TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
KIT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PREPARATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BUILD THE WING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Join the Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Ground Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
FLYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Mount the Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
INTRODUCTION
The Stearman has a long and colorful history in both military
and civilian use. The Great Planes
represents the best performing version of the civilian
modifications made. You will thoroughly enjoy the wide range
of capabilities of this plane as well as its good looks. We think
you will be pleased with the attention to detail and its flight
characteristics. For the latest technical updates or manual
corrections to the Super Stearman visit the Great Planes web
site at
www.greatplanes.com.
select the Super Stearman 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.
The Great Planes Super Stearman is an excellent sport-
scale model and is eligible to fly in IMAA events. The IMAA
(International Miniature Aircraft Association) is an
organization that promotes non-competitive flying of giant-
scale models. If you plan to attend an IMAA event, obtain a
copy of the IMAA Safety Code by contacting the IMAA at
the address or telephone number below, or by logging on to
their web site at:
www.fly-imaa.org/imaa/sanction.html.
205 S. Hilldale Road
Salina, KS 67401
(913) 823-5569
PROTECT YOUR MODEL,YOURSELF
& OTHERS...FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Your Super Stearman 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 Super Stearman, if not assembled and
operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or
spectators and damage to property.
2. You must assemble the model according to the instructions.
Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result in an
unsafe or unflyable model. In a few cases the instructions may
differ slightly from the photos. In those instances the written
instructions should be considered as correct.
3. You must take time to build straight, true and strong.
4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in first-class
condition, and a correctly sized engine and components
(fuel tank, wheels, etc.) throughout the building process.
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Super Stearman ARF
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