Table Of Contents; Introduction; Ama; Scale Competition - GREAT PLANES Super Skybolt Instruction Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ...............................................................2
AMA...................................................................................2
SCALE COMPETITION.....................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................3
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ........................................3
Radio Equipment.........................................................3
Engine Recommendations ..........................................3
Building Stand .............................................................4
Pilot .............................................................................4
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.....................................4
Required Hardware & Accessories .............................4
Adhesives & Building Supplies....................................4
Optional Supplies & Tools ...........................................4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES ......................................4
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS............................................5
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ..............................5
KIT INSPECTION ..............................................................6
KIT CONTENTS ................................................................6
PREPARATIONS ...............................................................7
ASSEMBLE THE WINGS ..................................................7
Install the Ailerons & Servos .......................................7
Join the Wing Panels.................................................10
BUILD THE FUSELAGE..................................................11
Assemble the Tail Section .........................................11
Install the Tail Linkages & Servos .............................13
Install the Landing Gear ............................................15
Install the Cabane Struts...........................................17
Install the Engine & Fuel Tank...................................17
Install the Throttle Servo ...........................................19
Install the Receiver & Battery....................................20
FINISH THE MODEL .......................................................21
Attach the Cowl & Canopy ........................................21
Attach the Wings .......................................................22
Optional: Assemble the Carrying Handle ..................24
Apply the Decals .......................................................24
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY .................................25
Check the Control Directions ....................................25
Set the Control Throws..............................................25
Balance the Model (C.G.)..........................................26
Balance the Model Laterally......................................26
PREFLIGHT.....................................................................26
Identify Your Model ....................................................26
Charge the Batteries .................................................26
Balance the Propellers ..............................................27
Ground Check ...........................................................27
Range Check.............................................................27
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.................................27
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts)....................................28
CHECK LIST ...................................................................28
FLYING ............................................................................29
Fuel Mixture Adjustments..........................................29
Takeoff .......................................................................29
Flight..........................................................................29
Landing......................................................................29
ENGINE HEAD TEMPLATE ....................Back Cover Page

INTRODUCTION

For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Super Skybolt ARF visit the Great Planes web site at
www.greatplanes.com. Open the "Airplanes" link, then
select the Super Skybolt 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.

SCALE COMPETITION

Though the Great Planes Super Skybolt is an ARF and may not
have the same level of detail as an "all-out" scratch-built
competition model, it is a scale model nonetheless and is
therefore eligible to compete in the Fun Scale class in AMA
competition (we receive many favorable reports of Great Planes
ARFs in scale competition!). In Fun Scale, the "builder of the
model" rule does not apply. To receive the five points for scale
documentation, the only proof required that a full-size aircraft of
this type in this paint/markings scheme did exist is a single sheet
such as a kit box cover from a plastic model, a photo, or a profile
painting, etc. If the photo is in black and white, other written
documentation of color must be provided. Contact the AMA for
a rule book with full details.
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AMA

Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
Tele: (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at:
http://www.modelaircraft.org