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GREAT PLANES F4U Corsair Instruction Manual

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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 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:
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.
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING
CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY
AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
© Copyright 2005

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

WARRANTY
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1
Champaign IL 61822 USA
Wingspan: 33 in [840mm]
Wing Area: 214 sq in [13.8 dm
Weight: 15.5 oz [440 g]
2
Wing Loading: 11 oz/sq ft
[32 g/dm
Length: 27 in [685mm]
Radio: 3 Channel w/ 2 micro (9g) servos and 10 Amp ESC
Power System: Included S280BB Motor with Gearbox
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
airsupport@greatplanes.com
GPMZ0176 for GPMA1157 V1.0
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Great Planes Corsair Park INTRODUCTION ..............2 Flyer ARF! Acknowledged as being one of the most instrumental aircraft in the Allied fleet during World War II, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........3 the F4U-1 Corsair was truly a dominating force in the Pacific ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED ........3...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    & OTHERS...FOLLOW THESE Required Radio Gear IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ❏ 1. Your Great Planes Corsair Park Flyer ARF should not be 3-Channel Radio system ❏ considered a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that (2) S3103 Micro servos (FUTM0037) functions very much like a full-size airplane.

  • Page 4: Optional Supplies And Tools

    Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that instructions will make a recommendation. will help you build the Great Planes Corsair park flyer. • Whenever just epoxy is specified you may use either 30- ❏...

  • Page 5: Kit Inspection

    If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance with assembly, contact Product Support. When reporting defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list. Great Planes Product Support: 3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1 Champaign, IL 61822 Telephone: (217) 398-8970, ext.

  • Page 6: Ordering Replacement Parts

    ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts for the Great Planes Corsair Park Flyer ARF are available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows. The fastest, most economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer or mail-order company.

  • Page 7: Building Instructions

    BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Aileron Installation ❏ ❏ 5. Locate one of the black nylon control horns. Make a small cut through the aileron in the area marked for the control horn. ❏ 1. Remove the servo arm before inserting the aileron servo as shown.
  • Page 8 ❏ 9. Repeat steps 4 through 8 for the other side of the wing. ❏ ❏ 7. Locate one 14" [356mm] bent aileron pushrod wire. Slide the wire into the pushrod guide tube located near the control horn as shown. ❏...

  • Page 9: Elevator Installation

    Elevator Installation ❏ 3. Install the elevator servo as shown. Be sure to remove the servo arm prior to gluing the servo in place. Install a ❏ 1. Remove the battery hatch from the fuselage by pulling quick connector in the outer hole on the servo arm and straight up on the tab as shown.

  • Page 10: Motor Installation

    Motor Installation ❏ 1. Locate the motor and gearbox assembly. ❏ 6. Insert the pushrod into the middle hole on the control horn. Attach a snap keeper to the pushrod and secure it to the pushrod with a drop of thin foam safe CA. ❏...

  • Page 11: Radio And Battery Installation

    Radio and Battery Installation ❏ 4. Connect a 6" [153mm] servo extension to the aileron channel on your receiver. Route the extension below the radio tray and out the middle hole in the leading edge of the wing saddle as shown in the photo. ❏...

  • Page 12: Final Preparations

    Main Wing Installation FINAL PREPARATIONS Propeller Installation ❏ 1. Connect the aileron servo lead to the extension coming from the fuselage. Slide the wing in place slowly while feeding the wires back into the fuselage. ❏ 1. Attach the cowling to the fuselage. Add a very small drop of thin foam safe CA to each side of the fuselage where the cowl slides on.

  • Page 13: Apply The Decals

    If, after you have become accustomed to the way the Great Planes Corsair Park Flyer ARF flies, you would like to change the throws to suit your taste, that is fine. However, too much control throw could make the model difficult to control, so remember, “More is not always better.”...

  • Page 14: Balance The Model Laterally

    (ready to fly) and an empty fuel tank, place CAUTION: Unless the instructions that came with your the model upside-down on a Great Planes CG Machine, or radio system state differently, the initial charge on new lift it upside-down at the balance point you marked.

  • Page 15: Range Check

    airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid flying in Range Check the proximity of full-scale aircraft. Where necessary, an Ground check the operational range of your radio before the observer shall be utilized to supervise flying to avoid having first flight of the day.

  • Page 16: Flying

    ❏ 15. If you wish to photograph your model, do so before Take it easy with the Great Planes Corsair for the first few flights, your first flight. gradually getting acquainted with it as you gain confidence.

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