Decisions You Must Make; Indoor Motor & Battery Recommendations; Radio Recommendations; Charger - GREAT PLANES Gitabria Instruction Manual

5. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own this
type of model before, we recommend that you get the
assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for
your fi rst fl ights. 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.
6. Carefully read and follow all the instructions included with
your LiPo battery and battery charger. LiPo batteries are
not forgiving like NiCd or NiMH batteries. Overcharging or
charging the LiPo battery at too high a current will damage
the battery and could damage property.
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and fl yability of your fi nished 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.

DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE

This is a partial list of items required to fi nish the Citabria
3D Indoor EP ARF that may require planning or decision
making before starting to build. Order numbers are provided
in parentheses.
Indoor Motor and
Battery Recommendations
For best indoor fl ight performance, a lightweight battery is
recommended. We recommend:
❍ (1) Great Planes
® Competition Series 7.4 volt 300mAh
20C LiPo battery (GPMP0700)
❍ (1) FlightPower
® EON-X
LiPo battery (FPWP4014)
❍ (1) RimFire
™ 250 (GPMG4502)
❍ (1) ElectriFly
®
8amp Brushless ESC (GPMM1800) or
FlightPower 10amp Brushless ESC (FPWM0210)
❍ (1) 8 × 3.5 PowerFlow
Outdoor Motor and Battery Recommendations:
❍ (1) Great Planes Competition Series 11.1 volt 300mAh
20C LiPo battery (GPMP0701)
❍ (1) FlightPower EON-X Lite 11.1 volt 350mAh 25C
LiPo battery (FPWP4015)
❍ (1) RimFire 300 (GPMG4505)
❍ (1) FlightPower 10amp Brushless ESC (FPWM0210)
❍ (1) 8 × 3.5 PowerFlow Propeller (GPMQ6608)
™ Lite 7.4 volt 350mAh 25C
™
Propeller (GPMQ6608)

Radio Recommendations

A 4-channel radio system is required.
❍ (3) Futaba
®
S3114 Micro High Torque servos
(FUTM0414)
❍ (1) Futaba R6004FF Mini Receiver (FUTL7624)
A LiPo compatible charger is required to charge LiPo batteries.
The Great Planes ElectriFly PolyCharge4
LiPo packs only; however, it is able to charge four LiPo packs
simultaneously. The ElectriFly Triton2
chargers will only charge one pack at a time, but are capable
of charging NiCd, NiMH, Pb acid and LiPo batteries. Order
numbers are provided below.
❍ Great Planes PolyCharger4 DC Only 4 Output LiPo
Charger (GPMM3015)
OR
❍ Great Planes ElectriFly Triton2 DC Comp Peak
Charger (GPMM3153)
OR
❍ Great Planes AC/DC Triton2 EQ Charger/Balancer
(GPMM3156)
Throughout the life of a LiPo battery, the individual cells
located inside the battery may become unbalanced. These
unbalanced cells can shorten the life of the battery or cause
it to malfunction. For this reason, it is always recommended
that a cell balancer be used when charging LiPo batteries.
The Electrifl y Equinox ™
with any LiPo charger and is capable of maintaining the cell
balance of the battery. Note: The AC/DC Triton2 EQ does
not require a cell balancer.
❍ Great Planes ElectriFly Equinox LiPo Cell Balancer
(GPMM3160)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

Adhesives and Building Supplies

This is the list of adhesives and building supplies that are
required to fi nish the Citabria 3D Indoor Foam Plane.
❍ (1) UFO Foam Safe Thin CA 1oz. (HOTR1040)
❍ (1) CA Activator Foam Safe 2oz. pump (GPMR6035)
❍ (1) Hobby Knife with 5 blades (RMXR6900)
❍ (1) Phillips head screwdriver
❍ Hobbico
® Soldering Iron 30 Watt (HCAR0775)
❍ Straightedge
3

Charger

™ is designed for
™
and AC/DC Triton2 EQ
is a cell balancer that may be used