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Wingspan: 33.5 in [850mm]
Wing Area: 369 sq in [24 dm
Weight: 14-15 oz [380–400 g]
Wing Loading: 5 oz/sq ft [17–20 g/dm
Length: 36.5 in [925mm]
Radio: 4-channel w/ 4 micro servos and 30A brushed ESC
Power System: Ball-bearing 280-sized motor, 5:1 reduction gearbox (included)
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Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of
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exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Great Planes reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
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READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING
CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY
AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT WARNINGS Champaign, Illinois AND INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY (217) 398-8970, Ext 5 AND USE OF THIS MODEL. airsupport@greatplanes.com © Copyright 2005 GPMZ0303 for GPMA1275 V1.0... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..............2 For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the AMA ...................2 U-CAN-DO 3D EP ARF visit the Great Planes web site at SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........2 www.greatplanes.com Open the “Airplanes” link, then LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING AND USAGE....3... -
Page 3: Lithium Battery Handling And Usage
HANDLING AND USAGE Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that will help you build the U-CAN-DO 3D EP ARF. WARNING!! Read the entire instruction sheet included with this battery. Failure to follow all instructions could cause... -
Page 4: Important Building Notes
Parts List that follows. The fastest, most economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer or mail-order company. To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Great Planes web site at www.greatplanes.com . Choose “Where to Buy” at the bottom of the menu on the left side of the page. -
Page 5: Kit Contents
Kit Contents list. Great Planes Product Support: 3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1 Champaign, IL 61822 Telephone: (217) 398-8970, ext. 5 Fax: (217) 398-7721 E-mail: airsupport@greatplanes.com KIT CONTENTS Kit Contents (Photographed) 1 Wing 6 Elevator Joiner 2 Ailerons (2) -
Page 6: Assemble The Airframe
ASSEMBLE THE AIRFRAME Glue Fillet FOAM 1. Slide the horizontal stabilizer into the slot at the rear of the fuselage. Check the alignment using the sketch above as a reference. Be careful not to flex the fuselage as you B. Use the glue-gun tip to re-melt the glue bead, causing it make measurements. - Page 7 5. When you are satisfied with the alignment of the wing, 8. Glue the outermost hinge into the wing, making sure glue it in place with hot-melt glue. to keep the hinge line parallel with the TE of the wing. 6.
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Page 8: Set Up The Radio System
SET UP THE RADIO SYSTEM 11. Slide the 3mm carbon elevator joiner tube into the plastic tubes on the stabilizer. Make sure it is centered. 1. Secure a 6" extension to each of your aileron servos with tape or heat-shrink tubing. Use the strings in the wings to pull the leads through into the cockpit area. - Page 9 Elevator Cross Section Bevel 8. Press a plastic z-bend clevis into each of the four control horns. Slot Elevator Leading Edge 5. Cut a slot in the left elevator half in the location shown. The front of the slot is even with the start of the hinge bevel on the elevator.
- Page 10 11. Install a control horn into the right side of the rudder 15. Install a servo arm pointing straight up onto your using the same procedure. elevator servo. Slide an 80mm long, 1mm carbon rod through the clevises on the servo and the control horn. Adjust the linkage by sliding the rod in the clevises until you have the elevator straight when the servo is centered.
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Page 11: Install The Propulsion System
INSTALL THE PROPULSION SYSTEM 4. Slide the gearbox assembly onto the motor stick. Line the hole in the gearbox up with the hole in the motor stick, and secure it with a small wood screw. 1. If necessary, extend the motor wires on your ESC so that they are at least 8"... -
Page 12: Apply The Decals
APPLY THE DECALS 1. Use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals from the sheet. 2. Be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust. Prepare a dishpan or small bucket with a mixture of liquid dish soap and warm water—about one teaspoon of soap per gallon of water. -
Page 13: Set The Control Throws
If, after you have become accustomed to the way the U-CAN-DO 3D EP ARF flies, you would like to change 2. With all parts of the model installed, including the the throws to suit your taste, that is fine. However, too... -
Page 14: Preflight
PREFLIGHT MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Identify Your Model Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in severe injury to yourself and others. No matter if you fly at an AMA sanctioned R/C club site or if you fly somewhere on your own, you should always have your Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away from name, address, telephone number and AMA number on or the plane of rotation of the propeller whenever the battery... -
Page 15: Check List
Federal The U-CAN-DO 3D EP ARF is a great-flying model that flies Communications Commission. smoothly and predictably. The U-CAN-DO 3D EP ARF does 5) I will not knowingly operate my model within three not, however, possess the self-recovery characteristics of a... -
Page 16: Flight
Even though the U-Can-Do 3D EP ARF is a very durable airplane, learning to crash properly will extend the life of Take it easy with the U-CAN-DO 3D EP ARF for the first few your airplane. Since this is a 3D airplane, recoveries can...