Great Planes GPMA1800 User Manual

™

]

-45-37

A

n

]

z

0

g]

S

SPECIFICATIONS

PECIFICATION

Wingspan:

Wingspan:

26.5 in

.5 i

[675mm]

675mm

Wing Area: 153 in

[9.9 dm2]

2

Weight:

Weight

Wing

Loading:

28–30 oz

28–30 o
[790– 850 g]

–

50

26.4– 28.2 oz/ft
[81–86 g/dm2]

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

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Length: 30.5 in [775mm]

ength:30.5 in [775mm

Radio: 3-Channel, two micro servos,

io:3-Channel, two micro servos,

mini Rx

ni Rx

™

Motor,

2

otor,

ESC

24-45-3790kV Ammo
35A ESC, HyperFlow
56mm fan

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.

,

™

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT

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

Champaign, Illinois

[phone], Ext 5

[e-mail]

Entire Contents © Copyright 2010 GPMA1800 Mnl

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Battery and ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Servos, Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Battery Chargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Adhesives and Building Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

KIT CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Assemble the Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Prepare the HyperFlow Fan Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Install the Fan Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

ASSEMBLE THE WING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Mount the Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Hook up the Ailerons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Mount the Horizontal Stabilizer (Stab) . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Install the Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Hook up the Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

FINAL ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Mount the Receiver and Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Attach the Landing Skids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Apply the Hand Grips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Apply the Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Set the Control Throws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Balance the Model (C.G.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Balance the Model Laterally. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Identify Your Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Charge the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Break In the Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Run the Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Assemble the Bungee Launch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

CHECKLIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

FLYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Mount the Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Ground Check and Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Hand-launch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Bungee-launch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Flying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the ElectriFly Evader EDF (electric

ducted fan) ARF. Prepare to be thrilled! Before you fl y your
Evader make sure you’re ready; get a good night’s sleep
and make sure your vision is good. If you don’t bring your

“A-game,” the Evader’s small size and extreme speed will

cause it to get out of visual range within a few seconds.
We’ve clocked it at average speeds of 105mph [170kph], but

it seems like it’s going at least 200mph [320kph]! The Evader
does fl y predictably and smoothly, so TOC (Tournament of
Champions) skills are not required, but you still should be a
competent pilot. And even after you get used to your Evader,
you’ll still breathe a sigh of relief after every landing (but
you’ll quickly become addicted to the speed and be ready for
the next fl ight as soon as you catch your breath).

For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Evader visit the Great Planes web site at www.greatplanes.
com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then select “Evader 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

If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join! The

AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership

provides liability insurance coverage, protects modelers’

rights and interests and is required to fl y at most R/C sites.

ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS

5151 East Memorial Drive

Muncie, IN 47302-9252

Tele. [phone]

Fax [phone]

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.

PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF

& OTHERS… FOLLOW THESE

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Your Evader 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 Evader, if not assembled and operated correctly, could
possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage
to property.

2. You must assemble the model according to the
instructions. Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so
may result in an unsafe or unfl yable model. In a few cases
the instructions may differ slightly from the photos. In those
instances the written instructions should be considered

as correct.

3. You must take time to build straight, true and strong.

4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in good condition,

a correctly sized motor, and other components as specifi ed

in this instruction manual. All components must be correctly

2

installed so that the model operates correctly on the ground
and in the air. You must check the operation of the model and
all components before every fl ight.

5. 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.

6. While this kit has been fl ight tested to exceed normal use,
if the plane will be used for extremely high stress fl ying, such
as racing, or if a motor larger than one in the recommended
range is used, the modeler is responsible for taking steps to
reinforce the high stress points and/or substituting hardware
more suitable for the increased stress.

7. WARNING: The fuselage and tail cone adapter included in
this kit are made of fi berglass, the fi bers of which may cause
eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation. Never blow into a
part to remove fi berglass dust, as the dust will blow back into
your eyes. Always wear safety goggles, a particle mask and
rubber gloves when grinding, drilling and sanding fi berglass
parts. Vacuum the parts and the work area thoroughly after
working with fi berglass parts.

We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and fl yability of your fi nished 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.

