Great-planes Extra 300S 1.60 ARF - GPMA1365 Manuel d'utilisateur

WARRANTYGreat Planes®Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanshipat the date of purchase. This

Note: Because of the wide variety of engine combinationsand the varying weight of the engines you can use for thisairplane, we have designed a conveni

❏ 5. Glue the landing gear cover in place with RTV silicone.❏❏6. On one of the wheel pants place masking tape onthe side of the pant. Mark the center

❏ 1. Cut the covering from the openings at the rear of thefuselage for the horizontal stab.❏ 2. Install the wing onto the fuselage. There is no need t

❏ 1. On left side of the fuselage you will find two servoopenings. On the right side you will find one. Cut thecovering from the servo openings.❏❏2. I

❏ 10. A 2-56 clevis will be used to attach the tail wheelsteering arm to the rudder servo but the steering arm isslightly too thick for the clevis. Sa

❏ 4. Assemble the fuel tank as shown in the sketch. Whentightening the center screw be sure not to over tighten it.Youjust want it snug enough to pull

❏ 2. Make a mark in the center of each block. Using a felttip marker draw a 3" [76mm] line back onto the fuselage. Dothis on each of the four mou

❏ 10. Remove the cowl and install the muffler for yourengine.We used the Bisson Pitts muffler (BISG4116) for theO.S. 160. Make the appropriate cut out

❏ 1. Before installing the canopy you may wish to paint thecockpit area and install a pilot. Once the paint has driedinstall the instrument panel deca

❏ 3. Make certain that the control surfaces and the carburetorrespond in the correct direction as shown in the diagram. If anyof the controls respond

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Radio Equipment . . .

❏ 2. With the wing attached to the fuselage, all parts of themodel installed (ready to fly) and an empty fuel tank, placethe model upside-down on a Gr

recommended 3D control throws you could have a conflictbetween the elevator and rudder servos and servo arms. Ifyour primary flying will be 3D we reco

No matter if you fly at an AMA sanctioned R/C club site or if youfly somewhere on your own, you should always have yourname, address, telephone number

Keep all engine fuel in a safe place, away from high heat,sparks or flames, as fuel is very flammable. Do not smokenear the engine or fuel; and rememb

❏ 6. Use thread locking compound to secure criticalfasteners such as the screws that hold thecarburetor arm (if applicable), Screw-Lock pushrodconnect

For reassurance and to keep an eye on other traffic, it is agood idea to have an assistant on the flight line with you.Tell him to remind you to throt

APPENDIXFLIGHT TRIMMINGNote:The following article has been reprinted in part forfuture reference and also as a guide for your flight instructoror expe

combination of trim settings. One bump of the transmitterand you have lost everything. The trim must be repeatable,and the only sure way to do this is

TRIM FEATURE MANEUVERSOBSERVATIONS CORRECTIONSCONTROLCENTERINGCONTROLTHROWSENGINETHRUSTANGLE1CENTER OFGRAVITYLONGITUDINALBALANCEYAW2LATERALBALANCEAILE

If you have not flown this type of model before, werecommend that you get the assistance of an experiencedpilot in your R/C club for your first flight

4PARTS PHOTOGRAPHED1. Canopy2. Cowl3. Fuselage4. Belly Pan5. Engine Mount6. Landing Gear Cover7. Wheel Pants8. Landing Gear9. Wheels10. Horizontal Sta

5To order replacement parts for the Great Planes Extra 300S1.60 ARF, use the order numbers in the Replacement PartsList that follows.Replacement parts

❏ 1. If you have not done so already, remove the majorparts of the kit from the box and inspect for damage. If anyparts are damaged or missing, contac

❏❏7. Cut the covering 1/8" [3mm] inside the opening inthe wing for the aileron servo. Use a trim iron to seal thecovering to the inner edges of t

❏❏5. The aileron has a plywood plate for mounting thecontrol horn. Using a T-pin, lightly puncture the covering tobe sure you are over the plywood pla

❏ 1. Locate three nylon anti-rotation pins. Using 6-minuteepoxy, glue one into the root on one wing half and one intoeach of the holes in the wing’s c