GREATPLANES Revolver Manual
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1. d 2 Install the wing panels onto the wing tube and secure them to the fuselage using two nylon wing bolts d 3 Slide the horizontal stabilizer into the stab slot at the aft end of the fuselage 9 J 4 Center the stab left and right in the fuselage using the uncovered balsa as a guide Measure the distance from the stab tips to the wing tips and make the measurements equal J 5 View the model from behind and confirm that the stab is parallel with the wing panels If not lightly sand the stab slot to adjust the position of the stab Use 30 minute epoxy to glue the stab into the fuselage Use denatured alcohol to clean up any excess epoxy Allow the epoxy to cure undisturbed d _J 6 Locate three hinges Insert a pin through the center of each hinge and then insert the hinge into the hinge slots in the trailing edge of the stabilizer _ 7 Slide the hinges into the slots in the elevator sliding the elevator tightly to the stabilizer Apply six drops of thin CA to each of the hinges Allow the glue to harden Do not use CA accelerator on the hinges This will cause the hinge to get brittle and possibly crack d _J 8 Thread a nylon clevis 20 complete turns onto each 36 914mm pushrod Slide a silicone clevis retainer onto each clevis and connect the clevis to the second hole from the end of the control horn Slide the pushrod wire into the hole closest to the stabilizer on the right side of t2. _ 4 Remove the cowl and thread a 2 x 1 2 12 7mm self tapping screw into each hole in the cowl mounting blocks and back it out Apply a couple drops of thin CA to each hole in the blocks When the glue hardens install the cowl onto the fuselage using four 2 x 3 8 9 5mm screws four 2 flat washers and four 2 lock washers Install the Canopy Hatch Pilot and Spinner _J 1 A pilot is included that can be installed from the back of the canopy You can apply a bead of glue to the bottom edge of the pilot to secure it in place or you can achieve a more secure installation by gluing a plywood plate not included to the bottom of the pilot and then glue the pilot to the inside of the canopy Choose your mounting method and install the pilot in the canopy d 2 Secure the canopy to the fuselage with two 4 40 x 3 4 19 1mm machine screws two 4 flat washers and two 4 lock washers _ 3 Install the spinner back plate onto the motor shaft Use the included bushing if needed to fit the engine crankshaft Install the propeller and threaded spinner nut that matches your shaft thread size L 4 Install the spinner cone onto the back plate with the 4 x 35mm SHCS Apply the Decals Refer to the box photos for placement of the decals J 1 Use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals from the sheet J 2 Be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and du
3. d 13 Secure the pressure tap if used to the muffler with high temp RTV silicone threadlocking compound or J B Weld 23 Ly 14 Make sure the fuel lines are connected and are not kinked _ 15 Balance your propeller and spare propellers Lj 16 J 17 Tighten the propeller nut and spinner Place your name address AMA number and telephone number on or inside your model J 18 Cycle your receiver battery pack if necessary and make sure it is fully charged J 19 If you wish to photograph your model do so before your first flight J 20 Range check your radio when you get to the flying field FLYING The Revolver 61 ARF is a great flying model that flies smoothly and predictably The Revolver does not however possess the self recovery characteristics of a primary R C trainer and should be flown only by experienced R C pilots Fuel Mixture Adjustments A fully cowled engine may run at a higher temperature than an un cowled engine For this reason the fuel mixture should be richened so the engine runs at about 200 rpm below peak speed By running the engine slightly rich you will help prevent dead stick landings caused by overheating CAUTION THIS APPLIES TO ALL R C AIRPLANES If while flying you notice an alarming or unusual sound such as a low pitched buzz this may indicate control surface flutter Flutter occurs when a control surface such as an ai
4. 2 will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until become a qualified flier unless assisted by an experienced helper 3 At all flying sites a straight or curved line s must be established in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the flight line Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited 4 will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission 5 I will not knowingly operate my model within three miles of any pre existing flying site except in accordance with the frequency sharing agreement listed in the complete AMA Safety Code 9 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight nor should any part of the model other than the landing gear intentionally touch the ground except while landing CHECK LIST During the last few moments of preparation your mind may be elsewhere anticipating the excitement of the first flight Because of this you may be more likely to overlook certain checks and procedures that should be performed before the model is flown To help avoid this a check list is provided to make sure these important areas are not overlooked Many are covered in the instruction manual so where appropriate refer to the manual for complete instructions Be sure to che
5. NO t AMA SAFETY CODE EXCERPTS Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code For the complete Safety Code refer to Model Aviation magazine the AMA web site or the Code that came with your AMA license GENERAL 1 I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously successfully flight tested 2 will not fly my model aircraft higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator will give right of way and avoid flying in the proximity of full scale aircraft Where necessary an observer shall be utilized to supervise flying to avoid having models fly in the proximity of full scale aircraft 3 Where established will abide by the safety rules for the flying site use and will not willfully and deliberately fly my models in a careless reckless and or dangerous manner 5 I will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name and address or AMA number on or in the model Note This does not apply to models while being flown indoors 7 will not operate models with pyrotechnics any device that explodes burns or propels a projectile of any kind RADIO CONTROL 1 willhave completed a successful radio equipment ground check before the first flight of a new or repaired model
6. if you cannot see it hold the aileron at a shallow angle in good lighting or use a small pin to puncture the covering using the position of the servo arms as a guide Align the holes in the control horns directly over the aileron hinge line and mark the location of the control horn mounting holes J J 10 Drill 1 16 1 6mm holes at the marks you made through the plywood plates Do not drill all the way through the ailerons Thread a 2 x 3 8 9 5mm screw through each hole and back it out Apply a couple drops of thin CA glue to each hole to harden the wood When the glue has dried install the control horns onto the ailerons using two 2 x 3 8 9 5mm screws 90 Degree Pushrod ra Connector Pushrod Wire Servo Horn d J 11 Use tape to hold the aileron in the neutral position Make a mark on the pushrod where they cross the outer holes in the servo arms Make a 90 degree bend at the mark on the pushrod and cut off the excess pushrod 1 4 6 4mm beyond the bend Attach the pushrod to the servo arm using a nylon FasLink Thread the clevise up or down on the pushrod as necessary to center the aileron with the servo arm centered When satisfied slide the silicone clevis retainer to the end of the clevise to secure it d 12 Repeat steps 1 11 for the opposite wing BUILD THE FUSELAGE Assemble the Tail Section J 1 Slide the wing tube into the fuselage centering the tube in the fuselage
