Lithium Battery Handling & Usage; Decisions You Must Make; Radio Equipment & Electronics - GREAT PLANES J-3 Cub Instruction Manual

4. You must correctly install all R/C and other components so
that the model operates correctly on the ground and in the air.
5. You must check the operation of the model before every
flight to insure that all equipment is operating and that the
model has remained structurally sound. Be sure to check
clevises or other connectors often and replace them if they
show any signs of wear or fatigue.
6. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not flown this
type of model before, we recommend that you get the
assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for your
first flights. If you're not a member of a club, your local hobby
shop has information about clubs in your area whose
membership includes experienced pilots.
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and flyability of your finished model depends on
how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way
guarantee the performance of your completed model, and
no representations are expressed or implied as to the
performance or safety of your completed model.
Remember: Take your time and follow the instructions to
end up with a well-built model that is straight and true.
LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE
WARNING!! Read the entire instruction sheet included with
this battery. Failure to follow all instructions could cause
permanent damage to the battery and its surroundings, and
cause bodily harm!
• ONLY use a LiPo approved charger. NEVER use a
NiCd/NiMH peak charger!
• NEVER charge in excess of 4.20V per cell.
• ONLY charge through the "charge" lead. NEVER charge
through the "discharge" lead.
• NEVER charge at currents greater than 1C.
• ALWAYS set charger's output volts to match battery volts.
• ALWAYS charge in a fireproof location.
• NEVER trickle charge.
• NEVER allow the battery temperature to exceed
150° F [65° C].
• NEVER disassemble or modify pack wiring in any way or
puncture cells.
• NEVER discharge below 2.5V per cell.
• NEVER place on combustible materials or leave
unattended during charge or discharge.
• ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE

This is a partial list of items required to finish the FlatOuts J-3
Cub that may require planning or decision making before
starting to build. Order numbers are provided in parentheses.
Radio Equipment & Electronics
The FlatOuts J-3 Cub requires a 4-channel or greater
transmitter, a micro receiver, and three micro servos (9g or
less). If you already have a transmitter you are going to use
to fly the FlatOuts J-3 Cub, you can get the receiver and
servos separately:
• Futaba R114F 4-channel FM micro receiver w/o crystal
®
(low band – FUTL0442, high band – FUTL0443)
• Futaba FM single conversion receiver crystal for R114F
(low band – FUTL62**, high band – FUTL63**)
• Futaba S3110 micro servo 7.7g (FUTM0046)
Or, you can purchase a complete system (including transmitter)
specially packaged for park flyers. If purchasing a complete
system, the Futaba 4YF Skysport FM radio is suitable. It comes
with a micro receiver and two Futaba S3108 micro servos. One
additional servo will need to be purchased. The transmitter is
also equipped with a rechargeable NiCd battery pack:
• Futaba 4YF Skysport FM radio system including
transmitter, receiver, and servos (FUTJ37**)
• Futaba S3110 micro servo 7.7g (FUTM0046) or S3114
micro servo (FUTM0414)
A 11.1V 350mAh or 11.1V 640mAh LiPo battery pack and
suitable charger are also required. Although there are
different battery packs and chargers available that will work
with the FlatOuts J-3 Cub, the economical choices
recommended by Great Planes are:
• Great Planes 11.1V 350mAh 3S 20C discharge 2-pin
LiPo (GPMP0801) (Note: When using with the C-7 Nano
ESC, adapter required – GPMM3135)
• Great Planes 11.1V 640mAh 3S 15C discharge micro
LiPo (GPMP0805)
• Great Planes 11.1V 640mAh 20C discharge with
balance LiPo (GPMP0601) (Note: This requires the
Equinox ™ Cell Balancer – GPMM3160)
A suitable LiPo charger is required:
• Great Planes PolyCharge4 DC only 4 output LiPo
charger (GPMM3015)
or
• Great Planes ElectriFly Triton2
Charger (GPMM3153)
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™ DC Peak