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Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of
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exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Great Planes reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
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While this kit has been flight tested to exceed normal use, if the plane will be used for extremely high stress flying, such as racing, the
modeler is responsible for taking steps to reinforce the high stress points.
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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
Radio Installation ............13 Throttle Pushrod Installation ........15 Fuel Tank Assembly and Installation ......15 The Great Planes Big Stik ARF is an aircraft that lets you Decal Application ............16 progress from your trainer aircraft into a model that is not Control Throw Adjustment ..........16 only a good choice for improving your flying skills but is also Balance Your Model Laterally ........16... -
Page 3: Decisions You Must Make
These are the building tools that are required. We we cannot in any way guarantee the performance of your recommend Great Planes Pro CA and Epoxy glue. ™ completed model, and no representations are expressed or implied as to the performance of your completed model. -
Page 4: Parts List
Parts List Big Stik .40 (GPMA1225) Replacement Parts Big Stik .60 (GPMA1226) Replacement Parts If needed, replacement parts for your Big Stik .40 ARF are If needed, replacement parts for your Big Stik .60 ARF are available through your hobby supplier. available through your hobby supplier. -
Page 5: Wing Assembly
1/2" (13mm). The slot can be done WING ASSEMBLY with a hobby knife or the Great Planes Slot Machine . The ™ Slot Machine is a real time saver when cutting slots for hinges. If you are an avid modeler you will find this to be a great tool to add to you shop! ❏... - Page 6 ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ 7. On the root rib there is a small hole. This is the hole 10. Pull the string out through the opening in the that the aileron servo wire will be fed through. Directly above bottom of the wing skin. Using masking tape, tape the string this hole make a 1/2”...
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Page 7: Wing Installation
❏ ❏ 13. After the 6-minute epoxy has cured, apply 30-minute 3. With the wing in the saddle and the center of the wing epoxy to the joiner and wing joiner pocket in the wing as well aligned with the mark on the bulk head, drill two 1/4" (6mm) as the root rib. -
Page 8: Install The Tail Components
❏ 6. Place the wing on the fuselage. Measure from the aft center of the fuselage to one wing tip and record the distance. Measure from the same point to the opposite wing tip and compare it to the first measurement. If the measurements are not the same, adjust the wing and re- measure until they are equal. - Page 9 C = C Horizontal Stabilizer Wing ❏ 5. Stand back 8 to 10 feet (2.5 to 3 meters) and view the model from the front and rear. The stabilizer tips should be equally spaced in relation to the wing. If not, lightly sand the high side of the stabilizer saddle to correct the problem.
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Page 10: Engine Installation
❏ 7. Test fit the fin in the slot in the fuselage. When you are satisfied with the fit, mark a line on both sides of the fin where the top of the fuselage contacts the fin. Trim the covering 1/32" (.8mm) inside of the lines. ❏... -
Page 11: Prop And Spinner Installation
❏ ❏ 5. Position the engine on the engine mount. Adjust the 2. Drill four 5/32" (4mm) holes in the landing gear on the mount as needed for your engine. Position the engine 4-1/4" four marks you just made. (106mm) from the front of the thrust washer to the firewall. ❏... - Page 12 ❏ ❏ 4. Re-drill the four holes in the fuselage to 11/64" 6. Locate two 5/32" (4mm) wheel collars and two 6-32 x (4.4mm). Install four 6-32 blind nuts inside the fuselage in 1/4" (6mm) set screws. Put the screws into the wheel collar. the holes you drilled.
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Page 13: Radio Installation
Wrap the receiver and the battery in foam and hold them in place by gluing small balsa sticks (not included) above them. We added a Great Planes Switch Mount and Charge Jack (GPMM1000, not included) for convenience and ease of use at the field, installed on the side of the fuselage. - Page 14 ❏ ❏ 6. At the rear of the fuselage on both sides, cut away the 11. Follow the same steps for the rudder except you will covering where the pushrod tubes exit the fuselage. need to use the two arm type control arm on the servo. Attach the rudder pushrod to the outside arm and the nosewheel to the inside arm.
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Page 15: Throttle Pushrod Installation
❏ C. Mark servo hole locations on the tray, then drill THROTTLE PUSHROD INSTALLATION 1/16" (1.5mm) pilot holes through each mark. ❏ D. Mount the servos in both sides of the wing with ❏ 1. Install a Brass Screw-lock Pushrod Connector with the the screws provided with your radio system. -
Page 16: Decal Application
Big Stik .40 ARF Elevator - 1/2" (13mm) up and down Rudder - 1-1/4" (32mm) left, 1-1/4" (32mm) right Ailerons - 5/16" (8mm) up and down Big Stik .60 ARF Elevator - 9/16" (14mm) up and down Rudder - 1-1/2" (38mm) left, 1-1/2" (38mm) right Ailerons - 3/8"... -
Page 17: Balance Your Model (Cg)
❏ 3. If possible try to balance the model by changing the BALANCE YOUR MODEL (C.G.) position of the receiver battery. If you are unable to obtain good balance by doing so, then it will be necessary to add weight to the nose or tail to achieve a proper balance point. Note: This section is VERY important and must NOT be omitted! A model that is unbalanced will be unstable and possibly unflyable. -
Page 18: Range Check Your Radio
powered engine an on/off switch should be connected to the Range Check Your Radio engine coil. Do not throw anything into the propeller of a running engine. Wherever you do fly, you need to check the operation of the radio every time you fly. Check your radio manufacturer’s recommendation for your particular radio system. -
Page 19: Flying
It also lands gently and includes a little down elevator required. prepainted fiberglass cowl, replica cylinder heads, adjustable engine mount and Great Planes-brand hardware. When it's time to land, cut the throttle and bleed off some Note: Pilot figure not included. - Page 20 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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