Note: A precision 1.5mm Allen wrench will be required
for tightening the set screws in the brass fan adapter. Do
not attempt to use a worn out wrench; you may strip out
the wrench or set screws, making it impossible to securely
tighten or remove them for replacement. The 1.5mm MIP

Thorp Hex Driver (MIPR9007) is recommended.

Servos and Receiver

No unusual radio gear is required for the Evader, just a small
receiver and one elevator servo and one aileron servo in the
20 oz-in torque range.

• Suitable servo choices (in order of preference) for Futaba
servos include S3156 (digital, metal gear, high-torque–
FUTM0656), S3153MG (digital, metal gear–FUTM0652),
S3153 (digital–FUTM0653), S3117 (high-torque–
FUTM0417) and S3107 (standard micro–FUTM0025).

• Any mini 4-channel aircraft receiver will work. In the
prototypes a Futaba 2.4GHz R617FS FASST
(FUTL7627) was used.

™

receiver

®

Remember: Take your time and follow the instructions to
end up with a well-built model that is straight and true.

DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE

This is a partial list of items required to fi nish the Evader

that may require planning or decision making before starting
assembly. Order numbers are provided in parentheses.

Battery and ESC

• The Evader was designed for and comes equipped with
the Great Planes ElectriFly HyperFlow 56mm ducted fan
system (GPMG3910) and the Great Planes ElectriFly 24-

45-3790kV Ammo inrunner brushless motor (GPMG5185).
These components drop right in with no modifi cation.

• The recommended battery is the Great Planes ElectriFly

14.8V (4S) 2200mAh 25C LiPo (GPMP0521). Under “normal”
fl ying conditions (mostly full throttle), this provides average
fl ight times of approximately 4 minutes with approximately
one more minute of motor run time for additional landing
attempts.

• The Great Planes ElectriFly SS-35 35 Amp brushless ESC
(GPMM1830) is also recommended.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

Battery Chargers

• A LiPo-capable battery charger and a power source for the
battery charger is required. One recommended charger
is the Great Planes ElectriFly TritonEQ™ AC/DC Charger
(GPMM3155). The Triton EQ can be powered either by an
AC or DC power source and features a built-in LiPo cell
balancer.

• Another suitable LiPo battery charger is the Great Planes
PolyCharge4
PolyCharge4 can charge up to four LiPo batteries at the
same time, but requires separate LiPo cell balancers, so
for each LiPo battery you wish to charge simultaneously
(up to 4), one Great Planes Equinox™ LiPo Cell Balancer
(GPMM3160) will be required. Additionally, the Equinox
comes with 2S and 3S charge adapters, so a 4S charge
adapter (GPMM3162) must also be purchased separately.
Finally, the PolyCharge4 does not have AC capability, so
if wall-charging from home is a priority a separate A/C

12-Volt power source must also be purchased. A suitable

power supply then for the PolyCharge4 is the Great Planes

12V 12A DC power supply (GPMP0901).

3

™

DC LiPo charger (GPMM3015). The

Adhesives and Building Supplies

LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE

Other than common hobby tools this is the list of adhesives
and Building Supplies that are required to fi nish the Evader.

1/2 oz. [15g] Thin Pro™ CA (GPMR6001)

❏

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

❏

CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)

❏

Pro 30-minute epoxy (GPMR6047)

❏

1/16" [1.6mm] drill bit

❏

#1 Hobby knife (XACR3511)

❏

#11 blades (5-pack, XACR2911)

❏

2 oz. [57g] spray CA activator (GPMR6035)

❏

CA debonder (GPMR6039)

❏

Denatured alcohol (for epoxy clean up)

❏

Threadlocker thread locking cement (GPMR6060)

❏

Stick-on segmented lead weights (GPMQ4485)

❏

Great Planes 1/8" x 3/8" [3.2 x 9.5mm] single-sided

❏

adhesive foam tape (GPMQ4224) (Optional, for plywood
stand)

IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES

The wing and horizontal stabilizer of the Evader are factory-

covered with Top Flite® MonoKote® fi lm. Should repairs ever be
required, MonoKote can be patched with additional MonoKote
purchased separately. MonoKote is packaged in six-foot rolls,
but some hobby shops also sell it by the foot. If only a small
piece of MonoKote is needed for a minor patch, perhaps a
fellow modeler would give you some. MonoKote is applied
with a model airplane covering iron, but in an emergency a
regular iron could be used. A roll of MonoKote includes full
instructions for application. Following are the colors used on
this model and order numbers for six foot rolls.

