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Wingspan: 39.5 in [1005mm]
2
2
Wing Area: 234 in
[15.1dm
]
Weight: 24 – 26 oz [680 – 735g]
2
Wing Loading: 14.8 – 16 oz/ft
[45 – 49g/dm
Length: 33.5 in [845mm]
Radio:
4-channel, three servos
Electric Motor: 1.1 in [28mm] dia., 110W, 25A ESC
®
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.
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
Entire Contents © Copyright 2008
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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WARRANTY
To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby
Services at the address below:
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822 USA
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.
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
airsupport@greatplanes.com
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  • Page 1 Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as In that Great Planes has no control over the fi nal assembly or much contact information as possible (daytime telephone number, material used for fi nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    & OTHERS..FOLLOW THESE INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Thank you for purchasing the Great Planes EP Seawind 1. Your EP Seawind RX-R should not be considered a toy, RX-R. Testing and developing the Seawind was lots of fun. but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very Immediately we were surprised by how nimble and sporty much like a full-size airplane.
  • Page 3: Additional Items Required

    Foam Safe CA+ Medium the air. Glue (GPMR6069) ❏ 4 oz. Great Planes Pro 6-minute epoxy (GPMR6042) 6. You must check the operation of the model before every ❏ CA accelerator (GPMR6035) fl ight to insure that all equipment is operating and that the model has remained structurally sound.
  • Page 4: Building Notes

    Mail parts orders and payments by personal check to: BUILDING NOTES Hobby Services 3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1 The stabilizer and wing incidences and motor thrust angles Champaign, IL 61822 have been factory-built into this model. However, some technically-minded modelers may wish to check these Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in measurements anyway.
  • Page 5: Kit Inspection

    KIT CONTENTS Kit Contents ™ Fuselage (with Great Planes RimFire 28-30-950 Propeller out-runner brushless motor, Great Planes Silver Elevator & Rudder Servo Tray Series 25 amp brushless ESC and two servos) Horizontal Stabilizer & Elevator Canopy/Hatch Vertical Fin Wing Tips (L&R)
  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Mount the Motor & Cowl ❏ 5. Insert a pin into the motor pod 1/2" [13mm] behind the middle of the wood block for the top cowl mounting screw. ❏ 6. Insert two more pins into the motor pod 1/2" [13mm] behind the middle of the other two cowl mounting blocks around the bottom of the motor pod.
  • Page 7: Mount The Horizontal Stabilizer & Fin

    ❏ 10. Drill the holes for the remaining two cowl mounting screws and insert the screws. Remove the pins. Later, after the model has been completely fi nished, the spinner will be glued to the prop washer with a dab of RTV silicone or white glue.
  • Page 8: Set Up The Pushrods. Install The Battery & Receiver

    ❏ ❏ 7. Glue in the fi n with the same glue used for the stab–do 4. Mount the motor battery as far forward as possible in not clog the receiver antenna tube that comes out of the the fuselage with one strip of the included hook-and-loop fuselage by the left side of the fi...
  • Page 9: Get The Model Ready To Fly

    (It will probably be necessary to reverse the throttle direction GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY in the transmitter.) Also make sure the servo arms don’t interfere with the ESC or the mounting strap. If necessary, cut off the unused servo arms or adjust the position of the ESC and the strap.
  • Page 10: Mount The Wing

    Mount the Wing Set the Control Throws If you have not already done so, use a Great Planes ™ AccuThrow or a ruler to accurately measure and set the control throw of each control surface as indicated in the ❏...
  • Page 11: Balance The Model (C.g.)

    Great Planes “stick-on” lead (GPMQ4485) is recommended and should be placed inside the fuselage as far forward as possible while still leaving room for the battery.
  • Page 12: Preflight

    ❏ 1. With the model ready to fl y and the battery installed, set Range Check the model in the water with the nose pointing into the wind. ❏ 2. It will probably fl oat with one tip in the water and one tip up When you get to your fl...
  • Page 13: Ama Safety Code (Excerpts)

    AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) CHECK LIST Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy Perform these basic checks to make sure the model is ready of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. For the complete Safety to fl y. Where appropriate, refer to the instruction manual for Code refer to Model Aviation magazine, the AMA web site or additional information required to complete the check.
  • Page 14: Flying

    Always be conservative so the motor won’t quit unexpectedly FLYING and you will have enough battery to land under power. Takeoff The Seawind is a great-fl ying model that fl ies smoothly and predictably. The Seawind does not, however, possess the self- recovery characteristics of a primary R/C trainer and should The Seawind is a joy to fl...
  • Page 15: Flight

    corrections. Like all airplanes, the objective is for smooth to get off the ground. Simply lay the model on the ground takeoffs–but when taking off from water you should also with the nose pointing into the wind, apply full power, allow it avoid getting the model into a “skipping”...
  • Page 16 * The Seawind name is used with permission of Seawind Inc. ElectriFly ™ by Great Planes PBY Catalina EP Sport Scale ARF Thrilling water takeoffs and landings are just a few hours away with the PBY Catalina! It has the look of the 1930s-era military/ sea rescue plane, with high-quality construction features such as a fi...

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