E-flite Odyssey EP Electric Glider User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALSpecifications:• Wingspan:...

10Parts Needed • 3- or more-channel radio system with 3 standard servos andhardware (not included)• Radio packing foam (not included)• Adapter plate i

11Step 6. Attach the appropriate servo leads to the receiver. UseVelcro®to mount the receiver and receiver battery to the bottomof the fuselage compar

Step 10. The micro-switch is used to turn the motor on and offin flight. Use double-sided servo tape to attach the micro-switchto the side of the serv

13Parts Needed • Fuselage• Pushrod , threaded on one end (1)• Pushrod wire, threaded on one end (1)• Clevis (2)• Clevis keeper (used to keep clevis cl

The control throws listed below are a good place to start. Afteryou have become more comfortable with the flight performanceof the Odyssey, you can ad

15Parts Needed • Assembled Odyssey kitTools and Adhesives Needed• Masking tape• Pencil or pen• Lead "Stick-on" weights (optional)Step 1. The

A key component to soaring is the air mass the sailplane flies in.Also, there is an energy source producing lift, either a warm airthermal (thermal li

17Thermal Forms (Bubble)As you are flying your Odyssey EP, watch it carefully. If you werein a full-size glider, you would be able to feel the "b

Step 1. Check that all control functions move in the correctdirection. If not, use the respective reversing switch to correctthe direction.Step 2. Che

You will need to balance your Odyssey EP™after you've complet-ed assembly and have installed the receiver, battery, and servos.Use of the stick-o

2Table of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20Once the fundamentals of launch, trim, and control of theOdyssey EP are learned, it's time to consider getting the mostout of the it's abi

21Activating (Arming) Switch: an external switch that preventsthe electric motor from accidentally turning onAerodynamics: science of air in motionAng

22GENERAL1. I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, airshows, or model flying demonstrations until it has been provento be airworthy by

23ORGANIZED RC RACING EVENT7. An RC racing event, whether or not an AMA Rule Book event, is one in which model aircraft compete in flight over aprescr

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3IntroductionE-Flight’s Odyssey™ EP offers the modeler an ARF (almostready-to-fly) electric-powered sailplane that is prebuilt to ahigh level of craft

4Radio Equipment• 3 channels (minimum)• 3 standard servos • On/Off switch• 6- or 7-cell sub-C battery• 270-600mAh receiver-packYou will need at least

5TX/RX Quick ChargerIt’s helpful to have a quick charger that can be used at the fieldto recharge your transmitter and reciever batteries after longfl

Main PartsOther PartsA. #64 Rubber bands (4)B. Clevis (2)C. Control horn plate (2)D. Control horn (2)E. Double sided tapeF. 2 mm control horn screws a

Parts Needed • Right wing panel• Left wing panel• Aluminum wing joiners (Braces)Tools and Adhesives Needed• Scotch tapeStep 1. Locate the two wing pan

Parts Needed • Horizontal stabilizer with elevator attached• Vertical stabilizer with rudder attached• Nylon control horns (2)• Nylon backplates (2)•

9Parts Needed • Fuselage• Horizontal stabilizer with elevator• Vertical stabilizer with rudder• Hardware packageTools and Adhesives Needed• Hobby knif