Great Planes Super Sportster 40 MkII Kit - GPMA0205 - Manual (Page 2)

PRECAUTIONS....................................3
INTRODUCTION..................................3
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ..........3
Engine Selection...............................3
Landing Gear Configuration .............3
Other Items Required .......................4
Suggested Supplies and Tools .........4
Common Abbreviations ....................4
Metric Conversions...........................5
Types of Wood..................................5
Get Ready to Build ...........................5
DIE-CUT PATTERNS ...........................6
BUILD THE TAIL SURFACES.............7
Build the Stabilizer and Fin...............7
Join the Elevators.............................7
Fit the Rudder...................................7
BUILD THE WING................................8
Build the Wing Panels ......................8
Install the Landing Gear Rails ........10
Sheet the Bottom LE & TE..............11
Sheet the Top LE & TE ...................11
Add Wing Tips and Cap Strips........12
Join the Wing Panels......................12
Sheet Bottom & Top Center of Wing.... 13
Wing Completion ............................14
BUILD THE FUSELAGE....................16
Build the Lower Fuselage...............16
Install Pushrod Tubes.....................17
Build the Fuselage Top ...................18
Install the Engine and Tank............19
Install Optional Nose Gear.............20
Install the Cowling..........................21
Complete Fuse Top........................22
Mount the Wing to the Fuselage ....23
Attach the Stab and Fin..................23
Build the Wing Belly Pan................24
Install the Tail Gear ........................26
Assemble the Wheel Pants............26
FINISHING........................................27
Final Sanding .................................27
Fuelproofing...................................27
Balance the Airplane Laterally........27
Cover the Structure with MonoKote ....27
Recommended Covering Sequence ...28
Painting (Wheel Pants) ..................28
FINAL HOOKUPS AND CHECKS ....29
Install the Control Surfaces............29
Install the Landing Gear & Canopy ....30
Radio Installation............................30
Control Surface Throws .................32
Balance Your Model .......................32
Preflight..........................................33
AMA Safety Code...........................34
FLYING YOUR MODEL.....................34
Balance the Propeller.....................34
Takeoff............................................34
Flying..............................................35
Landing ..........................................35
TWO-VIEW DRAWING...................Back
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Your Super Sportster 40 Mk II is not a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like an actual
airplane
Because of its realistic performance, the Sportster, 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 2,500 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
(800) 435-9262
Or via the internet at http.//www.modelaircraft.org
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