Great Planes Reflection FlatOuts EP ARF - GPMA1116 - Manual (Page 4)

The FlatOut Reflection ARF requires a 3-cell (11.1V),
350-700mAh lithium-polymer (Li-Po) battery capable of
providing 7A continuous discharge current. The ElectriFly
3-cell,
3-Series 640mAh battery pack is recommended
(GPMP0805). Note: The ElectriFly 720mAh battery is not
recommended for this model as it is not capable of
delivering the current required by this system. For optimum
performance battery weight should not exceed 2.5 oz. [54g].
An electronic speed control capable of handling a minimum of
7A continuous current is required. Additionally, the speed
control should be as light as possible. The ElectriFly C-10
Micro High-Frequency ESC w/BEC (GPMM2010) is suitable. If
upgrading to the optional brushless motor system
recommended (below), a speed control intended for brushless
motors (a
brushless speed control) capable of at least 8A
continuous current such as the ElectriFly BL-8 (GPMM2070)
must be used. NEVER use speed controllers intended for
brushed motors on brushless motors (and vice-versa).
A charger capable of charging 3-cell (11.1V) Li-Po batteries
such as the ElectriFly Polycharge 1–3-cell Li-Po charger
(GPMM3010) must be used. If using another charger, it
must be a Li-Po charger or have a Li-Po charge mode.
Never charge Li-Po batteries with chargers not intended for
Li-Po batters or chargers on NiMH or NiCd settings.
Overcharging or explosion may result. In addition to the
Polycharge, the ElectriFly Triton
™ (GPMM3150) or Accu-
Cycle Elite ™ (HCAP0280) is also suitable chargers.
Many chargers (including the Triton and Accu-Cycle Elite
listed above) do not include charging leads, but rather have
banana jacks to plug the leads into. If this is the case with
your charger, you will need to purchase a charge lead to
match your battery. For the recommended 640mAh pack,
the correct lead is GPMM3105.
Rest assured, the FlatOut Reflection ARF is capable of 3D
flight with the included ElectriFly “stick-mount” motor and
gearbox combination. But for pilots who always insist on
upgrading and don’t mind spending a little extra money, the
ElectriFly Rimfire 22M-1000 brushless motor (GPMG4500)
will provide increased power and flight time while
simultaneously reducing weight. Don’t forget, if upgrading to
a brushless motor, a “brushless” speed controller such as
the ElectriFly BL-8 ™ 8-Amp ESC (GPMM2070) must be
used. This kit also includes the firewall and instructions for
mounting a brushless motor.
A 10 x 3.5 propeller is included in this kit, and this propeller
offers the best performance with the included brushed motor
system. If you are upgrading to the RimFire brushless motor,
a 9 x 3.5 propeller is recommended.
Though there may be a few different types of adhesives that
the FlatOut Reflection ARF could be assembled with, we
have had the best success with, and exclusively
recommend, foam-safe CA such as 1 oz. Great Planes
Foam Safe Thick CA (GPMR3072). Regular CA is not
recommended as it will aggressively attack the foam used in
this model. In addition to being foam-compatible, foam-safe
CA is also suitable for gluing together all of the rest of the
materials (balsa, carbon) included in this kit. No other
adhesive is required to build the FlatOut Reflection ARF.
In addition to common household tools and hobby tools, this
is the “short list” of the most important items required to build
the FlatOut Reflection ARF.
Great Planes Pro™ CA and
Epoxy glue are recommended.
❏
Great Planes Aerosol Activator (GPMR6034)
❏
Hobbico ® CA Applicator tips (HCAR3780)
❏
Hobby knife with #11 blade (HCAR0100)
❏
#11 Blades (5-pack: HCAR0211)
❏
1m Metric ruler (for identifying tubes and rods)
❏
5-1/2" [140mm] Easy-Touch ™ bar sander (GPMR6169)
with 220-grit sandpaper (GPMR6185)
❏
Drill bits: 1/16" [1.5mm],3/32" [2.5mm]
❏
Double-sided foam tape (GPMQ4400)
❏
Stick-on weight (GPMQ4485)
❏
1/2" [13mm]-wide Cellophane tape
❏
Great Planes Plan Protector ™ (GPMR6167) or wax paper
Adhesives & Building Supplies
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Glue
Propeller Selection
Optional: Brushless Motor Upgrade
Battery Charging Leads
Charger
Speed Control
Battery
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