Table Of Contents; Introduction; Ama - GREAT PLANES P-40 Warhawk Instruction Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 2
AMA .................................................................................. 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................. 3
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ........................................ 3
Radio Equipment .......................................................... 3
Power System Recommendations ............................... 3
Batteries & Charger...................................................... 4
Propeller ....................................................................... 4
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED .................................... 4
Required Hardware & Accessories .............................. 4
Adhesives & Building Supplies ..................................... 4
Optional Supplies & Tools ............................................ 4
Building Stand .............................................................. 5
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES ...................................... 5
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .............................. 5
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS ........................................... 6
METRIC CONVERSIONS ................................................. 6
KIT INSPECTION .............................................................. 7
KIT CONTENTS ................................................................ 7
PREPARATIONS ............................................................... 8
BUILD THE WING ............................................................. 8
Install the Ailerons ........................................................ 8
Install the Aileron Servos & Pushrods ........................ 10
BUILD THE FUSE ........................................................... 11
Install the Stab, Elevator & Fin............................................11
Install the Elevator & Rudder Pushrods & Servos ...... 13
Glow Engine, Fuel Tank & Radio Installation ............. 14
Out-runner Motor, Battery & Radio Installation .......... 18
FINISH THE MODEL ....................................................... 21
Install the Cowl ........................................................... 21
Final Assembly ........................................................... 22
Optional Landing Gear ............................................... 23
Apply the Decals ........................................................ 24
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY ................................. 25
Check the Control Directions ..................................... 25
Set the Control Throws ............................................... 25
Balance the Model (C.G.) ........................................... 25
Balance the Model Laterally ....................................... 26
PREFLIGHT .................................................................... 26
Identify Your Model ..................................................... 26
Charge the Batteries .................................................. 26
Balance the Propellers ............................................... 27
Ground Check ............................................................ 27
Range Check ............................................................. 27
ENGINE / MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................ 27
LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE ................... 27
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) .................................... 28
CHECK LIST ................................................................... 28
FLYING ............................................................................ 29
Fuel Mixture Adjustments ........................................... 29
Takeoff ........................................................................ 29
Flight .......................................................................... 30
Landing ...................................................................... 30

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of one of the Great Planes
Combat Class #2610 Fighters! The P-40 Warhawk ARF is a
great fl ying model suitable for combat fl ying or sport fl ying.
Accommodations have been provided for both a glow engine
and a brushless out-runner motor, and optional landing gear
gives the sport fl yer the comfort of paved runway landings.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
P-40 Warhawk ARF visit the Great Planes web site at www.
greatplanes.com. Open the "Airplanes" link, then select the
P-40 Warhawk ARF. If there is new technical information or
changes to this model a "tech notice" box will appear in the
upper left corner of the page.
We urge you to join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics)
and a local R/C club. The AMA is the governing body of model
aviation and membership is required to fl y at AMA clubs.
Though joining the AMA provides many benefi ts, one of the
primary reasons to join is liability protection. Coverage is not
limited to fl ying at contests or on the club fi eld. It even applies
to fl ying at public demonstrations and air shows. Failure to
comply with the Safety Code (excerpts printed in the back of
the manual) may endanger insurance coverage. Additionally,
training programs and instructors are available at AMA club
sites to help you get started the right way. There are over
2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the country. Contact the
AMA at the address or toll-free phone number below.
IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things you can do
to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
fl ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or over
groups of people.
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AMA

Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at:
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