Great Planes Piper J-3 Cub 40 Kit - GPMA0160 - Manual (Page 45)

near the engine or fuel; remember that the engine exhaust
gives off a great deal of deadly carbon monoxide. Therefore
do not run the engine in a closed room or garage.
• Get help from an experienced pilot when learning to
operate engines.
• Use safety glasses when starting or running engines.
• Do not run the engine in an area of loose gravel or sand, as
the propeller may throw such material in your face or eyes.
• Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away
from the plane of rotation of the propeller as you start and
run the engine.
• Keep items such as these away from the prop: loose
clothing, shirt sleeves, ties, scarfs, long hair or loose objects
(pencils, screw drivers) that may fall out of shirt or jacket
pockets into the prop.
• Use a “chicken stick” device or electric starter, following
the instructions supplied with the starter or stick. Make
certain the glow plug clip or connector is secure so that it
will not pop off or otherwise get into the running propeller.
• Make all engine adjustments from behind the rotating prop.
• The engine gets hot! Do not touch it during or after
operation. Make sure fuel lines are in good condition so fuel
is not leaked onto a hot engine, causing a fire.
• To stop the engine, cut off the fuel supply by closing off the
fuel line or follow the engine manufacturer’s recommendations.
Do not use hands, fingers or any body part to try to stop the
engine. Do not throw anything into the prop of a running engine.
Read and abide by the following Academy of Model
Aeronautics Official Safety Code:
1. I will not fly my model aircraft in competition or in the
presence of spectators until it has been proven to be
airworthy by having been previously successfully flight tested.
2. I will not fly my model aircraft higher than approximately
400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the
airport operator. I will give right of way to, and avoid flying in
the proximity of full scale aircraft. Where necessary an
observer shall be utilized to supervise flying to avoid having
models fly in the proximity of full scale aircraft.
3. Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for the
flying site I use, and I will not willfully and deliberately fly my
models in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner.
(Read the complete Code for additional requirements)
1. I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground
range check before the first flight of a new or repaired model.
2. I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of
spectators until I become a qualified flier, unless assisted by
an experienced helper.
3. I will perform my initial turn after takeoff away from the pit
or spectator areas, unless beyond my control.
The J-3 CUB is a great-looking scale airplane and a great-
flying sport airplane that, true to its full-size counterpart, is
surprisingly aerobatic. It does not have the self-recovery
characteristics of a primary trainer. Therefore, you must
either have mastered the basics of R/C flying or seek the
assistance of a competent R/C pilot to help you with your
first flights.
NOTE: We encourage you to fly this airplane only with
the cowl attached, because the cowl streamlines the
airframe and results in better flying characteristics.
TAKEOFF: Do a low speed taxi test before your first takeoff.
If the plane does not track straight when the rudder is in
neutral, check the alignment of the main gear and the
tailgear. If necessary adjust the wires with pliers. Don’t
adjust the ground steering with the rudder trim or the
rudder trim will be off in flight! Although the J-3 CUB has
good low speed characteristics, you should always build up
as much speed as your runway will permit before lifting off,
as this will give you a safety margin in case of a “flame-out”.
The tail will come up off the ground very quickly, but allow
the plane to remain on the ground until it gains plenty of
airspeed. Climb out gradually and let it gain some airspeed
before hunting for the clouds. For safety, always remember
to make your first turn away from the pit area.
Takeoff
FLYING
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