GREAT PLANES ElectriFly Sopwith Pup Instruction Manual
GREAT PLANES ElectriFly Sopwith Pup Instruction Manual

GREAT PLANES ElectriFly Sopwith Pup Instruction Manual

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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
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
Entire Contents © Copyright 2008
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Wingspan: 30 in [760mm]
Wing Area: 332 sq in [21.4 dm
Weight: 7.5 – 8.0 oz. [215 – 225g]
Wing Loading: 3.3 – 3.4 oz/sq ft [10 – 11 g/dm
Length: 22 in [545mm]
Radio: 3-Channel with two micro servos
Motor: RimFire
250 (28-13-1750kV),
7.4V (2S) LiPo 300mAh, SS-8 ESC
WARRANTY
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.
airsupport@greatplanes.com
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Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822 USA
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
GPMA1133Mnl1.0

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  • Page 1 Hobby Services 3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite 1 In that Great Planes has no control over the fi nal assembly or Champaign, IL 61822 USA material used for fi nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as the fi...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Open the “Airplanes” link, then as aggressive aerobatics, or if a motor larger than one in the select the ElectriFly Sopwith Pup ARF. If there is new technical recommended range is used, the modeler is responsible information or changes to this model a “tech notice” box will for taking steps to reinforce the high stress points and/or appear in the upper left corner of the page.
  • Page 3: Decisions You Must Make

    Motor, Battery and ESC Recommendations KIT INSPECTION The ElectriFly Sopwith Pup was designed to fl y with a RimFire Before starting to build, take an inventory of this kit to make 250 (28-13-1750kV) Outrunner Motor (GPMG4502) sure it is complete, and inspect the parts to make sure they powered by either a 7.4V (2S) 300mAh ElectriFly Power...
  • Page 4: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Join the Bottom Wing to the Fuselage The bottom wing is done fi rst so it can be used as a reference for aligning the horizontal stabilizer. ❏ 1. Use a sharp hobby knife to cut the skin from the top of the bottom wing over the landing gear slots.
  • Page 5 ❏ 5. Use foam-safe CA to securely glue the horn into position. A = A' ❏ 6. Glue the plywood horn keeper to the other side of the horn and to the top of the elevator. ❏ 2. Hold the stab/fi n assembly into position on the fuselage. View the alignment of the stab and wing from behind.
  • Page 6: Hook Up The Elevator And Rudder

    Hook Up the Elevator and Rudder Mount the Motor, ESC and Battery Refer to this picture while hooking up the elevator and rudder. ❏ 1. Cut a 1-1/4" x 1/2" [32 x 12mm] strip from the “rough” side of the adhesive-backed hook-and-loop strip that came with this kit.
  • Page 7: Mount The Top Wing And Main Landing Gear

    ❏ from the bottom to make certain top wing is parallel with the 3. If you’ve mounted a 2.4GHz receiver as shown in the bottom wing by “eyeballing” the leading edges. If necessary, photo, guide one of the antennas back through the fuselage. trim the notches for the cabanes in the top wing to get it The other antenna will be looped around the inside of the parallel with the bottom wing.
  • Page 8: Attach The Cowl And Add The Decals

    Attach the Cowl and Add the Decals ❏ 1. Before attaching the cowl, connect your battery and turn on the radio and momentarily power up the motor to make sure it is turning the correct direction (counterclockwise when viewed from the front). If the motor is turning backwards, switch any two wires between the motor and ESC with each other.
  • Page 9: Optional: Add The Flying Wires

    OPTIONAL: Add the Flying Wires ❏ 3. Turn the fuselage over. Using care to keep the lines just tight enough so they don’t sag, but not so tight as to The fl ying wires are not included and are optional, but are introduce any warp into the wings, tie the other end of each one way to add realism and interest to your model.
  • Page 10: Get The Model Ready To Fly

    GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY Check the Control Directions ❏ 1. Connect the motor battery and turn on the transmitter and receiver and center the trims. Make sure the elevator and rudder are centered. If necessary, adjust the pushrods in the screw-lock connectors and center the elevator and rudder.
  • Page 11: Balance The Model (C.g.)

    If additional weight is required use segments of HIGH RATE LOW RATE Great Planes “stick-on” lead (GPMQ4485). If nose weight is required, don’t attach it to the cowl. Attach any nose weight required to the fi rewall. Down Down ❏...
  • Page 12: Motor Safety Precautions

    Flight MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The SlowFly Sopwith Pup is capable of “ROG” (rise off Failure to follow these safety precautions may result ground) takeoffs as long as the surface is smooth (as any in severe injury to yourself and others. indoor venue would be), but if fl...

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