Great-planes Extra 300S 40 ARF MonoKote - GPMA1240 Manuel d'utilisateur

WARRANTYGreat Planes®Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date ofpurchase. This

❏ 3. (Refer to this sketch while you align the stab.) Slidethe stab into the fuse. Align the centerline you marked withthe slot for the fin. Measure t

❏ 9. Now it’s time to glue the stab to the fuse. Position thestab in the fuse so the exposed balsa of the center sectionis visible. Apply a film of 30

❏ 5. Test fit the rudder to the tail gear wire. View therudder and the tail gear wire from above (when thefuselage is upside down in your cradle). If

❏ 17. Mount both wheel pants to the landing gear with adrop of Great Planes Threadlocker or similar thread lockingcompound and a 8-32 hex nut on both

❏ 6. Cut a paper towel into approximately 2" squares.Place the fuselage on it’s side so the fin and rudder arehorizontal. Add six drops of thin C

❏❏7. Mount the control horn to the aileron with two 2-56x 5/8" screws and the nylon backing plate that wasattached to the control horn. Slide a s

❏ 6. Cut a piece of 3" black heat shrink tubing into two 1-1/2" pieces. Secure the elevator pushrod wires to thepushrod dowel with a 1-1/2&q

❏ 2. Trim the 1/8" plywood forward and aft belly panformers so they match the fuse when placed in position.❏ 3. Remove the covering only where th

❏ 6. Shift the radio components until you can get the modelto balance as closely as possible to the indicated balancepoint. This isn’t the final C.G.

your receiver. Wrap the receiver in foam rubber and mountit in the location determined earlier. Glue a piece of 1/8"balsa or plywood to securely

Important Safety Precaution...2Introduction...

❏ 3. Make sure the control surfaces move in the properdirection as illustrated in the following sketch.❏ 4. Adjust your pushrod hookups and set up you

Carefully balance your propellers before you fly. Anunbalanced prop is the single most significant cause ofvibration that can damage your model. Not o

❏ 12. Fasten all servo horns to the servos with the screwsincluded with your radio.❏ 13. Secure connections between servo wires and “Y”connectors or s

that explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of any kind).RADIO CONTROL1. I will have completed a successful radio equipmentground check before the f

24BUILDING NOTESKit Purchased Date:________________________Where Purchased:_________________________Date Construction Started: __________________Date

4. You must properly install the R/C radio system and othercomponents so that the model operates properly on theground and in the air.5. You must test

41. Closely inspect the fuselage, wing panels, rudder assembly and stabilizer assembly for damage. If you find anydamage, contact the place of purchas

5Key# Description Qty1Fuselage 12 Left Wing Panel w/Aileron 13 Right Wing Panel w/Aileron 14 Cowl 15 Adjustable Engine Mount 26 Wing Belly Pan 17 Cano

❏ 1. Coat the firewall and all other bare wood around thefirewall with fuelproof paint or 30-minute epoxy thinned withalcohol. Fuelproof other areas o

Insert short dowels or a couple of screwdrivers into thewing bolt holes and wrap the dowels with rubber bands foradditional clamping power at the rear

❏ 9. Cut the covering from the front edge of the fuse forthe cowl mounting blocks and glue them in position.❏ 10. Reposition the cowl on the fuse and

❏ 16. Wrap the tank with 1/4" foam rubber secured with acouple of rubber bands. Tie a piece of string to the loop inthe back of the tank so you c