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Global Hobby Sporty EP A. R. F. Instructions For Final Assembly

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The Wattage Sporty EP is distributed exclusively by Global Hobby Distributors 18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92728
All contents copyright © 2000, Global Hobby Distributors Version V1.0 11/00
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  • Page 1 The Wattage Sporty EP is distributed exclusively by Global Hobby Distributors 18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92728 All contents copyright © 2000, Global Hobby Distributors Version V1.0 11/00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Warning ............... 2 Cowling ................ 12 Our Recommendations ........... 3 Trimming the Cowling ........... 12 Radio Control System ..........3 Mounting the Cowling ........... 12 Electronic Speed Control ......... 4 Radio Installation ............13 Flight Battery ............4 Installing the Servos ..........13 Battery Charger ............

  • Page 3: Our Recommendations

    This instruction manual is designed to guide you through the entire final assembly process of your new Wattage Sporty EP in the least amount of time possible. Along the way you'll learn how to properly assemble your new airplane and also learn assembly tips that will help you in the future. We have listed some of our recommendations below.

  • Page 4: Electronic Speed Control

    To operate the motor, we suggest using a proportional electronic speed control (ESC) that features battery eliminator circuitry (BEC) and auto-cutoff. BEC allows you to eliminate the receiver battery and uses the flight battery to control both the motor and the radio system. Eliminating the receiver battery provides a great weight savings which effectively increases performance.
  • Page 5 {1} Hitec Focus 3 AM Micro Radio System {1} Trinity AA Batteries - 8 Pack # 837801 {1} Hitec Flash 4X FM Micro Radio System {1} Wattage IC-5A ESC # 128482 {3} Cirrus CS-10 Super Micro Servos # 444052 {1} Wattage 6C 270Mah NiCD Battery # 128516 {1} Wattage 7C 270Mah NiMH Battery # 128517 {1} Promax Activator Digital Charger # 885650 {1} Wattage 8C 650Mah NiMH Battery # 128528...
  • Page 6 We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for easier identification during assembly. Before you begin assembly, group the parts like we list them. This will ensure that you have all of the parts before you begin assembly and it will also help you become familiar with each part.

  • Page 7: Tools And Supplies Required

    4) After the epoxy has fully cured, apply a strip of ITEMS REQUIRED ® Scotch tape to the bottom of the wing, over the center {1} Right Wing Panel section joint, from the leading edge to the trailing edge. {1} Left Wing Panel See photo # 1 below.
  • Page 8 Because the tape and the reinforcement board add a 3) Fit the fuselage halves back together and realign lot of strength to the wing, it is important that they all be them. Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and pressed firmly in place.
  • Page 9 9) Mix a small amount of Kwik Bond 5 Minute properly, the stabilizer should be level with the wing. If it Epoxy. Center both of the aluminum tubes and glue them is not level, use 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block into place by applying a small dab of epoxy to the tube to adjust the height of the fuselage mounting sides until and sleeve where they meet the fuselage sides.

  • Page 10: Landing Gear

    TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED 8) While holding the vertical stabilizer in place, use a builder's triangle to check and ensure that it is aligned Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy 90º to the horizontal stabilizer. See figure # 3 below. # 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver Figure # 3 Excel Modeling Knife 220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block...
  • Page 11 4) Set the gear box mounting plate back into place and realign it. Push the plate firmly into place and re- 9) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut away the move any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing foam from inside the hole in the middle of the gear box alcohol.

  • Page 12: Cowling

    Photo # 14 2) Test fit the plastic tail skid onto the bottom of the fuselage. When aligned properly, the back edge of the tail skid should be even with the back edge of the fuse- lage. The tail skid should also be centered in the middle of the fuselage.
  • Page 13 The servos should be installed toward the back of the molded cutout, with both servo output shafts facing the ITEMS REQUIRED back of the fuselage. {2} 1.5mm x 400mm Threaded Pushrod Wires 4) Remove the protective backing from the top of {2} Nylon Control Horns w/Backplates the double sided tape.
  • Page 14 9) Plug the elevator and rudder servos into the re- You will have to enlarge the hole in the servo arm ceiver. Plug the ESC into the receiver and the flight using a 1/16" drill bit, so that the pushrod wire will fit battery into the ESC .
  • Page 15 When you turn on the motor the propeller should turn 2) Uncoil the receiver antenna and feed it out counter-clockwise. If it does not, switch the polarity of through the elevator pushrod exit hole in the back of the ® the motor connectors.

  • Page 16: Control Throws

    9) Carefully align the battery tray with the fuse- lage. When satisfied with the alignment, use a pencil to TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED draw several marks on the bottom of the wing to locate the final position of the tray. Straight Edge Ruler Masking Tape 10) Remove the battery tray.
  • Page 17 In the air, the Sporty EP flies as gently or as aggres- sively as you want it to. Set up with rudder and elevator control, the Sporty EP flies like a low wing sport trainer. Set up with aileron, rudder and elevator, the Sporty EP flies like a seasoned aerobatic park-flyer.
  • Page 18 Peak Charger: A type of battery charger that uses a mi- croprocessor to sense when the flight battery is fully The following section describes how to assemble the charged. Once peak charged, the charger shuts off so the Sporty EP wing with ailerons. If you want to add ailerons battery does not overcharge.
  • Page 19 12) Place the torque rod into the groove and use a Do not cut completely through the hinge lines. Leave ® piece of Scotch tape and one piece of aileron reinforce- the top of the foam intact because this will be the hinge. ment board to hold the torque rod firmly in place.
  • Page 20 ® 23) Test fit your servo into the cutout. The servo 17) Apply one long strip of Scotch tape to the bot- should fit tightly and the servo output shaft should face tom of the wing. Apply the tape down the middle of the the trailing edge of the wing.

  • Page 21: Elevator Servo

    29) With both the servo horn and the ailerons cen- 3) Remove the remaining protective backing from tered, use a pen and draw a mark on each pushrod wire both pieces of double sided tape. To install the servo, where they cross the second hole out from the center of push it down into the molded servo cutout and up against the servo horn.
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  • Page 24 ___________________________ Post Office will ___________________________ not deliver without proper ___________________________ postage (Return Address Here) Global Hobby Distributors Attn: Wattage Customer Care 18480 Bandilier Circle Fountain Valley CA 92728-8610 Fold along dotted line...