Table Of Contents; Introduction; Ama; Safety Precautions - GREAT PLANES Performance Reactor Instruction Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 2
AMA ....................................................................................... 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................... 2
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ............................................. 3
Gas Engine Option & Required Parts ............................... 3
Glow Engine Option & Required Parts.............................. 3
Electric Motor Option & Required Parts ............................ 3
Radio System Recommendations .................................... 3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED ......................................... 4
Adhesives & Building Supplies ......................................... 4
Optional Supplies & Tools ................................................. 4
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................... 4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES ........................................... 5
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS ................................................ 5
METRIC CONVERSIONS ...................................................... 5
KIT INSPECTION ................................................................... 6
KIT CONTENTS ..................................................................... 6
PREPARE FOR ASSEMBLY ................................................. 7
BUILD THE WINGS ................................................................ 7
Hinge the Ailerons ............................................................ 7
Install the Aileron Servos .................................................. 8
Assemble the Pushrods .................................................... 9
Install the Control Horns ................................................. 10
BUILD THE FUSELAGE ...................................................... 11
Main Landing Gear Installation ....................................... 11
Install the Horizontal Stabilizer........................................ 12
Hinge the Horizontal Stabilizer........................................ 14
Hinge the Rudder ............................................................ 14
Install the Elevator & Rudder Servos .............................. 15
Install the Control Horns ................................................. 16
Tail Gear Installation ....................................................... 17
ENGINE/MOTOR INSTALLATION ....................................... 18
Gas Engine Installation ................................................... 18
Glow Engine Installation ................................................. 23
Electric Brushless Motor Installation ............................... 26
RADIO INSTALLATION ....................................................... 28
Radio System Installation - Gas Engine ........................ 28
Radio System Installation - Glow Engine ....................... 31
Radio System Installation - Electric Brushless ............... 32
FINAL ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 34
Cowl & Prop Installation .................................................. 34
Wing Installation ............................................................. 36
Canopy Installation ......................................................... 37
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY ...................................... 37
Check the Control Directions .......................................... 37
Set the Control Throws ................................................... 38
Balance Your Model (C.G.) .............................................. 38
Balance Your Model Laterally .......................................... 39
PREFLIGHT ......................................................................... 39
Identify Your Model .......................................................... 39
Charge Your Radio Batteries ........................................... 39
Ground Check & Range Check ....................................... 39
ENGINE & MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................... 40
LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE ........................ 40
Battery Precautions/Connecting Batteries ...................... 41
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) ......................................... 41
CHECK LIST ........................................................................ 42
FLYING ................................................................................. 43
Fuel Mixture Adjustments ............................................... 43
Takeoff ............................................................................ 43
Flight ............................................................................... 43
Landing ........................................................................... 43
3D FLYING ........................................................................... 44

INTRODUCTION

For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
1.60 - 50cc Reactor 3D visit the Great Planes web site at
www.greatplanes.com. Open the "Airplanes" link, then
select the 1.60 - 50cc Reactor 3D 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.
If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join!
The AMA is the governing body of model aviation and
membership provides liability insurance coverage, protects
modelers' rights and interests and is required to fl y at most
R/C sites.
IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things you can do
to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
fl ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or over
groups of people.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF
& OTHERS....FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Your 1.60 - 50cc Reactor 3D 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, this airplane, 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 unfl yable 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 good condition,
a correctly sized engine, and other components as specifi ed
in this instruction manual. All components must be correctly
installed so that the model operates correctly on the ground
and in the air. You must check the operation of the model and
all components before every fl ight.
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AMA

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