Great Planes Piper J-3 Cub 60 Kit - GPMA0162 - Manual (Page 2)

INTRODUCTION ...............................................................3
PRECAUTIONS.................................................................3
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE........................................3
Engine and mount .......................................................3
Wing configuration......................................................4
PREPARATIONS..............................................................4
Accessories and additional items................................4
Building supplies and tools..........................................4
Common abbreviations ...............................................5
Types of wood .............................................................5
What about adhesives?...............................................5
Die-cut patterns......................................................6 &7
Get ready to build........................................................9
BUILD THE TAIL SURFACES...........................................9
Build the rudder...........................................................9
Build the fin................................................................10
Build the stabilizer .....................................................10
Build the elevators.....................................................10
Finish the tail surfaces...............................................11
Hinge the tail surfaces...............................................12
BUILD THE WING ...........................................................13
Preparation................................................................13
Build the wing tips .....................................................13
Build the wing panels ................................................13
Add the wing tips.......................................................16
Install top and bottom LE sheeting ............................19
Build the aileron servo hatch compartment...............21
Join the wing panels..................................................22
Complete the wing sheeting......................................23
Build the ailerons.......................................................24
Mount the aileron servos...........................................26
Install the aileron linkage...........................................26
BUILD THE FUSELAGE ................................................26
Build the fuselage sides ............................................26
Join the fuselage sides..............................................28
Sheet the fuselage deck............................................31
Install the pushrod tubes ...........................................31
Install the stabilizer base...........................................32
Install the engine and mount .....................................32
Install the fuel tank and throttle cable........................33
Mount the landing gear .............................................33
Sheet the bottom of the fuselage ..............................34
Mount the wing ..........................................................34
Mount the stabilizer and fin .......................................35
Build the side stringers..............................................36
Add the tail fairing blocks ..........................................37
FINISHING......................................................................37
Build the wing struts ..................................................37
Fit the windshield and side windows .........................39
Assemble the cowl ....................................................39
Final sanding.............................................................41
SCALE DETAILS.............................................................41
Landing gear struts....................................................41
Gas cap.....................................................................41
Wire step ...................................................................41
Propeller hub.............................................................41
Pilot and false floor....................................................41
Exhaust outlet............................................................42
Dummy engine ..........................................................42
Balance the airplane laterally ....................................43
COVERING......................................................................43
Covering notes ..........................................................43
Covering sequence ...................................................43
Painting .....................................................................44
FINAL ASSEMBLY.........................................................44
Install the wheels.......................................................44
Install the windows ....................................................44
Hinging ......................................................................45
Balance your model...................................................45
Final radio installation and control hookup................46
Control surface throws ..............................................47
Apply decals and trim ................................................48
FINAL HOOKUPS AND CHECKS ..................................48
Check for wing twist...................................................48
Balance the propeller ................................................48
Pre-flight....................................................................48
Range check your radio ............................................49
Engine safety precautions .........................................49
AMA Safety Code ......................................................49
FLYING............................................................................50
Find a safe place to fly ..............................................50
Takeoff.......................................................................50
Flight..........................................................................50
Landing......................................................................51
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Your Great Planes Piper J-3 Cub 60 is not a toy, but
rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very much
like an actual airplane.
Because of its realistic performance, the Cub 60, if not
assembled and operated correctly, could possibly cause
injury to yourself or spectators and damage property.
To make your R/C modeling experience totally
enjoyable, we recommend that you get experienced,
knowledgeable help with assembly and during your
first flights. You'll learn faster and avoid risking your model
before you're truly ready to solo. Your local hobby shop has
information about flying clubs in your area whose
membership includes qualified instructors.
You can also contact the national Academy of Model
Aeronautics (AMA), which has more than 2,300 chartered
clubs across the country. Through any one of them,
instructor training programs and insured newcomer training
are available.
Contact the AMA at the address or toll-free phone
number below.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (317) 741-0057
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