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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan:
48 in
[1220mm]
Wing Area:
383 sq in
[24.7 dm
WARRANTY
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
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
Entire Contents © Copyright 2009
Weight:
2.75 – 3.0 lb
[1250 – 1360 g]
Wing
17 – 18 oz/sq ft
Loading:
[52 – 55 g /dm
2
]
Radio:
Motor:
ESC:
Battery:
2
]
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:
3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1
Champaign IL 61822 USA
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.
airsupport@greatplanes.com
TM
4-channel minimum with
3 micro mini servos
RimFire .25 (42–40–1000kV)
outrunner brushless
45A brushless
3-cell 3200 – 3700mAh LiPo
and compatible charger
Hobby Services
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
GPMA1161 Mnl
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 USA In that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ....5 then select the Super Sportster EP BL ARF. If there is new KIT INSPECTION....... .5 technical information or changes to this model a “tech notice”... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
1. The Super Sportster EP BL ARF should not be considered performance or safety of your completed model. a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like a full-size airplane. -
Page 4: Battery
This is the list of adhesive and building supplies required to • Photos and sketches are placed before the step they fi nish the Super Sportster EP BL ARF. Order numbers are refer to. Frequently you can study photos in following steps provided in parentheses. -
Page 5: Ordering Replacement Parts
Tail Set ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS GPMA3293 Canopy GPMA3294 Cowl Replacement parts for the Super Sportster EP BL ARF are GPMA3295 Landing Gear available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts GPMA3296 Decal List that follows. The fastest, most economical service can... -
Page 6: Preparations
PREPARATIONS ❏ 1. If you have not done so already, remove the major parts of the kit from the box and inspect for damage. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact Product Support at the address or telephone number listed in the “Kit Inspection” section on page 5. - Page 7 insides of the joiner pockets in each wing panel with epoxy. Coat one half of the wing joiner and slide it into one of the panels. Coat the root ribs of both panels and the other end of the joiner. Join the panels together. Wipe away excess epoxy with denatured alcohol.
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Page 8: Install The Tail Section
INSTALL THE TAIL SECTION ❏ 8. Thread a nylon clevis 20 complete turns onto each aileron pushrod. Slide a silicone clevis retainer over each clevis. ❏ 1. Temporarily mount the wing to the fuselage using two 3x30mm machine screws and two 3mm fl at washers. ❏... - Page 9 HOW TO CUT COVERING FROM BALSA Use a soldering iron to cut the covering from the stab. The tip of the soldering iron doesn’t have to be sharp, but a fi ne tip does work best. Allow the iron to heat fully. Use a straightedge to guide the soldering iron at a rate that will just melt the covering and not burn into the wood.
- Page 10 apply 7-8 drops of thin CA glue to each hinge. Flip the plane over and apply the same amount of CA to the other side of each hinge. Allow the CA a minute or two to harden and then tug on the elevators to confi rm they are well secured to the stab.
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Page 11: Install The Landing Gear
❏ 2. Drill a 1/8" [3.2mm] hole at the bottom of the groove on each wheel pant. ❏ 11. As you did with the elevators, install the rudder to the fuse with two CA hinges. Coat the end of the tail gear wire with epoxy before inserting it into the hole in the rudder. -
Page 12: Install The Tail Servos And Pushrods
❏ ❏ 5. Remove one of the screws from each landing gear 7. Install the tail wheel onto the tail wheel wire. Secure it strap and slide a round plywood wheel pant retainer onto in place using a 2mm wheel collar and a 3x4mm set screw. the landing gear wires. - Page 13 ❏ 4. Install the rudder pushrod and control horn in the CORRECT INCORRECT same manner. Hinge Line Hinge Line ❏ 2. Thread a nylon clevis onto the elevator pushrod (exits out of the right side of the fuse) 20 complete turns and slide a silicone clevis retainer onto the clevis.
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Page 14: Install The Power System And Receiver
in front of the servo tray. The epoxy will improve the adhesion INSTALL THE POWER SYSTEM of the self-adhesive hook and loop material. Allow the epoxy AND RECEIVER to cure undisturbed. ❏ ❏ 3. Cut a piece of the hook side from the included self- 1. -
Page 15: Finish The Model
❏ ❏ 5. Cut a piece from the included double-sided foam 7. We used small scraps of fuel tubing we had laying mounting tape and attach the ESC to the side of the battery around the shop and glued them to the sides of the fuselage compartment. - Page 16 ❏ ❏ 2. Drill 1/16" [1.6mm] holes through the cowl and into 4. Install the spinner backplate, propeller, prop washer, the cowl mounting tabs. Remove the cowl and enlarge the prop nut, and spinner. Be sure to balance your prop fi rst! holes in the cowl to 3/32"...
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Page 17: Apply The Decals
If necessary, remove the servo arms from the servos and reposition them so they are centered. Reinstall the ™ Use a Great Planes AccuThrow (or a ruler) to accurately screws that hold on the servo arms. measure and set the control throw of each control surface as ❏... -
Page 18: Balance The Model (C.g.)
“more is not always better.” ❏ 2. With all parts of the model installed (ready to fl y) and the battery pack installed, place the model on a Great Planes CG Machine ™ , or lift it at the balance point you marked. -
Page 19: Balance The Model Laterally
® We use a Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer place it on or inside your model. (TOPQ5700) in the workshop and keep a Great Planes Fingertip Prop Balancer (GPMQ5000) in our fl ight box. Charge the Batteries Range Check Follow the battery charging instructions that came with your radio control system to charge the batteries. -
Page 20: Motor Safety Precautions
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AMA SAFETY CODE ( EXCERPTS Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy Failure to follow these safety precautions may result of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. For the complete Safety in severe injury to yourself and others. Code refer to Model Aviation magazine, the AMA web site or the Code that came with your AMA license. -
Page 21: Check List
While full throttle is usually desirable for takeoff, most models fl y more smoothly at reduced speeds. Take it easy with the Super Sportster EP BL ARF for the fi rst few fl ights, gradually getting acquainted with it as you gain confi... -
Page 22: Landing
Every maneuver should be deliberate, not impulsive. For example, if you’re going to do a Great Planes ElectriFly LiPo loop, check your altitude, mind the wind direction (anticipating rudder corrections that will be required to maintain heading), 11.1V 3350mAh 25C Power... - Page 23 FROM GREAT PLANES Great Planes ® PT-19 Parkfl ier EP ARF 41.5" GPMA1149 Wingspan: 41.5 in (1055mm) Requires: • 4-channel radio w/3 micro servos, Wing Area: 270 in² (17.4dm²) • 28-30-950 outrunner brushless motor, Weight: 23 – 29 oz (650 – 820g) •...
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