INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Hobbico

1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL . SPECIFICATIONS. Wing Area: 564 in 2 [ dm 2 ] Engine: .46 - .55 [ 7-9 cc] 2-stroke glow engine, Wingspan: 55 in [1395 mm] .70 ( cc) 4-stroke glow engine Wing Loading: 22 26 oz/ft 2. Length: in [1255mm] [67 79 g /dm2 ] Motor: Great Planes RimFire .55. Weight: lb [2493 2947 g] Radio: 5 channel radio (42-60-480) Outrunner Brushless WARRANTY. Great Planes model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the place of purchase. date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Great To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Planes' liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Hobby Services at the address below: Further, Great Planes reserves the right to change or modify this Hobby Services warranty without notice.

2 3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1. In that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or Champaign IL 61822 USA. material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the much contact information as possible (daytime telephone user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability. number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return as possible.

3 READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT. INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS model . Champaign, Illinois (217) 398-8970, Ext 5. 2016 Great Planes model Mfg. A subsidiary of Hobbico , Inc. GPMA1015. TABLE OF CONTENTS. INTRODUCTION .. 2 Electric Motor Installation .. 16. Academy of model Aeronautics.. 2 Glow Engine Installation .. 18. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .. 2 Install the Cowl .. 23. DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE .. 3 Apply the Decals .. 24. Glow Engine.. 3 GET THE model READY TO FLY .. 25. Other Accessories for a Glow Engine .. 3 Check the Control Directions.. 25. Brushless Electric Motor .. 3 Set the Control Throws .. 25. Radio Equipment .. 3 Finish the model .. 26. ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED .. 4 Balance the model Laterally .. 27. Adhesive and Building Supplies.

4 4 Balance the model ( ).. 27. Covering Tools .. 4 PREFLIGHT .. 27. Optional Supplies and Tools .. 4 Identify Your model .. 27. IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES .. 4 Charge the Batteries .. 27. KIT CONTENTS.. 5 Ground Check and Range Check .. 27. model INSPECTION .. 5 ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .. 28. ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .. 5 ELECTRIC MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.. 28. PREPARATIONS .. 6 AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) .. 29. ASSEMBLE THE WING.. 6 General.. 29. Aileron Servo Installation .. 6 Radio Control.. 29. Join the Wing Panels .. 9 FLYING.. 29. Install the Retracts .. 10 Fuel Mixture Adjustments .. 29. ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE .. 12 Takeoff .. 29. Install the Tail .. 12 Flight .. 30. Install the Rudder and Elevator Servo .. 14 Landing .. 30. IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things you can INTRODUCTION do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to In 1989 the very successful Great Planes Ultra Sport.

5 40 kit avoid flying near full-scale aircraft and avoid flying near or was introduced. Many modelers learned to fly aerobatics over groups of people. with this plane. We are proud to bring you the great flying FAA INFO. Ultra Sport .46/EP in the ARF version. It has been updated As a new owner of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), you to use an electric motor or a glow engine. Unlike the kit, the are required to place your FAA number on or in your plane. It ARF version will have you enjoying the smooth aerobatic is your responsibility to operate this vehicle safely following performance in just a few hours. the FAA rules. Please contact your local authorities to find For the latest technical updates or MANUAL corrections to the out the latest rules and regulations. Ultra Sport .46/EP visit the Great Planes web site at www.

6 Open the Airplanes link, then select Ultra Sport .46/EP. If there is new technical information or changes to this model a tech notice box will appear on the page. In the United States, please visit: Academy of model Aeronautics If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join! The SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership provides liability insurance coverage, protects modelers' Protect Your model , Yourself & Others . rights and interests and is required to fly at most R/C sites. Follow These Important Safety Precautions Academy of model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive 1. Your Ultra Sport .46/EP should not be considered a toy, but Muncie, IN 47302-9252 rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like a full-size airplane. Because of its performance Tele.

7 (800) 435-9262 capabilities, the Ultra Sport .46/EP, if not assembled and Fax (765) 741-0057 operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself Or via the Internet at: or spectators and damage to property. 2. 2. You must assemble the model according to the instructions. Do not alter or modify the model , as doing DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE. so may result in an unsafe or unflyable model . In a few cases the instructions may differ slightly from the photos. Glow Engine In those instances the written instructions should be The Ultra Sport .46/EP is suited for a .46 .55 2-stroke or .70. considered as correct. 4-stroke glow engine. The Max .55AX (OSMG0557) is 3. You must take time to build straight, true and strong. illustrated in this MANUAL with the stock muffler. 4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in good condition, a correctly sized engine, and other components as Other Accessories for a Glow Engine specified in this INSTRUCTION MANUAL .

8 All components must " [6 mm] R/C Foam Rubber (HCAQ1000). be correctly installed so that the model operates correctly Great Planes Dead Center Hole Locator (GPMR8130). on the ground and in the air. You must check the operation of the model and all components before every flight. 6-32 Tap and Drill Set (DUBR0510). Suitable propeller for your engine 5. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not flown this type of model before, we recommend that you get the assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for Brushless Electric Motor your first flights. If you're not a member of a club, your local hobby shop has information about clubs in your area Great Planes RimFire .55 [42-60-480] Outrunner whose membership includes experienced pilots. Brushless Motor (GPMG4715). Castle Creations Phoenix Edge Light 75 (CSEM1200).

9 6. While this kit has been flight tested to exceed most normal use, if the plane will be used for extremely high FlightPower LiPo FP30 6S 3,800mAh or FP50. stress flying, such as racing, or if an engine larger than 5,000mAh 3,600 LiPo Batteries (FPWP3386 or one in the recommended range is used, the modeler is FPWP5366). responsible for taking steps to reinforce the high stress 15x8 E Propeller (XOAQ4055) (APCQ4013). points and/or substituting hardware more suitable for the increased stress. Radio Equipment 7. WARNING: The cowl included in this kit is made of fiberglass, the fibers of which may cause eye, skin and The Ultra Sport .46/EP can be flown with a minimum of a respiratory tract irritation. Never blow into a part to remove 5-channel radio. One channel each is used for the throttle, fiberglass dust, as the dust will blow back into your eyes.

10 Elevator, rudder, ailerons and retracts. Always wear safety goggles, a particle mask and rubber Futaba 6J 6-Channel S-FHSS System (FUTK6000). gloves when grinding, drilling and sanding fiberglass OR. parts. Vacuum the parts and the work area thoroughly after working with fiberglass parts. Tactic TTX650 6-channel programmable radio (TACJ2650). We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality, RECOMMENDED SERVOS. thoroughly tested product and instructions, but ultimately the quality and flyability of your finished model depends on All control surfaces require the use of a high-quality servo how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way guarantee of at least 54 oz-in of torque and a retract servo. the performance of your completed model , and no repre- sentations are expressed or implied as to the performance Futaba S9001 Aircraft Coreless BB Servo (FUTM0075).