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ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

This is a partial list of items required to fi nish the Ultimate Biplane 
EP ARF that may require planning or decision-making before 
starting to build. Order numbers are provided in parentheses.

Radio Equipment

A 4-channel radio system with four micro servos and a micro 
receiver are required for this plane. The servos and receiver 
shown in the manual are Futaba

®

 S3110 micro servos and 

the Futaba R114F micro receiver. The S3110 servo model is 
currently being replaced with the S3114 which is suitable for 
use in the Ultimate. Two 6" [150mm] servo extensions, two 16” 
[406mm] servo extensions, and a Y-harness are also required. 
Order numbers for these items are provided below.

  Four Futaba S3114 Micro HT Servo (FUTM0414)

  Futaba R114F FM Micro Receiver (Low Band – FUTL0442, 

High Band – FUTL0443)

  Futaba FM Single Conversion Short Crystal

(Low Band – FUTL62**, High Band – FUTL63**)

  Two Futaba C-25 Extension Slim Wire 150mm (FUTM4506)

  Two Futaba 16" Servo Extension J (FUTM3955)

  Futaba 6" Dual Servo Extension J (FUTM4130)

Motor & Propeller Recommendation

The Ultimate Biplane EP ARF requires a C35-30-950kV 
brushless out-runner motor. The order numbers for this motor 
and accompanying propeller are provided below.

  Great Planes RimFire

 35-30-950 Brushless Out-Runner 

Motor (GPMG4590)

  APC 11x3.8SF Slo-Flyer Propeller (APCQ5017)

Note:

 Motors from other manufacturers may work with the 

Ultimate Biplane EP ARF. However, the included fi rewall 
pieces are designed to work specifi cally with the Great 
Planes motor listed.

Electronic Speed Control

A brushless electronic speed control is required for this 
plane. We recommend using the Great Planes Silver Series 
25A Brushless ESC 5V/2A BEC (GPMM1820).

Battery Pack & Charger

The Ultimate Biplane EP ARF has been tested with 11.1V 
LiPo packs ranging from 1250mAh to 2100mAh. Order 
numbers are provided for packs of this size. The lighter 
1250mAh pack is suggested for maximum performance.

  Great Planes LiPo 1250mAh 11.1V 20C Discharge 

w/Balance (GPMP0609)

  Great Planes LiPo 1500mAh 11.1V 20C Discharge 

w/Balance (GPMP0613)

  Great Planes LiPo 2100mAh 11.1V 20C Discharge 

w/Balance (GPMP0617)

Do not 

use Great Planes LiPo 1500mAh 11.1V 3S 8C Discharge 

(GPMP0831). This battery pack is not capable of supporting 
the current draw of the recommended power systems.

A LiPo-compatible charger is required for these batteries, 
along with a cell balancer:

  Great Planes PolyCharge4

 DC LiPo Charger (GPMM3015)

  Great Planes Equinox

 LiPo Cell Balancer (GPMM3160)

Adhesives and Building Supplies

This is the list of adhesive and building supplies required 
to fi nish the Ultimate Biplane EP ARF. Order numbers are 
provided in parentheses. 

  1/2 oz. [15g] Thin Pro CA (GPMR6001)

  1/2 oz. [15g] Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6007)

  1/2 oz. [15g] Thick Pro CA- (GPMR6013)

  Pro 30-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6047)

  Denatured Alcohol

  Drill Bits: 3/64" [1.2mm], 1/8" [3mm]

  #1 Hobby Knife (HCAR0105)

  #11 Blades (5-pack, HCAR0211)

  Hobbico

®

 Steel T-Pins 1" (100) (HCAR5100)

  Great Planes Pro Threadlocker (GPMR6060)

  CA Applicator Tips (HCAR3780)

  Small Spring Clamps

  220 Grit Sandpaper

Optional Supplies and Tools

Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that 
will help you build the Ultimate Biplane EP ARF. 

  21st Century

®

 Sealing Iron (COVR2700) 

  21st Century Iron Cover (COVR2702)

  2 oz. [57g] Spray CA Activator (GPMR6035)

  4 oz. [113g] Aerosol CA Activator (GPMR634)

  CA Debonder (GPMR6039)

  Epoxy Brushes (6, GPMR8060)

  Mixing Sticks (50, GPMR8055)

  Mixing Cups (GPMR8056)

  Hobbico Duster

 Compressed Air (HCAR5500)

  Panel Line Pen (TOPQ2510)

  Rotary Tool such as Dremel

®

 with Cutoff Wheel

  Hobbico Flexible 18" Ruler Stainless Steel (HCAR0460)

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Summary of Contents for Ultimate Biplane EP ARF

Page 1: ...used condition 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 I...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...bs in your area whose membership includes experienced pilots 8 While this kit has been flight tested to exceed normal use if the plane will be used for extremely high stress flying such as racing or i...

