Great-planes Matt Chapman Eagle 580 EP ARF - GPMA1573 Manuel d'utilisateur

Great Planes® Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warra

10Install the Stabilizer❏ 1. Remove the canopy from the fuselage. Do this by sliding the canopy forward towards the fi rewall and then lifting the back

11❏ 5. Once you are satisfi ed with the alignment of the stab, glue the stab in position in the fuselage. Carefully wick small amounts of thin CA into

12Install the MotorThe Eagle 580 EP has been designed to use the Great Planes RimFire .32 (42-50-800kV) Out-runner Brushless motor. If you will be ins

13❏ 4. Thread a nylon clevis 20 turns onto a 2-56 x 6" [152mm] wire pushrod. Connect the clevis to the second hole from the base of a nylon contr

14Install the Rudder ServoNow is the time you need to decide on which rudder control method you are going to use. Unless you are installing a very hea

15❏ 6. Thread 2-56 nuts onto four 2-56 rigging couplers. Slide a silicone clevis retainer over both threaded 2-56 metal clevises. Then, thread the cle

16a paper towel to wipe most of the water away.3. Use a piece of soft balsa or something similar to squeegee remaining water from under the decal. App

17Finish the Model❏ 1. Slide the cowl in position on the front of the fuselage. The cowl is held to the fuselage with magnets. In our testing we have

18Note: Do not rely upon the adhesive on the back of the lead weight to permanently hold it in place. Over time the adhesive may soften and cause the

19ELECTRIC MOTORSAFETY PRECAUIONSFailure to follow these safety precautions may result in severe injury to yourself and others.• Get help from an exp

2TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION ... 2SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...

20❏ 11. Secure connections between servo wires and Y-connectors or servo extensions with vinyl tape, heat shrink tubing or special clips suitable for

21LandingTo initiate a landing approach, lower the throttle while on the downwind leg. Allow the nose of the model to pitch downward to gradually blee

22KNIFE EDGE TUMBLEThis is an impressive looking maneuver that really isn’t as diffi cult as it looks. (Before learning this maneuver you must be able

23OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM GREAT PLANES• Two-year quality guarantee.Powered by rare-earth Neodymium magnets, RimFire™ out-runner motors produce expl

34. You must use an R/C radio system that is in good condition and a correctly sized motor and components as specifi ed in this instruction manual.5. Y

SPORT SET-UP:❏ Great Planes Power Series LiPo 2100mAh 11.1V 20C discharge w/balance plug [GPMP0617]❏ Great Planes Power Series LiPo 3200mAh 11.1V 20

5ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTSReplacement parts for the Eagle 580 are available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows. The f

666PREPARATIONS❏ 1. If you have not done so already, remove the major parts of the kit from the box and inspect for damage. If any parts are damaged o

7❏ ❏ 7. Install and then remove a #2 x 3/8" [9.5mm] screw into each of the holes you have drilled. Apply a drop of thin CA into the holes to hard

8❏ ❏ 2. Attach the main landing gear to the fuselage with two 4-40 x 1/2" [13mm] SHC screws, #4 lock washers and #4 fl at washers.❏ 3. Repeat step

9Install the Tail Gear❏ 1. Glue the nylon tail gear bushing in the hole in the aft bottom of the fuse.❏ 2. Insert a pin through the hole in the nylon