7. Tools Here is a list of optional tools that will help you build the Revolver ARF E 1 2 oz 15g Thick Pro CA GPMR6013 J 2 oz 57g Spray CA Activator GPMR6035 J 4 oz 113g Aerosol CA Activator GPMR6034 J CA Applicator Tips HCAR3780 J CA Debonder GPMR6039 d Pro 6 Minute Epoxy GPMR6045 _ Epoxy Brushes 6 GPMR8060 LJ Mixing Sticks GPMR8055 J Mixing Cups GPMR8056 L Pliers with Wire Cutter HCAR0630 L Hobbico Duster Compressed Air HCAR5500 J Switch amp Charge Jack Mounting Set GPMM1000 J Rotary Tool such as Dremel d Rotary Tool Reinforced Cut Off Wheel GPMR8020 J Servo Horn Drill HCARO698 J Hobby Heat Micro Torch HCARO750 L Dead Center Engine Mount Hole Locator GPMR8130 _J Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer TOPQ5700 J AccuThrow Deflection Gauge GPMR2405 L CG Machine GPMR2400 _ Hobbico Flexible 18 Ruler Stainless Steel HCAR0460 d Top Flite MonoKote Trim Seal Iron TOPR2200 L Top Flite MonoKote Heat Gun TOPR2000 J Hobbico Pin Vise 1 16 Collet w 6 Bits HCAR0696 L Hobbico 8 Piece Ball Tip Hex L Wrench SAE HCAR0520 _ Hobbico 7 Piece Ball Tip Hex L Wrench Metric HCAR0521 d Great Planes Clevis Installation Tool GPMR8030 IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES When you see the term test fit in the instructions it means that you should first position the part on the assembly without using any glue then slightly modify or custom fit t
8. and roughen the end of the tube with 180 grit sandpaper Slide the tube into the hole so the roughened end of the tube makes contact with the firewall Adjust the tube so it is aligned with the throttle servo Apply glue to the roughened end of the tube gluing the tube to the firewall 16 Mount your throttle servo to the throttle servo tray with the hardware that came with the servo Install a short servo horn and then install a brass screw lock connector in the outer hole of the arm Secure it to the arm with a nylon retainer Install a 4 40 x 1 4 6 4mm socket head cap screw into the connector d 7 Assemble the fuel stopper as shown The fuel system shown here is a three line system having a vent line carb line and fill line The rubber stopper has two open holes for the aluminum tubing and one additional hole that you will need to puncture above the sealed off fuel tube hole The fill and carb lines should extend out 1 2 12 7mm beyond the stopper and the vent line should be bent upwards and left uncut With the tubes installed in the stopper fit the stopper plates loosely in place with the 3x25mm phillips screw to hold the assembly together J 8 Fit the stopper assembly into the tank with the vent line pointing toward the top of the tank but not touching The fuel tubing and clunks fuel pickup on the carb and fill lines should almost reach the back of the tank but not touch The clunks must be able to
9. level flight If you have powered the airplane with a 61 10cc engine you will find the plane fast but not so fast to get yourself in trouble If you have powered it with a 75 12 5cc engine the airplane becomes very fast so be sure to get fully acquainted with how it performs before attempting complex maneuvers that could get you into trouble After flying around for a while and while still at a safe altitude with plenty of fuel practice slow flight and execute practice landing approaches by reducing the throttle to see how the model handles at slower speeds Add power to see how the model climbs as well Continue to fly around executing various maneuvers and making mental notes or having your assistant write them down of what trim or C G changes may be required to fine tune the model so it flies the way you like Mind your fuel level but use this first flight to become familiar with your model before landing Landing The Revolver is a very clean airframe Because of this you will find that it takes longer to slow the plane for landing than some other airplanes you have flown Be prepared for 24 this and don t be surprised if you have to go around and set up for your landing a second time Practice your landing approach at a higher altitude over the runway to familiarize yourself with the low speed characteristics of the plane To initiate a landing approach lower the throttle while on the downwind leg Allow
10. locations on the aileron servo hatch covers Make adjustments as necessary for your brand servos The block locations shown in this section will fit a standard size Futaba brand servo Jj LJ 1 Use epoxy to glue the 11 16 x 11 16 x 5 16 17 5mm x 17 5mm x 7 9mm hardwood servo mounting blocks to the insides of the hatch covers Be sure that the blocks are aligned over the rectangles with the grain direction perpendicular to the covers as shown Allow the epoxy to cure 7 at eG gt i PaF Pal ig vt hata NE LJ J 2 Drill a 1 16 1 6mm hole in the hatch covers through the mounting blocks approximately 3 8 9 5mm deep Thread a 2 x 3 8 9 5mm flat head wood screw into each hole and back it out Apply a drop of thin CA glue to each hole to harden the wood When the CA glue has dried thread a 2 x 3 8 9 5mm flat head screw into each of the four holes J J 3 Cut three arms from a four armed servo arm for each aileron servo Enlarge the outer hole of each remaining arm with a 5 64 2mm drill bit d J 4 Attach a 6 152mm servo extension to the aileron servo and secure the connector using tape or heat shrink tubing not included Center the servos with your radio system and install the servo arms to the servos perpendicular to the servo cases as shown Be sure to reinstall the servo arm screws into the servos d LJ 5 Position the servos against the underside of the aileron servo h
11. membership is required to fly at AMA clubs Though joining the AMA provides many benefits one of the primary reasons to join is liability protection Coverage is not limited to flying at contests or on the club field It even applies to flying at public demonstrations and air shows Failure to comply with the Safety Code excerpts printed in the back of the manual may endanger insurance coverage Additionally training programs and instructors are available at AMA club sites to help you get started the right way There are over 2 500 AMA chartered clubs across the country Contact the AMA at the address or toll free phone number below Academy of Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive b Muncie IN 47302 SS 4 SE ee Tele 800 435 9262 AM A Fax 765 741 0057 SINCE 1936 Or via the Internet at http Awww modelaircraft org IMPORTANT Two of the most important things you can do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid flying near full scale aircraft and avoid flying near or over groups of people PROTECT YOUR MODEL YOURSELF amp OTHERS FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Your Revolver ARF should not be considered a toy but rather a sophisticated working model that functions very much like a full size airplane Because of its performance capabilities the Revolver if not assembled and operated correctly could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to pr
12. 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 9 WARNING The cowl and wheel pants included in this kit are made of fiberglass the fibers of which may cause eye skin and respiratory tract irritation Never blow into a part to remove fiberglass 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 fiberglass parts Vacuum the parts and the work area thoroughly after working with fiberglass parts We as the kit manufacturer provide you with a top quality thoroughly tested kit and instructions but ultimately the quality and flyability of your finished 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 finish the Revolver 61 ARF that may require planning or decision making before starting to build Order numbers are provided in parentheses Radio Equipment The Revolver 61 ARF requires a minimum 4 channel radio system with five 50 oz in 8 6 kg cm