White (TOPQ0204)
Orange (TOPQ0202)
Black (TOPQ0208)

WARNING!! Read the entire instruction sheet included with
your battery. Failure to follow all instructions could cause

permanent damage to the battery and its surroundings, and

cause bodily harm!

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

• 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.

• 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° F (65° C).

• NEVER disassemble or modify the pack wiring in
any way or puncture the cells.

• 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.

The stabilizer and wing incidences and motor thrust angles

have been factory-built into this model. However, some
technically-minded modelers may wish to check these
measurements anyway. To view this information visit the web
site at www.greatplanes.com and click on “Technical Data.”
Due to manufacturing tolerances which will have little or no
effect on the way your model will fl y, please expect slight
deviations between your model and the published values.

KIT INSPECTION

Before starting to build, inspect the parts to make sure

they are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or
are not of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance
with assembly, contact Product Support. When reporting

defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as

they are written in the Kit Contents list.

Great Planes Product Support

3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1

Champaign, IL 61822

Telephone: [phone], ext. 5

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

4

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

Replacement parts for the Great Planes Evader ARF are
available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts
List that follows. The fastest, most economical service can
be provided by your hobby 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
instructions provided on the page to locate a U.S., Canadian
or International dealer.

Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Services
by calling [phone], or fax at [phone], 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 telephone at [phone], or by
e-mail at [e-mail].

Order No. Description

GPMA2881
GPMA2882
GPMA2883
GPMA2884
GPMA2885
GPMA2886
GPMA2887
GPMA2888
GPMG3910
GPMG5185

Wing Set
Horizontal Stabilizer Set
Canopy/Hatch Set
Fuselage Set
Bungee Launch Set
Decal
Wing and Tail Skids
Bungee Hook/Nut/Washer
HyperFlow Fan
Ammo (24-45-3790 kV) Brushless Motor

Full-size plans are not available.

NOTE

You can download a copy of this
manual at www.greatplanes.com.

KIT CONTENTS

1. Fuselage, canopy hatch

2. Wing

3. Horizontal stabilizer
(stab) with elevators

4. Wing skids, tail skid

5. Bungee launch cord,
tubing, winder

6. Bungee launch stake

7. ESC motor extension
wires

8. Front housing fl ange

9. Cone adapter

10. Fan housing

11. Stator extension

12. Fan rotor

13. Rotor cone

14. Ammo inrunner motor

15. External battery plate

16. Wing bolt plate

17. Aileron servo mount plate

18. Wing dowel

19. Hand grips

20. Assembly/transport stand

5

MOTOR & FAN INSTALLATION

Assemble the Stand

The included assembly/transport stand holds your Evader

upside-down or upright.

Prepare the HyperFlow Fan Unit

1. Review steps 1 through 6 for Installing a Brushless

❏

Motor on pages 6 and 7 of the separate HyperFlow instruction

manual, but don’t perform any of the steps yet.

2. Enlarge the hole in the fan housing as shown. Once the

❏

fan unit and motor have been installed in the fuselage, this

will allow removal of the motor without having to remove the

brass fan adapter.

Test-fi t, then glue together the plywood parts of the stand.
The stand may be used as-is, or you could add foam tape

cut into 1/8" x 9" [3.2 x 230mm] strips. The foam will adhere
best if you fi rst sand the edges of the stand, then seal with
medium CA before applying the foam.

3. As shown in the HyperFlow manual, trim the three

❏

alignment guides from inside the fan housing. (Also as

noted in the HyperFlow manual, a rotary tool with a sanding
drum make this easier.)

4. Trim any fl ashing from around the fan housing so the

❏

fi berglass cone adapter will fi t well.

6

FAN ROTOR

S

O

ADAPTER

(BRASS)

MOTOR

SHAFT

NO

The adapter is

not all the way on.

YES

T
P

FLAT

The adapter is

all the way
down onto the
motor shaft up
to the threads.

