Great Planes Revolver GP/EP ARF 59" - GPMA1018 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 2
AMA .................................................................................. 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................. 3
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ........................................ 3
Radio
Equipment ....................................................... 3
Power System Recommendations ............................. 3
Propeller ..................................................................... 3
Batteries and Charger ................................................ 4
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED .................................... 4
Required Hardware and Accessories ........................ 4
Adhesives and Building Supplies ............................... 4
Optional Supplies and Tools ....................................... 4
Building Stand ............................................................ 5
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES ...................................... 5
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .............................. 5
KIT INSPECTION .............................................................. 6
PREPARATIONS ............................................................... 7
BUILD THE WING ............................................................. 7
Install the Ailerons ...................................................... 7
Install the Aileron Servos and Pushrods .................... 8
Finish the Wing Panels ............................................ 10
BUILD THE FUSELAGE ................................................. 11
Assemble the Tail Section ........................................ 11
Install the Tail Servos and Pushrods ........................ 13
Assemble and Install the Main Landing Gear .......... 15
INSTALL THE POWER SYSTEM .................................... 16
Glow
Engine Installation .......................................... 16
Brushless Motor Installation ..................................... 19
FINISH THE MODEL ....................................................... 21
Install the Receiver .................................................. 21
Install the Cowl ......................................................... 22
Prepare the Battery Trays (Brushless Only) ............. 23
Install the Canopy Hatch and Spinner...................... 23
Apply the Decals ...................................................... 25
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY ................................. 25
Install the Motor Battery (Brushless Only) ............... 25
Check the Control Directions ................................... 26
Set the Control Throws ............................................ 26
Balance the Model (C.G.)......................................... 26
Balance the Model Laterally ..................................... 27
PREFLIGHT .................................................................... 27
Identify
Your Model ................................................... 27
Charge the Batteries ................................................ 27
Balance Propellers ................................................... 27
Ground Check .......................................................... 28
Range Check ........................................................... 28
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................. 28
LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING AND USAGE .............. 28
AMA SAFETY CODE ...................................................... 29
CHECK LIST ................................................................... 29
FLYING ............................................................................ 30
Takeoff
..................................................................... 30
Flight ........................................................................ 30
Landing .................................................................... 30
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of the Great Planes
Revolver .46 ARF! This sport plane was designed for the
average sport pilot who is looking for an airplane that looks
good, fl ies fast, and is capable of performing a wide range
of aerobatic maneuvers. Loops, rolls, positive and negative
snap rolls, hammerheads, and lomcevaks are all within the
capabilities of this airplane. We have incorporated many
features found only on larger airplanes. Things such as plug-
in wings, composite landing gear, and a removable canopy
for easy access to the inside of the fuselage are features you
will come to appreciate.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to
the Revolver ARF visit the Great Planes web site at www.
greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then select
the Revolver 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.
AMA
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 fl y at AMA clubs.
Though joining the AMA provides many benefi ts, one of the
primary reasons to join is liability protection. Coverage is not
limited to fl ying at contests or on the club fi eld. It even applies
to fl ying at public demonstrations and air shows. Failure to
comply with the 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.
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
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.