Decisions You Must Make; Motor / Battery Recommendations; Radio Equipment; Additional Items Required - GREAT PLANES Super Stearman Instruction Manual

5. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own this type
of model before, we recommend that you get the assistance
of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for your fi rst fl ights.
If you're not a member of a club, your local hobby shop has
information about clubs in your area whose membership
includes experienced pilots.
6. While this kit has been fl ight tested to exceed normal use,
if the plane will be used for extremely high stress fl ying, such
as racing, or if a motor larger than one in the recommended
range is used, the modeler is responsible for taking steps to
reinforce the high stress points and/or substituting hardware
more suitable for the increased stress.
7. Carefully read and follow all the instructions included with
your LiPo battery and battery charger. LiPo batteries are
not forgiving like NiCd or NiMH batteries. Overcharging or
charging the LiPo battery at too high a current will damage
the battery and could damage property.
8. WARNING: The cowl and wheel pants included in this kit
are made of fi berglass, the fi bers of which may cause eye,
skin and respiratory tract irritation. Never blow into a part
(wheel pant, cowl) to remove fi berglass dust, as the dust
will blow back into your eyes. Always wear safety goggles, a
particle mask and rubber gloves when grinding, drilling and
sanding fi berglass parts. Vacuum the parts and the work area
thoroughly after working with fi berglass parts.
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and fl yability of your fi nished model depends
on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way
guarantee the performance of your completed model,
and no representations are expressed or implied as to the
performance or safety of your completed model.
Remember: Take your time and follow the instructions
to end up with a well-built model that is straight and true.

DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE

This is a partial list of items required to fi nish the Great Planes
Super Stearman EP that may require planning or decision
making before starting to build. Order numbers are provided
in parentheses.

Motor / Battery Recommendations

❍ Motor: RimFire .10 [35-30-1250] (GPMG4595)
❍ ElectriFly SS35 Speed Control (GPMM1830)
❍ ElectriFly LiPo 3S 11.1V 2200mAh 25C (GPMP0520)
❍ APC 10x7E Propellor (APCQ4123)

Radio Equipment

The Super Stearman EP requires a 4 channel radio, 4 channel
receiver and four micro servos min. 20 oz-in torque. We used
Futaba ® S3114 servos (FUTM0414). In addition you will need:
❍ 3 - 6" [150mm] servo extension (HCAM2701 for Futaba)
❍ 1 - 6" Y-harness (FUTM4135)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

Required Hardware & Accessories
This is the list of hardware and accessories required to fi nish
the Great Planes Super Stearman EP. Order numbers are
provided in parentheses.
Adhesive & Building Supplies
❍ 1/2 oz. [15g] Thin Pro
❍ Pro 30-minute epoxy (GPMR6047)
❍ 1/2 oz. [15g] Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6007)
❍ R/C-56 canopy glue (JOZR5007)
❍ #1 Hobby knife (HCAR0105)
❍ 2 oz. [57g] spray CA activator (GPMR6035)
❍ Drill bits: 1/16" [1.6mm] 1/32" [0.8mm]
Optional Supplies & Tools
❍ #11 blades (5-pack, HCAR0211)
❍ Small T-pins (100, HCAR5100)
❍ Top Flite
® MonoKote
❍ Top Flite Hot Sock
❍ Top Flite MonoKote trim seal iron (TOPR2200)
❍ 2 oz. [57g] spray CA activator (GPMR6035)
❍ CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)
❍ CA debonder (GPMR6039)
❍ Mixing sticks (50, GPMR8055)
❍ Mixing cups (GPMR8056)

IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES

● There are three types of screws used in this kit:
Sheet Metal Screws are designated by a number and a
length. For example #6 × 3/4" [19mm].
This is a number six screw
that is 3/4" [19mm] long.
Machine Screws are designated by a number, threads
per inch, and a length. For example
4-40 × 3/4" [19mm].
This is a number four screw
that is 3/4" [19mm] long with
forty threads per inch.
Socket Head Cap Screws (SHCS) are designated by
a number, threads per inch, and a length. For example
4-40 × 3/4" [19mm].
This is a 4-40 SHCS that is
3/4" [19mm] long with forty
threads per inch
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CA (GPMR6001)
® sealing iron (TOPR2100)
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iron cover (TOPR2175)