Great Planes Rapture 40 - GPMA0220 - Manual (Page 36)

1. Use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals from
the sheet.
The best way to apply sticky-back decals is to use the “soap
and water” method. This allows easy, accurate positioning
and eliminates air bubbles underneath.
2. Be certain the model is clean and free from oily
fingerprints and dust. Prepare a dishpan or small bucket
with a mixture of liquid dish soap and warm water–about
one teaspoon of soap per gallon of water. Peel off the paper
backing and submerse the decal in the soap and water.
3. Position decal on the model where desired. Holding the
decal down, use a paper towel to wipe most of the water away.
4. Use a piece of soft balsa or something similar to
squeegee remaining water from under the decal. Apply the
rest of the decals the same way.
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1. Center the trims on the transmitter, then turn on the
transmitter and receiver. If necessary, remove the servo
arms from the servos and reposition them so they are
centered. Be sure to install the screws that hold on the
servo arms.
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2. With the transmitter and receiver still on, check all the
control surfaces to see if they are centered. If necessary, adjust
the clevises on the pushrods to center the control surfaces.
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3. Make certain that the control surfaces and the
carburetor respond in the correct direction as shown in the
diagram. If any of the controls respond in the wrong direction,
use the servo reversing in the transmitter to reverse the
servos connected to those controls. Be certain the control
surfaces have remained centered. Adjust if necessary.
Use a Great Planes AccuThrow ™ (or a ruler) to accurately
measure and set the control throw of each control surface
as indicated in the chart that follows. If your radio does not
have dual rates, we recommend setting the throws at the
low rate setting.
More than any other factor, the C.G. (balance point) can
have the greatest effect on how a model flies, and may
determine whether or not your first flight will be
successful. If you value this model and wish to enjoy it for
many flights, DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS IMPORTANT
PROCEDURE. A model that is not properly balanced will
be unstable and possibly unflyable.
Balance the Model (C.G.)
IMPORTANT: The Rapture 40 has been extensively
flown and tested to arrive at the throws at which it flies
best. Flying your model at these throws will provide you
with the greatest chance for successful first flights. If, after
you have become accustomed to the way the Rapture
flies, you would like to change the throws to suit your
taste, that is fine. However, too much control throw could
make the model difficult to control, so remember, “more is
not always better.”
These are the recommended control surface throws:
High Rate Low Rate
ELEVATOR: 1/2" [13mm] up 3/8" [9mm] up
1/2" [13mm] down 3/8" [9mm] down
RUDDER: 1" [25mm] right 3/4" [19mm] right
1" [25mm] left 3/4" [19mm] left
AILERONS: 1/2" [13mm] up 3/8" [9mm] up
1/2" [13mm] down 3/8" [9mm] down
Set the Control Throws
Check the Control Directions
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
Apply the Decals
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