Great Planes VFO ARF EP Aerobat - GPMA1135 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE of CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Motor, Battery and ESC Recommendations . . . . . . . . 3
Propeller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Radio
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Adhesives and Building Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
KIT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
KIT CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
INSTALL THE MOTOR, BATTERIES AND ESC. . . . . . . . . 7
INSTALL THE SERVOS,
PUSHRODS AND CONTROL HORNS . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
INSTALL THE BRACING WIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Mixing Set Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Set the Control Throws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Install the Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Balance the Model (C.G.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Identify
Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Charge the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Balance Propellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Ground Check and Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AMA SAFETY CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
RADIO
CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
FLYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Trimming the Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transition to Forward Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
INTRODUCTION
The VFO Pogo is one of the most interesting airplanes
you may ever fl y. Though it may look challenging, a pilot
with intermediate fl ying skills can master this airplane with
a little practice. For the latest technical updates or manual
corrections to the VFO Pogo visit the Great Planes web site at
www.greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then select
the VFO Pogo ARF. 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 – Academy of Model Aeronautics
If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join!
The AMA is the governing body of model aviation and
membership provides liability insurance coverage, protects
modelers’ rights and interests and is required to fl y at most
R/C sites.
Academy of Model Aeronautics Tele. (800) 435-9262
5151 East Memorial Drive
Fax (765) 741-0057
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Or via the Internet at:
http://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.
FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF & OTHERS…
1. Your VFO Pogo should not be considered a toy, but rather
a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like
a full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities,
the VFO Pogo, if not assembled and operated correctly, could
possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage
to property.
2. You must assemble the model according to the instructions.
Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result in an
unsafe or unfl yable model. In a few cases the instructions may
differ slightly from the photos. In those instances the written
instructions should be considered as correct.
3. You must take time to build straight, true and strong.
4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in good condition,
a correctly sized engine, and other components as specifi ed
in this instruction manual. All components must be correctly
installed so that the model operates correctly on the ground
and in the air. You must check the operation of the model and
all components before every fl ight.
5. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own
this type of model before, we recommend that you get the
assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for
your fi rst fl ights. If you’re not a member of a club, your local
hobby shop has information about clubs in your area whose
membership includes experienced pilots.
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and fl yability of your fi nished model depends
on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way
guarantee the performance of your completed model,
and no representations are expressed or implied as to the
performance or safety of your completed model.