GREAT PLANES Aviastar elite Instruction Manual
GREAT PLANES Aviastar elite Instruction Manual

GREAT PLANES Aviastar elite Instruction Manual

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I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
Wingspan: 62.5 in [1590 mm]
2
Wing Area: 672 in
Wing Loading: 22−24 oz/ft
WARRANTY
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
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
®
Entire Contents © 2012 Hobbico,
Inc. All rights reserved.
Weight: 6.5− 7 lb [2950 −3170 g]
2
[43.3 dm
]
Length: 55 in [1395 mm]
2
2
[67− 73 g /dm
]
Radio: 4-5 channels
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
E-mail: airsupport@greatplanes.com
SPECIFICATIONS
Glow
.46 –.55 cu in
Engine:
[7.5 – 9 cc] two-stroke
Electric
RimFire .46 (42-60-800)
Power:
Outrunner Brushless
(217) 398-8970
GPMA1005 Mnl

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  • Page 1 3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 USA In that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ....... . 2 Apply the Decals ......27 AMA .
  • Page 3: Decisions You Must Make

    We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality, will also need the following items: thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the ❍ Great Planes Silver Series 45A Brushless ESC 5V/2A quality and fl yability of your fi nished model depends on how BEC (GPMM1840) you build it;...
  • Page 4: Propeller

    Propeller ❍ CG Machine ™ (GPMR2400) ❍ Great Planes Clevis Installation Tool (GPMR8030) If using the recommended glow engine, we suggest installing a  ❍ Great Planes 4-In-1 Installation Tool (GPMR8035) 5 sport prop. If using the recommended brushless motor, ...
  • Page 5: Kit Inspection

    Due to manufacturing tolerances which will have little or no Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged sales tax. If effect on the way your model will fl y, please expect slight ® ® ordering via fax, include a Visa or MasterCard number and deviations between your model and the published values.
  • Page 6: Preparations

    PREPARATIONS ❏ 1. If you have not done so already, remove the major parts of the kit from the box and inspect for damage. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact Product Support at the address or telephone number listed in the “Kit Inspection” section on page 5.
  • Page 7 ❏ 5. Fit the servos into the servo openings and drill 1/16" [1.6mm] holes through the mounting tabs on the servo cases into the rails. ❏ 3. If you have not already done so, install the rubber grommets and eyelets (included in your servo hardware bag) onto the servo mounting tabs.
  • Page 8 dried, install the servos into the openings using the screws supplied with the servos. ❏ 7. Thread a nylon clevis onto two 6-1/4" [159mm] pushrods 20 complete turns. Builder’s Tip ❏ 9. With the ailerons and servos still centered, make a mark on the pushrods where they cross the second outer holes in the aileron servo arms.
  • Page 9: Optional Flaps

    ❏ 13. If you plan to install the optional fl aps, proceed to the next section. If not, skip the next section and set aside the wing as it will not be needed again until the fi nal setup of the Avistar. Optional Flaps Installing fl...
  • Page 10 INCORRECT CORRECT Hinge Line Hinge Line ❏ 5. As you did with the aileron pushrods, install a clevis 20 complete turns onto two 6-1/4" [159 mm] pushrods and slide a silicone clevis retainer onto each clevis. Connect the clevises to the outer holes of two control horns. Hardwood plates are installed beneath the covering of the fl...
  • Page 11: Glow Engine Installation

    ❏ 11. You are now completed with the wing assembly. It can be set aside as it will not be needed again until the fi nal setup of the Avistar. Glow Engine Installation This section only contains information relevant to installing a glow engine.
  • Page 12 ❏ ❏ 3. Cut a piece of 1/4" [6.4mm] foam rubber (not included) 5. Fit the fuel tank neck through the hole in the fi rewall and to a size of 2" x 4-3/8" [51mm x 111mm] to line the top of the push it forward as far as it will go.
  • Page 13 ❏ ❏ 7. Fit the IsoSmooth rubber boots onto the engine mount 9. Locate four 4x35mm machine screws, four 4mm fl at tabs. The boots will reduce the amount of engine vibration that washers, four 4mm lock washers (the 4mm washers are very is transferred to the air frame.
  • Page 14: Brushless Motor Installation

    with the mount and a drop of thread locking compound on each screw. Pull of the gold female connectors from the ends of the motor leads. Since these are already installed on the ESC, you can set these aside and save them for a future use. ❏...
  • Page 15 ❏ 5. Locate the plywood brushless motor mount, four 6-32 x 3/4" [19mm] machine screws, four #6 fl at washers and four #6 lock washers. Slide a lock washer followed by a fl at washer onto each screw. Apply a couple drops of thread locking compound onto the threads of each screw.
  • Page 16 this time, the order is unimportant. Later on during setup, if you discover that the motor rotates in the wrong direction, you will simply need to swap the position of any two of the three wires in order to reverse the rotation of the motor. ❏...
  • Page 17: Install The Landing Gear & Tail Section

