Decisions You Must Make; Engine Recommendations; Motor Recommendations; Radio Equipment - GREAT PLANES Factor 30cc Instruction Manual

5. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not flown
this type of model before, we recommend that you get the
assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for your
first flights. 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. While this kit has been flight tested to exceed normal use,
if the plane will be used for extremely high stress flying, such
as racing, or if an engine larger than one in the recommended
range is used, the modeler is responsible for taking steps to
reinforce the high stress points and/or substituting hardware
more suitable for the increased stress.
7. WARNING: The cowl and wheel pants included in this kit
are made of fiberglass, the fibers of which may cause eye,
skin and respiratory tract irritation. Never blow into a part
to remove fiberglass dust, as the dust will blow back into
your eyes. Always wear safety goggles, a particle mask and
rubber gloves when grinding, drilling and sanding fiberglass
parts. Vacuum the parts and the work area thoroughly after
working with fiberglass parts.
We, as the manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested ARF and instructions, but ultimately
the quality and flyability of your finished 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.
Note: Some technically-minded modelers who wish to
check the wing, stab and motor thrust angles may do so by
visiting the web site at www.greatplanes.com and clicking
on "Technical Data."
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 finish the Factor
30cc ARF that may require planning or decision making
before starting to build. Order numbers are provided in
parentheses.

Engine Recommendations

The recommended engine size range for the Factor 30cc ARF
is a 30 – 35cc [1.8 – 2.0 ci.] two-stroke gasoline engine. The
Factor 30cc ARF is designed to use the DLE 30, DLE 35RA
or O.S. GT33. Other engines can also be used but you may
need to make modifi cations for mounting those engines. The
stock muffl ers for the DLE engines can be used.
❍ The OSMG1533 O.S. GT33 requires:
❍ (4) 2" (50.8mm) standoffs (OSMG8962)
❍ (4) M5×15 socket head bolts (OSMG8781)
❍ (4) M5×20 socket head bolts (OSMG8779)
❍ (4) M5 lock washers (OSMG9403)
❍ J'TEC JTC-DL30B muffl er (from www.jtecrc.com)

Motor Recommendations

❍ Great Planes RimFire 1.60 [63-62-250] Outrunner
Brushless Motor (GPMG4795)
❍ Castle Creations Phoenix Edge 80HV (CSEM0500)
OR
❍ Castle Creations Talon 120HV (CSEM3100)
❍ Great Planes 6mm Male/4mm Female Bullet Adapter
(GPMM3119)
❍ Great Planes 6mm female Bullet Connectors (GPMM3117)
For the ESC
❍ Two FlightPower LiPo FP50 5000mAh 18.5V Batteries
(FPWP5505)
❍ Spinner Adapter Kit (GPMQ4589)
❍ 19x8 Propeller Xoar (XOAQ4087) or APC (APCQ4024)

Radio Equipment

The Factor 30cc ARF can be fl own with a minimum of a
4-channel radio. For our installation we used seven channels:
(1) throttle
(1) optional choke
The elevators require the use of a high-quality servo of at
least 150 oz-in of torque. The ailerons and rudder require a
servo with at least 250 oz-in of torque. A servo of 40 oz-in
of torque can be used for the throttle and optional choke.
RECOMMENDED SERVOS
❍ (2) Elevators (min. 150 oz-in torque) (Futaba S9155
FUTM0215)
❍ (1) Rudder (min. 272 oz-in torque) (Futaba S9156
FUTM0216)
❍ (2) Ailerons (min. 272 oz-in torque) (Futaba S9156
FUTM0216)
❍ (1) Throttle (standard) (Futaba S9001 FUTM0075)
❍ (1) Optional Choke (standard) (Futaba S9001 FUTM0075)
ELECTRIC MOTOR INSTALLATION
❍ (2) 20" Servo extension (FUTM4147) (for aileron servos)
OR
❍ (2) 24" Servo extension (TACM2721)
❍ (1) 8" Servo extension (FUTM4140) (for receiver battery
switch to receiver)
OR
❍ (1) 6" Servo extension (TACM2701)
❍ (2) Optional Y-harness (FUTM4135) (TACM2751) (for
connecting the elevator servos and aileron servos)
❍ (1) Heavy duty on/off switch (FUTM4385) (TACM2761)
❍ (1) Optional Charge Receptacle #124 (ERNM3001)
❍ (1) 2100mAh LiFe receiver battery (HCAM6436)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR GAS ENGINE INSTALLATION
❍ (1) Additional Y-harness for choke if using a 7-channel
receiver
❍ (1) Heavy duty on/off switches (FUTM4385) (TACM2761)
for ignition
❍ (1) Optional Charge Receptacle #124 (ERNM3001) for
ignition battery
❍ (1) 1300mAh LiFe ignition battery (HCAM6411)
3
(1) rudder (2) elevators
(2) ailerons