READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL ADDENDUM BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
WARRANTY
Great Planes
®
Model Manufacturing Co.
guarantees this kit to
be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the
date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component
parts damaged by use or modification.
In no case shall Great
Planes’ liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.
Further, Great Planes reserves the right to change or modify this
warranty without notice.
In that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or
material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of
the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the
user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated
with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return
this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the
place of purchase.
To make a warranty claim, go to: greatplanes.com/support
Wingspan:
118 in [ 2997 mm]
Weight:
4.5 – 4.75 lb [2040 – 2150 g]
Length:
49 in [ 1245 mm]
Wing Area:
1050 in
2
[67.7 dm
2
]
Wing Loading:
10 oz /ft
2
[31 g /dm
2
]
SPECIFICATIONS
Radio:
3+ channel radio
ESC:
60A w/BEC
Battery:
14.8V 3300 – 3600mAh
Motor:
Great Planes RimFire .32
GPMA1053
© 2017 Great Planes Model Mfg. A subsidiary of Hobbico,
®
Inc.
MANUAL ADDENDUM
This manual addendum provides additional instructions for assembling the power system onto the Bird of
Time. Please read through this addendum before you start the assembly of the Bird of Time as it contains
information regarding some steps in the manual booklet. Follow the steps in the manual booklet as printed
unless noted otherwise in this addendum.
FLIGHT EQUIPMENT
SERVOS:
On pages 3-4 in the manual booklet there are
servos recommended which have been discontinued and
are no longer available. Listed here are current model
servos recommended for the Bird of Time. Other models
of similar size and torque rating will also work.
Futaba S9001 Aircraft Coreless BB Servo
(FUTM0075) -Rudder (54 oz-in)
Futaba S3154 Digital Micro High-Torque Servo
(FUTM0654) -Elevator (21 oz-in)
RECEIVER:
Most current 2.4GHz receivers are lightweight
and will fi t inside the Bird of Time fuselage. A receiver 3/4" x
1-1/2" [19x38mm] or smaller will fi t (thickness x width).
TRANSMITTER:
A 3+ channel transmitter is required
for the Bird of Time EP.
NOTE:
We recommend using
a transmitter with programmable mixing. However, it is
not required. The purpose of the mix is to add some
down elevator when throttle is applied to reduce the
climbing tendency under power.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
One servo extension wire is
needed for the elevator servo.
Tactic Servo Extension 24" Futaba J (TACM2200)
Self-adhesive hook and loop material is needed to secure
the battery, receiver, and ESC into the fuselage.
Great Planes Hook & Loop 1x6" (2) (GPMQ4480)
NOTE:
The high start and receiver battery listed in the
manual booklet are no longer needed.
MOTOR AND ESC RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Great
Planes RimFire .32 motor is recommended for the Bird of
Time EP. The RimFire .32 will provide ample power to climb
quickly to altitude. The Hitec Energy Sport 60A ESC is a
low profi le speed controller with BEC that we recommend
for this setup. Stock numbers are provided here:
Great Planes RimFire .32 42-50-800 Outrunner
Brushless (GPMG4700)
Hitec Energy Sport 60 Amp 2-6S 5-18 NiMH 5.5V
5A (HRCM9049)
BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS:
The recommended
battery size is 14.8V 3300-3600mAh. This voltage and
capacity along with the RimFire .32 motor and 13.5x7 prop
will provide 10-12 climbs to altitude with a near vertical
climb angle at full throttle. We found that the 3600mAh
pack will balance the plane at the recommended C.G. with
little or no added ballast when using the recommended
motor and ESC.
NOTE:
Space inside the battery compartment is
limited. If an ESC larger than the recommended ESC
is used, a smaller battery may be needed in order for
both to fi t into the compartment. OR, the ESC can be
located further aft requiring motor lead or receiver lead
extensions, paying attention to proper C.G. location.
The FlightPower 3600mAh battery will fi t with the
recommended Hitec ESC.
