electrifly L-39 Instruction Manual

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Wingspan: 25 in [635mm]
Wing Area: 141 sq in [9.1 dm
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Weight: 17.5–18.5 oz [500–520g]
Wing Loading: 17.9–18.9 oz/sq ft [55–58 g/dm
Length: 31 in [780mm]
Radio: 3-Channel Minimum and Micro Receiver
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 modifi cation. 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 fi nal assembly or
material used for fi nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of
the fi nal 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
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
Entire Contents © Copyright 2008

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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WARRANTY
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:
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822 USA
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.
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
airsupport@greatplanes.com
GPMA6002MNL V1.0

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    ™ INSTRUCTION MANUAL Wingspan: 25 in [635mm] Wing Area: 141 sq in [9.1 dm Weight: 17.5–18.5 oz [500–520g] Wing Loading: 17.9–18.9 oz/sq ft [55–58 g/dm Length: 31 in [780mm] Radio: 3-Channel Minimum and Micro Receiver WARRANTY Great Planes ® Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    78 mph coming out of a the L-39, if not assembled and operated correctly, could dive! The L-39 is a great, stable fl yer too and can comfortably possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage fl...
  • Page 3: Lithium Battery Handling And Usage

    • ALWAYS set charger’s output volts to match battery volts. • ALWAYS charge in a fi reproof location. Here is a list of items that will help you build the L-39 RXR. • NEVER trickle charge. • NEVER allow battery temperature to exceed 150° F (65° C).
  • Page 4: Important Building Notes

    GPMM1210 ..ES50 Nano Servo GPMM1820 ..SS25 Brushless 25A ESC Replacement parts for the L-39 RXR 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 5: Kit Inspection

    KIT INSPECTION Before starting to build, 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 Product Support. When reporting defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list.
  • Page 6: Assemble The Airplane

    ASSEMBLE THE AIRPLANE ❏ 3. Coat the wing saddle on the fuselage with 30-minute epoxy. Insert the aileron servo wires through the hole in the fuse and into the radio compartment. Place the wing onto the saddle by fi tting the alignment keys on the top of the wing ❏...
  • Page 7 ❏ ❏ 5. Attach the elevator pushrod to the outer hole in the elevator 8. Apply the hook side of the included hook and loop control horn and secure it using the 90° pushrod connector. material to the bottom of the radio compartment. Brushing on a thin coat of epoxy and letting it cure before attaching the hook material will help it adhere to the foam.
  • Page 8: Get The Model Ready To Fly

    loosen the knurled thumb screws in the screw-lock pushrod connectors and adjust the pushrods until the control surfaces are centered. When satisfi ed, re-tighten the thumb screws using a fl at head screwdriver. 3-CHANNEL RADIO SETUP (STANDARD MODE 2) ELEVATORS MOVE UP RIGHT AILERON MOVES UP LEFT AILERON MOVES DOWN FULL THROTTLE...
  • Page 9: Set The Control Throws

    ❏ 2. With all parts of the model installed (ready to fl y), place accustomed to the way the L-39 RXR fl ies, you would like the model upside-down on a Great Planes CG Machine, or to change the throws to suit your taste, that is fi ne. However, lift it upside down at the balance point you marked.
  • Page 10: Preflight

    additional weight to achieve the suggested balance point AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) unless absolutely necessary. Instead, shift the battery pack and receiver forward or aft to alter the C.G. Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. For the complete Safety PREFLIGHT Code refer to Model Aviation magazine, the AMA web site or the Code that came with your AMA license.
  • Page 11: Check List

    R/C pilot to check your model for airworthiness AND to teach It may take a few minutes to get the trims adjusted, but this you how to fl y. No matter how stable or “forgiving” the L-39 is, should be your fi rst priority once at a comfortable altitude.
  • Page 12 Be sure to throttle back to idle to prevent the ducted fan from sucking in debris. Until you are able to accurately judge how far the L-39 can glide, it may be helpful to reserve some battery power to run the motor so the plane can be fl...

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