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GREAT PLANES Mini Super Sportster EP Instruction Manual

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Wingspan: 39.5 in [1000mm]
Wing Area: 276 sq in [17.8 dm
Weight: 22-24 oz [620-680 g]
Wing Loading: 11-13 oz/sq ft [34-40 g/dm
Length: 30 in [760mm]
Radio: 4-channel with three micro servos (not included)
Motor: 400 size
Electronic Speed Control: Electrifly C-20 (not included)
Great Planes
®
Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of
purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Great Planes' liability
exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Great Planes reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
In that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled
product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this
kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at the address below:
Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as much contact information as possible (daytime telephone number, fax
number, e-mail address), a detailed description of the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon receipt of the package
the problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible.
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING
CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY
AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
© Copyright 2004

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1
Champaign IL 61822 USA
WARRANTY
Hobby Services
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
airsupport@greatplanes.com
GPMZ0200 for GPMA1156 V1.0

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Further, Great Planes reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If you’re ready to Hardware and Accessories..........4 continue the Super Sportster tradition without the fuss and mess of a glow engine, the Mini Super Sportster EP is just Adhesives and Building Supplies.........4 what you need. Optional Supplies and Tools ........4 IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES........4...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    & OTHERS...FOLLOW THESE Battery Charger Options IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Your Mini Super Sportster EP should not be considered a A fully charged battery pack will provide an initial “surge” of toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions power during the first 15 to 30 seconds of the motor run.

  • Page 4: Additional Items Required

    In addition to the items listed in the “Battery Charger and have a coarse thread. Options” section, following is the list of hardware and accessories required to finish the Mini Super Sportster EP. Machine screws have a squared Order numbers are provided in parentheses.

  • Page 5: Kit Inspection

    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. Great Planes Product Support: 3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1 Champaign, IL 61822 Telephone: (217) 398-8970, ext.

  • Page 6: Ordering Replacement Parts

    Parts List that follows. The fastest, most economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer or mail-order company. To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Great Planes web site at www.greatplanes.com. Choose “Where to Buy” at the bottom of the menu on the left side of the page.

  • Page 7: Preparations

    3. Mix a small amount of epoxy. Using a tooth pick, PREPARATIONS apply epoxy in the aileron torque rod hole and along the groove in the leading edge of one of the ailerons. Before the 1. If you have not done so already, remove the major epoxy sets, join the aileron to the wing.

  • Page 8: Assemble The Fuselage

    2. Prepare 1/2 oz. of 30-minute epoxy. Working quickly, 2. Center the two 4mm x 80mm hardwood wing mounting thoroughly coat the inside of both wing halves where the dowels in the holes. Use thin CA to glue the dowels in place. joiner fits and one half of the joiner with epoxy.
  • Page 9 fuselage, slide the tape along the string and align the arrow with one tip of the stab. Swing the string over to the same position at the other end of the stab. If the arrow doesn’t align with the tip, adjust the stab and the arrow slightly and check both tips again.

  • Page 10: Mount The Motor

    HOW TO CUT COVERING FROM BALSA 11. Use a sharp hobby knife to trim the covering from the notch in the leading edge of the rudder. Use a 25 watt soldering iron to cut the covering from the stab. The tip of the soldering iron doesn’t have to be sharp, but a fine tip does work best.

  • Page 11: Radio Installation

    4. Slide the cowl onto the fuselage and under the paper. Reinstall the prop adapter on the gear drive. Tighten the set screw on the flat of the gear drive output shaft. Tape the cowl to the fuselage so that the prop adapter is centered in the hole in the front of the cowl and the front of the cowl is approximately 1/16"...

  • Page 12: Install The Servos

    insert the Z-bend into the outer hole of a nylon control horn. This pushrod will be for the elevator. On the left pushrod, insert the Z-bend into the second hole from the end. Position the control horn on the elevator so that the attachment holes are aligned with the hinge line.
  • Page 13 2. Install the rudder and elevator servos in the servo tray. 5. Connect the electronic speed control (not included) to Insert the pushrods through the pushrod connectors and the motor leads. If the ESC to be installed does not have install the servo arms on the rudder and elevator servos.

  • Page 14: Mount The Landing Gear

    MOUNT THE LANDING GEAR 9. Mount the aileron servo in the wing. Connect a 6" [150mm] aileron servo extension to the receiver. Connect the aileron servo to the servo extension and switch on the transmitter and ESC. Center the aileron servo trim. 1.

  • Page 15: Finish The Model

    4. With the plane sitting on the bench, adjust the wheel pant so that the bottom is 3/8" [9mm] from the bench. 3. Use a piece of tape to hold the left side of the canopy tight to the fuselage. Note the location of the plywood doubler inside the cockpit side wall.

  • Page 16: Apply The Decals

    Apply the Decals 1. Use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals from the sheet. 2. Be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust. Prepare a dishpan or small bucket with a mixture of liquid dish soap and warm water–about one teaspoon of soap per gallon of water.

  • Page 17: Set The Control Throws

    If, after you have become accustomed to the way the Mini Super Sportster EP flies, you would like to change the throws to suit your taste, that is fine. However, too much control throw could make the model difficult to control, so remember, “more is not always better.”...

  • Page 18: Balance The Model (C.g.)

    (ready to fly) and the motor battery installed, on page 23 and place it on or inside your model. place the model upside-down on a Great Planes CG Machine, or lift it upside down at the balance point you marked.

  • Page 19: Balance Propellers

    We use a Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer ™ model closely to make sure all screws remained tight, the [TOPQ5700] in the workshop and keep a Great Planes hinges are secure, the prop is secure and all pushrods and Fingertip Prop Balancer [GPMQ5000] in our flight box.

  • Page 20: Motor Safety Precautions

    Radio Control MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1) I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground Failure to follow these safety precautions may result check before the first flight of a new or repaired model. in severe injury to yourself and others. 2) I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of Use safety glasses when running the motor.

  • Page 21: Flying

    R/C pilots. takeoff, most models fly more smoothly at reduced speeds. Take it easy with the Mini Super Sportster EP for the first few CAUTION (THIS APPLIES TO ALL R/C AIRPLANES): If, flights, gradually getting acquainted with it as you gain while flying, you notice an alarming or unusual sound confidence.
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  • Page 24 BUILDING NOTES Kit Purchased Date: _______________________ Date Construction Finished: _________________ Where Purchased:_________________________ Finished Weight: __________________________ Date Construction Started: __________________ Date of First Flight: ________________________ FLIGHT LOG...

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