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Instruction Manual
By Great Planes
Wingspan: 35.5 in [915mm]
Length: 29.5 in [750mm]
Weight: 7.5 – 9 oz [215 – 255 g]
Wing Area: 207 sq in [13 dm
Wing Loading: 4.5 – 5.8 oz/sq ft [15 – 18 g/dm
Radio: 4-channel w/3 micro servos and 10-Amp ESC
Power System: Included ElectriFly T-370 ferrite motor with gearbox, or optional direct-drive RimFire Brushless motor.
Great Planes
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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.
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READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING
CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY
AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
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. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION The FlatOuts Extra 300S ARF is an excellent way to enjoy 3-D INTRODUCTION ..............2 aerobatics without the cost and headaches of giant-scale SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........2 gasoline-powered models. After a couple of hours on the AMA ...................3 workbench, your Extra 300S ARF will be ready to tackle torque DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ........3... -
Page 3: Ama
1. Even though the FlatOuts Extra 300S is small, lightweight DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE and flies slowly, if it is not assembled and operated correctly it could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage property. In the hands of a capable pilot the FlatOuts Extra 300S is an impressive 3-D performer. -
Page 4: Battery
CA is also suitable for gluing together all of the rest of the materials (balsa, carbon) included in this kit. No other adhesive is required to build the FlatOuts Extra 300S ARF. Charger A charger capable of charging 3-cell (11.1V) Li-Po batteries... -
Page 5: Kit Contents
KIT CONTENTS Kit Contents (Photographed) 1 Horizontal Fuselage Halves (2) 2 Vertical Fuselage Halves (2) Elevator Joiner Tube 3x272mm [1/8" x 10-11/16"] 3 Rudder Rudder Post Tube 3x118mm [1/8" x 4-5/8"] 4 Wing Fuselage Main Tube 3x652mm [1/8" x 25-5/8"] 5 Ailerons (2) Leading Edge Tube 3x900mm [1/8"... -
Page 6: Kit Inspection
Fax: (217) 398-7721 E-mail: airsupport@greatplanes.com ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts for the Great Planes FlatOuts Extra apply. Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged 300S are available using the order numbers in the sales tax. If ordering via fax, include a Visa ®... -
Page 7: Build The Airplane
the slot. Be certain the top and bottom of the hinge remain BUILD THE AIRPLANE flush with the top and bottom of the control surface you are hinging. IMPORTANT: Avoid getting any CA on the tube or the arms of the clips. The clips must rotate freely on the tube. Assemble the Horizontal Tail Carbon Tube (Snug Against... - Page 8 HOW TO MAKE INSTALLING Z-BEND CLEVISES EASIER NOTE: You may want to protect your work surface from excess glue. We recommend Great Planes Plan Protector (GPMR6167) for this purpose. A. Cut several 38mm [1-1/2"] pieces of tape. Fold the last 6.5mm [1/4"] over to make a tab for easy removal.
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Page 9: Assemble The Fuselage
Assemble the Fuselage ❏ 3. Slide an E2 fuselage joiner, two F3 fuselage servo mounts, and another fuselage joiner onto the fuselage tube. With the tube doubler forward, and the servo mounts hanging ❏ 1. Cut the upper and lower vertical fuselage parts and down, the front servo mount should have its flat face on the left, the right and left horizontal fuselage parts free from their and the rear servo mount should have its flat face on the right. - Page 10 ❏ 7. Glue the stabilizer into position on the bottom of the horizontal fuselage halves. Use the notches in the LE and ❏ TE of the stab to align it with the fuselage tube. 10. Remove the rudder post tube from the rudder. Glue the rudder post tube to the TE of the vertical fin and vertical fuselage halves.
