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PREPARATIONS

 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 or missing, contact Product Support at the 
address or telephone number listed in the “Kit Inspection” 
section on page 5.

 2. Carefully remove the tape and separate the ailerons 

from the wing and the elevators from the stab. Use a covering 
iron with a covering sock on low to medium heat to tighten 
the covering if necessary. Apply pressure over sheeted 
areas to 

thoroughly

 bond the covering to the wood.

 3. Your kit includes a stand that can be used during the 

assembly process and as a useful tool for transporting the 
airplane. Slide the tubes into the foam cradles as shown.

ASSEMBLE THE WING

Assemble the right wing fi rst so your 

work matches the photos.

 

 1. Insert a hinge into each of the three hinge slots in 

the 

aileron

.

 

 2. Insert the hinges and aileron into the slots in the 

trailing edge of the 

wing

. Adjust the aileron so there is a small 

gap between 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 satisfi ed with the positioning of 
the aileron, apply a couple of drops of thin CA to the top and 
bottom of each hinge. Do not use CA accelerator. After the CA 
has fully hardened, test the hinges by pulling on the aileron.

 

 3. A servo extension has been pre-installed in the wing 

and is taped to the wing just outside of the servo opening. 
Untape the extension from the wing and remove the protective 
wrapping from the connector. 

(

Note:

The connector matches 

Futaba connectors but can be used with many other brand 
servos as well. Check to be sure your connector wires match 
the wires of this connector before using it. If you feel it is 
necessary to replace the extension with one of your brand, 
tie a string to one end of the connector before removing it 
from the wing. After removing the extension the string can 
be used to pull the new extension through the wing.)

 Plug 

your servo into the extension. Secure the servo lead to the 
extension with tape, a piece of shrink tube or some other 
method to keep them from coming unplugged.

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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