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GREAT PLANES Extra 330S Instruction Manual

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Wingspan: 41 in [1035mm]
Wing Area: 337 in
2
[21.8dm
2
]
Weight: 27 – 31 oz [765 – 880g]
Wing Loading: 11.5 – 13.2 oz/ft
Length: 40 in [1015mm]
Required (not included):
Radio:
4-channel with four micro servos, two 6"
[152mm] servo extensions, two 16" [406mm]
servo extensions one Y-harness
Motor:
RimFire
™
35-30-1250kV brushless out-runner
(GPMG4595) or Ammo
brushless in-runner (GPMG0505) brushless out-runner
Gear-Drive:
24mm gear-drive with 4.5:1 gear ratio
ESC: 35A Brushless
Battery: 3-cell 1250 to 2100mAh LiPo battery & LiPo
compatible charger
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 modifi cation. 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 fi nal assembly or material used for fi nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted
for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the fi nal 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 INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF
THIS MODEL.
Entire Contents © Copyright 2007
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
2
2
[35 – 40g/dm
]
™
24-45-3790kV
3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822 USA
WARRANTY
Hobby Services
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
airsupport@greatplanes.com
GPMZ1543 for GPMA1543 V1.0

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  • Page 1 Further, Great Planes reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Great Planes has no control over the fi nal assembly or material used for fi nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the fi...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ............... 2 The Extra 330S EP ARF is another great release in a line of AMA .................. 2 electric built-up, all out performance 3D planes. You can fl y SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........2 incredible 3D maneuvers with the Extra 330S EP ARF just like LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING &...

  • Page 3: Lithium Battery Handling & Usage

    fl ight to insure that all equipment is operating and that the model has remained structurally sound. Be sure to check This is a partial list of items required to fi nish the Extra 330S clevises or other connectors often and replace them if they EP ARF that may require planning or decision making before show any signs of wear or fatigue.

  • Page 4: Propeller

    10" x 7" E Slo-Flyer electric propeller (GPMQ4123). ESC (electronic speed control) This is the list of adhesive and building supplies required to fi nish the Extra 330S EP ARF. Order numbers are provided in parentheses. A brushless ESC (electronic speed control) is required for this plane.

  • Page 5: Important Building Notes

    ESC = Electronic Speed Control ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS METRIC CONVERSIONS Replacement parts for the Great Planes Extra 330S EP ARF are available using the order numbers in the Replacement " = 25.4mm (conversion factor) Parts List that follows. The fastest, most economical service 1/64"...

  • Page 6: Kit Inspection

    If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance with assembly, contact Product Support. When reporting defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list. Great Planes Product Support: 3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1 Champaign, IL 61822 Telephone: (217) 398-8970, ext.

  • Page 7: Preparations

    PREPARATIONS ❏ 1. If you have not done so already, remove the major parts of the kit from the box and inspect for damage. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact Product Support at the address or telephone number listed in the “Kit Inspection” section on page 6.
  • Page 8 ❏ ❏ 5. Trim the covering from the aileron servo bays on the 8. Temporarily connect your aileron servos and battery undersides of the wing panels. pack to your radio and center the servos and trim levers on the transmitter. Test fi t the double-sided servo arms parallel to the aileron hinge line.

  • Page 9: Install The Wing Panels

    ❏ 12. Use the position of the control horn to adjust the length ❏ of the pushrods as needed. Remove the servo arms from 10. Locate the aileron double rib that has a rectangular the aileron servos. Connect the other adjustable clevises on mounting block at the LE.
  • Page 10 ❏ 4. Note: This step must be performed on a clean, fl at work surface. Thoroughly coat the root ribs of the wing panels and the wing pockets in the fuse with 30-minute epoxy and slide them into place. Do not put epoxy on the interlocking spars at this time.

  • Page 11: Assemble The Tail Section

    ASSEMBLE THE TAIL SECTION ❏ 3. Trim the covering from the LE of each elevator half between the holes for the elevator joiner wire and the inner sides as shown. ❏ 1. Fit the vertical fi n into place and use a felt-tip pen to trace around the fi...
  • Page 12 each hinge slot. Use T-pins to keep the hinges centered. Put a light coating of epoxy onto the ends of the elevator joiner wire. Install the elevators onto the joiner wire while fi tting the CA hinges into their mating slots in the stab. As you did with the ailerons, use thin CA to glue the hinges.

