Great Planes Evader EDF Sport Jet EP ARF - GPMA1800 - Manual (Page 3)

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installed so that the model operates correctly on the ground
and in the air. You must check the operation of the model and
all components before every fl ight.
5. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own
this type of model before, we recommend that you get
the assistance 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 a motor 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 and tail cone adapter included in
this kit are 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 Evader
that may require planning or decision making before starting
assembly. Order numbers are provided in parentheses.
Battery and ESC
• The Evader was designed for and comes equipped with
the Great Planes ElectriFly HyperFlow 56mm ducted fan
system (GPMG3910) and the Great Planes ElectriFly 24-
45-3790kV Ammo inrunner brushless motor (GPMG5185).
These components drop right in with no modifi cation.
• The recommended battery is the Great Planes ElectriFly
14.8V (4S) 2200mAh 25C LiPo (GPMP0521). Under “normal”
fl ying conditions (mostly full throttle), this provides average
fl ight times of approximately 4 minutes with approximately
one more minute of motor run time for additional landing
attempts.
• The Great Planes ElectriFly SS-35 35 Amp brushless ESC
(GPMM1830) is also recommended.
Note: A precision 1.5mm Allen wrench will be required
for tightening the set screws in the brass fan adapter. Do
not attempt to use a worn out wrench; you may strip out
the wrench or set screws, making it impossible to securely
tighten or remove them for replacement. The 1.5mm MIP
Thorp Hex Driver (MIPR9007) is recommended.
Servos and Receiver
No unusual radio gear is required for the Evader, just a small
receiver and one elevator servo and one aileron servo in the
20 oz-in torque range.
• Suitable servo choices (in order of preference) for Futaba ®
servos include S3156 (digital, metal gear, high-torque–
FUTM0656), S3153MG (digital, metal gear–FUTM0652),
S3153 (digital–FUTM0653), S3117 (high-torque–
FUTM0417) and S3107 (standard micro–FUTM0025).
• Any mini 4-channel aircraft receiver will work. In the
prototypes a Futaba 2.4GHz R617FS FASST ™ receiver
(FUTL7627) was used.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Battery Chargers
• A LiPo-capable battery charger and a power source for the
battery charger is required. One recommended charger
is the Great Planes ElectriFly TritonEQ
™ AC/DC Charger
(GPMM3155). The Triton EQ can be powered either by an
AC or DC power source and features a built-in LiPo cell
balancer.
• Another suitable LiPo battery charger is the Great Planes
PolyCharge4 ™ DC LiPo charger (GPMM3015). The
PolyCharge4 can charge up to four LiPo batteries at the
same time, but requires separate LiPo cell balancers, so
for each LiPo battery you wish to charge simultaneously
(up to 4), one Great Planes Equinox ™ LiPo Cell Balancer
(GPMM3160) will be required. Additionally, the Equinox
comes with 2S and 3S charge adapters, so a 4S charge
adapter (GPMM3162) must also be purchased separately.
Finally, the PolyCharge4 does not have AC capability, so
if wall-charging from home is a priority a separate A/C
12-Volt power source must also be purchased. A suitable
power supply then for the PolyCharge4 is the Great Planes
12V 12A DC power supply (GPMP0901).