13. the nose of the model to pitch downward to gradually bleed off altitude Continue to lose altitude but maintain airspeed by keeping the nose down as you turn onto the crosswind leg Make your final turn toward the runway into the wind keeping the nose down to maintain airspeed and control Level the attitude when the model reaches the runway threshold modulating the throttle as necessary to maintain your glide path and airspeed If you are going to overshoot smoothly advance the throttle always ready on the right rudder to counteract torque and climb out to make another attempt When you re ready to make your landing flare and the model is a foot or so off the deck smoothly increase up elevator until it gently touches down Once the model is on the runway and has lost flying speed hold up elevator to place the tail on the ground regaining tail wheel control One final note about flying your model Have a goal or flight plan in mind for every flight This can be learning a new maneuver s improving a maneuver s you already know or learning how the model behaves in certain conditions such as on high or low rates This is not necessarily to improve your skills though it is never a bad idea but more importantly so you do not surprise yourself by impulsively attempting a maneuver and suddenly finding that you ve run out of time altitude or airspeed Every maneuver should be deliberate not impulsive For example if you re going
14. to do a loop check your altitude mind the wind direction anticipating rudder corrections that will be required to maintain heading remember to throttle back at the top and make certain you are on the desired rates high low rates A flight plan greatly reduces the chances of crashing your model just because of poor planning and impulsive moves Remember to think Have a ball But always stay in control and fly in a safe manner GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING City State Zip Phone Number AMA Number 5 2 n D Cc D a ne fe E 2 f H
15. 75 SUPG0205 J O S 81FS OSMG0981 I O S 91FS OSMG0890 L Bisson O S 61SF 50FX Pitts Muffler BISG4061 L Great Planes RimFire 80 50 55 500 Outrunner Brushless Motor GPMG4740 L Great Planes Brushless Large Motor Mount GPMG1260 If using the recommended brushless motor a 60A brushless ESC is required _ Great Planes Silver Series 60A Brushless ESC High Volt GPMM1850 Propeller If you are installing a glow engine choose a prop based on the engine manufacturer s recommendation If you are installing the recommended RimFire brushless motor we suggest an APC 15x7E Electric Propeller APCQ1830 Batteries and Charger For a brushless motor installation two 3200mAh 11 1V Lithium Polymer battery packs connected in series are recommended Order numbers for the battery packs and series connector are provided below _ Great Planes LiPo 3200mAh 11 1V 20C Discharge w Balance GPMP0623 d Great Planes Series Deans U 2 to 1 Adapter GPMM3143 A cell balancer is required for the LiPo battery pack listed above d Great Planes ElectriFly Equinox LiPo Cell Balancer 1 5 GPMM3160 A suitable charger is also required The Great Planes PolyCharge4 is designed for LiPo packs only but is able to charge four LiPo packs simultaneously The Great Planes Triton2 charger will only charge one pack at a time but is capable of charging NiCd NiMH LiPo and lead acid batteries
16. CODE 0 0 00 eee eee 22 CHECK LIST 2 06 cersce sti eaurasaniks Posten anes 23 FYING seen dots Sida Shaded dees e det 23 Fuel Mixture Adjustments 23 Takeo assa Tarer na 4anacteren E es eee 24 HIG At eee er he ee a 24 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of the Great Planes Revolver 61 ARF After the great success of the 46 Revolver and your many requests for a larger version we are proud to bring you the Revolver 61 This plane was designed for the average sport pilot who wants an airplane that looks good flies fast and is capable of performing a wide range of aerobatic maneuvers Loops rolls positive and negative snap rolls hammerheads and lomcevaks are all within the capabilities of this airplane We have incorporated many features found only on larger airplanes The plug in wings composite landing gear and a removable canopy for easy access to the inside of the fuselage are all features you will come to appreciate For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the Revolver ARF visit the Great Planes web site at www greatplanes com Open the Airplanes link then select the Revolver 61 ARF If there is new technical information or changes to this model a tech notice box will appear in the upper left corner of the page a We urge you to join the AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics and a local R C club The AMA is the governing body of model aviation and
17. D THE WING 0 000 c eee 7 Install the Aileron Servos and Pushrods 7 BUILD THE FUSELAGE 0005 9 Assemble the Tail Section 0055 9 Install the Elevator and Rudder Servos 11 Assemble and Install the Main Landing Gear 12 INSTALL THE POWER SYSTEM 13 Glow Engine Throttle Servo and Fuel Tank Installation 13 Brushless Motor Installation 16 FINISH THE MODEL 000005 17 Install the Receiver 00 0 00 eee 17 Install the Cowl 0 0 0 0 0 0 c eee eee eee 18 Install the Canopy Hatch Pilot and Spinner 18 Apply the Decals 0 000 e eee eae 18 GET THE MODEL READY TOFLY 19 Install and Operate the Motor Battery 19 Check the Control Directions 19 Set the Control Throws 00 0 eae 19 Balance the Model C G 0 00000e0 ee 20 Balance the Model Laterally 20 PREFLIGHT oe scc3 sey se ead gl ater ae 20 Identify Your Model 20 0 eee eee 20 Charge the Batteries 00 000 e ae 20 Balance Propellers 0 00000 eee eee 21 Ground Check pess yie setek ep ka SpE 21 Range Check 0 02 cece eee eee 21 ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 21 LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING AND USAGE 21 Install and Connect the Motor Battery 22 AMA SAFETY
18. DoJ INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS 70 in 1780mm Wingspan Weight 8 5 9 25 Ib 3850 4190 g 24 26 oz ft2 73 79 g dm2 Wing Loading 832 in2 53 7 dm2 Wing Area WARRANTY 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 4 channel minimum with 4 5 servos and standard size receiver Engine 61 75 10 12 5 cc two stroke 81 91 13 5 15 cc four stroke Motor RimFire 80 50 55 500 outrunner brushless motor 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 th
19. Order numbers for both are provided below d Great Planes PolyCharge4 DC Only 4 Output LiPo Charger GPMM3015 OR d Great Planes ElectriFly Triton2 DC Comp Peak Charger GPMM3153 ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED This is the list of hardware and accessories required to finish the Revolver 61 ARF Order numbers are provided in parentheses Adhesives and Building Supplies This is the list of Adhesives and Building Supplies that are required to finish the Revolver ARF J 1 2 oz 15g Thin Pro CA GPMR6001 J 1 2 oz 15g Medium Pro CA GPMR6007 L Pro 30 Minute Epoxy GPMR6047 L Masking Tape TOPR8018 J Threadlocker Thread Locking Cement GPMR6060 L Denatured Alcohol for epoxy clean up J R C Foam Rubber 1 4 6mm HCAQ1000 or 1 2 18mm HCAQ1050 J 3 900mm Standard Silicone Fuel Tubing GPMQ4131 1 Drill bits 1 16 1 6mm 5 64 2mm 3 32 2 4mm 9 64 3 6mm L Great Planes Tap amp Drill Set 8 32 GPMR8102 Glow Engine Installation Only J Tap Handle GPMR8120 J Small Metal File 1 Hobby Knife HCAR0105 I 11 Blades 5 pack HCAR0211 J Medium T pins 100 HCAR5150 L Top Flite MonoKote Sealing Iron TOPR2100 L Top Flite Hot Sock Iron Cover TOPR2175 L 220 grit Sandpaper L 1 2 18mm Double sided Foam Mounting Tape GPMQ4440 Brushless Installation Only L Microballoons TOPR1090 L Panel Line Pen TOPQ2510 Optional Supplies and
20. Receiver J 1 Make a strap from the included hook and loop material to fit your receiver Cut a piece of foam rubber not included to fit your receiver and then strap the receiver in front of the servos as shown We have installed a 2 4GHz receiver and secured our antenna leads with scrap plastic tube If you will be installing a conventional 72MHz receiver we have pre installed a plastic tube for your antenna It is located behind the servo tray on the right side of the fuselage J 2 Connect the servos to the receiver following the instructions with your radio system If you are installing an electric power system depending on the ESC being used you may need a servo extension to reach the receiver d 3 Pre cut openings are provided on both sides of the fuselage for mounting an on off switch The hole spacing is made for a Futaba mini switch harness If you are using a different switch you may need to modify the pre cut opening or mount it in a different location An optional charge jack receptacle can be mounted below the switch J 4 We have provided two different locations for mounting the receiver battery With the O S 91 four stroke engine installed our plane balanced with the battery installed on the firewall box We have also provided a mounting location next to the receiver Install the battery where it best balances the airplane If you mount the battery on the firewall box install the
