servos that will physically fit in the model, those outside the
recommended weight and torque specifications will
adversely affect flight performance and are not
recommended. Note: During assembly when it’s time to
mount the servos, you will be instructed to glue them in. Do
not be alarmed as this is a common practice with this type
of lightweight, high-performance model. Should servo
removal ever be necessary for repair, replacement or
transfer to another model this can be done by prying them
out with a hobby knife or a small screwdriver.
The lightest, four-channel receiver is recommended and
must be compatible with whatever servos will be used (not
all servos are compatible with all receivers–even servos and
receivers within the same brand). The Futaba R-114F
Micro
receiver is recommended and is compatible with the 3108
servos recommended. Note: Futaba receivers are sold on
high and low bands and come without crystals. Following
are the order numbers for the R-114F receiver and
compatible crystals:
Low Band
High Band
(Channels 11-35)
(Channels 36-60)
R114F Receiver
FUTL0442
FUTL0443
Crystal
FUTL62**
FUTL63**
**Replace the “**” in the order number for the crystals with
the preferred channel number. For example, if you want to fly
on channel 33, order a low band receiver and crystal
number FUTL6233.
The EP FW-190 ARF requires a 3-cell (11.1V), 1250–1500mAh
lithium-polymer (LiPo) battery capable of providing 7A
continuous discharge current. The ElectriFly 3-cell,
3-Series
1250mAh battery pack is recommended (GPMP0823).
An electronic speed control capable of handling a minimum
of 15A continuous current is required. Additionally, the
speed control should be as light as possible. The ElectriFly
™
C-25 High-Frequency ESC w/BEC (GPMM2025) is suitable.
A charger capable of charging 3-cell (11.1V) LiPo batteries
such as the ElectriFly PolyCharge 1 to 3-cell LiPo charger
(GPMM3010) must be used. If using another charger, it
must be a LiPo charger or have a LiPo charge mode. Never
charge LiPo batteries with chargers not intended for LiPo
batteries or chargers on NiMH or NiCd settings.
Overcharging or explosion may result. In addition to the
PolyCharge, the ElectriFly Triton
™
(GPMM3150) or Accu-
Cycle Elite
™
(HCAP0280) are also suitable chargers.
Many chargers (including the Triton and Accu-Cycle Elite
listed above) do not include charging leads, but rather have
banana jacks to plug the leads into. If this is the case with
your charger, you will need to purchase a charge lead to
match your battery.
Although it is safe to use foam-safe CA, it is not recommended
for assembly of the main fuselage components as it may
wrinkle the lightweight covering and cause the covering to
come loose from the foam. Therefore, epoxy should be used
throughout the building process unless foam-safe CA is
recommended for a particular step.
To complete the EP FW-190 ARF you will need the following.
❏
4-channel radio with (3) micro servos (0.3 oz [9g] or less
each) (FUTM0042)
❏
Micro receiver (FUTL0442 low band or FUTL0443
high band)
❏
One 6" [153 mm] servo extension (HCAM2000)
❏
One 12" [305 mm] servo extension (HCAM2100)
❏
25 Amp brushed ESC (GPMM2025)
❏
3-cell LiPo or Li-Ion battery pack, 1500mAh (GPMP0831),
or 1250mAh (GPMP0823)
❏
Accu-Cycle Elite Charger (HCAP0280)
❏
Lithium-Polymer Charger (GPMP3150, GPMP3010)
Radio Equipment
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Glue
Battery Charging Leads
Charger
Speed Control
Battery
Receiver
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