Decisions You Must Make; Gas Engine Option & Required Parts; Glow Engine Option & Required Parts; Electric Motor Option & Required Parts - GREAT PLANES Performance Reactor Instruction Manual

5. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own
this type of model before, we recommend that you get the
assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for
your fi rst fl ights. If you're not a member of a club, your local
hobby shop has information about clubs in your area whose
membership includes experienced pilots.
6. While this kit has been fl ight tested to exceed normal use,
if the plane will be used for extremely high stress fl ying, such
as racing, or if an engine larger than one in the recommended
range is used, the modeler is responsible for taking steps to
reinforce the high stress points and/or substituting hardware
more suitable for the increased stress.
7. WARNING: The cowl and wheel pants in this kit are made
of fi berglass, the fi bers of which may cause eye, skin and
respiratory tract irritation. Never blow into a part to remove
fi berglass dust, as the dust will blow back into your eyes.
Always wear safety goggles, a particle mask and rubber
gloves when grinding, drilling and sanding fi berglass parts.
Vacuum the parts and the work area thoroughly after working
with fi berglass parts.
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 1.60 – 50cc
Reactor 3D that may require planning or decision making before
starting to build. Order numbers are provided in parentheses.
Gas Engine Option & Required Parts
The gas engine option offers great 3D power, less clean-up,
and the economy of gas. With a DA-50 engine installed, fl ying
weight is 16 lbs [7260g]. We expect most users will choose
this option. If you are using a gas engine, you will need:
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DA-50 engine must be ordered with 3" standoffs
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Fuel tank conv kit (SULQ2684)
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(2) Dubro 1/8" I.D. Fuel Line Barb (DUBQ0670)
❏
(1) 1/8" Tygon fuel line 3' (DUBQ0493)
❏
(1) Neoprene gas fuel line (in-tank) (DUBQ0455)
❏
1500mAh 4.8V battery (for ignition) (FUTM1285)
❏
(1) Pro HD switch harness Futaba
❏
(1) Ernst charge jack FUT J (ERNM3001)
® J (HCAM2761)
3
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(4) 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" [38mm] SHCS (for DA-50)
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(4) 1/4" [6.4mm] Washers
❏
(4) 1/4" [6.4mm] Lock washers
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(4) 1/4-20 Blind nuts
Glow Engine Option & Required Parts
The glow engine option offers the easiest setup for good
sport fl ying and the lightest fl ying weight. Flying weight with
®
an O.S. 1.60 FX two-stroke is 14 lbs [6350g]. If you are
using a glow engine, you will need:
❏
A suitable engine mount for engines greater than 1.80 cu
in [29 cc]
❏
A suitable Pitts muffl er (O.S. 1.60 FX uses SLIG6018 or
BISG4116)
❏
A suitable propeller
recommendation
❏
Medium fuel line (GPMQ4131)
Electric Motor Option & Required Parts
The electric option weighs 17 lbs [7711g]. With the prop
listed below, this setup delivers 4750 watts of power. This is
more than enough power to accomplish most 3D maneuvers.
For a sport setup, please use a smaller prop. DO NOT use
a larger prop or more than 12S. If you choose the electric
option, you will need:
❏
Great Planes RimFire
motor (GPMG4800)
❏
Great Planes 80mm motor standoff style motor
mount (GPMG1275)
❏
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Kontronik 63V 120a ESC (KONM3140)
❏
(1) 12" [300mm] Servo extension (HCAM2711)
❏
(2) FlightPower 5000mAh 6S LiPo (FPWP0364) (wired in
series for 12S)
–OR–
❏
(3) Great Planes 5000mAh 4S LiPo (GPMP0636) (wired
in series for 12S)
❏
A suitable series connector (GPMM3143)
❏
A suitable battery safety jumper
❏
Zinger Pro propeller 22" x 8 (ZINQ1602)
❏
FlightPower V-Balance cell balancer & charge harness
set (FPWM0120)
❏
TME Xtrema LiPo charger (TMEP3000)
❏
RC Electronics Watt's Up Watt Meter (RELP0101)

Radio System Recommendations

Because the split elevators require one servo each, you will
need to have a radio system that performs mixing functions. We
recommend using at least a 6-channel computer radio. We set
up our Futaba radio so that channel 5 is assigned to the second
elevator and channel 6 is assigned to the second aileron.
per engine manufacturer's
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80-75-230 out-runner brushless