21. at washers four 8 lock washers and thread locking compound When installed properly the landing gear sweeps back 1 L 2 Cut the axles to a length of 1 1 2 38mm Secure the axles to the landing gear legs using the 5 16 24 nylon lock nuts Flat Spot J LJ 3 Slide a 3 16 4 8mm wheel collar onto each axle followed by a 3 1 4 83mm wheel and then another 3 16 4 8mm wheel collar Mark the location of the threaded holes in the wheel collars onto the axles Use a file or rotary tool such as a Dremel to grind flat spots at the marks on the axles _j _J 4 Reinstall the wheel collars and wheels onto the axles Thread a 6 32 set screw into each wheel collar and tighten the set screws against the flat spots on the axles Be sure that the wheel rotates freely on the axle Oil the axles if necessary 12 Q J 1 5 Attach the wheel pants to the landing gear legs using four 4 40 x 1 2 12 7mm machine screws four 4 flat washers four 4 lock washers and thread locking compound Adjust the wheel and wheel collars as needed to center the wheel in the wheel pant INSTALL THE POWER SYSTEM Glow Engine Throttle Servo and Fuel Tank Installation d 1 Using four 8 32 x 1 25 4mm SHCS four 8 flat washers four 8 lock washers and thread locking compound attach the engine mount side mounted to the firewall so that the engine head will be on the right side Leave the scr
22. atch covers between the mounting blocks Drill 1 16 1 6mm holes through the mounting tabs on the servo cases into the blocks Thread a servo mounting screw included with the servo into each hole and back it out Apply a drop of thin CA to each hole to harden the wood When the CA has dried install the servos onto the hatch covers using the hardware supplied with the servos L _ 6 Inside the servo bay string is taped Tie the string to the servo lead Taped to the root rib you will find the other end of the string Pull the string and the servo lead through the wing L J 7 Position the aileron servo hatch covers in place and drill a 1 16 1 6mm hole through the mounting holes and into the hatch mounting blocks Thread a 2 x 3 8 9 5mm screw into each hole and back it out Apply a drop of thin CA to each hole to harden the wood Install the hatch covers to the wings using four 2 x 3 8 9 5mm and four 2 flat washers _ 8 Thread a nylon clevis 20 complete turns onto each 6 152mm pushrod Slide a silicone clevis retainer onto each clevis and connect the clevis to the outer hole of a nylon control horn 8 Nylon FasLink be Nylon Clevis Clevis Retainer 2 Plywood _ za Control Mounting Sa aa Horn Plate Refer to this photograph for steps 9 11 CORRECT INCORRECT Hinge Line Hinge Line J 9 Position the control horns over the plywood plate in the aileron
23. battery on a piece of foam and hold it in place with rubber bands You will need a 12 305mm extension on the battery lead to reach the receiver If you mount it next to the receiver secure the receiver with the Velcro included with the airplane 17 Install the Cowl LI 1 Before fitting the cowl make any cutouts necessary for your power system If you are installing a glow engine a cut out must be made for the engine head exhaust outlets and needle valve access A rotary tool such as a Dremel works very well for cutting holes in fiberglass J 2 Apply a piece of masking tape to each side of the fuselage in the location shown From the center of the cowl mounting block draw a line back towards the fuselage 1 25 4mm _ 3 Fit the cowl to the fuselage and align it with the colors on the fuselage Temporarily install the spinner back plate onto the motor shaft and make any adjustments to the cowl position so that the back plate is centered with the front of the cowl When satisfied tape the cowl into position Using the lines you made as a reference measure 1 25 4mm forward from the end of the line and make a mark on the cowl Drill 1 16 1 6mm holes at the marks you made on the cowl through the cowl mounting blocks Drill one hole at a time insert a 2 x 1 2 12 7mm screw in the hole you drilled and then proceed with the remaining three holes Adjust the cowl as needed before drilling each new hole
24. ccurately 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 These are the recommended control surface throws i HIGH RATE LOW RATE a Up Down Up Down 3 4 3 4 5 16 5 16 19mm 19mm 8mm 8mm 10deg 10 deg 5 deg 5 deg Right Left Right Left 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 64mm 64mm 38mm 38mm 22 deg 22 deg 13deg 13 deg Up Up 1 2 1 4 13mm 6mm 12 deg 6 deg ELEVATOR RUDDER Down 1 4 6mm 6 deg Down 1 2 13mm 12 deg AILERONS NOTE The throws are measured at the widest part of the elevators rudder and ailerons IMPORTANT The Revolver ARF has been extensively flown and tested to arrive at the throws at which it flies best Flying your model at these throws will provide you with the greatest chance for successful first flights If after you have become accustomed to the way the Revolver 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 not always better Balance the Model C G More than any other factor the C G balance point can have the greatest effect on how a model flies and may determine whether or not your first flight will be successful If you value this model and w
25. ck the items off as they are completed d 1 Check the C G according to the measurements provided in the manual J 2 Be certain the battery and receiver are securely mounted in the fuse Simply stuffing them into place with foam rubber is not sufficient J 3 J 4 Extend your receiver antenna Balance your model laterally as explained in the instructions J 5 Use thread locking compound to secure critical fasteners such as the set screws that hold the wheel axles to the struts screws that hold the carburetor arm if applicable screw lock pushrod connectors etc Add a drop of oil to the axles so the wheels will turn freely Make sure all hinges are securely glued in place Reinforce holes for wood screws with thin CA where appropriate Servo mounting screws cowl mounting screws etc Confirm that all controls operate in the correct direction and the throws are set up according to the manual Make sure there are silicone retainers on all the clevises and that all servo arms are secured to the servos with the screws included with your radio Secure connections between servo wires and Y connectors or servo extensions andthe connection between your battery pack and the on off switch with vinyl tape heat shrink tubing or special clips suitable for that purpose _ 12 Make sure any servo extension cords you may have used do not interfere with other systems servo arms pushrods etc
26. d 2 Position the right elevator in the neutral position and then cut off the excess pushrod wire 1 25 4mm behind the elevator servo arm Join the two elevator pushrods together using two 5 32 4mm wheel collars two 6 32 x 1 4 6 4mm SHCS and thread locking compound View the model from behind and confirm that the elevator halves are parallel If not make any adjustments as necessary to the clevises or wheel collars until they are When satisfied slide the silicone clevis retainer to the end of the clevises Drill a 5 64 2mm hole in the outer hole in the servo arm and then secure the elevator pushrod wire to the servo with a nylon Faslink _ 3 Install the rudder servo as shown using the hardware included with the servo With the rudder in the neutral position and the rudder servo arm perpendicular to the pushrod mark where the pushrod crosses the outer hole of the servo arm As you did with the elevator pushrod make a 90 degree bend at the mark and cut off the excess pushrod 1 4 6 4mm beyond the bend Drill a 5 64 2mm hole in the servo arm and then secure the pushrod to the servo arm with a nylon FasLink Make any adjustments necessary to the nylon clevis so that the rudder is properly centered and slide the silicone clevis retainer to the end of the clevis Assemble and Install the Main Landing Gear J 1 Attach the landing gear legs to the fuselage using four 8 32 x 3 4 19 1mm SHCS four 8 fl