FlightPower LiPo FP30 4S 14.8V 3350mAh 30C
Star Plug (FPWP3334)
Dimensions:
5.24 x 1.58 x 1.06" [133 x 40 x 27mm]
Weight:
12.56oz [356g]
FlightPower LiPo FP50 4S 14.8V 3600mAh 50C
Star Plug (FPWP5364]
Dimensions:
5.12 x 1.34 x 1.50" [130 x 34 x 38mm]
Weight:
14.11oz [400g]
CHARGER:
A charger capable of charging a 4S LiPo is
required. An economical Onyx charger and a high end
Triton charger are recommended here.
Duratrax Onyx 225 AC/DC Advanced Charger
(DTXP4225)
Great Planes ElectriFly Triton2 EQ AC/DC Charger
(GPMM3156)
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
This is the complete updated parts list for the Bird of Time
EP.
GPMA5301 ...Wing
GPMA5302 ...Tail
GPMA5305 ...Fuselage
GPMA5306 ...Canopy
GPMA5307 ...Propeller Adapter
GPMA5308 ...Spinner Set
GPMA5309 ...Decals
GPMA5310 ...Complete Folding Propeller Set
FLZA6672 ....13.5x7 Propeller Blades Only (2)
KIT CONTENTS
NOTE:
The kit contents on page 6 of the manual booklet
list parts that are not included with this Bird of Time EP.
Parts listed in the booklet but are not included in this kit:
Tow Hook Block
4-40 Blind Nuts (4)
4-40 Tow Hook
Bag of Weight Shot
ELECTRIC MOTOR & BATTERY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
Once the motor batteries are connected, the electric
motor can start at any time. Make sure the fail-safe is set on
your radio to prevent the motor from starting if the signal is lost.
WARNING:
Read the entire instruction sheet included with
your motor batteries. Failure to follow the instructions could
cause permanent damage to the battery and its surroundings
and cause bodily harm!
ALWAYS
remove the propeller if the motor batteries will be
connected when working on your plane.
ALWAYS
remove the motor batteries when charging.
ALWAYS
follow the charging instructions included with your
charger for charging LiPo batteries. LiPo batteries can cause
serious damage if misused.
ALWAYS
switch on the transmitter before connecting the
motor battery.
ALWAYS
unplug the motor batteries as soon as your fl ight
is over and
before
turning off your transmitter.
ALWAYS
use a LiPo-approved charger.
ALWAYS
set the charger’s output volts to match the battery
volts.
ALWAYS
charge a LiPo battery in a fi reproof location.
ALWAYS
charge through the “charge” lead.
ALWAYS
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
ALWAYS
remove the batteries from the plane after a crash.
Set them aside in a safe location for at least 20 minutes. If the
batteries are damaged in the crash, they could catch fi re. If
the battery starts to swell, quickly move the battery to a safe
location, preferably outside. Place it in a bucket, covering the
battery with sand. Never use water to try and put out a LiPo fi re.
NEVER
touch the motor during or right after operation. The
motor gets HOT!
NEVER
switch off the transmitter with the motor batteries
plugged in.
NEVER
use a NiCd/NiMH peak charger to charge a LiPo
battery.
NEVER
charge in excess of 4.20 V per cell unless the battery
is rated for a higher voltage.
NEVER
charge through the “discharge” lead.
NEVER
charge at currents greater than 1C unless the battery
is rated for a higher charge rate.
NEVER
trickle-charge a LiPo battery.
NEVER
allow the battery temperature to exceed 150 degrees
F (65° C).
NEVER
disassemble or modify the pack wiring in any way
or puncture the cells.
NEVER
discharge below 2.7V per cell.
NEVER
place the battery or charger on combustible materials
or leave it unattended during charge or discharge.
NEVER
charge the batteries in the plane.
ALWAYS
get help from an experienced pilot when learning
to operate motors.
ALWAYS
use safety glasses when running motors.
NEVER
run the motor in an area of loose gravel or sand; the
propeller may throw such material in your face or eyes.
ALWAYS
keep your face and body as well as all spectators
away from the plane of rotation of the propeller as you start
and run the motor.
ALWAYS
keep these items away from the prop: loose clothing,
shirt sleeves, ties, scarves, long hair or loose objects such
as pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out of shirt or jacket
pockets into the prop.
NEVER
leave the LiPo battery unattended while charging. If
the LiPo battery becomes hot or starts to swell, stop charging
and remove the battery to a safe location.
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