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GREAT PLANES Reactor Instruction Manual

GREAT PLANES Reactor Instruction Manual

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Wingspan: 41.5 in [1050mm]
Wing Area: 384 sq in [24.8dm
Weight: 24 – 27 oz [680 – 765g]
Wing Loading: 9.0 – 10.1 oz/sq ft [27 – 31g/dm
Length: 42 in [1065mm]
Radio: 4-channel with 4 micro [7g] servos and micro receiver
Motor: Brushless in-runner with gear-drive or brushless out-runner
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 modification. 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 final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final 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 2006

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822 USA
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Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
airsupport@greatplanes.com
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Takeoff ...............22 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Flight................23 Landing..............23 1. Your Reactor 3D EP ARF should not be considered a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very INTRODUCTION much like a full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities, the Reactor 3D EP ARF, if not assembled and operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property.

  • Page 3: Decisions You Must Make

    DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE • If using the recommended Ammo Brushless In-runner This is a partial list of items required to finish the Reactor 3D motor with 4.5:1 gear-drive, or the recommended EP ARF that may require planning or decision-making before RimFire Brushless Out-runner motor, you will need a starting to build.

  • Page 4: Required Adhesive & Building Supplies

    Here is a list of optional supplies and tools mentioned in the ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS manual that will help you build the Reactor 3D EP ARF. ❏ 1" [25mm] Double-sided foam mounting...

  • Page 5: Common Abbreviations

    Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in COMMON ABBREVIATIONS the Replacement Parts List. Payment by credit card or personal check only; no C.O.D. If additional assistance is required for any reason contact Product Fuse = Fuselage Support by e-mail at productsupport@greatplanes.com, Stab = Horizontal Stabilizer or by telephone at (217) 398-8970.

  • 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 them for damage. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact Product Support at the address or telephone number listed in the “Kit Inspection”...
  • Page 8 ❏ 5. Insert the servo leads into the servo bays and pull them through the wing ribs. Glue the aileron servos into the servo bays using epoxy or CA glue. After the glue has cured, confirm that the servos are properly secured to the wings and reinforce with extra glue if necessary.

  • Page 9: Install The Wing Panels

    be wide enough to accommodate the thickness of the tab on INSTALL THE WING PANELS the control horn (approximately 1/16" [1.6mm] thick). Do not cut all the way through the ailerons! A cut 3/16" to 1/4" [5 to 6.4mm] deep is sufficient. ❏...

  • Page 10: Assemble The Tail Section

    ❏ 4. Trim the covering from the center lightening hole in the cockpit area of the fuselage as well as the covering that overlaps onto the root ribs of the wing panels. ❏ 6. Trim the balsa spar doubler to fit inside the fuselage. Coat one side of the doubler with epoxy as well as the front of the spars.
  • Page 11 HOW TO CUT COVERING FROM BALSA Use a soldering iron to cut the covering from the fin. The tip of the soldering iron doesn’t have to be sharp, but a fine-tip does work best. Allow the iron to heat fully. ❏...
  • Page 12 ❏ 12. Cut a slot for the rudder control horn 13/16" [21mm] from the bottom of the rudder. Test fit the rudder control horn into the slot, being sure that the control horn holes are ❏ 9. Cut a slot for the elevator control horn on the positioned over the hinge line.
  • Page 13 ❏ 17. Insert a control horn into the slot on the underside of the left elevator. Press a control horn backplate onto the control horn tab on top of the elevator. Apply a few drops of CA glue ❏ 15. Trim the covering from the elevator and rudder servo to the control horn and backplate to secure them in place.

  • Page 14: Install The Landing Gear

    MOUNT THE MOTOR The Reactor 3D EP ARF includes motor mount boxes for both the Great Planes brushless C35-30-950 out-runner motor and the brushless B24-33-4040 in-runner equipped ❏...

  • Page 15: In-Runner Brushless Motor With 24Mm Gear-Drive

    In-runner Brushless Motor with 24mm Gear-Drive ❏ 2. Glue the tabs on the back of the mounting box into the slots in the firewall, being sure that the mounting box back piece is flush against the firewall. Fit the motor leads through the hole in the firewall and glue the front plate to the mounting box with CA.

  • Page 16: Install The Radio & Esc

    ❏ 2. Brush on a small amount of epoxy onto the inside of the fuselage sides just behind the wing LE. This will provide a smooth surface to attach the ESC and receiver. When the epoxy has cured, cut pieces of adhesive-backed hook and loop material or double-sided servo tape (not included) to secure the receiver and ESC at these locations.

  • Page 17: Install The Cowl, Canopy & Spinner

    INSTALL THE COWL, CANOPY & SPINNER ❏ 1. Prepare the inside of the cowl by lightly scuffing it with 220-grit sandpaper. When satisfied, clean the inside of the cowl with alcohol. ❏ 5. Test fit your battery into place and adjust the battery strap as necessary.

  • Page 18: Apply The Decals

    ❏ 4. Carefully remove the cowl and the bag from the fuselage. Use a hobby knife to clean off most of the smeared epoxy on the inside of the cowl behind the cowl ring. Using medium CA, apply a fillet of glue around the front perimeter of the cowl ring, securing it to the cowl.

  • Page 19: Set The Control Throws

    If, after you have become accustomed to the way the Reactor 3D EP ARF flies, you would like to change the throws to suit your taste, that is fine. However, too much control throw could make the model difficult to control, so remember, “more is not always better.”...

  • Page 20: Balance The Model Laterally

    (ready to fly) and an empty fuel tank, place transmitter batteries should be done for 15 hours using the model on a Great Planes CG Machine, or lift it at the the slow-charger that came with the radio system. This balance point you marked.

  • Page 21: Range Check

    2) I will not fly my model aircraft higher than approximately Range Check 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid flying in the Ground check the operational range of your radio before the proximity of full-scale aircraft.

  • Page 22: Check List

    ❏ 13. If you wish to photograph your model, do so before your first flight. If you do not have access to a smooth runway, the Reactor ❏ 14. Range check your radio when you get to the flying field.

  • Page 23: Flight

    While full throttle is usually desirable for takeoff, most models fly more smoothly at reduced speeds. Take it easy with the Reactor 3D EP ARF for the first few flights, gradually getting acquainted with it as you gain confidence.
  • Page 24 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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