27. e address below Hobby Services 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 READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL MODEL Entire Contents Copyright 2009 Champaign Illinois 217 398 8970 Ext 5 airsupport greatplanes com GPMA1019 Mnl TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 0 00 0 c cece 2 AMA 20805 008 ete ee e A a tenets hea 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 000005 3 DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE 3 Radio Equipment 0c eee eee eee 3 Power System Recommendations 4 Propelleticvs atactns we eae bare ee yao te 4 Batteries and Charger 0000 e eeu 4 ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED 4 Adhesives and Building Supplies 4 Optional Supplies and Tools 05 5 IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES 5 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS 5 KIT INSPECTION 0 00 0 ccc eee eee 6 KIT CONTENTS 0 0000 c eee ees 6 PREPARATIONS 0000 c cece nena 7 BUIL
28. erational range of your radio before the first flight of the day With the transmitter antenna collapsed and the receiver and transmitter on you should be able to walk at least 100 feet 30m away from the model and still have control Have an assistant stand by your model and while you work the controls tell you what the control surfaces are doing Repeat this test with the engine running at various speeds with an assistant holding the model using hand signals to show you what is happening If the control surfaces do not respond correctly do not fly Find and correct the problem first Look for loose servo connections or broken wires corroded wires on old servo connectors poor solder joints in your battery pack or a defective cell or a damaged receiver crystal from a previous crash ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in severe injury to yourself and others Keep all engine fuel in a safe place away from high heat sparks or flames as fuel is very flammable Do not smoke near the engine or fuel and remember that engine exhaust gives off a great deal of deadly carbon monoxide Therefore do not run the engine in a closed room or garage Get help from an experienced pilot when learning to operate engines Use safety glasses when starting or running engines 21 Do not run the engine in an area of loose gravel or sand the propeller may throw such material in your face
29. ews slightly loose Test fit your engine between the mount halves Slide the mount halves against the sides of the engine and finish tightening the mount screws 5 11 16 145mm L 2 Position the front of the engine drive washer 5 11 16 145mm from the front of the engine mounting box Mark the location of the engine mount holes onto the mount rails using a Dead Center Hole Locator GPMR8130 Remove the engine from the mount and drill a 9 64 3 6mm or 29 hole through each of the marks you made in the landing gear rails Use an 8 32 tap to create threads in the four mounting holes Attach the engine to the mount using four 8 32 x 3 4 19 1mm SHCS four 8 flat washers and four 8 lock washers The Revolver 61 ARF is designed to be flown with a 61 75 two stroke glow engine 81 91 four stroke glow engine or a RimFire 80 50 55 500 Outrunner Brushless motor If you plan to install a brushless motor skip ahead to page 16 Brushless Motor Installation 13 LJ 3 If you installed a two stroke engine attach a Pitts style in cowl muffler The stock muffler could also be used but excessive cutting of the cowl would be necessary We suggest using a Pitts style muffler Glue Plastic Tube Here J 4 Make a mark on the firewall that is aligned with the throttle arm and the throttle servo On the mark drill a 3 16 4 8mm hole Locate the 12 305mm plastic tube Cut it to a length of 7 3 4 197mm
30. he fuselage Slide the wire into the fuselage until the control horn rests on the plywood plate in the elevator Drill 1 16 1 6mm holes at the marks Do not drill all the way through the elevator halves Thread a 2 x 3 8 9 5mm screw into each hole and back it out Apply a couple drops of thin CA glue to each hole and let it harden Attach the elevator control horn to the elevator using four 2 x 3 8 9 5mm screws J 9 Repeat step 5 8 for the remaining elevator half installing the remaining pushrod into the hole on the left side of the fuselage d 10 Roughen the portion of the tail wheel wire assembly that fits into the rudder with 220 grit sand paper and clean it off with alcohol Glue the tail wheel wire into the hole in the LE of the rudder with medium or thick CA glue Be sure not to get glue onto the nylon tab where it rotates on the wire oil applied on the tail wheel wire around the tab will help prevent glue from sticking to it d 11 Place pins through the center of three hinges Insert the hinges into the slots in the rudder Test fit the rudder to the fuselage with the tail wheel assembly Make any adjustments necessary so the nylon tab on the tail wheel wire fits all the way into the slot in the fuse 12 Once you are satisfied everything fits apply a light amount of epoxy to each side of the nylon tab Install the 10 rudder to the fin Position the rudder and then apply six drops of thi
31. he part as necessary for the best fit e Whenever the term glue is written you should rely upon your experience to decide what type of glue to use When a specific type of adhesive works best for that step the instructions will make a recommendation e Whenever just epoxy is specified you may use either 30 minute or 45 minute epoxy or 6 minute epoxy When 30 minute epoxy is specified it is highly recommended that you use only 30 minute or 45 minute epoxy because you will need the working time and or the additional strength e Photos and sketches are placed before the step they refer to Frequently you can study photos in following steps to get another view of the same parts e The stabilizer and wing incidences and engine thrust angles have been factory built into this model However some technically minded modelers may wish to check these measurements anyway To view this information visit the web site at www greatplanes com and click on Technical Data Due to manufacturing tolerances which will have little or no effect on the way your model will fly please expect slight deviations between your model and the published values ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts for the Revolver 61 ARF are available using the order numbers in the Replacement 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 vis
32. int you marked J 3 If the tail drops the model is tail heavy and the battery pack and or receiver must be shifted forward or weight must be added to the nose to balance If the nose drops the model is nose heavy and the battery pack and or receiver must be shifted aft or weight must be added to the tail to balance If possible relocate the battery pack and receiver to minimize or eliminate any additional ballast required If additional weight is required nose weight may be easily added by using a spinner weight GPMQ4645 for the 1 oz 28g weight or GPMQ4646 for the 2 oz 57g weight If spinner weight is not practical or is not enough use Great Planes GPMQ4485 stick on lead A good place to add 20 stick on nose weight is to the firewall don t attach weight to the cowl it is not intended to support weight Begin by placing incrementally increasing amounts of weight on the bottom of the fuse over the firewall until the model balances Once you have determined the amount of weight required it can be permanently attached If required tail weight may be added by cutting open the bottom of the fuse and gluing it permanently inside Note Do not rely upon the adhesive on the back of the lead weight to permanently hold it in place Over time fuel and exhaust residue may soften the adhesive and cause the weight to fall off Use 2 sheet metal screws RTV silicone or epoxy to permanently hold the weight i
