Great Planes Ultra Sport 40 Kit - GPMA0410 - Manual (Page 42)

AMA SAFETY CODE
Read and abide by the following Academy of Model
Aeronautics Official Safety Code:
GENERAL
1. I will not fly my model aircraft in competition or
in the presence of spectators until it has been proven to
be airworthy by having been previously successfully
flight tested.
2. I will not fly my model aircraft higher than
approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport
without notifying the airport operator. I will give right
of way to, and avoid flying in the proximity of full scale
aircraft. Where necessary an observer shall be utilized to
supervise flying to avoid having models fly in the
proximity of full scale aircraft.
3. Where established, I will abide by the safety
rules for the flying site I use. and I will not willfully and
deliberately fly my models in a careless, reckless and/or
dangerous manner.
RADIO CONTROL
1. I will have completed a successful radio equip-
ment ground check before the first flight of a new or
repaired model.
2. I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of
spectators until I become a qualified flyer, unless assisted
by an experienced helper.
3. I will perform my initial turn after takeoff away
from the pit, spectator and parking areas, and I will not
thereafter perform maneuvers, flights of any sort or
landing approaches over a pit, spectator or parking area.
FLYING
The ULTRA SPORT 40 is a great flying sport
airplane that flies smoothly and predictably, yet is highly
maneuverable. It does not have the self-recovery char-
acteristics of a primary trainer, therefore you must either
have mastered the basics of R/C flying or seek the
assistance of a competent R/C pilot to help you with your
first flights.
TAKEOFF
If you have dual rates on your transmitter, set the
switches to "high rate" for takeoff, especially when
taking off in a crosswind. Although the ULTRA SPORT
40 has great low speed characteristics, you should always
build up as much speed as your runway will permit before
lifting off, as this will give you a safety margin in case of
a "flame-out''. If you have built a tricycle gear configu-
ration and the ground handling seems too quick and
"squirrely", this can be easily fixed by reducing the
amount of nose gear steering throw.
FLYING
We recommend that you take it easy with your
ULTRA SPORT 40 for the first several flights and
gradually "get acquainted" with this fantastic ship as
your engine gets fully broken-in. Add and practice one
maneuver at a time, learning how she behaves in each
one. For ultra-smooth flying and normal maneuvers, we
recommend using the "low rate" settings as listed on
page 36. "High rate" elevator and rudder may be
required for crisp snap rolls and spins. If you notice any
"sluggishness" in the way your ULTRA SPORT 40
handles, it is probably a result of not enough speed, in
which case you should install a propeller with increased
pitch. Do not exceed the recommended "high rate"
throws for the rudder, as this will only result in adverse
roll and pitch-down when full rudder is applied. Speed
is the key to good knife-edge performance.
LANDING
When it's time to land, make your approach low and
shallow, as this ship wants to just keep on flying (espe-
cially if built light). If you find that it lands a little fast,
you might try dialing in a few clicks of up elevator when
you cut the throttle on the downwind leg of the landing
approach. This will automatically help to bleed off some
of the speed. If your ULTRA SPORT 40 is built straight
and true, you'll find that you can really flare it out for
slow, nose-high, full-stall landings without fear of tip
stalling.
Have a ball! But always stay in control
and fly in a safe manner.
GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING!
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