Great Planes GPMA1770 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

WARRANTY

Great Planes Model Manufacturing® Co. 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 damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Great
Planes’ liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.
Further, Great Planes reserves the right to change or modify this
warranty without notice.

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

If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated
with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.

this kit immediately in new and unused 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

Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as
much contact information as possible (daytime telephone
number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of
the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon
receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly
as possible.

Champaign, Illinois

[phone], Ext 5

[e-mail]

Entire Contents © 2012 Hobbico,® Inc. All rights reserved.

GPMA1770/1771

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INCLUDED ITEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

FCC & ETSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

F-86 for REALFLIGHT 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

UNPACK THE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE . . . . . . . . . . .4

CHARGE THE BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

PREPARE THE TTX402 TRANSMITTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

INSTALL THE LANDING GEAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

POWER THE TTX402 AND CENTER THE TRIMS . . . . . 6

CHECK THE CONTROL SURFACE DIRECTIONS . . . . . 6

CENTER THE CONTROL SURFACES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

INCLUDED ITEMS

CENTER OF GRAVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

ARM THE MOTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CHOOSE A FLYING SITE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

RANGE CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

HAND LAUNCHING & GROUND TAKEOFFS. . . . . . . . . 8

Hand Launching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Ground Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

FLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

REPAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

PILOT INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

REPLACEMENT PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Above included with RTF (GPMA1770)

Check the parts against those shown. If any parts are damaged or missing, please call Hobby Services at: [phone].

FCC AND ETSI

FCC REQUIREMENT

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO
THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

CE COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION

Instructions for Disposal of Waste Equipment by Private Users in the European Union: This symbol on the product or its packaging

indicates this product must not be disposed of with other household waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste
equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled
in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for
recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or location where you purchased the product.

Declaration of Conformity:

Product: Tactic TTX402 2.4GHz 4-Channel Tx Rx
Item number: TACJ2402, Equipment class: 1

Tactic TTX402 transmitter and Tactic TR421 receiver: The objects of the declaration
described here are in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed
below, following the provisions of the European 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive:

EN 60950-1:2006 Safety
The objects of the declaration described here are in conformity with the requirements
of the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE
directive 1995/5/EC:

ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 Technical requirements for radio equipment
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1, 301 489-17 V1.3.2 General EMC
requirements for radio equipment

™

Tactic
c/o Hobbico, Inc.
2904 Research Road
Champaign, IL USA 61826

The associated regulatory agencies of the following
countries recognize the noted certifications to this
product as authorized for sale and use.

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EE LV LT PL CZ SK HU

RO SI AT IT ES PT IE

NL LU MT CY GR

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PRECAUTIONS

Your Micro F-86 Sabre should not be considered a toy, but

rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very
much like a full-size airplane. Because of its performance
capabilities, the Micro F-86 Sabre, if not assembled and
operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or
spectators and damage to property.

1. Operate the plane according to the instructions. DO NOT

alter or modify the model. If you make any modifi cations,
you void your warranty.

2. Test the operation of the model before each fl ight to

ensure that all equipment is operating properly and that
the model remains structurally sound.

It is critically important to use on ly 2S LiPo 7.4V
batteries within the recommended capacity range
that do not include a PCM (Protection Circuit
Module) charging circuit inside the battery.

Most PCM circuits re strict the d elivery of powe r to the
ESC and motor and may cut all power to the receiver and
thus, result in complete loss of control over the model.

LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY RECYCLING

ATTENTION: The product you have purchased

is powered by a rechargeable battery. At the end
of the battery’s useful life, under various state
and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this

battery into the municipal waste system. Check
with your local solid waste offi cials for details in your area
about recycling options or proper disposal.

3. Fly only on calmer days (with wind speeds no more than
10 mph) and in large open areas free of trees, people,

buildings, or any other obstacles.

4. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own this

type of model before, we recommend that you get the
assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for
your fi rst fl ights. 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. You can
also contact the National Academy of Model Aeronautics
(AMA) which has over 2,500 chartered clubs across the
country. Instructor training programs and insured newcomer
training are available through any of these clubs. Contact
the AMA at the following address or toll-free phone number:

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5151 East Memorial Drive Ph. [phone]
Muncie, IN 47302-9252 Fx. [phone]

www.modelaircraft.org

TRANSMITTER CAUTIONS

● Do not use rechargeable (NiCd) batteries.

● Do not mix old and new batteries.

● Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or

rechargeable (NiCd) batteries.

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to
the State of California to cause cancer.

F- 86 SABRE for REALFLIGHT 6

If you have Great Planes RealFlight®
6 R/C Flight Simulator, you can
update it and fl y the F-86 Sabre.

Updating to the latest version of
RealFlight 6 is a simple process.

The software will update all of the

necessary fi les for you automatically.
Follow these steps to access the
update.

1. Make sure that your computer is connected to the
internet.

2. Double-click the RealFlight 6 Launcher on your

desktop.

3. Click the Additional Options button followed by the
Registration/Updates button.

4. Click the Update to Latest Version button. The

necessary fi les will then be updated for you.

BATTERY CHARGING PRECAUTIONS

❏ 1. Always remove the battery from your Micro F-86 Sabre
before charging.

❏ 2. Allow the battery to cool after fl ight before recharging.

❏ 3. Do not leave a charging battery unattended! Unplug

the battery if it gets warm, even if the charge LED has not
gone out.

WARNING: Misuse or malfunction may overheat the battery

and charger, resulting in personal injury or damage to
surroundings.

U N PAC K TH E PA RTS

Begin by removing the components from the foam packing
cradle. Lift off the cradle top pieces from above the plane.

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Carefully lift the airplane from the cradle and set it aside, taking
care not to put excess pressure on the aileron control horns.

NEVER discharge below 2.5V per cell.
NEVER place the battery or charger on combustible materials

or leave it unattended during charge or discharge.

ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
NEVER charge the battery in the plane.
ALWAYS remove the battery from the plane after a crash. Set

it aside in a safe location for at least 20 minutes. If the battery
is damaged in the crash it could catch fi re.

If the battery starts to swell, quickly move the battery to a safe

location, preferably outside. Place it in a bucket, covering the
battery with sand. Never use water to try and put out a LiPo fi re.

CHARGE THE BATTERY

Remove the other components from the cradle. The transmitter
will lift easily out of its pocket if you slide it straight up by
pushing from the back.

LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE

ONLY use a LiPo approved charger. NEVER use a NiCd/NiMH

peak charger to charge a LiPo battery.

NEVER charge in excess of 4.20V per cell.
ONLY charge through the “charge” lead. NEVER charge

through the “discharge” lead.

NEVER charge at currents greater than 1C unless the battery

is rated for a higher charge rate.

ALWAYS set the charger’s output volts to match the battery

volts.

ALWAYS charge in a fi reproof location.

NEVER trickle charge.
NEVER allow the battery temperature to exceed 150 degrees

F (65 degrees C).

NEVER disassemble or modify the pack wiring in any way or

puncture the cells.

The ElectriFly® LiPo Battery Charger is great for simple balance

charging of 2-cell lithium-polymer batteries for small electric
models. Use it only to charge batteries within a capacity range
of 150 to 750mAh.

Specifications

Input voltage: 11.7V – 15V DC
Battery types, # cells: 2 lithium-polymer cells

connected in Series
(7.4V LiPo)

Charge current: 450 mA maximum
Charge method: CC-CV (current drop-off

termination)

Battery capacity: 150 – 750 mAh
Status indicator: Two LEDs;

one green, one red

Input connectors: polarized DC power jack

for DC input

Output connectors: one 2S balance plug
Case size: 2.18”

[55

Weight: 2.1 oz. [59 g]

x

1.13” x 3.26”

x

28 x 82 mm]

Special Features

● A very economical, portable and simple way to
balance charge LiPo batteries

● Specifi cally designed for 2-cell 7.4V lithium-polymer
batteries only

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