Great Planes Fundango Park Flyer Kit - GPMA0050 - Manual (Page 4)

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Each individual Nicd or Nimh cell that makes up a battery is
1.2 volts. An 8-cell battery pack is 9.6 volts. Batteries are
also rated by their capacity in mAh (milli-Amp-hours), or how
much energy they store. A 600 mAh battery can supply 1
Ampere for .6 hours (about 36 minutes). A 1200 mAh battery
pack has twice the capacity of a 600 mAh battery pack.
The battery pack recommended for the Fundango is the 8-
cell (9.6 volt) 600 mAh NiCd pack (HCAP6000). A 300 mAh
charger is included with the battery. If you already have a
charger, or if extra battery packs are required, the battery is
available separately (HCAP6005).
Do not attempt to fly the Fundango with 1200 mAh “sub-C”
battery packs, as they are too heavy.
ATTENTION: The product you have purchased is powered
by a rechargeable battery. At the end of its useful life, under
various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of
this battery into the municipal waste system. Check with
your local solid waste officials for details in your area for
recycling options or proper disposal.
This product contains a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
The best type of charger to use is a peak charger, because
it charges the batteries until they are fully charged, then
automatically switches to a trickle charge mode. The
Hobbico Accu-Cycle
™ Plus (HCAP0270) is suitable for peak-
charging the battery pack recommended.
The batteries may also be peak-charged by using a volt
meter to monitor the voltage while the batteries charge. The
voltage increases as the batteries charge. When the voltage
begins to decrease the batteries are fully charged (“peaked”).
The 9.6 volt 600 mAh battery recommended for the
Fundango may be charged at a rate no higher than 400
mAh. At this rate, it will take 90 minutes to charge a
discharged battery. If the battery is not discharged (and you
are not using a peak-charger), connect the battery to the
motor on your model. Run the motor until the propeller is
turning slowly, thus discharging the battery.
IMPORTANT: While charging, monitor the temperature of the
battery frequently. If the battery becomes warm, disconnect it
from the charger.
Though the Fundango is a small, lightweight model, it isn't a
floater, so using ultra-light coverings isn't a necessity. Some
weight can be saved by using Top Flite
® EconoKote ® or
Coverite ™ Micafilm ™ , but the overall savings is minimal and
has no noticeable effect on the way the Fundango performs.
Our prototypes covered with Top Flite MonoKote
® film
performed very well.
In addition to the equipment listed in the “Decisions You
Must Make” section, following is the “short list” of the most
important building supplies required to build the Fundango.
We recommend Great Planes Pro
™ CA and Epoxy glue.
❏ 1/2 oz. Thin Pro CA (GPMR6001)
❏ 1/2 oz. Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6007)
❏ Hobby knife (HCAR0105)
❏ #11 blades (HCAR0211)
❏ Single-edge razor blades (HCAR0212)
❏ Soldering Iron (HCAR0776)
❏ 60/40 Resin core solder (or other solder suitable for
electrical use)
❏ Approximately 3' of light string
❏ Small T-pins (HCAR5100)
❏ Builder's triangle (HCAR0480)
❏ Electric drill and drill bits: 1/16" [1.6mm], 5/64" [2mm] (or
1/16" [1.6mm]), 3/32" [2.4mm], 1/8" [3.2 mm], 5/16"
[7.9mm], #60 (.040") [1mm]
❏ Small Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers
❏ Pliers with wire cutter (HCAR0630)
❏ Great Planes Plan Protector (GPMR6167) or wax paper
❏ Sanding tools and sandpaper assortment
❏ Sealing Iron (TOPR2100)
❏ 70% Isopropyl rubbing alcohol (or water for bending
balsa sticks)
Here is a list of optional tools that may help you build
the Fundango.
❏ Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer ™ (TOPQ5700)
❏ Top Flite Hot Sock ™ iron cover (TOPR2175)
❏ Straightedge with scale (HCAR0475)
❏ Cutting mat (HCAR0456)
Optional Supplies and Tools
Building Supplies
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Covering
Chargers
Battery Warning
Battery Recommendation