Table Of Contents; Introduction; Academy Of Model Aeronautics; Safety Precautions - GREAT PLANES Revolver 50W Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Academy of Model Aeronautics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Radio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Required Hardware & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Adhesives & Building Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Optional Supplies & Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KIT CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PREPARATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
BUILD THE WING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
BUILD THE FUSELAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Assemble the Tail Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Install the Elevator Servos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Install the Rudder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Install the Landing Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Install the Rudder Servo & Pull-Pull Wires. . . . . . . . . 13
Install the Engine, Fuel Tank & Remaining Servos . . 14
Install the Radio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

INTRODUCTION

Following the success of the .40 and .60 size Revolver we
have responded to your request for an even larger version.
This 50cc Revolver is a great fl ying airplane in the tradition
of its smaller counterparts and is an easy to transport giant
scale model. For the latest technical updates or manual
corrections to the Revolver, visit the Great Planes web site at
www.greatplanes.com. Open the "Airplanes" link, then select
the Revolver 50cc 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.

Academy of Model Aeronautics

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.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org
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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Complete the Engine Installation,
Apply the Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Check the Control Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Set the Control Throws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Balance the Model (C.G.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Balance the Model Laterally. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Charge the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Balance Propellers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ground Check & Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
AMA SAFETY CODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Radio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
FLYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fuel Mixture Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
DLE55 MOUNTING PATTERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF & OTHERS...
FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Your Revolver 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 Revolver, 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.
5. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own this type
of model before, we recommend that you get the assistance
of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for your fi rst fl ights.
If you're not a member of a club, your local hobby shop has
information about clubs in your area whose membership
includes experienced pilots.
6. While this kit has been fl ight tested to exceed normal use,
if the plane will be used for extremely high stress fl ying, such
as racing, or if an engine larger than one in the recommended
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Mount the Cowl, Prop & Spinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS