Top Flite TOPA0708 - Manual (Page 4)

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RADIO EQUIPMENT
The radio equipment and number of channels required
to fl y the Top Flite Giant Spitfi re Mk IX ARF depends on
the capabilities of your transmitter and how the servos
will be connected.
The Giant Spitfi re Mk IX ARF requires a servo to operate
the retract air control valve, a throttle servo, two fl ap
servos, two aileron servos, two elevator servos, a
rudder servo and a tail steering servo. Servos with a
minimum of 50 oz-in [3.9kg-cm] of torque are required
for operating the elevators, rudder, ailerons and fl aps.
We recommend that metal geared servos also be used.
Standard servos may be used for the throttle and choke
(the servo operated choke is optional). A micro servo
is required to operate the retract air valve. An optional
servo operated kill switch may also be used (this is in
addition to the IMAA-required, manually operated engine
kill switch. A servo operated kill switch is only really
necessary for engines that do not reliably shut off by
closing the carburetor, but could also serve as a backup.
Function Servos Required
Elevators 2 (min. 50 oz-in torque)
(Futaba S3305 FUTM0045)
Rudder 1 (min. 50 oz-in torque)
(Futaba S3305 FUTM0045)
Ailerons 2 (min. 50 oz-in torque)
(Futaba S3305 FUTM0045)
Flaps 2 (min. 50 oz-in torque)
(Futaba S3305 FUTM0045)
Tail Steering 1 (min. 50 oz-in torque)
(Futaba S3305 FUTM0045)
Throttle 1 (standard)
(Futaba S9001 FUTM0075)
Retract 1 (micro)
(Futaba S3102 FUTM0034)
Optional Choke 1 (standard)
(Futaba S9001 FUTM0075)
Total: 10-11 servos
A receiver battery with a minimum of 2,400mAh is
recommended for fl ying the Giant Spitfi re Mk IX ARF.
The battery voltage should be checked before every
fl ight to be certain it has enough “charge”.
In addition to the servos, the following items (or similar
items) are also required. The order numbers shown in
parentheses are for Futaba servos.
❍ (4) 6" Y-harness for elevator, rudder/steering,
ailerons and fl aps (FUTM4130)
❍ (2) 12" [305mm] servo extension for fl aps
(HCAM2711)
❍ (2) 24" [610mm] servo extension for ailerons
(HCAM27021)
❍ (2) Heavy Duty switch harness (FUTM4385)
❍ (2) Ernst Charge Receptacle 124 (ERNM3001)
❍ (1) HydriMax 3600mAh NiMH battery
(HCAM6333) for receiver
❍ (1) HydriMax 1600mAh NiMH battery
(HCAM6308) for engine ignition
Note: The length and quantity of servo extensions and
Y-connectors may vary depending on the brand of radio
you are using and the radio installation.
RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR
The Top Flite Giant Spitfi re Mk IX ARF has been designed
for Robart pneumatic and electric main gear retracts.
Note: The Spitfi re Mk IX had a fi xed tail gear.
Following is the complete list of items required to install
the Robart retracts:
❍ (1) TFSPITFIRE-E Top Flite Giant Spitfi re Mk IX
electric retractable main landing gear (ROBQ1651)
❍ (1) TFSPITFIRE Top Flite Giant Spitfi re Mk IX
pneumatic main landing gear (ROBQ1650)
❍ (1) Robart #157VRX Large-Scale Deluxe
Air Control Kit – includes pressure tank, air
line tubing, variable-rate air valve, T-fi ttings
(ROBQ2305)
❍ (1 pkg.) #190 Air Line Quick Disconnects
(ROBQ2395)
Note: An air pump will also be required to pressurize
the air tank. The Robart hand pump could be used, but
is not practical because of the large capacity of the
air tank in this model. A small, 12V electric pump is
recommended and can be purchased at any automotive
or hardware store.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
REQUIRED HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES
In addition to the items listed in the “Decisions You
Must Make” section, following is the list of hardware
and accessories required to fi nish the Top Flite Giant
Spitfi re Mk IX ARF. Order numbers are provided in
parentheses.
❍ (2) Dubro #813 1/8" Fuel Line Barb
(DUBQ0670)
❍ (1) Dubro #554 X-large Tygon Fuel Line
(DUBQ0427)
❍ (1) R/C foam rubber (1/4" [6mm] (HCAQ1000)
or ½" [13mm] (HCAQ1050)
❍ Propeller and spare propellers suitable for your
engine.
❍ (1) Painted Pilot (GPMQ9115)
ADHESIVES AND BUILDING SUPPLIES
This is the list of Adhesives and Building Supplies that
are required to fi nish the Giant Spitfi re Mk IX ARF.
❍ 1/2 oz. [15g] Thin Pro CA (GPMR6001)
❍ 1/2 oz. [15g] Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6007)
❍ Pro 30-minute epoxy (GPMR6047)
❍ Pro 6-minute epoxy (GPMR6045)
❍ Threadlocker thread locking cement
(GPMR6060)
❍ Mixing sticks (50, GPMR8055)
❍ Mixing cups (GPMR8056)
❍ Epoxy brushes (6, GPMR8060)
❍ Denatured alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
❍ R/C-56 canopy glue (JOZR5007)
❍ Shoe Goo (DTXC2450)
❍ Masking tape
❍ Plan protector (GPMR6167) or wax paper