GREAT PLANES Revolver .61 Instruction Manual

GREAT PLANES Revolver .61 Instruction Manual

Revolver .61 arf

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SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan:
70 in
[1780mm]
2
Wing Area:
832 in
[53.7 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.
Entire Contents © Copyright 2009
Weight:
8.5 – 9.25 lb
[3850 – 4190 g]
Wing
24 – 26 oz/ft
Loading:
[73 – 79 g /dm
2
]
Radio:
Engine:
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.
INSTRUCTION
4-channel minimum with
4-5 servos and standard
size receiver
.61 – .75 [10– 12.5 cc] two stroke
.81– .91 [13.5– 15 cc] four stroke
RimFire
80 (50-55-500)
outrunner brushless motor
Hobby Services
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
airsupport@greatplanes.com
MANUAL
GPMA1019 Mnl

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  • Page 1 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

    AMA ......... .2 Revolver .61 ARF! After the great success of the .46 Revolver SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    This is a partial list of items required to finish the In those instances the written instructions should be Revolver .61 ARF that may require planning or decision considered as correct. making before starting to build. Order numbers are provided in parentheses.
  • Page 4: Power System Recommendations

    Great Planes RimFire .80 (50-55-500) Outrunner Brushless Motor (GPMG4740) This is the list of hardware and accessories required to ❏ fi nish the Revolver .61 ARF. Order numbers are provided Great Planes Brushless Large Motor Mount in parentheses: (GPMG1260) If using the recommended brushless motor, a 60A brushless...
  • Page 5: Optional Supplies And Tools

    Servo Horn Drill (HCAR0698) ❏ Hobby Heat ™ Micro Torch (HCAR0750) To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Great Planes web site ❏ ™ Dead Center Engine Mount Hole Locator at www.greatplanes.com. Choose “Where to Buy” at the (GPMR8130) bottom of the menu on the left side of the page.
  • Page 6: Kit Inspection

    GPMA3279 Landing Gear they are written in the Kit Contents list. GPMA3280 Wheel Pants GPMA3281 Canopy Great Planes Product Support GPMA3282 Spinner 3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1 GPMA3283 Decal Champaign, IL 61822 GPMA3284 Wing Tube Telephone: (217) 398-8970, ext.
  • Page 7: Preparations

    PREPARATIONS ❏ 1. If you have not done so already, remove the major parts of the kit from the box and inspect for damage. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact Product Support at the address or telephone number listed in the “Kit Inspection” on the previous page.
  • Page 8 ❏ ❏ 6. Inside the servo bay string is taped. Tie the string to the servo lead. Taped to the root rib you will fi nd the other Refer to this photograph for steps 9-11 end of the string. Pull the string and the servo lead through the wing.
  • Page 9: Build The Fuselage

    [6.4mm] beyond the bend. Attach the pushrod to the servo arm using a nylon FasLink. Thread the clevise up or down on the pushrod as necessary to center the aileron with the servo arm centered. When satisfi ed, slide the silicone clevis retainer to the end of the clevise to secure it.
  • Page 10 ❏ 10. Roughen the portion of the tail wheel wire assembly that fi ts into the rudder with 220-grit sand paper and clean it off with alcohol. Glue the tail wheel wire into the hole in the ❏ ❏ 7. Slide the hinges into the slots in the elevator, sliding LE of the rudder with medium or thick CA glue.
  • Page 11: Install The Elevator And Rudder Servos

    rudder to the fi n. Position the rudder and then apply six drops of thin CA to each of the hinges. Set the plane aside until the glue hardens. ❏ 13. Secure the tail wheel to the tail wheel assembly with a 3/32"...
  • Page 12: Assemble And Install The Main Landing Gear

    ❏ ❏ 2. Cut the axles to a length of 1-1/2" [38mm]. Secure ❏ 3. Install the rudder servo as shown using the hardware the axles to the landing gear legs using the 5/16"-24 nylon included with the servo. With the rudder in the neutral lock nuts.
  • Page 13: Install The Power System

    3. If you installed a two-stroke engine, attach a Pitts- style in-cowl muffl er. The stock muffl er could also be used, The Revolver .61 ARF is designed to be fl own with a .61 –75 but excessive cutting of the cowl would be necessary. We two-stroke glow engine, .81–.91 four-stroke glow engine, or...
  • Page 14 ❏ 4. Make a mark on the fi rewall that is aligned with the throttle arm and the throttle servo. On the mark drill a 3/16" [4.8mm] hole. Locate the 12" [305mm] plastic tube. Cut it ❏ 7. Assemble the fuel stopper as shown. The fuel system to a length of 7-3/4"...
  • Page 15 ❏ 13. Install another brass screw lock connector, nylon retainer and 4-40 x 1/4" [6.4mm] set screw to the outer hole of the throttle arm. ❏ 10. Locate the plywood fuel tank support. Glue it in place behind the fuel tank as shown. 13.
  • Page 16: Brushless Motor Installation

    Complete the installation of the ESC to the receiver and Brushless Motor Installation batteries and the motor to the ESC following the instructions that came with them. Check for proper motor rotation without the prop mounted. If you have installed a glow engine, skip this section as it only contains information relevant to installing a brushless motor.
  • Page 17: Finish The Model

    FINISH THE MODEL Install the Receiver ❏ 3. Pre-cut openings are provided on both sides of the fuselage for mounting an on/off switch. The hole spacing is made for a Futaba mini switch harness. If you are using a different switch, you may need to modify the pre-cut opening, or mount it in a different location.
  • Page 18: Install The Cowl

    Install the Cowl Install the Canopy Hatch, Pilot and Spinner ❏ 1. Before fi tting the cowl, make any cutouts necessary for your power system. If you are installing a glow engine, a cut out must be made for the engine head, exhaust outlets, and needle valve access.
  • Page 19: Get The Model Ready To Fly

    IMPORTANT: If using multiple battery packs that are connected with an adapter, never charge the batteries Use a Great Planes AccuThrow (or a ruler) to accurately together through the adapter. Always charge each battery measure and set the control throw of each control surface pack separately.
  • Page 20: Balance The Model (C.g.)

    (ready to fl y) and an empty fuel tank, place radio control system to charge the batteries. You should the model upside-down on a Great Planes CG Machine, or always charge your transmitter and receiver batteries the lift it upside-down at the balance point you marked.
  • Page 21: Balance Propellers

    We use a Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer engine. Do not use your fi ngers to fl ip the propeller. (TOPQ5700) in the workshop and keep a Great Planes Make certain the glow plug clip or connector is secure Fingertip Prop Balancer (GPMQ5000) in our fl...
  • Page 22: Install And Connect The Motor Battery

    Also NEVER connect battery packs with different capacities Install and Connect the Motor Battery in Series or in Parallel. Before you can power the radio system and set up the controls, the motor batteries will need to be charged. 11.1V (3-Cell) 3200mAh NO!!! IMPORTANT: If using multiple battery packs that are...
  • Page 23: Check List

    Be sure to The Revolver .61 ARF is a great-fl ying model that fl ies check the items off as they are completed. smoothly and predictably. The Revolver does not, however, ❏...
  • Page 24: Takeoff

    this and don’t be surprised if you have to go around and Takeoff set up for your landing a second time. Practice your landing approach at a higher altitude over the runway to familiarize Before you get ready to takeoff, see how the model handles yourself with the low speed characteristics of the plane.

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