Carl Goldberg GPMA1940 EP Falcon ARF - Manual (Page 2)

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Radio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Motor, Battery, ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Battery Charging Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Adhesives and Building Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
KIT CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Install the Horizontal and Vertical Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . 5
Install the Elevator and Rudder Servos . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mount the Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hook up the Elevator and Rudder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ASSEMBLE THE WING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hook up the Ailerons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Finish the Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Check the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Balance the Propeller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Balance the Model (C.G.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Charge the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
FLYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mount the Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Ground Check and Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
C.G. Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Carl Goldberg Classics EP
Falcon ARF. Anyone who remembers the Carl Goldberg line will
have fond memories of the Falcon series—many of you have
probably built a Falcon as a young modeler. For those of you
who do not know of the Falcon, hopefully you will experience the
same enjoyment as many others before you. Even without the
nostalgia the Falcon stands on its own! Interestingly, this new
EP Falcon is basically the same size as the original JR. Falcon.
The EP Falcon was originally intended for indoor fl ight, but
we found that in the right conditions (low winds) the Falcon
is just as much fun outdoors! And the steerable nose wheel
adds even more to the fun and practicality.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
EP Falcon visit the Great Planes web site at www.greatplanes.
com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then select the Carl Goldberg
Classics EP Falcon. 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.
AMA
If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join! The
AMA is the governing body of model aviation and member-
ship provides liability insurance coverage, protects modelers’
rights and interests and is required to fly 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
http://www.modelaircraft.org/parkfl yer.aspx
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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Protect Your Model, Yourself & Others …
Follow These Important Safety Precautions
1. Your EP Falcon 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 Falcon, 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 aggressive aerobatics, or if a motor 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.