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SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan:
37 in
[940 mm]
2
Wing Area:
286 in
2
[18.4 dm
WARRANTY
Great Planes
®
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
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
© 2010 Hobbico
®
, Inc.
Weight:
8.5– 10 oz
[240–285 g]
Wing
4.3 – 5.0 oz/ft
]
Loading:
[13–15 g /dm
®
® ®

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Length:
Radio:
2
Motor:
2
]
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:
3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1
Champaign IL 61822 USA
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.
30 in [760 mm]
4-channel, 3 micro servos
RimFire
250
outrunner brushless motor
Hobby Services
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
airsupport@greatplanes.com
TM
GPMA1940 Mnl

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Summary of Contents for GREAT PLANES EP FALCON ARF

  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 USA In that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    fl ying, such as aggressive aerobatics, or if a motor larger than EP Falcon visit the Great Planes web site at www.greatplanes. one in the recommended range is used, the modeler is com.
  • Page 3: Additional Items Required

    ❍ Mini/micro receiver (Futaba ® R6004FF – FUTL7624) Volt power source must be purchased separately. A suitable power supply then for the PolyCharge4 is the Great Planes ❍ Futaba AEC-27 J-series servo extension (for aileron 12V 12A DC power supply (GPMP0901). servo—FUTM3909)
  • Page 4: Kit Contents

    KIT CONTENTS 1. Fuselage 8. Canopy 2. Vertical Stabilizer 9. Main Wheels 3. Horizontal Stabilizer 10. Main Landing Gear 4. Wing 11. Nose Wheel 5. Aileron Pushrods 12. Rubber Bands 6. Rudder/Elevator Pushrods 13. Fiber Reinforcement Tape 7. Wing Center Doubler...
  • Page 5: Assemble The Fuselage

    ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE Install the Horizontal and Vertical Stabilizer ❏ 1. Carefully fl ex the elevator up and down several times to loosen the hinge. ❏ 3. Test fi t the fi n into the stab. Lightly spray the parts where they fi...
  • Page 6: Install The Elevator And Rudder Servos

    ❏ ❏ 5. Carfully fi t the stab/fi n into the fuselage. Make sure the 9. Carefully insert the main landing gear into the fuselage— bottom of the fi n is fully keyed into the slot in the bottom of note that the legs sweep aft.
  • Page 7: Mount The Motor

    of the two balsa servo trays fi ts your servos. Add a small drop of CA to the tips of the screws where they come through the bottom of the servo tray. Pressed all the way down ❏ 6. Fit, then glue the servo tray into position—although the parts you are gluing here are balsa and regular CA could be used, foam-safe CA is still recommended.
  • Page 8: Hook Up The Elevator And Rudder

    ❏ 8. Mount the receiver to the bottom of the servo tray with Velcro or double-sided foam adhesive tape. ❏ Refer to this photo for the following three steps. 9. Apply a 1/4" [6mm] strip of the softer “loop” side of the adhesive-backed Velcro material to your battery and mount it to ❏...
  • Page 9: Assemble The Wing

    up through the holes in the offset servo arm. Mount it to the ASSEMBLE THE WING servo with the servo arm screw. ❏ 5. Insert the pushrods into the screw-lock connectors on Hook Up the Ailerons the aileron horns. With the radio on and the servo centered, center each aileron and tighten the screw in the screw-lock Servo arm that came with servo...
  • Page 10 front of the template with the leading edge. Use a fi ne-point felt-tip pen to mark the ends of the C.G. lines on the template onto the wing. ❏ 6. Use a straightedge to draw lines connecting the dots depicting the recommended balance range. ❏...
  • Page 11: Get The Model Ready To Fly

    ❏ ❏ 9. Use a few dabs of clear RTV silicone, R/C 56 canopy 4. Use the transmitter to move the elevator to full “up” and glue or double-sided adhesive tape to hold the canopy to the note how far the elevator moved. This is the “up” elevator throw. top of the wing or to the doubler.
  • Page 12: Balance The Propeller

    Balance the Model (C.G.) These are the recommended control surface throws: HIGH RATE LOW RATE More than any other factor, the C.G. (center of gravity/balance point) can have the greatest effect on how a model fl ies. If Down Down you value your model and wish to enjoy it for many fl...
  • Page 13: Charge The Batteries

    ❏ 3. If any weight is required to get your Falcon to balance, determine how much by placing segments of Great Planes “stick on” lead (GPMQ4485) over the location on the fuselage where it will be attached inside and rechecking the balance.
  • Page 14 To takeoff from the ground, simply set the model down facing One fi nal note about fl ying your model; have a goal or fl ight plan directly into any prevailing breeze. Smoothly, but rapidly in mind for each fl ight. This can be learning a new maneuver, advance the throttle all the way using the rudder to steer the improving a maneuver you already know, or experimenting Falcon straight until it lifts into the air.
  • Page 15: Template

    This model belongs to: Name Address City, State, Zip Phone Number AMA Number...
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