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GREAT PLANES Matt Chapman Cap 580 Instruction Manual

GREAT PLANES Matt Chapman Cap 580 Instruction Manual

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Wingspan: 36 in [915mm]
Length: 30.5 in [775mm]
Weight: 7.5-9 oz [215-255 g]
Wing Area: 222 sq in [14.4 dm
Wing Loading: 5-6 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
®
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.
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.
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING
CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY
AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
© Copyright 2005

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Champaign IL 61822 USA
WARRANTY
Hobby Services
By Great Planes
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
airsupport@greatplanes.com
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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

    Optional: Brushless Motor Upgrade......4 For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the Propeller Selection............4 FlatOut CAP 580, visit the Great Planes web site at www.greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then select Glue ................4 the FlatOut CAP 580 ARF. If there is new technical ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED ........4...

  • Page 3: Decisions You Must Make

    1. Even though the FlatOut CAP 580 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 FlatOut CAP 580 is an impressive 3-D performer.

  • Page 4: Battery

    An electronic speed control capable of handling a minimum of 7A continuous current is required. Additionally, the speed 1 oz. Great Planes Foam Safe CA Medium (GPMR6069) control should be as light as possible. The ElectriFly C-10 2 oz. Great Planes Foam Safe CA Medium (GPMR6070) Micro High-Frequency ESC w/BEC (GPMM2010) is suitable.

  • Page 5: Kit Contents

    KIT CONTENTS Kit Contents (Photographed) 1 Horizontal Fuselage Halves (2) 15 Main Wheels (2) 2 Vertical Fuselage Halves (2) 16 Carbon Rods and Tubes: 3 Rudder Fuse Doubler Tube 5.5x250mm [7/32" x 9-7/8"] 4 Wing Elevator Joiner Tube 3x305mm [1/8" x 12"] 5 Ailerons (2) Rudder Post Tube 3x108mm [1/8"...

  • Page 6: Kit Inspection

    Fax: (217) 398-7721 E-mail: airsupport@greatplanes.com ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts for the Great Planes FlatOut CAP 580 apply. Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged ARF 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 remains 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 1-1/2" pieces of tape. Fold the last 1/4" over to make a tab for easy removal.

  • 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 down, the front servo mount should have its flat face on the left, 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 10. Remove the rudder post tube from the rudder. Glue horizontal fuselage halves. Use the notches in the LE and the rudder post tube to the TE of the vertical fin and vertical TE of the stab to align it with the fuselage tube.

  • 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. Using the Expert Tip previously ❏ described, glue four hinges and a control horn into each of 1. Glue the aileron servo into the F2 wing servo mount, the ailerons, using a 3 x 458mm [1/8"...

  • Page 12: Finish The Landing Gear

    ❏ ❏ 4. Installing them from the left side, glue two more 7. Slide the 2 x 71mm [5/64" x 2-3/4"] wing struts through supports into the slots in the fuselage. Note that these first both sets of supports on the back of the wing and fuselage. two supports should be positioned forward in the slots, and Make sure that the TE of the wing is aligned with the LE, and that the holes in the supports should be angled downward...

  • Page 13: Radio Setup

    ❏ ❏ 2. Slide the wheels onto the axles, and secure them with 5. Slide the tailwheel bracket over the rudder and rudder a D6 wheel collar. The flat side of the wheel collar should post. Glue the bracket to the rudder only . Do not glue the be toward the wheel.
  • Page 14 ❏ 3. Refer to the parts list in the front of the manual and select the correct double-sided servo arm for the aileron servo you will be using. There are three arms to choose from: Servo arm A Hitec HS-55, Hitec HS-50, Futaba 3108M Servo arm B Futaba S3103, Airtronics 94091 Servo arm C...

  • Page 15: Mount The Motor And Gearbox

    ❏ 10. Using the pushrod as a guide, drill two evenly spaced, 2.5mm [3/32"] holes in the fuselage. Glue the bases of the pushrod guides into these holes. ❏ 14. Drill two 1.5mm [1/16"] holes in the tail of the airplane. “Stitch”...
  • Page 16 ❏ 3. Slide the motor/gearbox assembly over the motor ❏ mount block. 7. Secure the prop to the prop saver with one of the included O-rings. Drill Here Block Tube ❏ 4. Drill a 1.5mm [1/16"] pilot hole at an angle from the top of the gearbox through the balsa block and carbon tubes.

  • Page 17: Firewall Mounted System

    Firewall Mounted System Use the following instructions if you are installing a firewall- mounted motor system (usually brushless motors). ❏ 4. If installing an Electrifly RimFire motor, glue the included 3mm plywood firewall to the nose so that the two pilot holes on the sides of the firewall are centered on the horizontal fuselage, and the top hole is centered on the fuselage tube.

  • Page 18: Get The Model Ready To Fly

    Set the Control Throws GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY To simplify setup, the high-rate (3-D) control throws for this Check the Control Directions model are automatically set by the geometry of the included hardware. We do recommend, however, that you perform a quick check as described below to make sure the throws are set up correctly.

  • Page 19: Balance The Model (C.g.)

    Balance the Model (C.G.) Balance the Model Laterally ❏ 1. With the wing level, lift the model by the engine propeller More than any other factor, the C.G. (balance point) can shaft and the bottom of the fuse under the TE of the fin. Do have the greatest effect on how a model flies, and may this several times.

  • Page 20: Range Check

    3. Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for the Range Check flying site I use, and I will not willfully and deliberately fly my models in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner. Ground check the operational range of your radio before the first flight of the day.

  • Page 21: Check List

    Have your friend hold the FlatOut CAP 580 by the canopy. CHECK LIST Throttle up to full power, and have your friend give the plane a gentle underhanded toss at about a 30-degree angle upward. Since the CAP 580 has a very high thrust-to-weight During the last few moments of preparation your mind may ratio, the plane will accelerate to flying speed almost be elsewhere anticipating the excitement of the first flight.
  • 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 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.

  • Page 24: Control Throw Templates

    Other Items Available from Great Planes 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 servos.

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