GREAT PLANES Power Pod Assembly Instructions - Page 4
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2. Reposition the servos and pushrods if needed to allow a
place for the motor battery. Try to locate the battery so it is
centered as close as possible to the center of gravity. Secure
the battery in place with hook and loop strips (GPMQ4480).
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3. IMPORTANT!! Rebalance your plane according to the
airplane manufacturer's instructions.
Method B:
Universal mounting using the "Bolt-On" system.
4-40 x 1-1/4" Bolts
4-40 Blind nuts
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1. With the shroud removed, position the Power Pod onto the
wing so it is centered over the wing joiner.
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2. Mark the hole locations through the base.
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3. If needed, cut or drill a hole for the servo and battery
wires.
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4. Drill 1/8" holes all the way through the wing at the marks.
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5. Drill 5/32" holes at the punch marks on the two nut plates
and install the four blind nuts in the holes.
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6. Position the pod in place and insert the 4-40 screws with
washers into the pod and through the wing. Tighten the screws
into the nut plates.
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7. Reposition the servos and pushrods if needed to allow a
place for the motor battery. Try to locate the battery so it is
centered as close as possible to the center of gravity. Secure
the battery in place with hook and loop strips.
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8. IMPORTANT!! Rebalance your plane according to the
airplane manufacturer's instructions.
Method C:
Universal mounting using rubber bands.
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1. Cut the piece of hook and loop lengthwise into two strips.
Attach the strips to the bottom of the pod.
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2. Position the Power Pod onto the wing so it is centered over
the center of gravity. Install the mating hook and loop material
Position the
on the wing so it lines up properly.
wing spars
between
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the bolts.
3. Reposition the servos and pushrods if needed to allow a
place for the motor battery. Try to locate the battery so it is
centered as close as possible to the center of gravity. Secure
the battery in place with hook and loop strips.
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4. Attach the wing to the fuselage with rubber bands. Position
the rubber bands over the tabs on the pod. Crisscross two on
each side for extra security.
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5. IMPORTANT!! Rebalance your plane according to the
airplane manufacturer's instructions.
Flying with the Great Planes Power Pod:
With the Power Pod running, hand launch the glider with a
straight and level toss into the wind. The glider will climb almost
immediately. When you get high enough, turn off the motor (if
servo controlled) and soar around the sky. It is not uncommon
to get five or six climb-outs using a 6-cell SCR type battery
pack. When you notice a significant power drop, set up to land.
When flying with a glow engine, find an assistant to aid in
starting and launching. Climb and soar until the engine runs out
of fuel.
Good Luck and Happy Flying!
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