Page 4: ...820 Battery Pack Charger The Ultimate Biplane EP ARF has been tested with 11 1V LiPo packs ranging from 1250mAh to 2100mAh Order numbers are provided for packs of this size The lighter 1250mAh pack is...

Page 5: ...dealer or mail order company To locate a hobby dealer visit the Great Planes web site at www greatplanes com Choose Where to Buy at the bottom of the menu on the left side of the page Follow the inst...

Page 6: ...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 CONTENT...

Page 7: ...ming the covering from just above and below the hinge slots 2 Push a small T pin through the center of each CA hinge The pins will keep the hinges centered during assembly Insert the hinges into the h...

Page 8: ...h the splines toward the LE Glue the aileron servos to the servo shims with medium or thick CA Attach a 6 150mm servo extension to each aileron servo Use tape to secure the extension to the servo lead...

Page 9: ...horn and slide the pushrod through the clevis connecting the aileron to the servo Position the aileron in the neutral position and tighten the screws in the adjustable clevises be sure that the pushro...

Page 10: ...th 30 minute epoxy Do not put epoxy on the spars until instructed to do so in the next step Put a coating of epoxy in the wing pockets as well Insert the wing panels into the fuselage and place the pl...

Page 11: ...pendicular to the LE Trim away approximately 1 16 1 6mm of the LE between the holes you made and the inside edge of the elevators 4 Test fit the elevator joiner wire into the holes Lay the elevators d...

Page 12: ...center its position Stand back several feet and view the model from behind Ensure that the stab is level in the fuselage by confirming it is parallel with the bottom wing If not use tape or a weight...

Page 13: ...read a 2x4mm self tapping screw into an adjustable clevis and slide it on a 2x135mm carbon pushrod Attach the clevis to the outer hole of the elevator servo arm 4 Using the pushrod as a guide for the...

Page 14: ...ts Join the wing panels and use tape to hold them together tightly while the epoxy cures Use denatured alcohol to wipe away any excess epoxy A toothpick or something similar can be used to scrape any...

Page 15: ...until the struts can fit properly 9 It is recommended to use 30 minute epoxy for this step the extra working time is beneficial Coat the top and bottom ends of the cabane struts with epoxy and insert...

Page 16: ...lerons These will be used to join the top and bottom ailerons together 12 Center the ailerons and join the top and bottom together using adjustable clevises and the remainder of the 2x215mm aileron pu...

Page 17: ...ree 3x12mm machine screws and thread locking compound Rotate the wheel pants on the axles so that they align with the fuselage 4 Use a hobby knife to cut the covering over the slot in the bottom of th...

Page 18: ...e and hook loop material 2 ConnecttheESCtothemotorleadsandfeedthereceiver lead through the front of the fuselage The excess length of motor leads can be wrapped through the side of the motor mounting...

Page 19: ...being glued in flush with the firewall Be sure the magnets are fully seated before the glue hardens A plastic or wooden tool handle is useful for lightly tapping the magnets in place Apply a skin coat...

Page 20: ...ery useful in this step Do not allow CA glue to adhere the cowl ring to the firewall Apply the CA sparingly in this step using accelerator if desired 6 Carefully remove the cowl and cowl ring from the...

Page 21: ...bby knife to cut the decals from the sheet 2 Be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust Prepare a dishpan or small bucket with a mixture of liquid dish soap and warm water...

Page 22: ...curately measure and set the control throw of each control surface as indicated in the chart that follows If your radio does not have dual rates we recommend setting the throws at the low rate setting...

Page 23: ...start at the recommended balance point and do not at any time balance the model outside the specified range 2 With all parts of the model installed ready to fly and battery installed place the model...

Page 24: ...operational range of your radio before the first flight of the day With the transmitter antenna collapsed and the receiver and transmitter on you should be able to walk at least 100 feet away from th...

Page 25: ...eck the C G according to the measurements provided in the manual 2 Be certain the battery and receiver are securely mounted in the fuse Simply stuffing them into place with foam rubber is not sufficie...

Page 26: ...ound executing various maneuvers and making mental notes or having your assistant write them down of what trim or C G changes may be required to fine tune the model so it flies the way you like Mind y...

Page 27: ...nd power to see how flat the spin will go It is possible to maintain altitude in the flat spin and in some cases it is also possible to climb during the spin INVERTED FLAT SPINS This is the same as th...

Page 28: ...the model during this maneuver Some planes perform better with more elevator deflection and a farther forward C G while other planes prefer a further aft C G and less elevator deflection Elevator to f...

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