Great Planes G-44 Widgeon Seaplane EP ARF - GPMA1151 - Manual (Page 3)

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of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for your fi rst fl ights.
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.
6. While this kit has been fl ight tested to exceed normal use,
if the plane will be used for extremely high stress fl ying, such
as racing, or if an engine larger than one in the recommended
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.
7. WARNING: The fuselage in this kit is made of fi berglass,
the fi bers of which may cause eye, skin and respiratory tract
irritation. Never blow into a part to remove fi berglass 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 fi berglass parts. Vacuum the parts and
the work area thoroughly after working with fi berglass parts.
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and fl yability of your fi nished 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 fi nish the Great Planes
G-44 Widgeon EP that may require planning or decision
making before starting to build. Order numbers are provided
in parentheses.
Motor Recommendations
The RimFire 400 [28-30-950] (GPMG4560) is the perfect
match for the G-44 Widgeon EP. Two are required along with
two SS-25 ESCs (GPMM1820) and two Great Planes 8
×6
Slow-Fly (GPMQ6610) propellers.
Motor Battery Recommendations
We fl ew the G-44 Widgeon EP with the ElectriFly “Power
Series” Lithium Polymer Battery (GPMP0727). The 3200 mAh
3S, 11.1 V 20C battery pack provided great power and fl ight
times consistently more than 5 minutes. The battery proved
to be a good choice to help establish the proper weight and
balance. A Great Planes parallel ESC Adapter (GPMM3141)
is required to connect the two RimFire motors to the battery.
Radio Equipment
The G-44 Widgeon EP requires a four channel radio system
(minimum), four channel receiver (minimum), and four servos.
Two servos with a minimum rating of 21 oz-in (1.5 kg-cm) of
torque are required for the ailerons and two servos of at least
39 oz-in (2.8 kg-cm)of torque are required for the elevator and
rudder. We used the following for our test model.
❍ Futaba ® R617FS 2.4 receiver (FUTL7627)
❍ Aileron servos. Futaba 3114 (FUTM0414)
❍ Elevator and rudder servos. Futaba 3115 (FUTM0415)
Additionally you will require the following:
❍ Two - 24" [610mm] servo extensions (HCAM2721)
❍ Two - Servo “Y” connecters (FUTM4135)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Required Hardware and Accessories
This is the list of hardware and accessories required to fi nish
the Great Planes G-44 Widgeon EP. Order numbers are
provided in parentheses.
❍ 1/2 oz. [15g] Medium Pro ™ CA+ (GPMR6007)
❍ 1/2 oz. [15g] Thin Pro CA (GPMR6001)
❍ Pro 6-minute epoxy (GPMR6045)
❍ #1 Hobby knife (HCAR0105)
❍ Drill Bits -1/16" [1.6mm], 5/64" [2mm]
❍ R/C-56 canopy glue (JOZR5007)
❍ CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)
Optional Supplies and Tools
❍ 2 oz. [57g] spray CA activator (GPMR6035)
❍ Mixing sticks (50, GPMR8055)
❍ Mixing cups (GPMR8056)
❍ Masking tape (TOPR8018)
❍ Denatured alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
❍ 21
st Century ® sealing iron (COVR2700)
Optional Pilot Figure
❍ Williams Brothers 1/8 scale Sportsman Pilot (WBRQ1130)
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
● There are three types of screws used in this kit:
Sheet Metal Screws are designated by a number and a
length. For example #6 × 3/4" [19mm].
This is a number six screw
that is 3/4" [19mm] long.
Machine Screws are designated by a number, threads
per inch, and a length. For example
4-40
× 3/4" [19mm].
This is a number four screw
that is 3/4" [19mm] long with
forty threads per inch.