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FLIGHT EQUIPMENT
SERVOS: On pages 3-4 in the manual booklet there are
servos recommended which have been discontinued and
are no longer available. Listed here are current model
servos recommended for the Bird of Time. Other models
of similar size and torque rating will also work.
Futaba S9001 Aircraft Coreless BB Servo
(FUTM0075) -Rudder (54 oz-in)
Futaba S3154 Digital Micro High-Torque Servo
(FUTM0654) -Elevator (21 oz-in)
RECEIVER: Most current 2.4GHz receivers are lightweight
and will fi t inside the Bird of Time fuselage. A receiver 3/4" x
1-1/2" [19x38mm] or smaller will fi t (thickness x width).
TRANSMITTER: A 3+ channel transmitter is required
for the Bird of Time EP. NOTE: We recommend using
a transmitter with programmable mixing. However, it is
not required. The purpose of the mix is to add some
down elevator when throttle is applied to reduce the
climbing tendency under power.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS: One servo extension wire is
needed for the elevator servo.
Tactic Servo Extension 24" Futaba J (TACM2200)
Self-adhesive hook and loop material is needed to secure
the battery, receiver, and ESC into the fuselage.
Great Planes Hook & Loop 1x6" (2) (GPMQ4480)
NOTE: The high start and receiver battery listed in the
manual booklet are no longer needed.
MOTOR AND ESC RECOMMENDATIONS: The Great
Planes RimFire .32 motor is recommended for the Bird of
Time EP. The RimFire .32 will provide ample power to climb
quickly to altitude. The Hitec Energy Sport 60A ESC is a
low profi le speed controller with BEC that we recommend
for this setup. Stock numbers are provided here:
Great Planes RimFire .32 42-50-800 Outrunner
Brushless (GPMG4700)
Hitec Energy Sport 60 Amp 2-6S 5-18 NiMH 5.5V
5A (HRCM9049)
BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS: The recommended
battery size is 14.8V 3300-3600mAh. This voltage and
capacity along with the RimFire .32 motor and 13.5x7 prop
will provide 10-12 climbs to altitude with a near vertical
climb angle at full throttle. We found that the 3600mAh
pack will balance the plane at the recommended C.G. with
little or no added ballast when using the recommended
motor and ESC.
NOTE: Space inside the battery compartment is
limited. If an ESC larger than the recommended ESC
is used, a smaller battery may be needed in order for
both to fi t into the compartment. OR, the ESC can be
located further aft requiring motor lead or receiver lead
extensions, paying attention to proper C.G. location.
The FlightPower 3600mAh battery will fi t with the
recommended Hitec ESC.
FlightPower LiPo FP30 4S 14.8V 3350mAh 30C
Star Plug (FPWP3334)
Dimensions: 5.24 x 1.58 x 1.06" [133 x 40 x 27mm]
Weight: 12.56oz [356g]
FlightPower LiPo FP50 4S 14.8V 3600mAh 50C
Star Plug (FPWP5364]
Dimensions: 5.12 x 1.34 x 1.50" [130 x 34 x 38mm]
Weight: 14.11oz [400g]
CHARGER: A charger capable of charging a 4S LiPo is
required. An economical Onyx charger and a high end
Triton charger are recommended here.
Duratrax Onyx 225 AC/DC Advanced Charger
(DTXP4225)
Great Planes ElectriFly Triton2 EQ AC/DC Charger
(GPMM3156)
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
This is the complete updated parts list for the Bird of Time
EP.
GPMA5301 ...Wing
GPMA5302 ...Tail
GPMA5305 ...Fuselage
GPMA5306 ...Canopy
GPMA5307 ...Propeller Adapter
GPMA5308 ...Spinner Set
GPMA5309 ...Decals
GPMA5310 ...Complete Folding Propeller Set
FLZA6672 ....13.5x7 Propeller Blades Only (2)
KIT CONTENTS
NOTE: The kit contents on page 6 of the manual booklet
list parts that are not included with this Bird of Time EP.
Parts listed in the booklet but are not included in this kit:
Tow Hook Block
4-40 Blind Nuts (4)
4-40 Tow Hook
Bag of Weight Shot
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