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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
.....................................2
Radio
System
.................................................................2
Batteries and Charger ....................................................2
Hardware and Accessories ............................................2
Adhesives & Building Supplies .......................................3
Optional Supplies and Tools ...........................................3
PREPARATION
..................................................................3
ASSEMBLE THE WINGS
...................................................4
Join the Ailerons and Mount the Servos ........................4
Hook Up the Ailerons .....................................................5
Join
the
Wings
................................................................5
Mount the Wheels and Landing Gear .............................6
ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE
...........................................7
Glue in the Horizontal Stabilizer (Stab) ..........................7
Hinge the Elevators and Rudder ..................................10
Hook up the Elevator and Rudder ................................11
Mount the Motor and ESC ............................................12
Mount the Battery and Receiver ...................................14
Optional: Install Pilot Figure (Not Included) ..................14
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
..................................15
Set the Control Throws .................................................15
Balance and Mount the Propeller .................................16
Apply the Decals ..........................................................16
Balance the Model (C.G.) .............................................16
Balance the Model Laterally .........................................17
FLYING
.............................................................................17
Prefl ight ........................................................................17
Takeoff
..........................................................................17
Flight
............................................................................18
Landing
........................................................................18
REPLACEMENT PARTS
..................................................18
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
RADIO SYSTEM
The Chipmunk 400 ARF requires a four-channel radio with a
small receiver that will fi t into available space in the fuselage
not already occupied by the battery. The following servos
and servo extensions are also recommended:
(4) Futaba
®
S3114 micro servos (FUTM0414)
(2) Hobbico
®
Command
™
6" [150mm] extensions
(HCAM2000)
(1) Futaba dual servo extension (FUTM4130)
BATTERIES AND CHARGER
Most 3S (11.1V) LiPo batteries in the 1200mAh – 1500mAh
range should fi t fi ne in the Chipmunk. Following are a few
suitable recommendations:
11.1V ElectriFly 1300mAh 25C (GPMP0505)
11.1V ElectriFly BP 1250mAh 20C (GPMP0715)
11.1V FlightPower
®
1200mAh 30C (FPWP6105)
11.1V ElectriFly 1200mAh 30C (GPMP0836)
11.1V ElectriFly 1300mAh 30C (GPMP0840)
Be certain to read and follow all the instructions and
precautions that come with LiPo batteries and chargers.
Charge LiPo batteries only with chargers intended for LiPo
batteries or with chargers that have a LiPo setting. Following
is a suitable charger:
Great Planes PolyCharge4
™
DC-only LiPo battery
charger (GPMM3015)
Additionally, one (1) Great Planes ElectriFly
Equinox
™
LiPo Cell Balancer w/3S battery adapter
(GPMM3160) for each battery to be charged
simultaneously is recommended. (If you wish to
charge three batteries simultaneously, three Equinox
balancers will be required.)
Finally, if charging the battery from a 120V AC outlet
is preferred (rather than using a 12V battery), a 12
Volt power supply will also be required (Hobbico 12
Volt Power Supply - HCAP0250).
HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES
Following is the list of additional hardware and accessories
required to fi nish the Chipmunk 400. Order numbers are
provided in parentheses.
Great Planes
RimFire
400 (28-30-950kV) out-runner
brushless motor with prop adapter (GPMG4560)
Great Planes
Silver Series
25 Amp Brushless
Electronic Speed Controller (GPMM1820)
(1 pkg. of 3) Great Planes 3.5mm male/2mm female
bullet adapters (GPMM3122)
