much fun it was to fl y the FlyLite outdoors too! Outdoors the FlyLite, if not assembled and operated correctly, could...

  • Page 3: Additional Items Required

    (ESC) (GPMM1800) advantage of the PolyCharge4 is that it can charge up to • The balsa servo tray in the FlyLite is fi tted for Great Planes four LiPo batteries at the same time. But unlike the Triton ES40 Pico servos (GPMM1200).

  • Page 4: Assembly Tools

    Glue for Repairs To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Great Planes web site If repairs to your FlyLite are ever required, note that there are at www.greatplanes.com. Choose “Where to Buy” at the certain types of glues that should be used. Usually, foam- bottom of the menu on the left side of the page.

  • Page 5: Ordering Replacement Parts

    Battery Hatch GPMA2585 in the Kit Contents list. Faslink Pushrod Connector (6) GPMA2586 Great Planes Product Support Wing Mounting Rubber Bands (6) GPMA2587 3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1 8x6 Power Flow Propeller (2) GPMA6610 Champaign, IL 61822 Full-size plans are not available.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Prepare the Fuselage Your transmitter and a charged battery will be required soon for setting up the radio. If you plan to fl y your FlyLite immediately, charge your battery now so you will not have to wait later.
  • Page 7 remove the adapter. Flip it over so the big end is forward, and then reattach the adapter to the propeller shaft. Make certain the screws settle onto the fl at spots on the motor shaft and tighten them securely. ❏ 3.
  • Page 8 Advance Throttle Stick Motor runs full speed Lower Throttle Stick Motor turns off ❏ 5. If using the ElectriFly SS-8 ESC and a Futaba radio, set the throttle channel in your transmitter to “reverse” so the motor will turn when you advance the throttle. ❏...

  • Page 9: Mount The Servos

    Use this photo for the next two steps: Mount the Servos It’s okay to cut out this part to make it easier to fit larger servos. Servo Tray ❏ 1. If not using the recommended ES40 Pico servos, test fi t the servos you will be using in the servo tray in the fuselage.

  • Page 10: Mount The Horizontal And Vertical Stabilizer

    use the longer wood screws that came with the ES40 Pico servos)—use care not to over tighten the screws because it is easy to strip out the balsa. If you do strip out the balsa the glue you added will hold the screws. Hint: If the servo arm is in the way of one of the screws, turn on your radio and use the transmitter to rotate the servo arm to accommodate your screwdriver.
  • Page 11 the outer hole in the elevator control horn. If necessary, use a hobby knife to carefully enlarge the holes in the horns just until the pushrods will go in. ❏ 3. Carefully fl ex the elevator and rudder back and forth a few times to about a 45°...
  • Page 12 fi n into position until it is almost, but not quite, all the way in. ❏ 9. View the bottom of the FlyLite looking at the alignment between the rudder and the tail wheel—the two should be centered (or very nearly centered) with each other so the plane will roll straight.

  • Page 13: Final Control Set Up

    3/16" [5mm] of down the elevator and rudder respond in the correct direction. If trim. This will allow your FlyLite to fl y level when fl ying at necessary, reverse the servo reversing in your transmitter to faster speeds typically used outdoors.

  • Page 14: Check The Control Throws

    Check the Control Throws CONTROL THROW Down ❏ 3. Use your transmitter to move the elevator up and One of the most important factors in determining how a plane measure the distance it moved from center. This is your “up” fl...

  • Page 15: Get The Model Ready To Fly

    Optional: Add the Wing Center Doubler. If fl ying the the control surface to the control surface to FlyLite outdoors, or if fl ying more aggressively in large reduce control throw. increase control throw. indoor sites where higher throttle settings may be used more often, do not use the rubber band protectors.

  • Page 16: Balance The Model (C.g.)

    If the balance point is too far forward the plane will be too stable and not react enough to your control inputs. Beginners should never fl y the FlyLite if it is balanced outside of the balance range specifi ed on the next page.
  • Page 17 fi ngers when balancing the plane later. Note: If you are an experienced pilot and will be intentionally abusing your FlyLite by fl ying it as aggressively as you can, ❏ 2. Cut the C.G. Marking Guide from the back of the cut the remaining piece of reinforced tape in half.

  • Page 18: Preflight

    1. It is a good idea to write your name, address and telephone number on or in the model. This can be done with a fi ne-point felt-tip pen. If you fl y your FlyLite at an AMA R/C club fl ying site this is required.

  • Page 19: Flying

    Pilot by making sure they fi nd the ideal fl ying site—especially for the very fi rst time. The FlyLite is designed to fl y indoors even in a regular-size gymnasium. But for beginners a large gymnasium or a sports fi eld house would be better until you know your and your FlyLite’s capabilities.

  • Page 20: Flying

    “happiest” (easiest to fl y) at approximately 1/8 or 1/4-throttle. Once you have the FlyLite under control adjust the trims to get it to fl y straight-and-level. You should be able to fi nd equilibrium with your FlyLite where it cruises slowly without climbing or descending.
  • Page 21 Typical “racetrack” pattern Figure 8 Later, when you have more experience, you can fl y the standard racetrack pattern and even fl y fi gure 8’s. In both of these patterns there will be instances when the plane is heading directly toward you. Having the ability to fl...

  • Page 22: Landing

    Landing Always be ready to land your FlyLite at any time. After a few fl ights you will be able to predict when the motor is going to quit (within a minute or so), but even then one can never be precisely certain when this will happen. Run time depends on many variables such as battery condition, the type of fl...
  • Page 23 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM GREAT PLANES ® ® Great Planes PT-19 Parkfl ier EP ARF 41.5" GPMA1149 Wingspan: 41.5 in (1055mm) Requires: • 4-channel radio w/3 micro servos Wing Area: 270 in² (17.4dm²) • 28-30-950 outrunner brushless motor Weight: 23 – 29 oz (650 – 820g) •...
  • Page 24 C.G. MARKING GUIDE SPARE C.G. MARKING GUIDE Fold along this line Fold along this line Align with wing leading edge Align with wing leading edge 2-1/8" [54mm] from wing leading edge 2-1/8" [54mm] from wing leading edge BALANCE RANGE BALANCE RANGE 2-7/8"...

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