Great Planes SPAD XIII EP WWI Parkflyer ARF - GPMA1143 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 2
AMA .................................................................................. 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................. 3
LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING AND USAGE ................ 3
REQUIRED ITEMS ............................................................ 3
Radio Equipment ....................................................... 3
Motor, ESC & Propeller .............................................. 3
Battery Pack & Accessories ....................................... 4
Adhesive and Building Supplies ................................. 4
Optional Supplies and Tools ....................................... 4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES ...................................... 4
KIT INSPECTION .............................................................. 4
KIT CONTENTS ................................................................ 5
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .............................. 5
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................... 6
INSTALL THE TAIL............................................................ 6
Prepare for Tail Installation ......................................... 6
Install the Tail to the Fuselage .................................... 7
INSTALL THE MOTOR & ESC .......................................... 8
INSTALL THE ELEVATOR & RUDDER SERVOS .......... 10
PREPARE THE WINGS ................................................... 13
Install the Aileron Servos ......................................... 13
Install the Strut Mounts ............................................ 14
INSTALL THE WINGS ..................................................... 14
INSTALL THE LANDING GEAR ..................................... 16
INSTALL THE COWL & PROPELLER............................ 17
FINISH THE MODEL ....................................................... 17
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY ................................. 18
Center Controls & Check Control Directions ............ 18
Set the Control Throws ............................................ 19
Balance the Model (C.G.)......................................... 20
Balance the Model Laterally ..................................... 20
PREFLIGHT .................................................................... 21
Identify Your Model ................................................... 21
Charge the Batteries ................................................ 21
Balance Propellers ................................................... 21
Range Check ........................................................... 21
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................. 21
AMA SAFETY CODE ...................................................... 21
CHECK LIST ................................................................... 22
FLYING ............................................................................ 22
Takeoff ..................................................................... 23
Flight ........................................................................ 23
Landing .................................................................... 23
INTRODUCTION
You’ll be proud to add the Great Planes SPAD XIII EP to your
WWI hangar. This particular SPAD bears the markings of the
famous 94th Aero Squadron, distinguished by their famous
“hat in the ring.” The American 94th Aero Squadron scored 70
kills by the end of the war, and 26 of these are credited to their
number one ace Captain Eddie Rickenbacker. You can now
relive those days fi ghting German Fokker D.VII’s and DR.I’s
in your backyard. Perform lazy eights, chandelles, hammer
head stalls, and dizzying spins: the Great Planes SPAD XIII
EP is stable enough to handle all of these with ease and
confi dence. So grab a friend and let’s start a dog-fi ght!
Learn where the 94th Aero is today. Go to:
www.langley.af.mil/library/factsheets/
and click on “94th Fighter Squadron.”
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to
the SPAD XIII EP visit the Great Planes web site at www.
greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, and then select
the SPAD XIII EP. 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:
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.