Remember: Take your time and follow the instructions to
end up with a well-built model that is straight and true.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Radio Components
A minimum 3-channel radio (elevator, rudder, motor control)
and two standard servos are required to fly the Vista EP
ARF. The TOWER HOBBIES System 3000
™
4-channel radio
system is suitable and includes NiCd batteries and a battery
charger for the radio system.
❍
TOWJ41** (System 3000 4-TH 4-channel FM radio
system, no servos)
❍
TOWM4525 (TS-53 standard servo)
Battery & Charger
The TOWER Vista EP ARF comes with an electric motor and
ESC (electronic speed control), but the battery is not included.
Any 7-cell (8.4 Volt) battery pack made from “sub C” class
NiMH (nickel metal hydride) or NiCd (nickel-cadmium)
rechargeable batteries with a Dean’s brand battery connector
is suitable–the higher the capacity (mAh, or “mili Amp hour”
rating), the longer the motor can run for longer flight times. To
make multiple flights without waiting for the battery to charge,
more than one battery may be purchased. The recommended
battery is the Great Planes ElectriFly
™
7-cell 8.4 Volt 2,000mAh
NiMH battery with the Dean’s connector (GPMP0351). Any
other battery that meets the specification described may be
used. A battery without a Dean’s connector may be used, but a
Dean’s-to-Tamiya battery adapter connector (GPMM3130) will
also be required.
Powered by the battery recommended, motor run time will be
approximately four minutes. Even without the aid of a breeze or
rising air currents, this should be enough run time for at least six-
to eight-minute flights.Motor run time and flight time can be extended
by using batteries with higher capacity, but do not use batteries
with higher voltage (more cells) as they will not fit in the model.
A battery charger will also be required to charge the motor
battery. There are dozens of suitable chargers available, but the
one of the best values is the Great Planes ElectriFly Peak 400
™
1- to 10-cell D/C Peak Charger.This charger must be connected
to a 12 Volt power source (such as a car battery) and will detect
when the motor battery is fully charged and automatically shut
off (peak charge). It will charge both NiMH and NiCd batteries.
Since the recommended battery comes with a Dean’s
connector and the charger comes with a Tamiya connector, a
Dean’s-to-Tamiya battery adapter connector (GPMM3130) will
be required.
Adhesives & Building Supplies
❍
TOWER HOBBIES Build-It
™
30-minute epoxy (TOWR3811)
❍
#1 Hobby knife (TOWR1010)
❍
Spare #11 blades (5-pack, TOWR1015)
❍
Drill and 1/16" [1.6mm] drill bit
Optional Supplies & Tools
❍
Epoxy brushes (6, GPMR8060)
❍
Mixing sticks (50, GPMR8055)
❍
Mixing cups (GPMR8056)
❍
Builder’s Triangle Set (HCAR0480)
❍
Denatured alcohol for epoxy clean up
❍
CG Machine
™
(GPMR2400)
❍
Medium T-pins (HCAR5150)
Hardware & Accessories
❍
Spare #64 rubber bands (TOWQ1220)
❍
1" [25mm] Double-sided foam mounting
tape (GPMQ4442)
❍
Velcro
®
strips (1" x 6" [25 x 150mm], (GPMQ4480)
-or- (see step 3 on page 10)
❍
1/4" [6mm] R/C foam rubber (HCAQ1000)
❍
Custom Sealing Iron (TOWR3250)
❍
Hot Sock
™
iron cover (TOPR2175)
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts for the Vista EP ARF are available using
the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List.
Replacement Parts may be ordered from TOWER HOBBIES
at www.towerhobbies.com or by calling (217) 637-6050.
Parts may also be ordered from Hobby Services by calling
(217) 398-0007, or via facsimile at (217) 398-7721, but full
retail prices and shipping and handling charges will apply.
Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged sales tax.
If ordering via fax, include a Visa
®
or MasterCard
®
number
and expiration date for payment.
Mail parts orders and payments by personal check to:
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822
Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in
the Replacement Parts List. Payment by credit card or
personal check only; no C.O.D.
If additional assistance is required for any reason, contact Product
Support by e-mail at productsupport@greatplanes.com,
or by telephone at (217) 398-8970.
Replacement Parts List
Order Number
Description
How to Purchase
Missing pieces
Contact Product Support
Instruction manual
Contact Product Support
Full-size plans
Not available
TOWA4016
Wing Kit
Contact Hobby Supplier
TOWA4017
Fuselage Kit Only
Contact Hobby Supplier
TOWA4018
Tail Set
Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2343
550 Electric Motor
Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMQ1690
8x4 Propeller Assembly Contact Hobby Supplier
GPMA2345
*ESC
Contact Hobby Supplier
*Note: This ESC will require that the Dean’s style plug be removed
from the ESC that was included with this model and soldered onto the
replacement part ESC.
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and flyability of your finished model depends on
how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way
guarantee the performance of your completed model, and
no representations are expressed or implied as to the
performance or safety of your completed model.
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