33. ish to enjoy it for many flights DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS IMPORTANT PROCEDURE A model that is not properly balanced will be unstable and possibly unflyable At this stage the model should be in ready to fly condition with all of the systems in place including the engine or brushless motor landing gear and the radio system and battery pack if applicable 5 1 2 139 7mm gt lt J 1 Use a felt tip pen or 1 8 3mm wide tape to accurately mark the C G on the top of the wing on both sides of the fuselage The C G is located 5 1 2 139 7mm back from the leading edge of the wing at the fuselage This is where your model should balance for the first flights Later you may wish to experiment by shifting the C G up to 1 2 12 7mm forward or 1 2 12 7mm back to change the flying characteristics Moving the C G forward may improve the smoothness and stability but the model may then require more speed for takeoff and make it more difficult to slow for landing Moving the C G aft makes the model more maneuverable but could also cause it to become too difficult to control In any case start at the recommended balance point and do not at any time balance the model outside the specified range _ J 2 With the wing attached to the fuselage all parts of the model installed ready to fly and an empty fuel tank place the model upside down on a Great Planes CG Machine or lift it upside down at the balance po
34. it 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 Follow the instructions provided on the page to locate a U S Canadian or International dealer Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Services by calling 217 398 0007 or via facsimile at 217 398 7721 but full retail prices and shipping and handling charges will apply Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged sales tax If ordering via fax include a Visa or MasterCard number and expiration date for payment Mail parts orders and payments by personal check to Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in the Replacement Parts List Payment by credit card or personal check only no C O D If additional assistance is required for any reason contact Product Support by telephone at 217 398 8970 or by e mail at productsupport greatplanes com KIT INSPECTION GPMA3275 Fuselage No Canopy or Hatch Before starting to build inspect the parts to make sure GPMA3276 Wing Set they are of acceptable quality If any parts are missing or GPMA3277 Tail Set are not of acceptable quality or if you need assistance GPMA3278 Cowl with assembly contact Product Support When reporting GPMA3279 Landing Gear defective or missing parts use the part names exactly as GPMA3280 Wheel Pants they are writ
35. leron or elevator or a flying surface such as a wing or stab rapidly vibrates up and down thus causing the noise In extreme cases if not detected immediately flutter can actually cause the control surface to detach or the flying surface to fail thus causing loss of control followed by an impending crash The best thing to do when flutter is detected is to slow the model immediately by reducing power then land as soon as safely possible Identify which surface fluttered so the problem may be resolved by checking all the servo grommets for deterioration or signs of vibration Make certain all pushrod linkages are secure and free of play If it fluttered once under similar circumstances it will probably flutter again unless the problem is fixed Some things which can cause flutter are Excessive hinge gap Not mounting control horns solidly Poor fit of clevis pin in horn Side play of wire pushrods caused by large bends Excessive free play in servo gears Insecure servo mounting and one of the most prevalent causes of flutter Flying an over powered model at excessive speeds Takeoff Before you get ready to takeoff see how the model handles on the ground by doing a few practice runs at low speeds on the runway Hold up elevator to keep the tail wheel on the ground If necessary adjust the tail wheel so the model will roll straight down the runway If you need to calm your nerves before the maiden flight
36. minimum standard servos If you are installing a glow engine an additional standard servo is required for the throttle In addition two 6 152mm servo extensions are required for the aileron servos If you are using a radio system that does not support mixing functions a Y harness will also be required to connect the aileron servos to the receiver If you plan to install a brushless motor you will need a 6 152mm servo extension for the ESC If you plan to install a glow engine you will need a 12 305mm servo extension for the receiver battery pack A charge jack receptacle is optional but is useful for recharging the receiver pack without removing the canopy hatch and is shown in the assembly of the plane Recommended part numbers for the radio components are provided below _ Futaba S9001 Servo Aircraft Coreless BB FUTMO0075 J Hobbico Pro HD Extension 6 152mm Futaba J HCAM2701 J Hobbico Pro HD Y Harness Futaba J HCAM2751 L Hobbico Pro HD Extension 12 305mm Futaba J HCAM2711 L Ernst Charge Receptacle Futaba J FM ERNM3001 Power System Recommendations The recommended engine motor size for the Revolver ARF is a 61 75 10 12 5 cc two stroke 81 91 13 5 15 cc four stroke or a RimFire 80 50 55 500 with SS60 ESC 6S 3200 mAh LiPo and 15 x 7E prop Engine and motor order numbers are provided below 0 8 8 61 FX ABL OSMG0561 L SuperTigre G
37. minum motor mount halves together and slide them in together so that the front of the prop adapter is 5 11 16 144 5mm from the firewall Depending on the motor mount used you may find it necessary to shorten the length of the mount by cutting off a short length of the aluminum mount arm When adjusting the mount do not inadvertently create any up or down motor thrust angle Be sure that the center slots in the front and back motor mount halves are aligned together Use threadlocking compound on the screws that join the motor mount halves L 4 Mount the ESC to the bottom of the firewall box as directed in the instructions with your particular brand of ESC Complete the installation of the ESC to the receiver and batteries and the motor to the ESC following the instructions that came with them Check for proper motor rotation without the prop mounted J 5 Place one half of a self adhesive Velcro strip not included on the floor of the battery tray This will keep the battery from sliding around Install the Velcro straps through the slots in the battery tray This will secure the batteries to the battery tray d 6 Place Velcro on your battery pack and then place your batteries onto the battery tray and secure them in place with the Velcro straps d 7 Using a sharp hobby knife cut the covering from the seven cooling slots on the underside of the fuselage 16 FINISH THE MODEL Install the
38. move freely inside the tank when assembled Adjust the length of the fuel tubing accordingly When satisfied tighten the 3x25mm screw in the stopper to secure it in place do not over tighten Mark the side of the tank that must face up when installed in the plane We also suggest marking the tubes in the stopper d 9 Attach fuel tubing onto each line coming from the tank Insert the tank into the fuselage with the correct side facing up The fuel tubing should be routed through the hole in the center of the firewall Secure the tank with the Velcro you installed earlier 14 Fuel Tank d 10 Locate the plywood fuel tank support Glue it in place behind the fuel tank as shown _ 11 Cut the fuel tubing coming from the tank to the proper length and connect the pressure and carb lines to the engine The fill line should be plugged with the included aluminum fuel line plug and able to hang free from the bottom of the plane Be sure to replace the fuel line plug after filling or draining the fuel tank _ 12 Cut the threads off the end of the 2 56 x 12 305mm pushrod wire Install one end of the wire into the screw lock connector on the throttle servo Apply thread locking compound to the set screw and then tighten the set screw against the wire J 13 Install another brass screw lock connector nylon retainer and 4 40 x 1 4 6 4mm set screw to the outer hole of the throttle arm 13 From in
