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ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

 

Adhesives and Building Supplies

This is the list of Adhesives and Building Supplies that are 
required to fi nish the PBY Catalina.

  1/2 oz. [15g] Thin Pro

 CA (GPMR6001)

  1/2 oz. [15g] Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6007)

  Pro 6-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6045)

  Drill Bits: 1/16" [1.6mm] and a #57

  #1 Hobby Knife (HCAR0105)

  #11 Blades (5-pack, HCAR0211)

  R/C-56 Canopy Glue (JOZR5007)

  Denatured Alcohol (for epoxy clean up)

  Threadlocker thread locking cement (GPMR6060)

Optional Supplies and Tools

Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that 
will help you build the PBY Catalina.

  21st Century

®

 Sealing Iron (COVR2700) 

  21st Century Iron Cover (COVR2702)

  CA Applicator Tips (HCAR3780)

  CA Debonder (GPMR6039)

  Epoxy Brushes (6, GPMR8060)

  Mixing Sticks (50, GPMR8055)

  Mixing Cups (GPMR8056)

IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES

•  When you see the term 

test fi t

 in the instructions, it means 

that you should fi rst position the part on the assembly 

without using any glue

, then slightly modify or 

custom fi t

 

the part as necessary for the best fi t.

•  Whenever the term 

glue

 is written you should rely upon 

your experience to decide what type of glue to use. When 
a specifi c type of adhesive works best for that step, the 
instructions will make a recommendation.

•  Whenever just 

epoxy

 is specifi ed you may use 

either

 30-

minute (or 45-minute) epoxy 

or

 6-minute epoxy. 

•  

Photos

 and 

sketches

 are placed 

before

 the step they 

refer to. Frequently you can study photos in following steps 
to get another view of the same parts.

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts for the ElectriFly PBY Catalina ARF are 
available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts 
List that follows. The fastest, most economical service can be 
provided by your hobby dealer or mail-order company. 

To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Great Planes web site 
at 

www.greatplanes.com

. Choose “Where to Buy” at the 

bottom of the menu on the left side of the page. Follow the 
instructions provided on the page to locate a U.S., Canadian 
or International dealer.

Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Services by 
calling (217) 398-0007, or via facsimile at (217) 398-7721, 
but full retail prices and shipping and handling charges will 
apply. Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged 
sales tax. If ordering via fax, include a Visa

®

 or MasterCard

®

 

number and expiration date for payment.

Mail parts orders and payments by personal check to:

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1

Champaign, IL 61822

Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in 
the 

Replacement Parts List

. Payment by credit card or 

personal check only; no C.O.D. 

If additional assistance is required for any reason, contact 
Product Support by telephone at (217) 398-8970, or by 
e-mail at 

productsupport@greatplanes.com

.

Replacement Parts List 

Order Number 

Description 

How to Purchase

 

Missing pieces ............... Contact Product Support

 

Instruction manual .......... Contact Product Support

 

Full-size plans ................................... Not available

GPMA2188  Fuselage ....................................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2189  Wing Set ....................................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2190  Tail Surfaces ...............................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2191  Wing Strut Set ............................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2192  Battery Hatch .............................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2193  Prop Adapter/ Hub (1) ................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2194  Canopies (2) ..............................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2195  Water Rudder .............................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2196  Wing Tip Float Set ......................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2197  Decal Set ...................................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2198  Cowls (2) ....................................Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMQ6610  8" x 6" Propeller .........................Contact Hobby Supplier

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Summary of Contents for ElectriFly PBY Catalina

Page 1: ...to the place of purchase To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at the address below Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Dr Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 USA Include a lette...

Page 2: ...del of this famous twin engine airplane For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the ElectriFly PBY Catalina visit the Great Planes web site at www greatplanes com Open the Airplanes...

Page 3: ...as to the performance or safety of your completed model Remember Take your time and follow the instructions to end up with a well built model that is straight and true LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING USAGE W...

Page 4: ...llows The fastest most economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer or mail order company To locate a hobby dealer visit the Great Planes web site at www greatplanes com Choose Where to Buy...

Page 5: ...re written in the Kit Contents list Great Planes Product Support 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 Telephone 217 398 8970 ext 5 Fax 217 398 7721 E mail airsupport greatplanes com KIT CONT...

Page 6: ...the LE of the aileron and the wing The gap should be small just enough to see light through or to slip a piece of paper through Be sure the aileron moves freely up and down Once you are satisfied wit...

Page 7: ...position the servo arm as shown and then center the aileron With a fine tip marker mark the wire where it aligns with the outer hole of the servo arm Make a 90 degree bend on the mark Cut the wire so...

Page 8: ...lug the color coded motor wires into the extensions Slide the heat shrink over the connection making sure the heat shrink covers the brass connectors in a way that will not allow any metal to metal co...

Page 9: ...e using two 4 40 x 1 1 4 32mm socket head cap screws in the front mounting holes and two 4 40 x 3 4 19mm socket head cap screws in the rear mounting holes When installing the wing be sure all of the w...

Page 10: ...the rudder in place onto the fuselage 8 Locate the water rudder and notice the flat spot on the side of the wire The rudder wire will serve as the hinge for the lower half of the rudder Slide the wat...

Page 11: ...the last hole in the servo arm with a 57 drill Install an aluminum screw lock connector into the hole and lock it in place with a nylon retainer Install a set screw into the screw lock connector Inst...

Page 12: ...hten the set screw against the wire 7 Install a screw lock connector into the outer hole of a control horn Slide the screw lock connector onto the pushrod wire Examine this picture taking note of the...

Page 13: ...10 Read the instructions that came with your speed control to become familiar with the connections and the motor arming sequence Once you are familiar with the operation of the speed control turn on y...

Page 14: ...n the control surfaces have remained centered Adjust if necessary You should make any adjustments to the servos and the servo arms now In a future step you will be installing the blisters over the ope...

Page 15: ...he item it holds in place with a hobby knife or hobby putty knife Hold the blisters in place with masking tape until the glue has dried Clean any excess glue from the fuselage with a damp cloth before...

Page 16: ...y it for many flights DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS IMPORTANT PROCEDURE A model that is not properly balanced will be unstable and possibly unflyable At this stage the model should be in ready to fly condition...

Page 17: ...possibly with disastrous effect but vibration may also damage your radio receiver and battery Vibration can also cause your fuel to foam which will in turn cause your motor to run hot or quit We use...

Page 18: ...in accordance with the frequency sharing agreement listed in the complete AMA Safety Code 9 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight nor should any part of th...

Page 19: ...rottle back once the plane gets to a comfortable altitude While full throttle is usually desirable for takeoff this model flies more smoothly at reduced speeds Take it easy with the PBY Catalina for t...

Page 20: ...outputs can charge a one to four cell Lithium Polymer pack It s ideal if you don t have the time for one at a time charging and don t want the expense and hassle of multiple chargers Each output can...

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