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Great Planes Matt Chapman Eagle 580 46/EP ARF - GPMA1281 User Manual

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8. Secure the ESC tray to the underside of motor mounting

box using the hook and loop strap. Use three #4 x 3/8"
[9.5mm] self-tapping screws to attach the recommended
Great Planes ESC to the ESC tray.

9. Use CA glue to attach the ABS air scoops to the sides

of the motor mounting box as shown.

10. Connect the motor lead wires to the ESC. Wrapping

the wires around the brushless motor mount will keep the
excess length neatly out of the way.

11. Attach the hook side from a package of self-adhesive

hook and loop material (not included) to the center of the
battery tray. Cut it to length as needed. As you did for the
ESC, make another hook and loop strap from the included
material to secure the LiPo batteries to the tray. Fit the strap
through the slots in the tray as shown. Apply the loop side
from the self-adhesive hook and loop material to the packs
(use additional pieces to secure multiple packs together)
and test fi t it onto the tray. When you balance the airplane
after the assembly has been completed, the exact position
of the packs on the tray will be determined and you should