39. n CA to each of the hinges Set the plane aside until the glue hardens J 13 Secure the tail wheel to the tail wheel assembly with a 3 32 2 4mm wheel collar and a 4 40 set screw Be sure that the tail wheel rotates freely on the axle Oil the axle if necessary J 14 Thread a nylon clevis 20 complete turns onto the remaining 36 914mm pushrod Slide a silicone clevis retainer onto the clevis and connect the clevis to the second hole from the end of the control horn Slide the pushrod wire into the lower hole on the left side of the fuselage Slide the wire into the fuselage until the control horn rests on the plywood plate in the rudder Drill 1 16 1 6mm holes at the marks Do not drill all the way through the rudder Thread a 2 x 3 8 9 5mm screw into each hole and back it out Apply a couple drops of thin CA glue to each hole and let it harden Attach the rudder control horn to the rudder using two 2 x 3 8 9 5mm screws Install the Elevator amp Rudder Servos 11 d 1 Install the elevator servo into the servo tray with the hardware that came with the servo Locate the servo where shown Align the last hole in the servo arm with the pushrod wire for the left elevator Center the left elevator half Make a mark on the wire where it aligns with the outer hole in the servo arm Make a 90 degree bend at the mark on the pushrod and cut off the excess pushrod 1 4 6 4mm beyond the bend
40. n place L 4 IMPORTANT If you found it necessary to add any weight recheck the C G after the weight has been installed Balance the Model Laterally L 1 With the wing level have an assistant help you lift the model by the engine propeller shaft and the bottom of the fuse under the TE of the fin Do this several times d 2 If one wing always drops when you lift the model it means that side is heavy Balance the airplane by adding weight to the other wing tip An airplane that has been laterally balanced will track better in loops and other maneuvers PREFLIGHT Identify Your Model 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 name address telephone number and AMA number on or inside your model It is required at all AMA R C club flying sites and AMA sanctioned flying events Fill out the identification tag on page 24 and place it on or inside your model Charge the Batteries Follow the battery charging instructions that came with your radio control system to charge the batteries You should always charge your transmitter and receiver batteries the night before you go flying and at other times as recommended by the radio manufacturer CAUTION Unless the instructions that came with your radio system state differently the initial charge on new transmitter and receiver batteries should be done for 15 hours u
41. o the s This combines the capacities of the batteries but the voltage remains the same NEVER connect battery packs with different voltages in parallel Only combine them in series Otherwise the batteries with lower voltage will try to equalize with the batteries that have a higher voltage Current will flow from the higher voltage battery into the lower one essentially charging the lower voltage battery pack This situation will likely cause heat and possibly a fire NEVER connect battery packs with different capacities in series or in parallel Check the Control Directions J 1 Turn on the transmitter and receiver and center the trims If necessary remove the servo arms from the servos and reposition them so they are centered Reinstall the screws that hold on the servo arms J 2 With the transmitter and receiver still on check all the control surfaces to see if they are centered If necessary adjust the clevises on the pushrods to center the control surfaces 19 _ 3 Make certain that the control surfaces and the carburetor respond in the correct direction as shown in the diagram If any of the controls respond in the wrong direction use the servo reversing in the transmitter to reverse the servos connected to those controls Be certain the control surfaces have remained centered Adjust if necessary Set the Control Throws Use a Great Planes AccuThrow or a ruler to a
42. operty 2 You must assemble the model according to the instructions Do not alter or modify the model as doing so may result in an unsafe or unflyable model In a few cases the instructions may differ slightly from the photos In those instances the written instructions should be considered as correct 3 You must take time to build straight true and strong 4 You must use an R C radio system that is in first class condition and a correctly sized engine and components fuel tank wheels etc throughout the building process 5 You must correctly install all R C and other components so that the model operates correctly on the ground and in the air 6 You must check the operation of the model before every flight to insure that all equipment is operating and that the model has remained structurally sound Be sure to check clevises or other connectors often and replace them if they show any signs of wear or fatigue 7 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 your first flights 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 8 While this kit has been flight tested to exceed normal use if the plane will be used for extremely high stress flying such as racing or if an engine larger than one in the recommended
43. or eyes Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away from the plane of rotation of the propeller as you start and run the engine Keep these items away from the prop loose clothing shirt sleeves ties scarves long hair or loose objects such as pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out of shirt or jacket pockets into the prop Use a chicken stick or electric starter to start the engine Do not use your fingers to flip the propeller Make certain the glow plug clip or connector is secure so that it will not pop off or otherwise get into the running propeller Make all engine adjustments from behind the rotating propeller The engine gets hot Do not touch it during or right after operation Make sure fuel lines are in good condition so fuel will not leak onto a hot engine causing a fire To stop a glow engine cut off the fuel supply by closing off the fuel line or following the engine manufacturer s recommendations Do not use hands fingers or any other body part to try to stop the engine To stop a gasoline powered engine an on off switch should be connected to the engine coil Do not throw anything into the propeller of a running engine LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING amp USAGE WARNING Read the entire instruction sheet included with the battery Failure to follow all instructions could cause permanent damage to the battery and its surroundings and cause bodily harm ONLY use a LiPo a
44. pproved charger NEVER use a NiCd NiMH peak charger NEVER charge in excess of 4 20V per cell ONLY charge through the charge lead NEVER charge through the discharge lead NEVER charge at currents greater than 1C ALWAYS set charger s output volts to match battery volts ALWAYS charge in a fireproof location NEVER trickle charge NEVER allow battery temperature to exceed 150 F 65 C NEVER disassemble or modify pack wiring in any way or puncture cells NEVER discharge below 2 5V per cell NEVER place on combustible materials or leave unattended during charge or discharge ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Install and Connect the Motor Battery Before you can power the radio system and set up the controls the motor batteries will need to be charged IMPORTANT If using multiple battery packs that are connected with an adapter never charge the batteries together through the adapter Always charge each battery pack separately Charge the batteries then read the following precautions on how to connect multiple packs for flying the model BATTERY PRECAUTIONS There are two ways to connect multiple battery packs In Series and in Parallel 1 Connecting batteries in Series means to connect the s to the s and the s to the s This combines the battery s Voltages but the capacity remains the same These are two 3200mAh batteries one 11 1V and the o
