Great Planes ElectroStik EP ARF - GPMA1574 - Manual (Page 13)

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GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
Install & Connect the Motor Battery
Before you can power the radio system and set up the
controls, the motor batteries will need to be charged. Charge
the batteries and then read the following precautions on how
to connect for fl ying the model:
Check the Control Directions
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1. Switch on the transmitter and make sure the throttle
stick is down to the off position. Connect the motor battery to
the ESC and center the trims.
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2. Make certain that the control surfaces 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 them if necessary.
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3. Follow the instructions included with your ESC to arm
the motor. Make sure the propeller is turning in the correct
direction. If not, refer to the ESC instructions to change the
direction of rotation.
Warning! Once the battery is connected to the ESC, stay
clear of the propeller even if the ESC has not been armed.
Set the Control Throws
To ensure a successful fi rst fl ight, fl y your ElectroStik EP
RXR set up only according to the C.G. and control surface
throws specifi ed in this manual. The throws and C.G. are
not arbitrary, but have been determined through extensive
testing and accurate record-keeping. This provides you
with the best chance for success and enjoyable fi rst fl ights
that should be surprise-free. Additionally, the throws and
C.G. shown are true, real data which will allow the model to
perform in the manner in which it was intended when fl own
by a pilot of the skill level for which it was intended. DO
NOT OVERLOOK THESE IMPORTANT PROCEDURES.
A model that is not properly setup may be unstable and
possibly unfl yable.
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.
Note: The throws are measured at the widest part of the
elevators, rudder and ailerons.
These are the recommended control surface throws:
High Rate Low Rate
ELEVATOR: 1/4" [6.4mm] 10 deg up 1/8" [3.2mm] 5 deg up
1/4" [6.4mm] 10 deg down 1/8" [3.2mm] 5 deg down
RUDDER: 1-1/8" [28.6mm] 50 deg right 5/8" [15.9mm] 25 deg right
1-1/8" [28.6mm] 50 deg left 5/8" [15.9mm] 25 deg left
AILERONS: 1/2" [12.7mm] 20 deg up 3/8" [9.5mm] 15 deg up
1/2" [12.7mm] 20 deg down 3/8" [9.5mm] 15 deg down