User Manuals: GREAT PLANES PT-40 Plane Kit

User Manuals: GREAT PLANES PT-40 Plane Kit

Manuals and User Guides for GREAT PLANES PT-40 Plane Kit. We have 2 GREAT PLANES PT-40 Plane Kit manuals available for free PDF download: Instruction Manual, User Manual

GREAT PLANES PT-40 Instruction Manual

GREAT PLANES PT-40 Instruction Manual (64 pages)

PT-20; PT-40 GREAT PLANES

Brand: GREAT PLANES | Category: Toy | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

Instruction Manual
1
Safety Precautions

2
- Table of Contents
  2
Introduction

3
- Important Note about this Manual
  3
Decisions You Must Make

4
- Engine Selection
  4
- Wing Configuration
  4
Preparations

4
Die-Cut Patterns

10
Build the Tail Surfaces

12
- Build the Stabilizer and Fin
  12
- Hinge the Elevator and Rudder
  12
Build the Fuselage

14
- Preparation
  14
- Join the Fuselage Sides
  17
- Install the Main Landing Gear
  20
- Install the Engine
  21
- Install the Nose Gear
  23
- Attach the Stab and Fin to the Fuse
  24
Build the Wing

26
- Preparation
  26
- Build the Wing Panels
  27
- Join the Wing Panels
  28
- Prepare the Wing for Sheeting
  31
- Sheet the Wing
  31
- Fit the Aileron Servo Tray
  35
- Wing Completion
  36
- Reinforce the Wing
  39
Finishing

40
- Final Sanding
  40
- Fuelproofing
  40
- Balance the Airplane Laterally
  40
- Cover the Structure
  41
- Recommended Covering Sequence
  42
Final Hookups and Checks

43
- Join the Control Surfaces
  43
- Install the Landing Gear
  44
- Preliminary Radio Installation
  44
- Balance Your Model
  47
- Final Radio Hook up
  48
- Aileron Lock for 3-Channel Operation
  51
- Checks and Final Setup
  51
- Control Surface Throws
  52
- Ground Stance
  53
Preflight

54
- Charge the Batteries
  54
- Balance the Propeller
  54
- Find a Safe Place to Fly
  54
- Ground Check the Model
  54
- Range Check Your Radio
  54
- Engine Safety Precautions
  54
Ama Safety Code

55
Flying

55
- Taxiing
  56
- Takeoff
  56
- Flying
  56
- Landing
  57
Some Modeling Terms & Trivia

57
Flight Trimming

61
Flight Trimming Chart

61
Two-View Drawing

64

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GREAT PLANES PT-40 User Manual

GREAT PLANES PT-40 User Manual (40 pages)

Brand: GREAT PLANES | Category: Toy | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
General Comments
2
Building Precautions
3
Glues
3
Building Hints
4
Items Needed
4
Tools or Supplies Needed
4
Special Note on Engines
4
Types of Wood
5
Parts Identification Drawings
5
Get Ready to Build
6
Build the Fuselage Sides
7
Assemble the Fuselage
8
Install the Windshield and Hatch
10
Mount the Engine Beams and Breakaway Plates
11
Install the Landing Gear
12
Prepare the Nose Gear
12
Cut the Nosegear Pushrod Opening
12
Cut the Pushrod Exit Slots for the Rudder and Elevator
13
Build and Install the "Tail Feathers
13
Make the Hinges
14
Mark the Hinge Locations
14
Cut the Hinge Slots
14
Mount the Stab on the Fuse
14
Mount the Fin to the Stab
15
Build the Wing Panels
16
Join the Wing Panels
18
Install the Center Ribs and Bottom Sheeting
19
Install Tapered Trailing Edge
19
(Wing a Only)
19
- Install Trailing Edge, Ailerons and Torque Rods (Wing B Only)
  20
- Install the Wing Tips
  21
- Sand the Wing Smooth
  22
- Install the Wing Plates
  22
- Trial Fit the Wing in the Saddle
  22
- Mount the Engine
  23
- Install the Servos
  24
- Install Nylon Control Horns
  25
- Pushrods
  26
- Balance the Airplane Laterally
  29
- Add the Fuselage Top
  29
- Sand the Fuselage
  30
- Fuelproof the Engine and Fuel Tank Compartments
  30
- Prepare the Model for Covering
  30
- Cover the Stabilizer
  30
- Cover the Fin, Rudder and Elevator
  30
Cover the Fuselage
30
Cover the Wing
31
Add "Washout" at the Wing Tips
31
Final Assembly
32
Balance Your Model
34
Flying
34
Ama Safety Code
36
Changing from 3 to 4 Channel Version
37
Flight Problems Chart
38
Glossary
39
Parts List
40

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