Great Planes Evader EDF Sport Jet EP ARF - GPMA1800 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Battery and ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Servos, Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Battery Chargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Adhesives and Building Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
KIT CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Assemble the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Prepare the HyperFlow Fan Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Install the Fan Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
ASSEMBLE THE WING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Mount the Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Hook up the Ailerons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mount the Horizontal Stabilizer (Stab) . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Install the Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Hook up the Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
FINAL ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Mount the Receiver and Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Attach the Landing Skids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Apply the Hand Grips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Apply the Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Set the Control Throws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Balance the Model (C.G.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Balance the Model Laterally. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Charge the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Break In the Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Run the Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Assemble the Bungee Launch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
CHECKLIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
FLYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mount the Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Ground Check and Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Hand-launch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Bungee-launch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Flying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the ElectriFly Evader EDF (electric
ducted fan) ARF. Prepare to be thrilled! Before you fl y your
Evader make sure you’re ready; get a good night’s sleep
and make sure your vision is good. If you don’t bring your
“A-game,” the Evader’s small size and extreme speed will
cause it to get out of visual range within a few seconds.
We’ve clocked it at average speeds of 105mph [170kph], but
it seems like it’s going at least 200mph [320kph]! The Evader
does fl y predictably and smoothly, so TOC (Tournament of
Champions) skills are not required, but you still should be a
competent pilot. And even after you get used to your Evader,
you’ll still breathe a sigh of relief after every landing (but
you’ll quickly become addicted to the speed and be ready for
the next fl ight as soon as you catch your breath).
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Evader visit the Great Planes web site at www.greatplanes.
com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then select “Evader 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.
AMA
If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join! The
AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership
provides liability insurance coverage, protects modelers’
rights and interests and is required to fl y at most R/C sites.
ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at:
http://www.modelaircraft.org
IMPORTANT!!!
Two of the most important things you can do to preserve the
radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid fl ying near full-
scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or over groups of people.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF
& OTHERS… FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Your Evader 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 Evader, if not assembled and operated correctly, could
possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage
to property.
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 unfl yable 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 good condition,
a correctly sized motor, and other components as specifi ed
in this instruction manual. All components must be correctly