Great-planes Giant Aeromaster ARF - GPMA1225 Manuel d'utilisateur

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

❏ ❏ 4. Securely attach the string to the end of the servolead.The other end of the string is attached with tape on theinside of the wing near the root

❏ 8. Slide the other wing panel onto the wing joiners andpress the two panels together. Clean up any epoxy thatsqueezes out with a paper towel and alc

❏ ❏ 5. Using the pushrod as a guide, position a large blackcontrol horn in line with the pushrod. Align the holes in thecontrol horn with the hinge li

❏ ❏ 10. Center the servo using your radio system andattach the pushrod to the servo arm and control horn. If theaileron is not at neutral, adjust the

sides of the stabilizer. Be careful not to cut into the woodstructure as this could weaken the stabilizer.❏ 7. Mix approximately 1/2 oz. [14g] of epo

small metal file. Replace the wheel collar and secure it withthe set screw. Apply a drop of thread-locking compound to theset screw prior to securing

❏ ❏ 7. Grind flat spots on the axle where the set screwsin the wheel collar will seat.❏ ❏ 8. Reattach the wheel collars, wheel, and wheel pant.Apply t

horn. If the control surface is not at neutral, unsnap theclevis and adjust as needed.❏ ❏ 11. When done adjusting the clevis, tighten the 4-40hex nut

❏ 2. Use a rotary tool such as a Dremel with a small roundsanding bit, or a razor saw, to cut away the wood inside themarks you made flush with the ma

❏ 9. Follow your manufacturer’s directions for connecting thegrounding wire, spark plug wire and ignition to the engine.❏ 1. Assemble the stopper, tub

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❏ 2. Attach the engine mount plate to the firewall using four8-32 x 1-1/4" [32mm] SHCS, four #4 lock washers, and four#4 flat washers.❏ 3. The gl

❏ 5. Use two rubber bands to hold the fuel tank in placeas shown.❏ 6. Connect the fuel lines to your engine setup as needed.❏ 1. Locate the flexible

❏ 1. Locate one 2-56 x 36" [914mm] threaded pushrod.Thread the nylon clevis 14 turns onto the threaded end ofthe pushrod and install a silicone

❏ 5. Apply a piece of masking tape to each block. Measure3" [76mm] back from the center point of each cowl mountingblock and mark that point on t

❏ ❏ 5. Note that the “N” strut has one leg that is slightly longerthan the other.The shorter leg goes toward the LE of the wing.Attach the “N” strut t

❏ 3.With the aileron centered, rotate the joiner rod straight upto meet the bottom of the top wing aileron. Attach a nyloncontrol horn on the bottom o

any of the controls respond in the wrong direction, use theservo reversing in the transmitter to reverse the servosconnected to those controls. Be cer

“stick-on” lead. A good place to add stick-on nose weight is tothe firewall (don’t attach weight to the cowl–it is not intendedto support weight). Beg

various speeds with an assistant holding the model, usinghand signals to show you what is happening. If the controlsurfaces do not respond correctly,

Since the Giant Aeromaster ARF qualifies as a “giant-scale” model and is therefore eligible to fly in IMAAevents, we’ve printed excerpts from the IMAA

2. You must assemble the model according to theinstructions. Do not alter or modify the model, as doing somay result in an unsafe or unflyable model.

Dependable, redundant and fail-safe battery systemsare recommended.The use of anti-glitch devices for long leads is recommended.There is no maximum en

❏ 16. Balance your propeller (and spare propellers).❏ 17. Tighten the propeller nut and spinner.❏ 18. Place your name, address, AMA number andtelephon

the runway (into the wind) keeping the nose down tomaintain airspeed and control. Level the attitude when themodel reaches the runway threshold, modul

• two connected to separate channels on RX to connectto top wing servo leads• two connected to bottom wing aileron servo leads toexit wing❏ Two 6"

Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual thatwill help you build the Giant Aeromaster ARF.❏ Great Planes Pro 6-minute epoxy (GPMR6045)

Replacement parts for the Great Planes Giant AeromasterARF are available using the order numbers in theReplacement Parts List that follows. The fastes

7KIT INSPECTIONKIT CONTENTSBefore starting to build, take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete, and inspect the parts to make sure the

❏ 1. If you have not done so already, remove the majorparts of the kit from the box (wings, fuselage, cowl, tailparts, etc.) and inspect them for dam

❏ ❏ 6. Before inserting the hinge in the hole, apply a drop ofoil to the hinge. This will serve to smooth the operation of thehinge and also help prev