45. shut the engine down and bring the model back into the pits Top off the fuel then check all fasteners and control linkages for peace of mind Remember to takeoff into the wind When you re ready point the model straight down the runway hold a bit of up elevator to keep the tail on the ground to maintain tail wheel steering then gradually advance the throttle As the model gains speed decrease up elevator allowing the tail to come off the ground One of the most important things to remember with a tail dragger is to always be ready to apply right rudder to counteract engine torque Gain as much speed as your runway and flying site will practically allow before gently applying up elevator lifting the model into the air At this moment it is likely that you will need to apply more right rudder to counteract engine torque Be smooth on the elevator stick allowing the model to establish a gentle climb to a safe altitude before turning into the traffic pattern Flight For reassurance and to keep an eye on other traffic it is a good idea to have an assistant on the flight line with you Tell him to remind you to throttle back once the plane gets to a comfortable altitude While full throttle is usually desirable for takeoff most models fly more smoothly at reduced speeds Take it easy with the Revolver for the first few flights gradually getting acquainted with it as you gain confidence Adjust the trims to maintain straight and
46. side of the fuselage slide the opposite end of the wire into the plastic tube you installed As the wire exits the firewall slide the wire through the screw lock connector Temporarily tighten the set screw to the wire You will make the final adjustments to this when you finalize the radio installation 114 Position the throttle servo behind the fuel tank as shown Drill a 1 16 1 6mm hole through each of the mounting holes into the plywood floor Thread a 2 x 3 8 9 5mm screw through each hole and back it out Apply a couple drops of thin CA glue to each hole to harden the wood When the glue has dried install the servo tray 15 Brushless Motor Installation If you have installed a glow engine skip this section as it only contains information relevant to installing a brushless motor Be sure to read and understand the instructions that come with the ESC and motor before attempting to operate the system _ 1 Attach the out runner motor to the brushless motor mount using 3 x 8mm machine screws included with the motor and thread locking compound If you haven t done so yet install the prop adapter to the motor case with the hardware included with the motor and thread locking compound 5 11 16 144 5mm d 2 Attach the motor mount to the firewall using four 8 32 x 1 2 18mm SHCS four 8 flat washers four 8 lock washers and thread locking compound 3 Loosen the screws that hold the alu
47. sing the slow charger that came with the radio system This will condition the batteries so that the next charge may be done using the fast charger of your choice If the initial charge is done with a fast charger the batteries may not reach their full capacity and you may be flying with batteries that are only partially charged Balance Propellers Carefully balance your propeller and spare propellers before you fly An unbalanced prop can be the single most significant cause of vibration that can damage your model Not only will engine mounting screws and bolts loosen possibly with disastrous effect but vibration may also damage your radio receiver and battery Vibration can also cause your fuel to foam which will in turn cause your engine to run hot or quit We use a Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer TOPQ5700 in the workshop and keep a Great Planes Fingertip Prop Balancer GPMQ5000 in our flight box Ground Check If the engine is new follow the engine manufacturer s instructions to break in the engine After break in confirm that the engine idles reliably transitions smoothly and rapidly to full power and maintains full power indefinitely After you run the engine on the model inspect the model closely to make sure all screws remained tight the hinges are secure the prop is secure and all pushrods and connectors are secure Range Check Ground check the op
48. st Prepare a dishpan or small bucket with 18 a mixture of liquid dish soap and warm water about one teaspoon of soap per gallon of water Submerse the decal in the soap and water and peel off the paper backing Note Even though the decals have a sticky back and are not the water transfer type submersing them in soap amp water allows accurate positioning and reduces air bubbles underneath d 3 Position decal on the model where desired Holding the decal down use a paper towel to wipe most of the water away d 4 Use a piece of soft balsa or something similar to squeegee remaining water from under the decal Apply the rest of the decals the same way GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY Install and Operate the Motor Battery IMPORTANT If using multiple battery packs that are connected with an adapter never charge the batteries together through the adapter Always charge each battery pack separately Charge the batteries then read the following precautions on how to connect multiple packs for flying the model BATTERY PRECAUTIONS There are two ways to connect multiple battery packs In Series and in Parallel 1 Connecting batteries in Series means to connect the s to the s and the s to the s This combines the voltages of the batteries but the capacity remains the same 2 Connecting batteries in Parallel means to connect the s to the s and the s t
49. ten in the Kit Contents list GPMA3281 Canopy GPMA3282 Spinner Great Planes Product Support GPMA3283 Decal 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 GPMA3284 Wing Tube Champaign IL 61822 Full size plans are not available Telephone 217 398 8970 ext 5 You can download a copy of this Fax 217 398 7721 manual at www greatplanes com E mail airsupport greatplanes com KIT CONTENTS 1 Fuselage 7 Elevator Halves L amp R 13 Engine Mount 2 Cowl 8 Composite Wing Tube 14 Fuel Tank 3 Canopy Hatch 9 Wheel Pants L amp R 15 Rudder 4 Left Wing Panel w Aileron 10 Landing Gear L amp R 16 Tail Wheel 5 Right Wing Panel w Aileron 11 Main Wheels 2 17 Pilot Figure 6 Horizontal Stabilizer 12 Spinner PREPARATIONS d 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 on the previous page d 2 Carefully remove the tape and separate all the control surfaces Use a covering iron with a covering sock on high heat to tighten the covering if necessary Apply pressure over sheeted areas to thoroughly bond the covering to the wood BUILD THE WING Install the Aileron Servos amp Pushrods Before completing this section confirm that the servos that you will be using will properly fit between the servo mounting block
50. ther 7 4V When joined in SERIES the result will be a 18 5V 3200 mAh battery OKAY B 3200MAh tie Tat aa This is a SERIES battery adapter GPMM3143 that connects two batteries in series 7 4V 2 Cell 3200mAh It s okay to connect batteries with different voltages in series to achieve the new desired voltage 2 Connecting batteries in Paralle means to connect the s to the s and the s to the s This combines the battery s capacities but the Voltage remains the same These two 1500mAh batteries both 11 1V are being joined in PARALLEL The result will be one 11 1V 3000mAh battery S OKAY t e t 11 1V 3 Cell 1500mAh This is a PARALLEL battery adapter GPMM3142 that connects two batteries in parallel NEVER connect battery packs with different Voltages in Parallel only combine in Series Otherwise the batteries will try to equalize with the larger one trying to charge the smaller one thus causing heat and likely a fire T 11 1V 3 Cell i Different ae I pam voltages NO e 7 4V 2 Cell i gr PARALLEL adapter 22 Also NEVER connect battery packs with different capacities in Series or in Parallel Ep 3200mAh Different capacities 11 1 3 Cell
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