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Wingspan: 41 in [1040mm]
Wing Area: 269 sq in [17.4 dm
Weight: 10 oz [285g]
Wing Loading: 7.5 oz/sq ft [23 g/dm
Length: 29.5 in [750mm]
Radio: 3-channel with 2 sub-micro servos
Motor: T-280-size with 3.5:1 gear box
Motor Battery: 9.6V – 650 mAh
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 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.
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READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING
CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND
USE OF THIS MODEL.
GPMZ0252 for GPMA1153 V1.0
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Wingspan: 41 in [1040mm] Wing Area: 269 sq in [17.4 dm Weight: 10 oz [285g] Wing Loading: 7.5 oz/sq ft [23 g/dm Length: 29.5 in [750mm] Radio: 3-channel with 2 sub-micro servos Motor: T-280-size with 3.5:1 gear box Motor Battery: 9.6V –... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
at www.greatplanes.com . Open the “Airplanes” link, and TABLE OF CONTENTS then select the Great Planes Mini Cub 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. INTRODUCTION.................2 AMA....................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..............2... -
Page 3: Decisions You Must Make
Note: We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality, thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the quality and flyability of your finished model depends on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way guarantee the performance of your completed model, and no representations are expressed or implied as to the performance or safety of your completed model. -
Page 4: Chargers
Note: Depending on battery choice, you may have to Small T-pins (HCAR5100) remove the cross brace in the battery compartment to allow Electric drill and 1/16" [1.6mm] drill bit the battery pack to fit. This does not adversely affect the Small Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers performance of the Mini Cub ARF. -
Page 5: Common Abbreviations
some hobby shops also sell it by the foot. If only a small piece effect on the way your model will fly, please expect slight of MonoKote film is needed for a minor patch, perhaps a fellow deviations between your model and the published values. modeler would give you some. -
Page 6: Kit Contents
KIT CONTENTS Before starting to build, take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete, and inspect the parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance with assembly, contact Great Planes Product Support. -
Page 7: Building Instructions
BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Preparations 1. If you have not done so already, remove the major parts of the kit from the box (wing halves, fuselage, tail parts, etc…) and inspect them for damage. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact Product Support at the address or telephone number listed on page 6. -
Page 8: Install The Tail Skid & Wing Braces
3. Remove the covering from the landing gear slot in the bottom of the fuse located just in front of the battery hatch. 4. Fit the landing gear into the fuse and test fit the plywood triangle block. Lock the gear in place by gluing the plywood triangle in the landing gear slot with CA. -
Page 9: Assemble The Tail
Assemble the Tail 1. Center and align the LE of the horizontal stab with the centerline of the fuse. Pin the front center of the stab to the centerline of the fuse. 5. Mount the wing to the fuse with two of the rubber bands included with this kit. -
Page 10: Install The Windscreen
Install the Windscreen 4. Position the control horn so that the pushrod mounting holes are aligned with the hinge line. Mark the location of the control horns’ mounting holes on to the elevator and rudder control surface. Drill two 1/16" [1.6mm] holes where 1. -
Page 11: Mount The Motor
When satisfied with the fit, secure the motor with the supplied zip-tie straps. Install the Cowl 2. Attach a screw-lock pushrod connector on the servo arm that came with the servo. Insert the threaded portion down through the top of the arm, slide a washer on the bottom of the threaded portion and tighten to the horn using the small knurled nut. -
Page 12: Get The Model Ready To Fly
guides using the two remaining 2 x 6mm round-head self-tapping screws. 4. Attach the wing to the fuse using rubber bands. 5. Use the included yellow thread to make the wing struts. Take one length of thread and run it through both guides on one side of the wing. -
Page 13: Check The Control Directions
2. Turn on the transmitter and receiver. Double-check that Set the Control Throws the elevator trim on your transmitter is centered, the servo arm on the servo is centered and that the elevator is centered to the stab. 3. Double-check that the rudder trim is centered on your transmitter, the servo arm on the servo is centered and that the rudder is centered on the fin. -
Page 14: Propeller Installation
Propeller Installation Prior to balancing the model install the propeller. 2. With the wing attached to the fuselage and all parts of Balance the Model (C.G.) the model installed (ready-to-fly), place the model on a Great Planes C.G. Machine ™ , or lift it at the balance point you marked. -
Page 15: Preflight
cause of vibration that can damage your model. For electric PREFLIGHT motors, proper balance is even more critical than glow motors. Not only will pushrod connector screws loosen, possibly with disastrous effect, but vibration may also damage your radio receiver and speed control. Identify Your Model We use a Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer ™... -
Page 16: Motor Safety Precautions
3. Keep these items away from the prop: loose clothing, shirt IMPORTANT! Flying a model with too few rubber bands sleeves, ties, scarves, long hair or loose objects such as can be dangerous. If the wing momentarily lifts from the pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out of shirt or jacket fuselage and acts as though a large amount of “up”... -
Page 17: Check List
other side for spectators. Only personnel involved with flying 14. Cycle your plane’s battery pack (if necessary) and the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the flight line. make sure it is fully charged. Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited. 15. -
Page 18: Landing
Landing OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM GREAT PLANES To initiate a landing approach, lower the throttle while on the downwind leg. Allow the nose of the model to pitch downward to gradually bleed off altitude. Continue to lose altitude, but maintain airspeed by keeping the nose down as you turn onto the crosswind leg. - Page 19 FLYING NOTES...
- Page 20 BUILDING NOTES Kit Purchased Date: _______________________ Date Construction Finished: _________________ Where Purchased:_________________________ Finished Weight: __________________________ Date Construction Started: __________________ Date of First Flight: ________________________ FLIGHT LOG...