    ❏ 14. Locate the six oval cool air exit slots on the underside of the fuselage beneath the covering. There are two slots aft of the fi rewall and the other four slots are aft of the wing saddle. Use a sharp hobby knife to carefully trim the covering from the six slots.
  • Page 18 ❏ 6. Install the nose gear steering block onto the fi rewall using two 6-32 x 3/4" [19mm] screws, two #6 fl at washers, and thread locking compound. ❏ 7. Fit a 5/32" [4mm] wheel collar into the nylon steering arm. Align the threaded hole in the wheel collar with the hole in the side of the arm.
  • Page 19: Install The Tail Surface Servos & Pushrods

    cap screw loosely threaded in it onto the top of the nose gear section is secure. Confi rm that the horizontal stabilizer and wire up to the coil. Insert the nose gear wire into the steering vertical fi n cannot shift in their slots. Take care not to over- block and slide the steering arm onto the nose gear in the tighten them as excessive force could damage the wood frame.
  • Page 20 ❏ 3. Install servo arms onto the elevator and throttle servos as shown, leaving only two holes in the arms. Enlarge the outer hole of the elevator servo arm with a 5/64" [2mm] drill bit. Install a screw-lock pushrod connector into the outer hole of the throttle servo arm and secure it with a nylon retainer.
  • Page 21 ❏ 6. Remove the pushrod from the fuselage. As you did with the aileron pushrods, make a 90 degree bend at the mark you made and cut off the excess pushrod 1/4" [6.4 mm] beyond the bend. In order to reinstall the pushrod into the fuselage, you will need to fi...
  • Page 22 ❏ 7. Install the rudder pushrod just as you did the elevator pushrod. The clevis should be in the outer hole of the rudder control horn. ❏ 9. Insert the pushrod you made in the previous step into the steering pushrod tube and into the screw-lock pushrod connector on the rudder servo.
  • Page 23 ❏ ❏ 11. Make the throttle pushrod by threading a nylon clevis 12. When you are satisfi ed that the throttle pushrod will and silicone clevis retainer onto the remaining 17-3/4" [451mm] freely move the throttle arm, loosely thread a 4-40 x 1/4" pushrod.
  • Page 24: Finish The Model

    to kill the engine. The carburetor will return to its original idle position (the 3/64" [1.2mm] opening you set when positioning the pushrod in the screw-lock connector) when the switch is released. Refer to your radio manual for details on setting up a throttle cut switch.
  • Page 25 ❏ 3. If you installed a glow engine a cutout is provided for the receiver on/off switch on the left side of the fuselage. This cutout is sized for a Futaba mini switch harness (FUTM4370). If you are installing a different sized switch, you may need to modify the opening to accommodate your switch.
  • Page 26 Avistar has a removable hatch, we simply left it inside the fuselage. It can be easily accessed by removing the hatch. ❏ 9. Fit the servo leads in the wings through the holes in the underside of the wing panels. Optional fl ap servo leads ❏...
  • Page 27: Apply The Decals

    Apply the rest of the decals the same way. ❏ 14. Use the included 1/4-20 nylon wing bolts to secure the wing in place. The tool shown in the picture is a Great Planes 4-In-1 Installation Tool (GPMR8035 not included).
  • Page 28: Get The Model Ready To Fly

    GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY Check the Control Directions ❏ 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver and center the trims. If necessary, remove the servo arms from the servos and reposition them so they are centered. Reinstall the screws that hold on the servo arms.
  • Page 29: Set The Control Throws

    Set the Control Throws LESS Pushrod Farther Out To ensure a successful fi rst fl ight, set up your Avistar Elite THROW according to the control throws specifi ed in this manual. The throws have been determined through actual fl ight testing and accurate record-keeping, allowing the model to perform in the manner in which it was intended.
  • Page 30: Balance The Model (C.g.)

    (ready to fl y) and an empty fuel tank, place the 3-5/16" [84mm]. If not using a C.G. Machine, use a fi ne-point model on a Great Planes CG Machine, or lift it at the balance felt tip pen to mark lines on the underside of the wing on both point you marked.
  • Page 31: Balance The Model Laterally

    We use a Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer and AMA sanctioned fl ying events. Fill out the identifi cation (TOPQ5700) in the workshop and keep a Great Planes tag on page 35 and place it on or inside your model.
  • Page 32: Engine & Electric Motor Safety

    AMA SAFETY CODE EXCERPTS ENGINE & ELECTRIC MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. For the complete Safety Code refer to Model Aviation magazine, the AMA web site or Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in the Code that came with your AMA license.
  • Page 33: Check List

    ❏ 17. Cycle your receiver battery pack (if necessary) and CHECK LIST make sure it is fully charged. During the last few moments of preparation your mind may ❏ 18. If you wish to photograph your model, do so before be elsewhere anticipating the excitement of the fi...
  • Page 34: Takeoff

    fi ve to ten feet off the ground. If the model is too far away, Takeoff carefully add a small amount of power to fl y the model closer. If going too fast, smoothly advance the throttle and allow the It is typical when fl...
  • Page 35 This model belongs to: Name Address City, State, Zip Phone Number AMA Number...
  • Page 36 GPMA1005 Mnl...

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