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Wingspan: 53.5 in [1360mm]
Wing Area: 395 sq in [25.5dm
2
]
Weight: 3-3.25 lb [1360-1470g]
Wing Loading: 18-19 oz/sq ft [55-58 g/dm
Length: 34.25 in [870mm]
Radio: 4-Channel with Two Micro-Mini and Two Micro Servos
Motor: Two 28-30-950 RimFire
Two ElectriFly SS-25 Speed Controls
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 modifi cation. 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 fi nal assembly or
material used for fi nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of
the fi nal 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 2007

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Brushless Motors and
WARRANTY
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.
airsupport@greatplanes.com
Hobby Services
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
GPMZ1154 for GPMA1154 V1.1

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Length: 34.25 in [870mm] Radio: 4-Channel with Two Micro-Mini and Two Micro Servos ™ Motor: Two 28-30-950 RimFire Brushless Motors and Two ElectriFly SS-25 Speed Controls WARRANTY Great Planes ® Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION The PBY Catalina has had a long and glorious service through INTRODUCTION ............... 2 the history of aviation, handling everything from search and rescue to monitoring our coast line during times of war. With AMA .................. 2 the reliability and power of today's most advanced brushless SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    5. You must correctly install all R/C and other components so that the model operates correctly on the ground and in the air. This is a partial list of items required to fi nish the PBY Catalina that may require planning or decision making before starting to build.
  • Page 4: Additional Items Required

    ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts for the ElectriFly PBY Catalina ARF are Adhesives and Building Supplies available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows. The fastest, most economical service can be This is the list of Adhesives and Building Supplies that are provided by your hobby dealer or mail-order company.
  • Page 5: Kit Inspection

    KIT INSPECTION Before starting to build inspect the parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance with assembly, contact Product Support. When reporting defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list.
  • Page 6: 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” section on page 5.
  • Page 7 ❏ ❏ 4. Insert the servo into the opening as shown. Drill a 1/16" [1.6mm] hole through each of the servo mounting holes and into the servo mounting rails. Insert and remove a servo mounting screw into each of the holes. Apply a couple drops of thin CA into the holes to harden the threads.
  • Page 8 ❏ ❏ 7. Remove the protective covering from the three wires that exit the hole in the top of the wing and tape them to the wing to prevent them from falling into the wing. ❏ ❏ 8. Test fi t the motor mount assembly to the wing. When satisfi...
  • Page 9: Assemble The Fuselage

    ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE Install the Stab, Elevators and Rudder ❏ ❏ 11. Fit the cowl, centering it over the motor shaft. The cowl should be snug enough to remain in place without any glue. If you wish, you can glue it in place before fl ight. ❏...
  • Page 10 ❏ ❏ 5. Place the stab into position on the back of the fuselage. 8. Locate the water rudder and notice the fl at spot on the Trace the shape of the fuselage to the top of the stab with side of the wire.
  • Page 11: Install The Elevator & Rudder Servos & Pushrods

    Install the Elevator and Rudder Servos and Pushrods ❏ 1. For both the rudder and elevator servo install a servo extension onto the servo lead. With the Futaba 3103 servo a 6" [152mm] extension is adequate. Other brands may require a longer or shorter extension.
  • Page 12: Install The Speed Control, Receiver & Batteries

    location of the mounting holes and then drill a 1/16" [1.6mm] Install the Speed Control, hole through each of the marks and through the elevator. Secure the control horn to the aileron with two 2 x10mm Receiver and Batteries [3/8"] screws and the nylon control horn plate. ❏...
  • Page 13 ❏ 7. Install a “Y” harness into the aileron port of the receiver. Then feed the wire through the forward hole with the speed control wires. IMPORTANT: Before experimenting with different battery combinations and connecting multiple battery packs with adapter plugs, refer to the Battery Precautions on page 15. ❏...
  • Page 14: Final Assembly

    Finishing Touches FINAL ASSEMBLY Complete the Radio Installation ❏ 1. Plug the elevator and rudder servo into the appropriate channels in the receiver. Plug the motor wires into the speed control and plug the ailerons into the “Y” connector. Plug the aileron “Y”...
  • Page 15: Get The Model Ready To Fly

    ❏ ❏ 7. Install the prop adapters and propellers to the motor shaft. 4. After installing the struts to the fuselage turn the airplane upside-down. Align the struts on the wing making sure that the strut rests on the wood sheeting, not the open wing ❏...
  • Page 16: Set The Control Throws

    fi rst fl ights. If, after you have “stick on” lead. A good place to add stick-on nose weight is in the become accustomed to the way the PBY Catalina fl ies, you nose of the fuselage. Begin by placing incrementally increasing would like to change the throws to suit your taste, that is amounts of weight on the top of the fuse until the model balances.
  • Page 17: Balance The Model Laterally

    Note: Do not rely upon the adhesive on the back of the lead Balance Propellers weight to permanently hold it in place. Over time the weight could fall off. Use RTV silicone or epoxy to permanently hold Carefully balance your propeller the weight in place.
  • Page 18: Ama Safety Code

    AMA SAFETY CODE ( CHECK LIST EXCERPTS Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy During the last few moments of preparation your mind may of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. For the complete Safety be elsewhere anticipating the excitement of the fi rst fl ight. Code refer to Model Aviation magazine, the AMA web site or Because of this, you may be more likely to overlook certain the Code that came with your AMA license.
  • Page 19: Flying

    Take it easy with the PBY Catalina for the fi rst few fl ights, FLYING gradually getting acquainted with it as you gain confi dence. Adjust the trims to maintain straight and level fl ight. After The PBY Catalina is a great-fl ying model that fl ies smoothly fl...
  • Page 20 – and use light and sound cues to tell you The ElectriFly RimFire 28-30-950 motor (GPMG4560) was found to when your pack is done. GPMM3015 be ideal for the Fokker D.VII. GPMA1141...

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