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Wingspan: 34.75 in [883 mm]
Wing Area: 337 sq in [21.7dm
Weight: 15 – 16 oz [425-455g]
Wing Loading: 6.7 – 7.1 oz/sq ft [20-22g/dm
Length: 35 in [889 mm]
Radio: 4-channel w/ three micro servos and 20 Amp ESC
Motor: Supplied S380 Motor w/ 5:1 gearbox
Great Planes
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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 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:
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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.
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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
A couple LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE .....3 of hours on the workbench, and your EP Hellcat ARF will be DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ........3 ready for sport aerobatics and some mild 3D-type maneuvers, Transmitter..............3... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
6. You must check the operation of the model before every flight to insure that all equipment is operating and that the In the hands of a capable pilot the EP Hellcat ARF is an model has remained structurally sound. Be sure to check impressive 3D performer. -
Page 4: Receiver
33, order a low band receiver and crystal number FUTL6233. Radio Equipment Battery To complete the EP Hellcat ARF you will need the following. The EP Hellcat ARF requires a 3-cell (11.1V), 1250–1500mAh ❏ 4-channel radio with (3) micro servos (0.3 oz [9 g] or less... -
Page 5: Optional Supplies & Tools
6.4 mm 21" = 533.4 mm 3/8" 9.5 mm 24" = 609.6 mm Replacement parts for the Great Planes EP Hellcat ARF are 1/2" 12.7 mm 30" = 762.0 mm available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts 5/8"... -
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: Building Instructions
Join the Wing to the Fuselage BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Note: This model is covered with a very thin layer of film which is then painted with a special lightweight paint to conserve weight. Avoid the use of tape to help position the fuselage components during assembly. -
Page 8: Install The Tail Surfaces
Install the Tail Surfaces ❏ 3. Use foam-safe CA to glue one of the elevator halves to the carbon elevator rod. Then glue the other elevator to the carbon elevator rod. Be sure the two halves are even as shown. ❏... -
Page 9: Install The Servos
Install the Servos ❏ ❏ 2. Test fit one of the wing hinges in the wing. The outer bearing should be flush with the wing tip. When satisfied with the fit, epoxy the hinge in place. Be careful to avoid getting ❏... -
Page 10: Install The Control Horns And Pushrods
Install the Control Horns & Pushrods ❏ ❏ 1. Locate the two 2-3/4" [70 mm] prebent aileron pushrods. Slightly enlarge the outer hole on the aileron servo arm. Insert the Z-bend end of the pushrods into the outer hole on the aileron servo arm. ❏... -
Page 11: Install The Motor & Speed Control
Install the Motor & Speed Control ❏ 1. Connect the output wires of your ESC to the motor. Check the direction of the motor before permanently installing it. ❏ ❏ 5. Apply a small spot of foam-safe CA to the bottom of the control horn and insert it into the cut in the aileron. -
Page 12: Final Setup
❏ 2. Connect the servos and ESC to their channels on the receiver. You will need to use extensions to allow the aileron servo and ESC leads to reach the receiver. Use a 6" [153 mm] extension for the aileron servo lead, and a 12" [305 mm] extension for the ESC. -
Page 13: Optional Combat Setup
Optional Combat Setup The EP Hellcat ARF was designed with the intention that two or more of these easily built, fun to fly models could be outfitted with streamers and used for combat. If you intend to fly combat with this model, you will need to attach the optional streamer mount using the instructions below. -
Page 14: Balance The Model (C.g.)
2. With the wing attached to the fuselage and all parts of the model installed (ready to fly), place the model upside- Balance the Model (C.G.) down on a Great Planes CG Machine, or lift it upside-down at the balance point you marked. ❏... -
Page 15: Charge The Batteries
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) We use a Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer ™ (TOPQ5700) in the workshop and keep a Great Planes Fingertip Prop Balancer (GPMQ5000) in our flight box. Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. -
Page 16: Radio Control
FLYING The EP Hellcat ARF is a great-flying model that flies smoothly and predictably. The EP Hellcat ARF does not, however, possess the self-recovery characteristics of a primary R/C trainer and should be flown only by experienced R/C pilots. -
Page 17: Launch
Have your altitude or airspeed. Every maneuver should be deliberate, not friend hold the EP Hellcat ARF by the canopy. Throttle up to full impulsive. For example, if you’re going to do a loop, check your... - Page 18 Minimal assembly and a factory-applied, semi-scale trim Great Planes ElectriFly Yak 55 EP 3D ARF scheme enable you to get to the field fast. Carbon-fiber You don’t need expensive brushless motor systems for 3D tubes and EPS foam construction enable your plane to last electric aerobatics.
- Page 19 3FR flight systems! The R114F receiver draws only 10A of power – yet features a big 1500 ft. reception Great Planes ElectriFly 1500mAh Lithium-Polymer Battery range. It’s available on low-band (16-35) and high-band (36-60) Lithium-Polymer (LiPo) cells provide three times the voltage channels;...
- Page 20 BUILDING NOTES Kit Purchased Date: _______________________ Date Construction Finished: _________________ Where Purchased:_________________________ Finished Weight: __________________________ Date Construction Started: __________________ Date of First Flight: ________________________ FLIGHT LOG...