Great Planes Super Stearman 1.20 ARF - GPMA1350 - Manual (Page 2)

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hardware and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Optional Supplies and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KIT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PREPARATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BUILD THE WING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Install the Ailerons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Join the Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Install the Aileron Servos & Pushrods . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
BUILD THE FUSELAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Install the Stab, Elevator, Fin & Rudder . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Attach the Wing & Cabanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Install the Aileron Connection Rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Build the Carry Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Install the Engine & Throttle Servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Install the Cowl & Dummy Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Install the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Assemble the Nose Weight Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Install the Wheels & Wheel Pants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Install the Radio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Finishing Touches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Apply the Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Check the Control Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Set the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Balance the Model (C.G.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Balance the Model Laterally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Charge the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Balance Propellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Ground Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
AMA SAFETY CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
IMAA SAFETY CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
FLYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Mount the Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Fuel Mixture Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
The Stearman has a long and colorful history in both military
and civilian use. The Great Planes
® Super Stearman ARF
represents the best performing version of the civilian
modifications made. You will thoroughly enjoy the wide range
of capabilities of this plane as well as its good looks. We think
you will be pleased with the attention to detail and its flight
characteristics. For the latest technical updates or manual
corrections to the Super Stearman visit the Great Planes web
site at www.greatplanes.com
. Open the “Airplanes” link, then
select the Super Stearman 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.
The Great Planes Super Stearman is an excellent sport-
scale model and is eligible to fly in IMAA events. The IMAA
(International Miniature Aircraft Association) is an
organization that promotes non-competitive flying of giant-
scale models. If you plan to attend an IMAA event, obtain a
copy of the IMAA Safety Code by contacting the IMAA at
the address or telephone number below, or by logging on to
their web site at:
www.fly-imaa.org/imaa/sanction.html.
IMAA
205 S. Hilldale Road
Salina, KS 67401
(913) 823-5569
1. Your Super Stearman 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 Super Stearman, 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 unflyable 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 first-class
condition, and a correctly sized engine and components
(fuel tank, wheels, etc.) throughout the building process.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL,YOURSELF
& OTHERS...FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMAA
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