E-flite Gypsy 370 ARF User Manual

Assembly Manual

Introduction ................................................................2

Table of Contents ........................................................2

Warning ....................................................................3

Additional Required Equipment ..................................3

Additional Tools and Adhesives ..................................3

Contents of Kit/Parts Layout ........................................4

Warranty Information ................................................5

Before Starting Assembly ............................................6

Using the Manual ......................................................6

Checking the Wing Washout ......................................7

Attach the Wing ........................................................8

Join the Vertical Fin and Horizontal Stabilizer ..............9

Attach the Tail to the Fuselage ..................................12

Radio Installation ......................................................14

Linkage Installation ..................................................18

Landing Gear Installation ..........................................22

Motor Break-in ........................................................25

Motor Installation ......................................................25

Battery Installation ....................................................28

Control Throws ........................................................29

Center of Gravity ......................................................31

Range Test Your Radio ..............................................32

2004 Official AMA

National Model Aircraft Safety Code ........................34

Introduction

The Gypsy EP ARF Park Flyer is a nostalgic old timer, perfect for leisure and sport flyers who want relaxing flights. The Gypsy offers a great flying experience with excellent climb performance, high wing stability, quality balsa and plywood construction, and quality UltraCote

covered with an eye catching appeal.

Specifications

Wingspan: 35.25 in (895 mm) Length: 27.5 in (698.5 mm) Wing Area: 266 sq in (17.16 sq dm) Weight w/o Battery: 13.5–14.5 oz (382–411g)

Additional Tools and Adhesives

Tools

Square Side cutters Hobby knife Heat gun Ruler Small pliers Phillips screwdriver Hex wrench: 3/32" Felt-tipped pen Drill bit: 1/16" (1.5mm), 1/8" (3mm)

Adhesives

Medium CA

Other

Heat gun

Motor/Gearbox

370-size with 5.33:1 gearbox (included) Propeller (10x4.7) (included) 20mm diameter w/gearbox brushless (optional)

Warning

An RC aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open areas, preferably at AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all instructions included with your radio.

Additional Required Equipment

Recommended JR® Systems

Servos: JR 241 Sub-micro ser vo (2) Receiver: JR R610M 6-channel micro FM Rx

Battery and Speed Control Requirements

Li-Po Battery: 7.4V 1900 2-Cell 7-cell Ni-MH 730mAh battery Speed Control: 10 amp (EFLA104)

Contents of Kit/Parts Layout

Replacement Parts:

Main Wing EFL2051 Fuselage EFL2052 Tail Assembly EFL2053 Windshield EFL2057 Battery Hatch EFL2058

Items not shown:

Pushrod Set EFL2054 Main Landing Gear EFL2055 Wheel Set EFL2056 Decal Set EFL2059 Micro Control Horns EFLA200 Micro Pushrod Keepers EFLA201 Tailskid EFLA202 Micro Control Connectors EFLA203 370 Motor w/5.33:1 gearbox EFLM205 Micro Rubber Spinner EFLA204 10x4.7 Slow Flyer Propeller EFLP1047 Double-sided tape/Hinge Tape EFL2060

Optional Parts

Park 370 Brushless Motor, 4100Kv EFLM1000 10x7 Slow Flyer Propeller (2) EFLP1070 11x4.7 Slow Flyer Propeller (2) EFLP1147 11x7 Slow Flyer Propeller (2) EFLP1170 12x3.8 Slow Flyer Propeller (2) EFLP1238 12x6 Slow Flyer Propeller (2) EFLP1260 Celectra 1-2 cell Li-Po Charger EFLC3000 Celectra 1-3 cell Li-Po Charger EFLC3005

Before Starting Assembly

Before beginning the assembly of your Gypsy, remove each part from its bag for inspection. Closely inspect the fuselage, wing panels, rudder and stabilizer for damage. If you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the place of purchase.

Using the Manual

This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly easier to understand, and to provide breaks between each major section.

Remember to take your time and follow the directions.

Please note that once assembly of the model has been started, you must contact Horizon Hobby, Inc. directly regarding any warranty question. Please do not contact your local hobby shop regarding warranty issues, even if that is where you purchased it. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance.

If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.

Horizon Hobby, Inc.

4105 Fieldstone Road

Champaign, Illinois 61822

(877) 504-0233

www.horizonhobby.com

Warranty Information

Horizon Hobby, Inc. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damage by use or modification. In no case shall Horizon Hobby’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Horizon Hobby reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

In that Horizon Hobby has no control over the final assembly or material used for the final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use of the final assembled product. By the act of using the assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.

Checking the Wing W ashout

Required Parts

Wing

Required Tools and Adhesives

Heat gun

❍ 1. Place the wing on a flat surface and check the

wing washout. There must be 1/2" (13mm) between the trailing edge of the wing at the tip and work surface when the center of the wing is flat against the work surface. If the wing is not twisted correctly, hold the wing in a twisted position and use a heat gun to remove the wrinkles from the covering. Repeat the process until the correct washout is present. The washout makes the plane more stable in flight.

❍ 2. Secure the wing to the fuselage using a 4-40 x

1/2" socket head bolt and a #4 flat washer.

Note: The 4-40 socket head screw uses the 3/32" hex wrench.

Attach the Wing

Required Parts

Wing

Required Tools and Adhesives

Heat gun Hex wrench: 3/32"

❍ 1. Place the wing onto the fuselage by guiding

the wing dowel into the hole on the forward former.

Join the Ver tical Fin and Horizontal

Stabilizer

Required Parts

Vertical fin Horizontal stabilizer

Required Tools and Adhesives

Medium CA Square Felt-tipped pen Hobby knife

❍ 1. Draw two lines on the top of the stabilizer

extending back from the sides of the notch in the front to the trailing edge. Use a square to make the lines 90-degrees to the trailing edge of the stabilizer.

Note: The hole for the control horn will be on the left side when the top is facing up.

❍ 2. Carefully remove the covering along the lines

using a sharp hobby knife. Be very careful not to cut into the underlying wood and weaken the stabilizer. If the stabilizer is weakened, it could fail in flight.

❍ 3. Align a straight edge along the bottom of the

fin. Use a felt-tipped pen to draw a line onto the lower front section of the fin. Draw lines on both sides of the fin.

❍ 4. Remove the covering from the lower front

section of the fin 3/16" (5mm) below the lines drawn in the last step. Also make sure there is no covering on the bottom of the fin as indicated. Leave the covering on the top forward fin as shown.

❍ 5. Place the fin onto the top of the stabilizer.

The positioning of the fin will be as far back in the notch as possible, aligned with the covering removed from the stabilizer, and square to the stabilizer. Use medium CA to glue the fin to the stabilizer, keeping in mind the three alignments.

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