Decisions You Must Make; Radio Equipment; Power System Recommendations; Battery & Charger Options - GREAT PLANES ElectroStik ARF Instruction Manual

We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and fl yability of your fi nished model depends
on how you build it. Therefore, we cannot in any way
guarantee the performance of your completed model,
and no representations are expressed or implied as to the
performance or safety of your completed model.
Remember: Take your time and follow the instructions to
end up with a well-built model that is straight and true.

DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE

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

Radio Equipment

The ElectroStik EP ARF requires a minimum 4-channel radio
system and three micro servos with a minimum of 30 oz.-in.
[2.5kg-cm] of torque.
• 6" [152.4mm] servo extension for the aileron servo

Power System Recommendations

The recommended motor size for the ElectroStik EP ARF is a
™
RimFire C42-40-1000kV or a RimFire™ C42-50-800kV brushless
out-runner motor. Motor order numbers are provided below:
• Great Planes RimFire 42-40-1000kV brushless
out-runner motor (GPMG4675)
• Great Planes RimFire 42-50-800kV brushless
out-runner motor (GPMG4700)
If using the recommended brushless motor, the Great Planes
SS-45 brushless ESC is required.
• Great Planes Silver Series 45A Brushless ESC 5V/2A
BEC (GPMM1840)
Battery & Charger Options
The Great Planes ElectroStik EP ARF is designed for use
with LiPo (Lithium-Polymer) batteries only. All LiPo batteries
require a charger specifi cally designed for charging LiPo
batteries. The use of a charger not designed for charging
LiPo batteries will result in damage to the batteries and
possibly a fi re. We recommend the use of the Great Planes
™
Triton 2 DC Peak Charger (GPMM3153) or for charging more
than one battery at a time, the ElectriFly
(GPMM3015). The Great Planes Triton2 charger will only
charge one pack at a time, but is capable of charging NiCd,
NiMH, LiPo, and lead acid batteries. Order numbers for the
battery packs are provided below:
• Great Planes LiPo 3200mAh 11.1V 20C Discharge
w/Balance (GPMP0623)
Note: A cell balancer is required for the LiPo battery pack
listed above.
• Great Planes ElectriFly Equinox
Balancer (GPMM3160)
If using the Great Planes RimFire 42-40-1000kV or RimFire
42-50-800kV brushless out-runner motor, we suggest using
an 11" x 8.5 propeller.
• PowerFlow 11" x 8.5E electric propeller (GPMQ6801)
In addition to common household tools and hobby tools, this
is the "short list" of the most important items required to build
the ElectroStik EP ARF
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1 oz. [28g] Thin Pro
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2 oz. [57g] Spray CA activator (GPMR6035)
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CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)
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CA debonder (GPMR6039)
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Hook & Loop material (GPMQ4480)
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#1 Hobby knife (HCAR0105)
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#11 Blades (5-pack, HCAR0211)
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Pliers (HCAR0625)
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Wire cutter (HCAR0627)
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Clear tape
Here is a list of optional items mentioned in the manual that
will help fi nish the ElectroStik EP ARF. Order numbers are
provided in parentheses.
❏
Stick-on segmented lead weights (GPMQ4485)
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Top Flite
❏
Top Flite Hot Sock
❏
Top Flite MonoKote heat gun (TOPR2000)
❏
C.G. Machine
❏
Precision magnetic prop balancer (TOPQ5700)
❏
™ PolyCharge4 ™ Threadlocking compound (GPMR6060)
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Propeller

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

Accessories & Building Supplies
™ CA (GPMR6002)
Optional Supplies & Tools
® ®
MonoKote sealing iron (TOPR2100)
™
iron cover (TOPR2175)
™
(GPMR2400)
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LiPo 1 to 5 Cell