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Wingspan: 35 in [890mm]
2
2
Wing Area: 600 in
[38.7dm
]
Weight: 34.2 – 38.2 oz [970 – 1085g]
Wing Loading: 8.2 – 9.1 oz/ft
2
Length: 43 in [1080mm]
Radio:
4-channel minimum with micro receiver and four micro servos
Motor:
35-36-1200kV RimFire
11" x 7" thin-electric prop
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.
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READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE
STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF
THIS MODEL.
Entire Contents © Copyright 2007
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
[25 – 28g/dm
2
]
™
out-runner motor with APC
3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite 1
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WARRANTY
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™
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- Page 1 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ......5 For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to KIT INSPECTION .............. 6 the Reactor Bipe 3D EP visit the Great Planes web site at KIT CONTENTS ..............6 www.greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............ -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
R/C club for This is a partial list of items required to fi nish the Reactor Bipe your fi rst fl ights. If you’re not a member of a club, your local... -
Page 4: Motor & Propeller Recommendations
(mAh rating) by the “C” rating by 0.001. For example: 1200mAh x 25C x 0.001 = 30 amps The Reactor Bipe EP was tested extensively to fi nd the best A LiPo-compatible charger is required for these batteries, “power package”... -
Page 5: Important Building Notes
Panel Line Pen (TOPQ2510) ❏ ® Rotary tool such as Dremel with cutoff wheel Replacement parts for the Great Planes Reactor Bipe 3D EP ❏ Hobbico Flexible 18" Ruler Stainless Steel (HCAR0460) are available using the order numbers in the Replacement ❏... -
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: Before You Begin
of each aileron as shown. Glue each link horn using seven to BEFORE YOU BEGIN eight drops of thin CA glue. Before you begin assembling your model, inspect it for wrinkled covering and areas where the covering may not be tacked down adequately. -
Page 8: Install The Aileron Servos & Pushrods
❏ 5. Defl ect each aileron up and down until the beveled edge lies fl at with the TE of the wing panel. This will ensure that you will achieve full travel of each aileron without opening too ❏ much of a gap. When satisfi ed with the fi t of each aileron, apply 3. -
Page 9: Install The Lower Wings
❏ 8. Install each pushrod in the control horn so that the clevis is in the outermost hole of the control horn. Install the other side of the pushrod in the servo arm so that the clevis is in the second outermost hole. This will require you to temporarily remove and reinstall the servo arm, so remember to reinstall the servo arm screw. -
Page 10: Install The Upper Wing
❏ ❏ 3. Test fi t the two lower wings to the joiners. Check to 1. Locate the 5 x 120mm carbon strut tube. Use 220- see that each wing will slide all the way into its respective grit sandpaper to roughen up the top 1/2" [12.7mm] and fuselage pocket. - Page 11 it fore and aft until the fairing is approximately centered. With a felt-tip pen, trace the outline of the fairing on the fuselage. ❏ 7. Use an interplane strut to help you locate the slots in the top of the lower wings where the strut tabs will install. The slots are located at the third rib in from the wingtip OR ❏...
- Page 12 ❏ ❏ 10. Test fi t the top wing by sliding it onto the corresponding 13. Apply 30-minute epoxy to the interplane strut tabs. strut tabs. Press the wing down and slide it back until it stops. A thin fi lm should be applied to both sides of the top and The LE of all the strut tabs must butt up against the back bottom tabs.
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Page 13: Build The Fuselage
the plywood support plate. Apply a generous bead of epoxy to the carbon tube and plywood support plate. ❏ 3. Lay the elevator assembly on a fl at work surface and check to see that it lies fl at. If not, remove the elevator joiner ❏... - Page 14 in the slot as it will go. Center the stab from left to right and square it in the fuselage by measuring the distance from each lower wingtip to the tips of the stab. Stand several feet behind the model and check to see if the stab is parallel with the lower wing.
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Page 15: Install The Tail Servos & Pushrods
❏ 3. Trim the covering from the lower servo bay on the right side of the fuselage. This is where the rudder servo will ❏ be installed. Re-tack the covering using a sealing iron. 12. Join the rudder to the fi n using four CA hinges. Install the Tail Servos &... -
Page 16: Adjust The Pushrods & Link The Ailerons
❏ 10. Install the 2 x 155mm rudder pushrod in the second hole in from the tip of the rudder horn. Install the other clevis in the outermost hole of the servo arm. ❏ 6. Feed the servo leads through the fuselage and into the radio compartment. - Page 17 ❏ For example: Turn on the radio, adjust the aileron pushrod, 6. When you are satisfi ed with the upper aileron alignment, check the position with the wing jig, readjust, and so on. secure the clevis on the top left aileron with a 2 x 4mm sheet metal screw.
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Page 18: Finish The Model
FINISH THE MODEL Install the Landing Gear ❏ 4. Put the axle and wheel assembly inside one wheel pant. Thread it onto the 2 x 8mm axle screw and tighten this down using the included wrench. As you are tightening, position the wheel pant so that it keys into the landing gear leg. -
Page 19: Install The Radio
Install the Radio ❏ 1. Use the sketch above to help you locate the pre-drilled ❏ 2. Apply threadlocking compound to the prop adapter antenna exit hole. Trim the covering from the antenna exit screws and tighten the prop adapter onto the motor. Remove hole only! You may skip this step and the next step if you are the “X”... -
Page 20: Final Assembly
❏ 6. Attach the hook side of the included 3" [76mm] adhesive ❏ 3. Install the battery hatch cover. backed hook and loop material to the battery tray. ❏ 7. Without the propeller installed and your radio on, plug in your battery and check to see which direction the motor rotates. -
Page 21: Get The Model Ready To Fly
1-1/8" [28mm] down Set the Control Throws To ensure a successful fi rst fl ight, fl y your Reactor Bipe set up only according to the C.G. and control surface throws specifi ed in this manual. The throws and C.G. are not arbitrary, but have been determined through extensive testing and accurate record-keeping. -
Page 22: Balance The Model (C.g.)
If additional weight is required, use Great Planes (GPMQ4485) “stick-on” lead. A good place to add stick-on nose weight is to the fi rewall (don’t attach weight to the cowl–it is not intended to support... -
Page 23: Charge The Batteries
fl ight tested. We use a Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer (TOPQ5700) in the workshop and keep a Great Planes 2) I will not fl y my model aircraft higher than approximately Fingertip Prop Balancer (GPMQ5000) in our fl ight box. -
Page 24: Check List
❏ 7. Check the wheel pants for secure attachment. A Radio Control loose wheel pant is a sign of a loose axle screw. Remove the screw and use threadlocking compound when reinstalling. ❏ 1) I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground 8. -
Page 25: Flying
“buzz,” this may indicate control surface fl utter. Flutter occurs when a control surface (such as an Take it easy with the Reactor Bipe for the fi rst few fl ights, aileron or elevator) or a fl ying surface (such as a wing or gradually getting acquainted with it as you gain confi... -
Page 26: 3D Flying
remember to throttle back at the top, and make certain you model from being pulled downwards). As the model fl attens are on the desired rates (high/low rates). A fl ight plan greatly out, add power to pull the model around. Many models will reduces the chances of crashing your model just because of require some rudder correction (usually right rudder) during poor planning and impulsive moves. -
Page 27: Cabane Strut Installation Template
be needed to keep the model from torque rolling. Use the PINWHEEL rudder and elevator to keep the nose pointing straight up. Be patient as this maneuver will take a while to learn. TORQUE ROLL This is the same as the vertical hover but without the use of right aileron to keep the model from rolling.
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