User Manual

5
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE
This is a partial list of items required to  nish the Giant F6F
Hellcat ARF that may require planning or decision-making
before starting to build. Order numbers are provided in
parentheses.
Gas Engine Recommendations
The recommended engine size range for the Giant F6F
Hellcat ARF is a 55 – 61cc [3.4 – 3.7 ci.] two-stroke gasoline
engine. We used the DLE-55, DLE-61 and O.S. GT60 engines.
Other engines can also be used but you may need to make
modi cations for mounting those engines.
❍ DLE-55 (DLEG0455)
❍ DLE-61 (DLEG0061)
❍ O.S. GT60 (OSMG1560)
The stock muf ers for DLE engines can be used.
The OSMG1560 O.S. GT60 requires (4) 2" (51mm) standoffs
(OSMG8962)
An aftermarket muf er will also be required for the O.S.
GT60 engine.
Electric Motor Recommendations
❍ Great Planes RimFire 65 [80-85-160] Outrunner
Brushless Motor (GPMG4805)
❍ Great Planes ElectriFly Programmable HV 160A ESC
(GPMM2260)
OR
❍ Castle Creations Phoenix Edge 160HV 50V 160 Amp
ESC (CSEM0300)
❍ Male Star Plug (HCAM4010) (for the ESC)
❍ Great Planes 6mm Female Bullet Connectors (3)
(GPMM3117)
❍ Series Connector (GPMM3143)
❍ Two Onyx LiPo 50C 5000mAh 22.2V Batteries
(ONXP3612)
❍ Great Planes Standoff Brushless Motor Mount XX
Large (GPMG1275)
❍ Propeller 24x12E
Radio Equipment
The radio installation for the Giant F6F Hellcat ARF can be
achieved using four different radio set-ups: a Basic Radio
Set-up, an Advanced Radio Set-up and the S.Bus System
Set-up using S.Bus servos or non S.Bus servos. All control
surfaces require the use of a high-quality, metal geared servo
of at least 95 oz-in of torque. A servo of 40 oz-in of torque can
be used for the throttle and choke. We have included in the
back of this manual 4 diagrams showing the different set-ups,
what is required for each set-up and where the components
are used. Once you have decided on which radio set-up you
are going to use, remove the diagram and follow it as you
install the radio system. This instruction manual will show
the installation of the non S.Bus set-up.
The following list shows the common components required
for all set-ups.
Gasoline Set-up
❍ (2) Heavy-Duty On/Off Switch (FUTM4390)
(TACM2761) (ignition and receiver)
❍ (1) 3200mAh LiFe Receiver Battery (HCAM6446)
❍ (1) 1300mAh LiFe Ignition Battery (HCAM6411)
❍ (1) R/C foam rubber (1/4" [6mm] (HCAQ1000)
❍ (2) Optional Ernst Charge Receptacle Futaba J FM
(ERNM3001)
❍ (2) Dubro #813 1/8” Fuel Line Barb (DUBQ0670)
❍ (1) Dubro #800 Large Tygon Fuel Line (DUBQ0493)
❍ (1) Propeller Drill Guide (DLEQ0551)
❍ (1) Optional: Sullivan CT-1 Fuel Filter (SULQ2387)
Electric Motor Set-up
❍ (1) Heavy-Duty On/Off Switch (FUTM4390)
(TACM2761) (receiver)
❍ (1) 3200mAh LiFe Receiver Battery (HCAM6446)
OR
❍ (1) Castle Creations BEC 2.0 20A BEC (CSEM1540)
❍ (1) R/C foam rubber (1/4" [6mm] (HCAQ1000)
❍ (1) Optional Ernst Charge Receptacle Futaba J FM
(ERNM3001)
❍ (1) Spinner Adapter (electric only) (GPMQ4590)
❍ (1) 10-32 x 1” Socket Head Cap Screw (electric only)
❍ (1) Optional: Schumacher Products ArmSafe Arming
Kit w/12AWG (SUDP0304)
Basic Radio Set-up
The Basic Radio Set-up connects the two aileron servos,
two  ap servos, two elevator servos and the rudder and tail
wheel steering servos with Y-harnesses. This method will
require a 7-channel receiver.
Note: See the included layout drawing for required servos,
servo extensions and Y-harnesses.
Advanced Radio Set-up
The Advanced Set-up has each servo plugged into the receiver
on its own channel. The channels can then be mixed together
using the transmitter. This method will require an 11-channel
receiver for the controls. A 13-channel receiver is required
for the optional drop tank and if the lights will be controlled
through the receiver.
Note: See the included layout drawing for required servos
and servo extensions.
S.Bus System
A Cutting-Edge Alternative to Standard Servo
Installation!
The innovative Futaba S.Bus system lets you unleash your
 ight system’s full potential and cut down on cable clutter
at the same time. It uses digital serial data communication
technology to transmit control signals between your receiver
and servos. A single S.Bus cable can carry signals to as
many channels as your transmitter can handle. You no longer
have to worry about plugging in the wrong servo to the
wrong channel, because each servo knows what channel it
is dedicated to in advance.