Great Planes Extra 300S FlatOuts EP ARF - GPMA1114 - Manual (Page 4)

The FlatOuts Extra 300S requires a 3-cell (11.1V), 350-
700mAh lithium-polymer (Li-Po) battery capable of providing
7A continuous discharge current. For long flight times and
good performance, we recommend the ElectriFly 3-cell,
3-Series 640mAh battery pack (GPMP0805). For minimum
weight, at the expense of some flight time, the ElectriFly 3-cell,
3-Series 350mAh battery pack (GPMP0801) works well. 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 65g [2.3 oz.].
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 batteries 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) are also
suitable chargers.
Many chargers (including the Triton and Accu-Cycle Elite) 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 FlatOuts Extra 300S is capable of 3-D 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 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
FlatOuts Extra 300S could be assembled with, we have had the
best success with, and exclusively recommend foam-safe CA.
1 oz. Great Planes Foam Safe CA Medium (GPMR6069)
2 oz. Great Planes Foam Safe CA Medium (GPMR6070)
1 oz. Great Planes Foam Safe CA Thick (GPMR6072)
2 oz. Great Planes Foam Safe CA Thick (GPMR6073)
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 FlatOuts Extra 300S ARF.
In addition to common household tools and hobby tools, this
is the “short list” of the most important items required to build
the FlatOuts Extra 300S.
❏
Great Planes Aerosol Activator (GPMR6034)
❏
Hobbico ® CA Applicator tips (HCAR3780)
❏
Hobby knife with #11 blade (HCAR0100)
❏
#11 blades (HCAR0211)
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Metric ruler (for identifying tubes and rods)
❏
5.5" Easy Touch ™ sanding block (GPMR6169) with 220-grit
sandpaper (GPMR6185)
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2.5mm [3/32"] drill bit
❏
1.5mm drill bit [1/16"] drill bit
❏
Double-sided foam tape (GPMQ4400)
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Clear tape
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Great Planes Plan Protector ™ (GPMR6167)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Glue
Propeller Selection
Optional: Brushless Motor Upgrade
Battery Charging Leads
Charger
Speed Control
Battery
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