  • Page 13: Install The Tail Servos & Pushrods

    the servo case, remove it from the servo and rotate it 180°. Decide which way fi ts best (closest to perpendicular) and cut off the arm that isn’t used. Attach an adjustable clevis to the outer holes of the arm and to the rudder control horn. Attach the arm to the servo with the servo arm screw.
  • Page 14 ❏ 4. Attach the landing gear to the fuse using four 3mm x 8mm machine screws, four 3mm washers, and thread-locking compound. ❏ 3. Fit the 3mm x 25mm machine screw (axle) through the axle hole in the wheel and secure the wheel to the axle using a 3mm nut and thread-locking compound.

  • Page 15: Mount The Motor

    24-45-3790kV Ammo in-runner motor CA glue (the longer side piece being on the left of the box). equipped with the Great Planes 24mm gear drive. Other When the motor mounting box is fully assembled, all sides motors may be able to be installed. However, modifi cation to should be fl...

  • Page 16: Out-Runner Brushless Motor

    shown. Assemble the box as shown with medium CA glue Out-runner Brushless Motor (the longer side piece being on the left of the box). ❏ 2. Use medium CA or epoxy to thoroughly glue the motor mounting box assembly to the fuse, being sure that the box is fl...

  • Page 17: Install The Radio & Esc

    antenna in place. For a cleaner look, run the receiver antenna INSTALL THE RADIO & ESC through the inside of the fuse to the tail. The antenna exits from a small hole drilled in the location shown. We used a piece of leftover pushrod that we had in the shop and inserted it through the hole in the tail of the plane and fi...

  • Page 18: Install The Cowl, Canopy & Spinner

    INSTALL THE COWL, CANOPY & SPINNER ❏ 1. Prepare the inside of the cowl by lightly scuffi ng it with 220-grit sandpaper. When satisfi ed, clean the inside with alcohol. ❏ 6. Glue the two hatch dowels halfway into the holes in the front of the battery hatch.
  • Page 19 magnets in the cowl ring. As you did with the cowl ring, apply a light skin coating of thin CA over the magnets after they have been glued into the fuse. Let the CA cure without accelerator. ❏ 6. Cut a cooling hole out of the underside of the cowl as shown.

  • Page 20: Apply The Decals

    & water allows accurate positioning and reduces air bubbles underneath. Use a Great Planes AccuThrow (or a ruler) to accurately measure and set the control throw of each control surface 3. Position decal on the model where desired. Holding the decal as indicated in the chart that follows.

  • Page 21: Balance The Model (C.g.)

    Balance the Model (C.G.) More than any other factor, the C.G. (balance point) can have the greatest effect on how a model fl ies, and may determine whether or not your fi rst fl ight will be successful. If you value this model and wish to enjoy it for many fl ights, DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS IMPORTANT PROCEDURE.

  • Page 22: Balance The Propellers

    We use a Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer General (TOPQ5700) in the workshop and keep a Great Planes Fingertip Prop Balancer (GPMQ5000) in our fl ight box. 1) I will not fl y my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air Range Check shows, or model fl...

  • Page 23: Check List

    fl ight line. Intentional fl ying behind the fl ight line is prohibited. The Extra 330S EP ARF is a great-fl ying model that fl ies smoothly and predictably. The Extra does not, however,...

  • Page 24: Flight

    While full throttle is usually desirable for takeoff, most models fl y more smoothly at reduced speeds. Take it easy with the Extra 330S EP ARF for the fi rst few fl ights, gradually getting acquainted with it as you gain confi...
  • Page 25 WATERFALLS the aircraft exactly, without over rotating.) Fly the model Knife Edge from the right at a moderate airspeed, using just enough rudder to maintain Knife Edge, not climbing or diving. Perform one full right negative Tumble by maintaining your rudder setting while applying full throttle, full down elevator, and full right aileron, releasing in time to end again fl...
  • Page 26 3/4 of a VERY tight Knife Edge Loop and fl ying out Knife Edge. When done ElectriFly Yak 55 EP 3D ARF by Great Planes correctly, the plane pivots around the wing tip in a very small •...
  • Page 27 ElectriFly ESCs. GPMG4595 ElectriFly Reactor 3D EP ARF by Great Planes With its generous wingspan, the Reactor 3D electric ARF is easy to handle and track indoors or out. The wing’s ultra-thin...
  • Page 28 BUILDING NOTES Kit Purchased Date: ___________________________ Date Construction Finished: _______________________ Where Purchased: ____________________________ Finished Weight: _______________________________ Date Construction Started: _____________________ Date of First Flight: ______________________________ FLIGHT LOG...

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