Specifications

ManualsBrandsarf ManualsGamesTiger Shark F20

Champaign, Illinois

(217) 398-8970, Ext 5

airsupport@greatplanes.com

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT

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

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

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.

Length: 37 in [940mm]

Battery: 2200mAh 14.8V 25C LiPo

Radio: 3-Channel minimum with

two mini servos & mini Rx

Motor,

ESC

24-45-3790kV Ammo

™

45A ESC

Wingspan:

22.5 in

[ 565mm]

Wing Area: 162 in

[10.4 dm

]

Weight:

26.8 oz

[760 g]

Wing

Loading:

23.8 oz/ft

[73 g/dm

]

SPECIFICATIONS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ength

37 in

[

940mm

]

3-Channel minimum wit

two m

rvo

Motor

24 45 3790kV Ammo

™

Wingspan:

22.

[

565

mm]

Wei

ht:

26.8 oz

[

760

]

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INSTRUCTION MANUA

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TRUCTION MANUA

EDF ARF

Summary of content (16 pages)

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EP EDF ARF INSTRUCTION STRUCTIO TRUCTION MANUAL Length: SPECIFICATIONS Wingspan: Wing Area: 22.5 in [565mm] Weight: 162 in2 [10.4 dm2] Wing Loading: 26.8 oz [760 g] 23.8 oz/ft2 [73 g /dm2] 37 in [940mm] Radio: 3-Channel minimum with two mini servos & mini Rx Motor, Motor ESC 24-45-3790kV 24 45 3790kV Ammo™, 45A ESC Battery: 2200mAh 14.8V 25C LiPo WARRANTY Great Planes ® Model Manufacturing Co.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS AMA AMA .................................................................................. 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................. 2 LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE ..................... 3 DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ........................................ 3 Radio Equipment Recommendations........................... 3 Battery, ESC & Motor Recommendations .................... 3 ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED ....................................
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❏ 1 oz. [30g] Thick Pro CA- (GPMR6014) ❏ Pro Threadlocker thread locking cement (GPMR6060) ❏ Numbered drill bits: #55, #57 ❏ Denatured alcohol DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE This is a partial list of items required to finish the F-20 EDF ARF that may require planning or decision making before starting to build. Order numbers are provided in parentheses. Optional Supplies & Tools Radio Equipment Recommendations Here is a list of optional tools that will help you build the F-20 EDF ARF.
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Parts may also be ordered directly 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. LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE WARNING!! Read the entire instruction sheet included with the battery.
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WING INSTALLATION X = X' X X' Mark the center of the carbon wing tube. ❏ 1. Locate the 3 x 460mm carbon wing tube. Make a mark in the center of the tube by measuring from side to side and dividing that figure by two. Where distance X equals distance X', make a small mark on the tube using a felt-tip pen or a piece of trim tape. ❏ 4. Clean all gluing surfaces with denatured alcohol. Using thick regular CA, apply a continuous bead of glue into the spar slot in the bottom of the fuselage.
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HORIZONTAL TAIL INSTALLATION ❏ 1. Test fit the horizontal tail to the bottom of the fuselage. Slide the stab all the way forward. Note: The elevator joiner wire must clear the slot in the fuse. ❏ 6. Turn the wings over and apply a bead of CA into the spar slot in the bottom of each wing. Push the wing tube into the slot in each wing as you slide the wing firmly up against the fuselage joint. Fit the wing tabs tightly into the corresponding fuse pockets. ❏ 7.
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fan in the model so that the ridges on the fan case drop into the corresponding grooves in the fan duct. Mount the motor so that the wires exit the motor and face the top of the model. Allow the glue to fully cure. Note: During installation, you may notice that the fan rotor’s flange makes contact with the inner duct cone. This is normal and helps improve fan efficiency. When you first run the motor on the plane, the fan will seat itself in the foam.
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INSTALL THE RADIO GEAR With servos centered, position each arm 90° to the servo case. LEFT Aileron Servo RIGHT Aileron Servo Elevator Servo ❏ 4. Identify the left and right aileron servos and tie each servo lead guide string to its corresponding servo lead. Pull each servo lead through the fuselage and glue each servo in position. ❏ 1. Use your radio to center each of your servos. Remove the servo arms and reposition each one so that the servo arm is 90° to the servo case.
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the connector tucks into the upper channel. Tuck the aileron connectors into the side channels and route the leads up along the notched groove. Place a small drop of CA onto the wires to hold them to the notched groove. Note: If you are using a 72MHz radio system, route the included antenna tube through the upper channel at this time. LINK THE CONTROLS ❏ 1. Use your radio system to verify that the servos are centered. The aileron servos should be parallel with each other.
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arm. Deflect the elevator down and fit the pushrod into the screw-lock pushrod connector. Apply a drop of thread locking compound to the screw threads and install the locking screw. With the elevator at neutral and the elevator servo centered, tighten the locking screw. Note: If you have a difficult time trying to insert the pushrod while deflecting the controls, trim off 1/8" [3.2mm] of the pushrod end and try again. HATCH & VERTICAL TAIL INSTALLATION ❏ 1.
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display stand is not made of AeroCell™ foam. Only foam-safe CA adhesive can be used. Regular CA will melt the foam. ❏ 4. Install the tail cone. Use cellophane tape (household tape) to secure it to the hatch and the fuselage. If you choose to use glue, R/C-56 Glue (JOZR5007) will allow easy removal of the hatch in the future. Medium CA is also acceptable, but only if two small drops are used 180° apart from each other. ❏ 3.
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Set the Control Throws Balance the Model (C.G.) At this stage the model should be in ready-to-fly condition. Place the battery in the battery tray but do not connect it. ❏ 1. The C.G. is located 3-3/4" [95mm] back from the LE of the wing at the fuselage (the seam where the wing panels have been joined to the fuselage). Make a small mark at this location on the top side of the wing using a felt-tipped pen or a piece of trim tape. Please fly the model at this C.G for the first few flights.
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LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE PREFLIGHT 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! Identify Your Model No matter if you fly at an AMA sanctioned R/C club site or if you fly somewhere on your own, you should always have your name, address, telephone number and AMA number on or inside your model.
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AMA SAFETY CODE (EXCERPTS) CHECK LIST Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. For the complete Safety Code refer to Model Aviation magazine, the AMA web site or the Code that came with your AMA license. During the last few moments of preparation your mind may be elsewhere anticipating the excitement of the first flight. Because of this, you may be more likely to overlook certain checks and procedures that should be performed before the model is flown.
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Adjust the elevator trim so the model flies level at the throttle setting you are using. Adjust the aileron trim to level the wings. It may take a few minutes to get the trims adjusted, but this should be your first priority once at a comfortable altitude. Continue to fly around, executing turns and making mental notes (or having your assistant take notes for you) of what additional adjustments or C.G. changes may be required to fine tune the model so it flies the way you like.
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ALSO AVAILABLE FROM GREAT PLANES ElectriFly™ VFO ARF Almost Ready-to-Fly Electric Sport/3D Aerobat GPMA1135 Part plane, part helicopter — all fun! Wingspan: 26.5 in (675 mm) Wing Area: 382 in² (24.6 dm²) Weight: 9-10 oz (255-285 g) Wing Loading: 3.4-3.8 oz/ft² (10-12 g/dm²) Length: 29.5 in (750 mm) Requires: • 6-channel radio w/4 micro servos & elevon mixing (min.) • 300-size outrunner brushless motor • 12A brushless ESC (min.) • 11.