Great Planes Piper J-3 ElectriCub Park Flyer ARF - GPMA1153 - Manual (Page 2)

INTRODUCTION.................................................................................2
AMA....................................................................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...................................................................2
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE .........................................................3
Radio Equipment.........................................................................3
Battery Selection .........................................................................3
Chargers......................................................................................4
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED......................................................4
Adhesives & Building Supplies....................................................4
Optional Supplies & Tools ...........................................................4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES .......................................................4
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS.............................................................5
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ...............................................5
KIT CONTENTS .................................................................................6
METRIC/INCH RULER .......................................................................6
BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................7
Preparations ................................................................................7
Join the Wing...............................................................................7
Install the Landing Gear ..............................................................7
Install the Tail Skid & Wing Braces..............................................8
Assemble the Tail ........................................................................9
Install the Windscreen ...............................................................10
Pushrod Installation...................................................................10
Mount the Servos ......................................................................10
Mount the Motor ........................................................................11
Install the Cowl ..........................................................................11
Optional: Install the Wing Struts ................................................11
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY ..................................................12
Final Radio Hook Up .................................................................12
Check the Control Directions ....................................................13
Set the Control Throws..............................................................13
Propeller Installation..................................................................14
Balance the Model (C.G.)..........................................................14
Balance the Model Laterally......................................................14
PREFLIGHT......................................................................................15
Identify Your Model ....................................................................15
Charge the Batteries .................................................................15
Balance the Propellers ..............................................................15
Ground Check ...........................................................................15
Range Check.............................................................................15
Mount the Wing .........................................................................15
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................16
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpt).......................................................16
General......................................................................................16
Radio Control ............................................................................16
CHECK LIST ....................................................................................17
FLYING .............................................................................................17
Takeoff .......................................................................................17
Flight..........................................................................................17
Landing......................................................................................18
The Mini Cub ARF is a true park flyer, able to fly in small
areas (but not intended for indoor settings). It is a great
second airplane, with 6+ minutes of flight time on the stock
motor package recommended, and climbs with authority to
do mild aerobatics such as loops and stall turns.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Great Planes Mini Cub ARF, visit the Great Planes web site
at www.greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, and
then select the Great Planes Mini Cub 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.
We urge you to join the AMA (Academy of Model
Aeronautics) and a local R/C club. The AMA is the
governing body of model aviation and membership is
required to fly at AMA clubs. Though joining the AMA
provides many benefits, one of the primary reasons to join
is liability protection. Coverage is not limited to flying at
contests or on the club field. It even applies to flying at
public demonstrations and air shows. Failure to comply with
the
AMA Safety Code (excerpts printed in the back of the
manual) may endanger insurance coverage. Additionally,
training programs and instructors are available at AMA club
sites to help you get started the right way. There are over
2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the country. Contact the
AMA at the address or toll-free phone number below:
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.
CAUTION: Be aware that the Mini Cub ARF is operated
on the same frequency band as larger, “regular” R/C
models. If flying your Mini Cub ARF within 5 miles of an
R/C site, there is a real possibility that you could be
operating your model on the same frequency (channel)
as another R/C pilot. If this happens, a crash will
result–with the person flying the more expensive model
suffering the greater loss and the potential for property
damage or injury.) The best thing to do is to join an R/C
club and fly at the site where frequency control measures
will be in effect. If you insist on flying elsewhere
always be aware of your proximity to R/C flying sites.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF
& OTHERS...FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
Tele: (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at:
http://www.modelaircraft.org
AMA
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