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Page 11: Assemble The Wing
Assemble the Wing Final Airframe Assembly ❏ 1. Insert A1 Z-bend clevises into opposite sides of two C1 clip-hinge control horns. Following the Expert Tip previously described, glue four hinges and a control horn into each of the ailerons, using a 3 x 900mm [1/8" x 18"] wing leading ❏... -
Page 12: Finish The Landing Gear
❏ 4. Installing them from the left side, glue two more ❏ supports into the slots in the fuselage. Note that these first 7. Slide the 2 x 63mm [5/64" x 2-1/2"] wing struts through two supports should be positioned forward in the slots, and both sets of supports on the back of the wing and fuselage. -
Page 13: Radio Setup
Radio Setup ❏ 2. Slide the wheels onto the axles, and secure them with a D6 wheel collar. The flat side of the wheel collar should be toward the wheel. Secure the wheel collar with a drop of ❏ glue in the teeth opposite the wheels. 1. - Page 14 ❏ 8. Select two single-sided servo arms to fit the elevator and rudder servos you are using. Insert an A1 Z-bend clevis into the outer hole of each arm. Use your radio to center the ❏ 5. Using a 220-grit sanding block, sharpen the ends of all servos, and mount the servo arms so that they point straight the 1mm [0.40"] carbon pushrods.
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Page 15: Mount The Motor And Gearbox
Mount the Motor and Gearbox If mounting the included stick-mounted propulsion system or an aftermarket geared brushless system, then follow the instructions in this section. If you are installing a firewall-mounted system, proceed to “Firewall-Mounted Motor Systems” on page 16. ❏... -
Page 16: Firewall-Mounted Motor System
Drill Here Block Tube ❏ ❏ 4. Drill a 1.5mm [1/16"] pilot hole at an angle from the top 8. Connect your speed control to the motor and receiver. of the gearbox through the balsa block and carbon tubes. Mount the speed control to the bottom of the left horizontal Make sure the motor mount block does not rotate while drilling. -
Page 17: Get The Model Ready To Fly
❏ ❏ 2. Glue the doublers for the vertical fuselage into position first, 5. Mount the motor to the firewall using the hardware then glue the doublers for the horizontal fuselage into position. supplied with your motor. ❏ 6. Mount a propeller to the motor according to the instructions that came with your motor. -
Page 18: Set The Control Throws
❏ 4. Check all the control surfaces to see if they are centered. Since you set the center points as you set up the linkages, they should already be very close. Use your radio’s trims on the transmitter to center the controls. To set the throws, use the angle templates on the back cover 4-CHANNEL 4-CHANNEL... -
Page 19: Balance The Model Laterally
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 your model. It is required at all AMA R/C club flying sites and AMA sanctioned flying events. -
Page 20: Motor Safety Precautions
3) At all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. Failure to follow these safety precautions may result Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited. -
Page 21: Flying
can be difficult. Instead, land the model under power, with a FLYING rolling 3-point landing as the goal. To achieve this, perform your landing approach with the model in the 3-point attitude (nose up at such an angle that all three wheels are level). The FlatOut Extra 300S ARF is a great-flying model that flies Modulate your descent with the throttle, and use a quick smoothly and predictably. - Page 22 BUILDING NOTES Kit Purchased Date: _______________________ Date Construction Finished: _________________ Where Purchased:_________________________ Finished Weight: __________________________ Date Construction Started: __________________ Date of First Flight: ________________________ FLIGHT LOG...
- Page 23 Other Items Available from Great Planes & Hobbico ElectriFly ™ by Great Planes ® Triton ™ Peak Charger (GPMM3150) Computer-controlled for the ultimate in charging versatility and precision. Imagine a charger so versatile it can be used with lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries as effectively as NiCd and NiMH cells.
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Page 24: Control Throw Templates
Other Items Available from Great Planes & Hobbico ElectriFly ™ BL-8 Brushless Electronic Speed Control (GPMM2070) ElectriFly’s BL-8 is a fully proportional forward/reverse ESC with brake. Compatible with NiCd, NiMH, and Li-Po batteries, it has custom BEC that handles up to 1.5A–perfect for models that use up to three high-powered...