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Wingspan: 28 in [710mm]
Wing Area: 209 sq in [13.4dm
Weight: 12 – 13 oz [340 – 370g]
Wing Loading: 8.3 – 8.9 oz/sq ft [25 – 27g/dm
Length: 15 in [380mm]
Radio: 3-channel minimum with elevon mixing, 2 micro servos,
micro receiver
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 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:
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.
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING
CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND
USE OF THIS MODEL.
Entire Contents © Copyright 2006
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
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. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
1. Your XPD-8 ARF should not be considered a toy, but 55 mph and more than 65 mph after a short dive. This XPD-8 rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very ARF can also climb at angles over 50 degrees and land at much like a full-size airplane. -
Page 3: Lithium Battery Handling & Usage
(9g or less). If you already have a transmitter 6. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not flown this you are going to use to fly the XPD-8 ARF, you can get the type of model before, we recommend that you get the... -
Page 4: Motor
❏ Rotary tool such as Dremel Moto-Tool ® ® ❏ If you have purchased the version of the XPD-8 ARF that Rotary tool reinforced cut-off wheel (GPMR8020) ❏ includes the HyperFlow ™ EDF unit, a 370 BB brushed motor Servo horn drill (HCAR0698) ❏... -
Page 5: Common Abbreviations
6" = 152.4mm Replacement Parts List 5/32" 4.0mm 12" = 304.8mm 3/16" 4.8mm 18" = 457.2mm GPMA1867 ..XPD-8 Flying Wing Only 1/4" 6.4mm 21" = 533.4mm GPMA2748 ..Canopy XPD-8 3/8" 9.5mm 24" = 609.6mm GPMG0311 ..370 BB Brushed Motor 1/2"... -
Page 6: Kit Inspection
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 on this page. Great Planes Product Support 3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1 Champaign, IL 61822 Telephone: (217) 398-8970, ext. -
Page 7: Before You Begin
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Before building the model, please follow the assembly and break-in instructions that can be found in the manual that accompanies the ducted fan unit. If you plan to substitute a brushless motor into the ducted fan unit, do so before ❏... -
Page 8: Install The Servos
❏ ❏ 5. Drill a 3/8" [9.5mm] hole at the mark you made. A drill 6. Feed the ducted fan motor leads through the hole you bit or hobby knife can be used. However, we suggest made in the duct channel top. Glue the duct channel top to following the “Expert Tip”... - Page 9 ❏ 3. Cut off three arms from the four-arm servo horns included with the servo and enlarge the outer hole with a 3/64" [1.2mm] drill bit. Center the elevon servos with your radio system and install the arms at a right angle to the servo case as shown.
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Page 10: Install The Electronics
Install the Electronics The instructions that follow are written to accommodate the Futaba R114F receiver, Great Planes 11.1V 910mAh LiPo battery pack, and Great Planes C-25 ESC. Other brand receivers and battery packs may fit, but you will need to ❏... - Page 11 MAKE A BATTERY CONNECTOR ADAPTER ❏ 2. Measure 6" [152mm] from the front of the duct channel top and stick the hook side of the hook and loop material to the channel top. A. The example shows you how to make an adapter to go from a W.S.
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Page 12: Get The Model Ready To Fly
7. Finish the model by gluing the intake ring to the front of the duct channel. Use a Great Planes AccuThrow (or a ruler) to accurately measure and set the control throw of each control surface as indicated in the chart that follows. If your radio does not have dual rates, we recommend setting the throws at the low rate setting. -
Page 13: Balance The Model (C.g.)
If, after PREFLIGHT you have become accustomed to the way the XPD-8 ARF flies, you would like to change the throws to suit your taste, that is fine. However, too much control throw could make the model difficult to control, so remember, “more is... -
Page 14: Ama Safety Code (Excerpts)
AND to teach you how to fly. No matter how stable or 2) I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of “forgiving” the XPD-8 ARF is, attempting to learn to fly on your spectators until I become a qualified flier, unless assisted by own is dangerous and may result in destruction of your model an experienced helper. -
Page 15: Flight
(that would be you!) standing behind the plane, fully Until you are able to accurately judge how far the XPD-8 ARF advance the throttle to start the motor. When the motor is at can glide, it may be helpful to reserve some battery power to run full power, the hand launcher should gently push the plane the motor so the plane can be flown back to the landing area. - Page 16 BUILDING NOTES Kit Purchased Date: _______________________ Date Construction Finished: _________________ Where Purchased:_________________________ Finished Weight: __________________________ Date Construction Started: __________________ Date of First Flight: ________________________ FLIGHT LOG...
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