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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
AMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLE THE WINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Install the Servos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Hook up the Ailerons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Finish the Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Mark the C.G. (Balance Point) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Install the Landing Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Attach the Horizontal and Vertical Stabilizers . . . . . . 11
Install the Servos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Assemble the Ducted Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Test Run the Motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
FINAL PREPARATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mount the Receiver and ESC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Check the Control Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Check the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Balance the Model (C.G.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Charge the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
FLYING THE SYNCRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Find a Suitable Flying Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Ground Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Set a Flight Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Take Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Hand-Launch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
ROG (Rise off Ground) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Flying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
After Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Syncro. The Syncro includes
both a "glider" wing and a "sport" wing. With the glider wing,
the Syncro is more stable and forgiving. This configuration
is better suited to beginners and pilots with little flight
experience, giving them more time to think and react. When
you're ready to graduate from the glider wing, the sport wing
transforms the Syncro into a more nimble, faster "jet-like"
craft perfect for boring holes in the sky!
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Syncro visit the Great Planes web site at greatplanes.com.
Open the "Airplanes" link, then select the Syncro. 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 fly 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 flying near full-
scale aircraft and avoid flying near or over groups of people.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF
& OTHERS... FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Your Syncro 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 Syncro, 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 unflyable 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. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not flown
this type of model before, we recommend that you get
the assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for
your first flights. 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.
4. While this kit has been flight tested to exceed normal use,
if the plane will be used for extremely high stress flying, such
as racing, or if an engine larger than one in the recommended
range is used, the modeler is responsible for taking steps to
reinforce the high stress points and/or substituting hardware
more suitable for the increased stress.
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and fl yability of your fi nished model depends
on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way
guarantee the performance of your completed model,
and no representations are expressed or implied as to the
performance or safety of your completed model.
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