Great-planes G-44 Widgeon Seaplane EP ARF - GPMA1151 Manuel d'utilisateur

INSTRUCTIONMANUALChampaign, Illinois(217) 398-8970, Ext [email protected] v1.1READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION.

10Install the Motor Nacellesand Sponsons❏ ❏ 1. Each nacelle is composed of a top and bottom half. Apply a bead of R/C Z 56 to the inside fl ange on the

11❏ ❏ 3. Secure the top and bottom nacelle by screwing the 4-40 x 1-3/4" Phillips head screw into the hole in the bottom half of the nacelle, thr

12AA = A' B = B'A'BB'❏ 2. Slide the stab into fuselage. Align the stab as shown in the sketch.❏ 3. Stand back and look at the stab

13❏ 6. On the bottom of the stab and the side of the fuselage you will fi nd pre-drilled holes for stab supports. Install and then remove a 5/64"

14❏ 10. Apply a couple of drops of thin CA onto the top and the bottom of the four elevator hinges. Make sure the glue saturates the hinges and fl ows

15❏ 17. Apply a couple of drops of thread locker onto one of the 1/8" [3mm] set screws and install it into the aluminum coupler. Slide the water

16❏ 2. Install the elevator servo into the left side of the servo tray making sure the pushrod wire slides through the screw lock connector. Drill a 1

17❏ 8. Glue one end of the rubber band inside the fuselage with CA glue. After the glue has hardened glue the rubber band to the hatch cover. This wor

18receiver. Make sure the controls are all centered and moving the correct direction. If you have any question about the direction the surfaces should

19Glue the blocks where shown in the photo. They should be located just below the ABS plastic window insert.❏ 5. Locate the black plastic fl oor and in

2TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Academy of Model Aeronautics . . . . . . . . . . .

20Apply the Decals❏ 1. Peel the decals from the sheet. ❏ 2. Be certain the model is clean and free from oily fi ngerprints and dust. Prepare a dishpan

21The pushrod farther outmeans More ThrowThe pushrod closer inmeans Less ThrowThe pushrod farther outmeans Less ThrowThe pushrod closer inmeans More T

22Once you have determined the amount of weight required, it can be permanently attached. If you need tail weight the best place to apply it would be

232) I will not fl y my model aircraft higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator. I will g

24FLYINGThe Great Planes G-44 Widgeon EP is a great-fl ying model that fl ies smoothly and predictably. The G-44 Widgeon EP does not, however, possess t

3of 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

4Socket Head Cap Screws (SHCS) are designated by a number, threads per inch, and a length. For example 4-40 × 3/4" [19mm].This is a 4-40 SHCS tha

5KIT CONTENTS 1. Fuselage 2. Cockpit Floor 3. Sponsons 4. Spinners 5. ESC Extensions 6. Stab and Elevators 7. Water Rudder Assembly 8. Rudder 9.

6PREPARATIONSTighten the CoveringRefer to the separate instruction sheet titled How To Tighten Covering On ARF Models. Follow the instructions to tigh

7❏ 3. Slide the wood motor mounts in place on the wing. Secure them to the wing with two 4-40 x 1/2" [13mm] screws and two #4 washers for each mo

8❏ ❏ 2. Place your servo onto the plywood plate, making sure the servo fi ts through the hole in the aileron cover. Adjust the size of the hole in the

9Hinge Line Hinge LineCorrect IncorrectPlace the aileron control horn on the hardwood plate in line with the servo arm. Drill a 1/16" [1.6mm] hol