Great Planes Reactor Bipe 3D EP ARF - GPMA1580 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 2
AMA .................................................................................. 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................. 3
LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE ..................... 3
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ........................................ 3
Radio
Equipment .......................................................... 3
Motor & Propeller Recommendations .......................... 4
ESC (electronic speed control) .................................... 4
Battery Pack & Accessories ......................................... 4
Required Adhesive & Building Supplies ....................... 4
Optional Supplies & Tools ............................................ 4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES ...................................... 5
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .............................. 5
KIT INSPECTION .............................................................. 6
KIT CONTENTS ................................................................ 6
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................... 7
ASSEMBLE THE WINGS .................................................. 7
Install the Ailerons ........................................................ 7
Install the Aileron Servos & Pushrods .......................... 8
Install the Lower Wings ................................................ 9
Install the Upper Wing ................................................ 10
BUILD THE FUSELAGE ................................................. 13
Install the Horizontal & Vertical Tail ............................ 13
Install the Tail Servos & Pushrods .............................. 15
Adjust the Pushrods & Link the Ailerons .................... 16
FINISH THE MODEL ....................................................... 18
Install the Landing Gear ............................................. 18
Install the ESC & Motor .............................................. 18
Install the Radio ......................................................... 19
Final Assembly ........................................................... 20
Apply the Decals ........................................................ 20
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY ................................. 21
Check the Control Directions ..................................... 21
Set the Control Throws ............................................... 21
Balance the Model (C.G.) ........................................... 22
Balance the Model Laterally ....................................... 22
PREFLIGHT .................................................................... 22
Identify
Your Model ..................................................... 22
Charge the Batteries .................................................. 23
Balance Propellers ..................................................... 23
Range Check ............................................................. 23
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................. 23
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) .................................... 23
CHECK LIST ................................................................... 24
FLYING ............................................................................ 25
Takeoff
........................................................................ 25
Flight .......................................................................... 25
Landing ...................................................................... 25
3D FLYING ...................................................................... 26
CABANE STRUT INSTALLATION TEMPLATE .............. 27
INTRODUCTION
The Reactor Bipe 3D EP is an evolution of our successful
Reactor series and was designed with both the 3D pilot and
sport fl ier in mind. Sport pilots will enjoy a stable airplane
with no bad tendencies that builds confi dence and skill.
3D performance pilots will be surprised to fi nd an airplane
capable of performing almost any maneuver with ease and
precision. Whatever your abilities are, you will enjoy an
accurate and nimble performer armed with a power package
that allows unlimited aerobatics. Best of all, it will fi t into
practically any car and requires no disassembly – just grab
it and go!
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to
the Reactor Bipe 3D EP visit the Great Planes web site at
www.greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then
select the Reactor Bipe 3D EP. 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
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 membership is required to fl y at AMA clubs.
Though joining the AMA provides many benefi ts, one of the
primary reasons to join is liability protection. Coverage is not
limited to fl ying at contests or on the club fi eld. It even applies
to fl ying 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
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.