By Great Planes INSTRUCTION MANUAL Wingspan: 36 in [915mm] Length: 30.5 in [775mm] Weight: 7.5-9 oz [215-255 g] Wing Area: 222 sq in [14.4 dm2] Wing Loading: 5-6 oz/sq ft [15-18 g/dm2] Radio: 4-channel w/3 micro servos and 10-Amp ESC Power System: Included Electrifly T-370 ferrite motor with gearbox, or optional direct-drive RimFire Brushless motor. WARRANTY Great Planes® Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ................................................................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................2 DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE .......................................3 Transmitter ...................................................................3 Servos..........................................................................3 Receiver.......................................................................3 Battery ............
1. Even though the FlatOut CAP 580 is small, lightweight and flies slowly, if it is not assembled and operated correctly it could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage property. DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE In the hands of a capable pilot the FlatOut CAP 580 is an impressive 3-D performer. But for the CAP to perform to its full potential, it must be properly equipped with all the right gear (servos, batteries, receiver, speed control).
R124F Receiver Crystal Low Band (Channels 11-35) FUTL0438 FUTL62** High Band (Channels 36-60) FUTL0439 FUTL63** Optional: Brushless Motor Upgrade Rest assured, the FlatOut CAP 580 is capable of 3-D flight with the included ElectriFly “stick-mount” motor and gearbox combination.
KIT CONTENTS 1 3 2 16 4 5 9 8 6 10 7 15 11 14 13 12 Kit Contents (Photographed) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Horizontal Fuselage Halves (2) Vertical Fuselage Halves (2) Rudder Wing Ailerons (2) Horizontal Stabilizer Elevator Halves (2) Outer Wheel Pants (2) Inner Wheel Pants (2) (Brushless Only) Vertical Fuselage Doublers (4) (Brushless Only) Horizontal Fuselage Doublers (4) Propeller Prop Saver Motor/Gearbox Assembly 15 Main Wheels (2) 16 Carbon Rods and Tubes: Fuse Doubler Tube 5.
KIT INSPECTION Before starting to build, take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete, and 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.
the slot. Be certain the top and bottom of the hinge remains flush with the top and bottom of the control surface you are hinging. IMPORTANT: Avoid getting any CA on the tube or the arms of the clips. The clips must rotate freely on the tube. BUILD THE AIRPLANE Assemble the Horizontal Tail Carbon Tube (Snug Against Control Surface) Control Surface Hinge Centered in Surface C. One at a time, coat the sides of each hinge and glue them into the slots. ❏ 1.
HOW TO GLUE THE TUBES TO THE CONTROL SURFACES HOW TO MAKE INSTALLING Z-BEND CLEVISES EASIER NOTE: You may want to protect your work surface from excess glue. We recommend Great Planes Plan Protector (GPMR6167) for this purpose. A. Cut several 1-1/2" pieces of tape. Fold the last 1/4" over to make a tab for easy removal. B. Coat the edge of the foam with foam-safe CA–do not use an excessive amount of glue. Hint: A CA applicator tip is recommended to accurately control the bead of glue. C.
Assemble the Fuselage ❏ 3. Slide an E2 fuselage joiner, two F3 fuselage servo mounts, and another fuselage joiner onto the fuselage tube. With the tube doubler forward, and the servo mounts hanging down, the front servo mount should have its flat face on the left, and the rear servo mount should have its flat face on the right. ❏ 1. Cut the upper and lower vertical fuselage parts and the right and left horizontal fuselage parts free from their foam sheets.
❏ 7. Glue the stabilizer into position on the bottom of the horizontal fuselage halves. Use the notches in the LE and TE of the stab to align it with the fuselage tube. ❏ 10. Remove the rudder post tube from the rudder. Glue the rudder post tube to the TE of the vertical fin and vertical fuselage halves. ❏ 11. Slide two C3 hinge retainer rings onto the bottom of the rudder post. Align the top ring with the point where the foam meets the rudder post tube. Position the bottom ring 1.5mm below the top one.
Assemble the Wing Final Airframe Assembly ❏ 1. Insert A1 Z-bend clevises into opposite sides of two C1 clip-hinge control horns. Using the Expert Tip previously described, glue four hinges and a control horn into each of the ailerons, using a 3 x 458mm [1/8" x 18"] wing leading edge tube as a guide. The control horns should protrude from the bottom of the ailerons (red and white side), and the A1 Z-bend clevises should be on the inboard side of the horns. Remove the tube once the glue has set. ❏ 1.
