APC EP Zero ARF Instruction Manual Page 1

Champaign, Illinois(217) 398-8970, Ext [email protected]© 2011 Hobbico®, Inc. GPMA1485 MnlREAD THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCT

10❏ ❏ 5. Working with the left wing first, make a mark on the flap LE directly behind the side opposite the hole in each servo bay cover. This is the

11❏ 13. Repeat steps 5 through 12 to finish the right wing. Remember to orient the servo bay cover properly. Use the photo above for reference.❏ 14. T

12❏ ❏ 5. Attach a 6" [152mm] servo lead extension to the flap servo. Secure the connection using 3/8" [9.5mm] heat shrink tubing or electric

13❏ 12. Repeat steps 1 through 11 for the right wing.❏ 13. Insert the wing tube into one wing and join the two wings. You may use epoxy to glue the wi

14❏ 5. Grind one 3/16" [4.8mm] wide flat spot at each mark you made.❏ 6. Install the main wheel on the axle using a 5/32" [4mm] wheel collar

15remove the tail and lightly sand the bottom of the horizontal stab slot on the high side and the top of the slot on the low side. Re-fit the horizon

16❏ 3. Prepare three CA hinges by poking a T-pin through the center of the hinge.❏ 4. Test fit the hinges in the slot of the vertical fin. Then, test

17❏ 2. Fit one pushrod into the elevator pushrod guide tube on the left side of the fuselage.❏ 3. Cut the backing plate from the large control horn an

18❏ 7. Drill the servo arm at the second hole outboard using a 5/64 [2mm] drill. Hold the elevators at zero throw and mark where to bend the elevator

19❏ 3. Mix up some 6-minute epoxy and thin it down with some denatured alcohol. Brush it onto the ESC tray and the battery tray to prepare the wood. A

2TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2AMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20❏ 9. Test the motor for proper operation. If the motor does not spin in the correct direction, unplug two of the motor wires from the ESC and swap t

21❏ 4. Use a sharp hobby knife or small sanding drum to remove the plastic between the dummy engine cylinders. Leave a 20mm wide ring around the edge

22❏ 10. Apply a thin layer of 6-minute epoxy along the inside edge of the cowl. Slide the cowl over the cowl ring and position the cowl so that one of

23Pilot Installation (Optional)To install a pilot figure, please use the Great Planes 1/5th scale sport pilot. This is available in red, yellow, or bl

24FULLTHROTTLERUDDERMOVESRIGHTELEVATORMOVES DOWNRIGHT AILERONMOVES UPLEFT AILERONMOVES DOWN4-CHANNEL RADIO SET UP(STANDARD MODE 2)❏ 3. Make certain th

25Balance the Model (C.G.)At this stage the model should be in ready-to-fly condition with all of the systems in place including the motor, prop, land

26PREFLIGHTIdentify Your ModelNo matter if you fly at an AMA sanctioned R/C club site or if you fly somewhere on your own, you should always have your

27Radio Control1) I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground check before the first flight of a new or repaired model.2) I will not fly

28Takeoff directly into the wind. Gradually advance the throttle while holding a bit of up elevator to keep the tail on the ground to maintain tail wh

29Align these dashed lineswith the other windows.CutCutNote: Door is only on RH side.DOOR TEMPLATEThis model belongs to:NameAddressCity, Sta

3differ slightly from the photos. In those instances the written instructions should be considered as correct.3. You must take time to build straight,

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4Required Adhesivesand Building SuppliesTo finish this airplane you will need the following items.❏ 1 oz. [30g] Thin Pro™ CA (GPMR6002)❏ 1 oz. [30g]

NOTEFull-size plans are not available. You can download a copy of this manual at greatplanes.com.GPMA1485 D01 ©2010 Great PlanesFuselageVerticalStabil

6BEFORE YOU BEGINBefore you begin assembling your model, inspect it for wrinkled covering and areas where the covering should be tacked down to the wo

7❏ ❏ 5. Tie the guide string to the end of the servo lead and carefully route the servo lead through the wing and out of the hole in the sheeting near

8❏ ❏ 12. Bend the pushrod 90° at the mark that you made. Fit the pushrod to the servo arm and fasten it with a FasLink pushrod retainer. Cut off the r

9❏ 3. Mix up a batch of 6-minute epoxy. Brush epoxy on the leading edge of each flap and the corresponding trailing edge of each wing. Glue each flap