Additional Items Required; Radio Equipment; Motor And Propeller Recommendations; Electronic Speed Control - GREAT PLANES Ultimate Biplane EP ARF Instruction Manual

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

This is a partial list of items required to fi nish the Ultimate Biplane
EP ARF that may require planning or decision-making before
starting to build. Order numbers are provided in parentheses.

Radio Equipment

A 4-channel radio system with four micro servos and a micro
receiver are required for this plane. The servos and receiver
shown in the manual are Futaba
the Futaba R114F micro receiver. The S3110 servo model is
currently being replaced with the S3114 which is suitable for
use in the Ultimate. Two 6" [150mm] servo extensions, two 16"
[406mm] servo extensions, and a Y-harness are also required.
Order numbers for these items are provided below.
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Four Futaba S3114 Micro HT Servo (FUTM0414)
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Futaba R114F FM Micro Receiver (Low Band – FUTL0442,
High Band – FUTL0443)
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Futaba FM Single Conversion Short Crystal
(Low Band – FUTL62**, High Band – FUTL63**)
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Two Futaba C-25 Extension Slim Wire 150mm (FUTM4506)
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Two Futaba 16" Servo Extension J (FUTM3955)
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Futaba 6" Dual Servo Extension J (FUTM4130)
Motor & Propeller Recommendation
The Ultimate Biplane EP ARF requires a C35-30-950kV
brushless out-runner motor. The order numbers for this motor
and accompanying propeller are provided below.
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Great Planes RimFire
Motor (GPMG4590)
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APC 11x3.8SF Slo-Flyer Propeller (APCQ5017)
Note: Motors from other manufacturers may work with the
Ultimate Biplane EP ARF. However, the included fi rewall
pieces are designed to work specifi cally with the Great
Planes motor listed.

Electronic Speed Control

A brushless electronic speed control is required for this
plane. We recommend using the Great Planes Silver Series
25A Brushless ESC 5V/2A BEC (GPMM1820).
Battery Pack & Charger
The Ultimate Biplane EP ARF has been tested with 11.1V
LiPo packs ranging from 1250mAh to 2100mAh. Order
numbers are provided for packs of this size. The lighter
1250mAh pack is suggested for maximum performance.
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S3110 micro servos and
™
35-30-950 Brushless Out-Runner
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Great Planes LiPo 1250mAh 11.1V 20C Discharge
w/Balance (GPMP0609)
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Great Planes LiPo 1500mAh 11.1V 20C Discharge
w/Balance (GPMP0613)
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Great Planes LiPo 2100mAh 11.1V 20C Discharge
w/Balance (GPMP0617)
Do not use Great Planes LiPo 1500mAh 11.1V 3S 8C Discharge
(GPMP0831). This battery pack is not capable of supporting
the current draw of the recommended power systems.
A LiPo-compatible charger is required for these batteries,
along with a cell balancer:
❏
Great Planes PolyCharge4
❏
Great Planes Equinox
Adhesives and Building Supplies
This is the list of adhesive and building supplies required
to fi nish the Ultimate Biplane EP ARF. Order numbers are
provided in parentheses.
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1/2 oz. [15g] Thin Pro CA (GPMR6001)
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1/2 oz. [15g] Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6007)
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1/2 oz. [15g] Thick Pro CA- (GPMR6013)
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Pro 30-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6047)
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Denatured Alcohol
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Drill Bits: 3/64" [1.2mm], 1/8" [3mm]
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#1 Hobby Knife (HCAR0105)
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#11 Blades (5-pack, HCAR0211)
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Hobbico ® Steel T-Pins 1" (100) (HCAR5100)
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Great Planes Pro Threadlocker (GPMR6060)
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CA Applicator Tips (HCAR3780)
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Small Spring Clamps
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220 Grit Sandpaper

Optional Supplies and Tools

Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that
will help you build the Ultimate Biplane EP ARF.
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21st Century ® Sealing Iron (COVR2700)
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21st Century Iron Cover (COVR2702)
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2 oz. [57g] Spray CA Activator (GPMR6035)
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4 oz. [113g] Aerosol CA Activator (GPMR634)
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CA Debonder (GPMR6039)
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Epoxy Brushes (6, GPMR8060)
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Mixing Sticks (50, GPMR8055)
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Mixing Cups (GPMR8056)
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Hobbico Duster ™ Compressed Air (HCAR5500)
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Panel Line Pen (TOPQ2510)
❏
Rotary Tool such as Dremel
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Hobbico Flexible 18" Ruler Stainless Steel (HCAR0460)
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DC LiPo Charger (GPMM3015)
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LiPo Cell Balancer (GPMM3160)
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with Cutoff Wheel