Great Planes Super Sportster 40 MkII Kit - GPMA0205 - Manual (Page 3)

1 You must assemble the plane according to the instructions Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result in
an unsafe or unflyable model In a few cases the instructions may differ slightly from the photos In those instances you
should assume the written instructions are correct.
2 You must take time to build straight, true, and strong
3. You must properly install all R/C and other components so that the model operates properly on the ground and in the
air.
4 You must test the operation of the model before the first and each successive flight to insure that all equipment is
operating, and you must make certain that the model has remained structurally sound
Remember: Take your time and follow directions to end up with a well-built model that is straight and true.
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Thank you for purchasing the Great Planes Super Sportster 40 Mk II for your next project We are sure that you will
find a great deal of modeling satisfaction while building and flying this new version of the classic Super Sportster
For more than a decade the Super Sportster family of R/C aircraft have helped modelers refine their building skills and
develop the piloting skill to move on to higher performance planes For many modelers Super Sportsters provided their
first taste of flying taildraggers-a transition made easy by widely spaced landing gear and stable ground handling
Since their introduction, Super Sportsters have been accepted as just about the best aerobatic trainers and sport
planes of all time with well over 50 000 successfully built and flown by modelers all over the world The Super Sportster 40
Mk II continues this tradition of excellence but adds the dimension of computer designed parts for a more precise fit,
interlocking fuselage components for faster more accurate assembly, and redesigned nose for a sleeker profile without
sacrificing the classic Sportster appearance
The Super Sportster 40 Mk II incorporates several other improvements, such as redesigned wheel pants that prevent
them from rocking on the gear legs a new canopy that fits the contour of the fuselage perfectly simplified wing fairing
construction, interlocking wing panels that eliminate the need for fiberglassing the center section and lighter weight for
better performance So, dust off your work bench, put a new blade in your hobby knife, load some fresh sandpaper, and let's
build a Sportster!
Engine Selection
There are many engines that will work well in the Super Sportster 40 Mk II, but for unlimited performance we
recommend a hot 2-stroke such as an 0 S 46SF or SuperTigre G45, and in the 4 stroke category, an 0 S 70
Surpass. Your choice of 2-stroke or 4-stroke engine will determine the location of the throttle servo and pushrod exit
Landing Gear Configuration
This kit includes materials for a taildragger set-up Historically, most modelers have built the Sportster in this
configuration so the nose gear wire and steering assembly have been dropped from the included parts in order to save
most modelers some money The wing ribs that support the landing gear are die-cut for either tricycle or conventional
landing gear, so if you prefer to add an optional nose wheel, we have provided a list of the necessary parts on page 9,
as well as instructions for doing the installation
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