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GREAT PLANES Spectra Select Instruction Manual

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Great Planes
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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 buyers are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, they are advised
to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
READ THROUGH THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FIRST. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY
AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
GPMZ0228 V1.1 For GPMA17**

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Because of its realistic performance, the up with a well-built model that is straight and true. SPECTRA SELECT, if not assembled and operated Please inspect all parts carefully before starting to correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or build! If any parts are missing, broken or defective, or if spectators and damage property.

  • Page 3: Preparations

    The SPECTRA SELECT is a very stable and predictable General Inspection aircraft, allowing pilots of differing skill levels to enjoy it. It is easy to build, flies great, and would be a great selection as your first R/C airplane. Remove the fuselage, wing panels, rudder assembly and stabilizer assembly from their individual bags.

  • Page 4: Parts List

    PLASTIC WING DOWEL CAPS ..4 SPINNER/PROPELLER ....1 METAL HARDWARE RUBBER BANDS ......4 WING DOWELS ........2 STAB & ELEVATOR ......1 REPLACEMENT PARTS If needed, replacement parts for your Spectra Select are available through your hobby supplier. GPMA2340..Wing Kit GPMA2341..Fuselage GPMA2342..Tail Set GPMA2343..Motor GPMA2344..Battery GPMA2345..ESC...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    2. Insert the other side of the wing joiner into the left wing joiner pocket and slide the wings together. 2. The fin comes pre-installed on the Spectra Select, but you should check that the hex nuts are tight. Also, you should use some Great Planes Pro Threadlocker to prevent the nuts from coming loose.

  • Page 6: Wing Dowel Installation

    Radio Settings 4. Completely undo any antenna knot. Gently extend the antenna and let it dangle freely out the end of the aft fuselage. Connect the elevator clevis to the elevator control horn at the 4th hole from the inside. Note: Never cut or shorten the antenna wire.

  • Page 7: Balance The Model

    Spectra Select’s response to air currents. The Batteries downside of the aft C.G. is that it makes the Spectra Select less stable and it can cause the model to “tuck under” or dive The radio supplied with the Spectra Select uses non- when its flying speed increases.

  • Page 8: Find A Safe Place To Fly

    Try to find an experienced pilot to help you with your first flights. Although the SPECTRA SELECT is very easy to fly, an Range Check Your Radio experienced pilot can save you a lot of time and possible aggravation by helping you get your model in the air smoothly.

  • Page 9: First Flights

    Show your friend the previous picture so he will know trims on your transmitter (a little at a time) until it has what to look for. If the SPECTRA SELECT is launched with the reached a comfortable soaring altitude (200' - 300'). Turn the...

  • Page 10: Thermal Flying

    Thermal soaring is one of the most intriguing of all aspects of flying and the SPECTRA SELECT was designed to excel When you are thermal soaring, try to fly as smoothly and at thermal soaring even in the hands of a novice. It can be straight as possible.

  • Page 11: Pointers For Contest Flying

    Great Planes Spectra ARF The all-wood, preassembled, 2-meter Spectra ARF arrives Watch The Birds! – Thermals suck up small insects that expertly covered with Top Flite ®...

  • Page 12: Flight Log

    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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