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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
............................................................... 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
................................................. 3
LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING AND USAGE
................ 3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
.................................... 4
Radio
Equipment
....................................................... 4
Motor and Propeller Recommendations .................... 4
Electronic Speed Control ........................................... 4
Battery Pack and Charger .......................................... 4
Adhesive and Building Supplies ................................. 4
Optional Supplies and Tools ....................................... 4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
...................................... 5
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
.............................. 5
KIT CONTENTS
................................................................ 6
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
....................................................... 7
ASSEMBLE THE WINGS
.................................................. 7
Install the Ailerons ...................................................... 7
Install the Aileron Servos and Pushrods .................... 8
Attach
the
Wings
........................................................ 9
BUILD THE FUSELAGE
................................................. 11
Assemble the Tail Section ........................................ 11
Install the Tail Servos and Pushrods ........................ 13
Install
the
Top
Wing
.................................................. 14
FINISH THE MODEL
....................................................... 16
Install the Landing Gear ........................................... 16
Install the Out-Runner Motor .................................... 17
Install the Electronics ............................................... 18
Install the Cowl ......................................................... 19
Final
Assembly
......................................................... 20
Apply the Decals ...................................................... 21
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
................................. 22
Check the Control Directions ................................... 22
Set the Control Throws ............................................ 22
Balance the Model (C.G.)......................................... 23
Balance the Model Laterally ..................................... 23
PREFLIGHT
.................................................................... 24
Identify
Your
Model
................................................... 24
Charge the Batteries ................................................ 24
Balance
Propellers
................................................... 24
Range
Check
........................................................... 24
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
................................. 24
AMA SAFETY CODE
...................................................... 24
CHECK LIST
................................................................... 25
FLYING
............................................................................ 25
Takeoff
..................................................................... 26
Flight
........................................................................ 26
Landing
.................................................................... 26
3D FLYING
...................................................................... 27
INTRODUCTION
The Ultimate Biplane EP ARF is the third release in a line of
electric built-up, all-out performance 3D planes. The Ultimate
is a fantastic fl yer and can perform virtually any aerobatic
maneuver with authority. High-capacity LiPo battery packs
will allow you the convenience of electric fl ying, combined
with the same “ultimate” fl ight characteristics of planes much
larger in size, like the Great Planes Ultimate Bipe 1.60 ARF. In
addition to offering the fl ight performance of a large 3D plane
in a small package, the exciting trim scheme from the Ultimate
Biplane 1.60 ARF has been carried down to the Ultimate EP.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Ultimate Biplane EP visit the Great Planes web site at www.
greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then select the
Ultimate Biplane 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
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.
Scale Competition
Though the Great Planes Ultimate Biplane EP is an ARF and
may not have the same level of detail as an “all-out” scratch-
built competition model, it is a scale model nonetheless
and is therefore eligible to compete in the Fun Scale class
in AMA competition (we receive many favorable reports of
Great Planes ARF’s in scale competition!). In Fun Scale, the
