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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 2
AMA .................................................................................. 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................. 2
LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE ..................... 3
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ........................................ 3
Radio
Equipment
.......................................................... 3
Motor
Recommendations
............................................. 3
Propeller
....................................................................... 4
ESC (electronic speed control) .................................... 4
Battery
Pack
................................................................. 4
Charger
........................................................................ 4
Required Adhesive & Building Supplies ....................... 4
Optional Supplies & Tools ............................................ 4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES ...................................... 5
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .............................. 5
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS ........................................... 5
METRIC CONVERSIONS ................................................. 5
KIT INSPECTION .............................................................. 6
KIT CONTENTS ................................................................ 6
PREPARATIONS ............................................................... 7
ASSEMBLE THE WING PANELS ..................................... 7
INSTALL THE WING PANELS .......................................... 9
ASSEMBLE THE TAIL SECTION ................................... 11
INSTALL THE TAIL SERVOS & PUSHRODS ................. 13
INSTALL THE LANDING GEAR ..................................... 13
MOUNT THE MOTOR ..................................................... 15
In-runner Brushless Motor with 24mm Gear Drive ........ 15
Out-runner Brushless Motor ....................................... 16
INSTALL THE RADIO & ESC ......................................... 17
INSTALL THE COWL, CANOPY & SPINNER ................ 18
APPLY THE DECALS ..................................................... 20
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY ................................. 20
Check the Control Directions ..................................... 20
Set the Control Throws ............................................... 20
Balance the Model (C.G.) ........................................... 21
Balance the Model Laterally ....................................... 21
PREFLIGHT .................................................................... 21
Identify
Your
Model
..................................................... 21
Charge the Batteries .................................................. 21
Balance the Propellers ............................................... 22
Range
Check
............................................................. 22
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................. 22
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) .................................... 22
CHECK LIST ................................................................... 23
FLYING ............................................................................ 23
Takeoff
........................................................................ 23
Flight
.......................................................................... 24
Landing
...................................................................... 24
3D FLYING ...................................................................... 24
INTRODUCTION
The Extra 330S EP ARF is another great release in a line of
electric built-up, all out performance 3D planes. You can fl y
incredible 3D maneuvers with the Extra 330S EP ARF just like
larger scale, expensive gas models. In addition, high capacity
LiPo battery packs and a brushless motor will allow you the
convenience of electric fl ying within a reasonable budget.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to
the Extra 330S EP ARF, visit the Great Planes web site at
www.greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then
select the Extra 330S EP ARF. If there is new technical
information or changes to this model a “tech notice” box will
appear in the upper left corner of the page.
AMA
We urge you to join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics)
and a local R/C club. The AMA is the governing body of model
aviation and membership is required to fl y at AMA clubs.
Though joining the AMA provides many benefi ts, one of the
primary reasons to join is liability protection. Coverage is not
limited to fl ying at contests or on the club fi eld. It even applies
to fl ying at public demonstrations and air shows. Failure to
comply with the Safety Code (excerpts printed in the back of
the manual) may endanger insurance coverage. Additionally,
training programs and instructors are available at AMA club
sites to help you get started the right way. There are over
2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the country. Contact the
AMA at the address or toll-free phone number below:
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at:
http://www.modelaircraft.org
IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things you can do
to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
fl ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or over
groups of people.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF
& OTHERS....FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Your Extra 330S EP ARF should not be considered a toy,
but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very
much like a full-size airplane. Because of its performance
capabilities, the Extra 330S EP ARF, if not assembled and
operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or
spectators and damage to property.