7. Test fi t only the fan rotor to the rotor adapter. If the head

❏

of the set screw opposite the fl at spot is protruding from the
adapter and making it diffi cult to install the fan rotor, cover

the front of the motor with a cloth or paper towel and use a
metal fi le to fi le down the screw so the fan will fi t properly.

8. Test mount the fan rotor to the adapter with the rotor

❏

cone, the 3mm Phillips screw and the 3mm washer that
came with the fan unit—the HyperFlow instructions specify
using a 3mm x 8mm screw, but the 3 x 5mm screw included
with the fan may be used.

5. Press the brass fan rotor adapter onto the motor

❏

shaft—make sure one of the set screw holes in the adapter
is aligned with the fl at spot on the shaft and make certain the
adapter goes on all the way up to the threads. If you can’t get
the adapter to go all the way, use a hobby torch to heat the
adapter fi rst. Then, slide it into the shaft.

Hint: For optimal performance it is desirable for the fan rotor
to turn as concentrically (“true”) as possible. Test fi t the rotor
in different orientations around the adapter spinning it by
hand each time. When you fi nd the orientation that is the
truest, use a hobby knife to lightly scratch a small “X” at the
base of the rotor where it aligns with the fl at spot on the motor.
When you mount the rotor later, do so in this orientation.

9. Remove the cone and rotor and set them aside.

❏

10. Mount the motor to the fan housing–you can use the

❏

3 x 5mm screws included with the Ammo motor (and a drop
of threadlocker on the threads). Any set of holes in the fan

housing that align with the holes in the motor may be used,
but we used the outer holes in the motor. Use care not to

overtighten the screws so much that you damage the plastic.

6. Add a small drop of threadlocker to the threads on the

❏

set screws for the adapter. Then, use a quality 1.5mm Allen
wrench to tighten set screws.

11. Glue the stator extension to the fan housing as shown

❏

in the HyperFlow manual. Make sure the little notches in the
stator fi t around the housing.

7

12. Lightly sand the edge of each blade on the stator

❏

extension to remove any fl ashing and to make sure they are
even with the fan housing.

15. Fit, then use thin

❏

CA to glue the included
vacuum-formed front

housing fl ange into the
front of the fan unit. Make
sure the cutout for the
motor wires is also on the

top of the unit (aligned
with the wire hole in the
cone adapter).

13. Use medium-grit sandpaper to smooth the rough

❏

edges around the motor wire hole in the fi berglass tail cone
adapter so it won’t damage the motor wires.

14. Test fi t but do not glue the cone adapter to the rear of the

❏

fan housing. Note that the hole in the housing should be 180°
from the side of the motor where the wires exit—this will be the
top of the unit. Once you have the housing and adapter mated
correctly, permanently glue the two together by adding a few
drops of thin CA to the seam around the outside. Also apply a
few drops of medium CA to each stator blade where it contacts
the inside of the adapter. Note: Apply the CA sparingly and
with care. Otherwise it will run all over the place.

16. Curve the motor wires upward toward the hole in the

❏

top of the cone adapter. Then guide the included motor wire
extensions through the hole and connect them to the motor.

17. Install the fan rotor onto the motor noting the orientation

❏

you marked earlier (for minimal run out)—be certain to use a

small drop of threadlocker on the 3mm screw.

Test Run the Motor/Fan Unit

1. You may perform either a brief test-run of the motor/fan

❏

unit, or do the complete break-in procedure as described on

the back cover of the HyperFlow instruction manual. In either
case prepare to run the motor by connecting the ESC to
your receiver and to the motor wires coming from the motor.
Reverse the throttle channel in your transmitter and turn on

the transmitter. Connect your motor battery to the ESC.

2. Follow all the precautions and run the motor at no more

❏

than 1/4 throttle as described by the “PREPARE TO RUN
THE FAN” instructions on the back cover of the HyperFlow

fan instructions. (If the motor is turning backwards switch any

two of the motor wires with each other.) Check for vibration
and/or unusual noises and do not proceed until resolving
any problems.

3. Continue with the rest of the break-in procedure until

❏

the system is fully broken-in, or if you’re satisfi ed with the
way the unit is performing stop now and mount the unit in

the fuselage as described in the next section. Be certain to
complete the break-in procedure before fl ying your Evader

for the fi rst time.

8