Table Of Contents; Introduction; Know Before You Fly; Additional Items Required - GREAT PLANES ZERO Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Know Before You Fly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Radio / Servos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Glow Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Other Accessories for a Glow Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Brushless Electric Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
LiPo Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ADHESIVES, HARDWARE AND
OTHER ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
KIT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
KIT CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
PREPARATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLE THE WING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Install the Electric Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Great
Planes "Zero" Sport Fighter ARF. The Sport Fighter series is
an easy start to scale modeling, but with practical, sport fl ying
characteristics and the durability of an every-day sport fl yer.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections fi nd
the Sport Fighter Zero ARF page on the Great Planes Model
Manufacturing web site at www.greatplanes.com. If there is
new technical information or changes to this model a "tech
notice" box will appear on the page.

Know Before You Fly

As a new owner of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), you
are responsible for the operation of this vehicle and the safety
of those around you. Please contact your local authorities
to fi nd out the latest rules and regulations.
In the United States, please visit:
knowbeforeyoufl y.org

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

Radio / Servos

A minimum of 4-channels is required to fl y the Zero. The
Tactic TTX650 is recommended because of its simple, fl exible
computer programming and multiple model memory:
Tactic TTX650 6-channel programmable radio
(TACJ2650)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREPARE THE MODEL FOR FLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
AMA SAFETY CODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
FLYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
*If powering your Zero with a brushless electric motor the BEC
in the ESC may be used to power your receiver and servos, so
no receiver battery or on/off receiver switch will be required.
Servos nowadays are smaller and stronger, so we've designed
the servo mounts in the Zero to accommodate mini servos.
Full-size servos may still be used simply by enlarging the
mounts with a hobby knife. Four or 5 servos are required
depending on whether your Zero is electric or glow-powered:
If mixing the aileron servos through the radio electronically:
faa.gov/uas
If mixing the servos with a Y-harness:
2
Mount the Glow Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hook Up the Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mount the Cowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Install the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Set the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Check the C.G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Balance the Model Laterally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Engine/Motor Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Battery Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Radio Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Tactic TR625 6-chanel receiver (TACL0625)
HydriMax 4-cell 2000mAh NiMH receiver pack
(HCAM6321)*
On-off receiver switch (TACM2000)*
Tactic TSX25 mini digital high-speed 2 ball bearing
servo (TACM0225)
OR
Tactic TSX20 mini high-speed 2 ball bearing servo
(TACM0220)
OR
Tactic TSX35 standard sport servo (TACM0235)
(4) 6" [150mm] servo extensions (TACM2092) are
required for the aileron servos.
(2) 6" [150mm] servo extensions (TACM2092)
and a Y-harness (FUTM4130) are required for the
aileron servos.