Table Of Contents; Introduction; Ama; Safety Precautions - GREAT PLANES Giant Aeromaster ARF Instruction Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ................................................................2
AMA ...................................................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................2
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ........................................3
Radio Equipment .........................................................3
Engine Recommendations...........................................4
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED .....................................4
Hardware & Accessories .............................................4
Adhesives & Building Supplies ....................................4
Optional Supplies & Tools ............................................5
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES.......................................5
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS...............................6
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS ............................................6
METRIC CONVERSIONS ..................................................6
KIT INSPECTION...............................................................7
KIT CONTENTS.................................................................7
CHECK KIT CONTENTS...................................................8
WING ASSEMBLY .............................................................8
Attach the Ailerons.......................................................8
Install the Aileron Servos.............................................9
Join the Bottom Wing.................................................10
Join the Top Wing ......................................................11
Connect the Aileron Pushrods...................................11
ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE .........................................13
Attach the Tail Surfaces .............................................13
Attach the Rudder & Tailwheel...................................14
Attach the Main Landing Gear...................................15
SERVO INSTALLATION ..................................................16
Elevator Servo Installation .........................................16
Rudder Servo Installation ..........................................17
ENGINE INSTALLATION.................................................17
Mount the Gas Engine...............................................17
Fuel Tank Assembly (Gas Engine) ............................19
Mount the Glow Engine .............................................19
Fuel Tank Assembly (Glow Engine) ...........................20
Install the Fuel Tank ...................................................20
Install the Throttle Servo & Pushrod (Gas Engine).......21
Install the Throttle Servo & Pushrod (Glow Engine) .....22
MOUNT THE COWL ........................................................22
ATTACH THE WINGS & CABANES ................................23
Connect the Aileron Joiner Rods...............................24
FINAL DETAILS...............................................................25
Install the Pilot (Optional) & Canopy..........................25
Mount the Receiver & Battery....................................25
Apply the Decals........................................................25
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY..................................25
Check the Control Directions .....................................25
Set the Control Throws ..............................................26
Balance the Model (C.G.) ..........................................26
Balance the Model Laterally ......................................27
PREFLIGHT .....................................................................27
Identify Your Model.....................................................27
Charge the Batteries..................................................27
Balance the Propellers...............................................27
Ground Check............................................................27
Range Check .............................................................27
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................28
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) ....................................28
IMAA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) ...................................29
CHECK LIST....................................................................30
FLYING.............................................................................31
Fuel Mixture Adjustments ..........................................31
Takeoff .......................................................................31
Flight ..........................................................................31
Landing ......................................................................31

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Great Planes Giant
Aeromaster ™ ARF! This classic Great Planes kit is now
brought to life in Giant-Scale in an easy to build ARF form!
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Giant Aeromaster ARF visit the Great Planes web site at
www.greatplanes.com. Open the "Airplanes" link, and then
select the Giant Aeromaster 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 fly at AMA clubs. Though joining the AMA
provides many benefits, one of the primary reasons to join
is liability protection. Coverage is not limited to flying at
contests or on the club field. It even applies to flying 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
flying near full-scale aircraft and avoid flying near or over
groups of people.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF
& OTHERS...FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Your Giant Aeromaster ARF should not be considered a
toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions
very much like a full-size airplane. Because of its
performance capabilities, the Giant Aeromaster ARF, if not
assembled and operated correctly, could possibly cause
injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property.
2

AMA

Academy of Model Aeronautics
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Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele: (800) 435-9262
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