❏ ❏ 7. Slide the 2 x 71mm [5/64" x 2-3/4"] wing struts through 4. Installing them from the left side, glue two more supports into the slots in the fuselage. Note that these first two supports should be positioned forward in the slots, and that the holes in the supports should be angled downward and outward (again, to accommodate the angles of the landing gear and the struts). both sets of supports on the back of the wing and fuselage.
❏ 2. Slide the wheels onto the axles, and secure them with a D6 wheel collar. The flat side of the wheel collar should be toward the wheel. Secure the wheel collar with a drop of glue in the teeth opposite the wheels. ❏ 5. Slide the tailwheel bracket over the rudder and rudder post. Glue the bracket to the rudder only. Do not glue the bracket to the rudder post. Radio Setup ❏ 3. Make two wheel pants by gluing the inner and outer wheel pant parts together. Be sure to make a right and a left.
❏ 3. Refer to the parts list in the front of the manual and select the correct double-sided servo arm for the aileron servo you will be using. There are three arms to choose from: Servo arm A Servo arm B Servo arm C Hitec HS-55, Hitec HS-50, Futaba 3108M Futaba S3103, Airtronics 94091 JR 241 ❏ 7. Using a 220-grit sanding block, sharpen the ends of all the 1mm carbon pushrods. This will make it much easier to install them through the Z-bend clevises. ❏ 4.
❏ 10. Using the pushrod as a guide, drill two evenly spaced, 2.5mm [3/32"] holes in the fuselage. Glue the bases of the pushrod guides into these holes. ❏ 14. Drill two 1.5mm [1/16"] holes in the tail of the airplane. “Stitch” the receiver antenna through these holes. Mount the Motor and Gearbox If mounting the included stick-mounted propulsion system or an aftermarket geared brushless system, then follow the instructions in this section.
❏ 3. Slide the motor/gearbox assembly over the motor mount block. ❏ 7. Secure the prop to the prop saver with one of the included O-rings. Drill Here Block Tube ❏ 4. Drill a 1.5mm [1/16"] pilot hole at an angle from the top of the gearbox through the balsa block and carbon tubes. Make sure the motor mount block does not rotate while drilling. Secure the gearbox and block with a 2mm wood screw. GPM APC ❏ 8. Connect your speed control to the motor and receiver.
Firewall Mounted System Use the following instructions if you are installing a firewallmounted motor system (usually brushless motors). ❏ 4. If installing an Electrifly RimFire motor, glue the included 3mm plywood firewall to the nose so that the two pilot holes on the sides of the firewall are centered on the horizontal fuselage, and the top hole is centered on the fuselage tube. ❏ NOTE: If installing another brand of outrunner motor, you may need to cut your own firewall to match its mount pattern.
Set the Control Throws GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY To simplify setup, the high-rate (3-D) control throws for this model are automatically set by the geometry of the included hardware. We do recommend, however, that you perform a quick check as described below to make sure the throws are set up correctly. Check the Control Directions Note: If your radio is has the capability, low rates will make it easier to perform precision aerobatics. We recommend 40% endpoints for all low rate throws.
Balance the Model (C.G.) Balance the Model Laterally ❏ 1. With the wing level, lift the model by the engine propeller shaft and the bottom of the fuse under the TE of the fin. Do this several times. More than any other factor, the C.G. (balance point) can have the greatest effect on how a model flies, and may determine whether or not your first flight will be successful. If you value this model and wish to enjoy it for many flights, DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS IMPORTANT PROCEDURE.
3. Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for the flying site I use, and I will not willfully and deliberately fly my models in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner. Range Check Ground check the operational range of your radio before the first flight of the day. With the transmitter antenna collapsed and the receiver and transmitter on, you should be able to walk at least 50 feet away from the model and still have control.
Have your friend hold the FlatOut CAP 580 by the canopy. Throttle up to full power, and have your friend give the plane a gentle underhanded toss at about a 30-degree angle upward. Since the CAP 580 has a very high thrust-to-weight ratio, the plane will accelerate to flying speed almost instantly. Climb to a comfortable height and throttle back to a lower power setting. This plane flies great at about halfthrottle when in standard forward flight.
BUILDING NOTES Kit Purchased Date: _______________________ Date Construction Finished: _________________ Where Purchased:_________________________ Finished Weight: __________________________ Date Construction Started: __________________ Date of First Flight: ________________________ FLIGHT LOG 22
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