If you have not flown this type of model before, we
recommend that you get the assistance of an experienced
pilot in your R/C club for your first flights. If you’re not a
member of a club, your local hobby shop has information
about clubs in your area whose membership includes
experienced pilots.
In addition to joining an R/C club, we strongly recommend you
join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics). AMA
membership is required to fly at AMA sanctioned clubs. There
are over 2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the country.
Among other benefits, the AMA provides insurance to its
members who fly at sanctioned sites and events. Additionally,
training programs and instructors are available at AMA club
sites to help you get started the right way. Contact the AMA at
the address or toll-free phone number below:
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Hobby knife (HCAR0105)
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#11 blades (HCAR0211)
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Needle-nose pliers
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Pliers with wire cutters (HCAR0630)
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Small Phillips head screwdriver
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Medium-sized flat-head screwdriver
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Small piece of medium grade sandpaper
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Ruler
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Electric drill and 1mm drill bit
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6-minute Epoxy (GPMR6045)
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Denatured alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
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1/2 oz. Medium Pro
™
CA (GPMR6007)
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CA debonder
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Pro Wood Glue (GPMR6160)
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Great Planes 1" x 6" Velcro
®
(GPMQ4480)
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Top Flite
®
Panel Line Pen (TOPQ2510)
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Great Planes Silver Solder Kit (GPMR8070)
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Hobbico
®
Soldering Iron (HCAR0776)
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1/16" [1.6mm] x 3/4" [19mm] x 4" [102mm] scrap balsa
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3/32" [2.4mm] x 1" [25mm] x 4" [102mm] scrap balsa
This is the list of hardware and accessories required to
finish the Great Planes Micro Whizz ARF. Order numbers
are provided in parentheses.
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When you see the term
test fit in the instructions, it
means that you should first position the part on the
assembly without using any glue, then slightly modify or
custom fit the part as necessary for the best fit.
•
Whenever the term
glue is written you should rely upon
your experience to decide what type of glue to use. When a
specific type of adhesive works best for that step, the
instructions will make a recommendation.
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
Motor/Gearbox/Prop
The Micro Whizz ARF was flown extensively with an
ElectriFly
™
S-280 5:1 Ratio STD Gearbox unit
(GPMG0200). The ElectriFly Ferrite BB Motor (GPMG0305)
was used for power along with an APC 9 x 6 SloFly
Propeller (APCQ5013). This set-up also requires a 3mm
Shaft Adapter (GPMQ4600). This is an excellent power
unit for this airplane.
Battery Recommendations
The Micro Whizz operates best using the 8-cell NiMH
from ElectriFly (GPMP0072)
Radio Equipment
The Micro Whizz requires a mini receiver such as the
ElectriFly 4 channel FM Mini Receiver (GPML0045) and
3 Futaba
®
S-3103 Micro Mini Servos (FUTM0037).
Speed Control
An electronic speed control with BEC (Battery Eliminator
Circuitry) is required. The BEC allows both the motor and
the radio system to be powered by the same battery and
eliminates the additional battery required to power the
radio gear. The ElectriFly C-10 Mini Electronic Speed
Control (GPMM2010) is recommended for the Micro Whizz.
Chargers
The best type of charger to use is a peak charger,
because it charges the batteries until they are fully
charged, then automatically switches to a trickle charge
mode. The Great Planes ElectriFly Peak Charger
(GPMM3000) is suitable for nickel-metal hydride
batteries, NiCds and transmitter battery packs.
You may want to consider the ElectriFly Triton
™
computerized charger, discharger, and cycler
(GPMM3150). This unit will pay great dividends by
extending battery life and is capable of charging virtually
every hobby battery on the market today.
Hardware & Accessories
TOOLS & SUPPLIES REQUIRED
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
Tele: (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at:
http://www.modelaircraft.org
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