Giant RC Paper Plane

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Giant RC Paper Plane

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What you will need :

1. One SawnCraft paper plane kit.
Sawncraft Paper Plane Kit

2. Hot glue gun
Hot Glue Gun Kit

3. Hobby knife
Hobby Knife

4. Gorilla Glue
Gorilla Glue


5. One motor: 28-12 1534kv outrunner

Brushless Motor

6. One 8x4 propeller

Propeller

7. One 30 amp electronic speed controller

ESC

8. Two servos: 5g sub-micro
Servos

9. One receiver: 6-channel ultra-light ***Must be compatible with your transmitter!***

Receiver

10. Battery: 1000mAh 2S/3S

Battery

11. Colored Tape
Colored Tape

Step 1: Cut Out Parts

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Cut the foam tabs as per the manual in the kit to separate the parts.

Step 2: Glue Parts Together

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As per the manual included in the kit, glue the parts together. Follow the manual carefully.

Step 3: Tape Control Surfaces On

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After the glue has set, use the colored tape (or clear packing tape) to install the control surfaces (elevons). Use the colored tape to add color to your plane if you want.

Step 4: Install Electronics and Link Control Surfaces

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As per the manual included in the kit, glue in the control horns, let glue set then attach the push rods.

Mount motor, receiver, speed control, servos, and attach propeller as per instructions in the kit.

Step 5: Bind to Transmitter and Fly!

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First RC Plane Build Adventure

Bind the receiver to your transmitter, check all control surfaces and motor are working properly, and fly!