Great-planes Pete 'n Poke 40 Kit - GPMA0493 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. If you have a Great Planes Slot Machine hinge slottingtool, cut the hinge slots in all of the tail surfaces. If you do nothave a Slot Machine, cu

❏ 8. Cut a 1/8" groove in the leading edge of both elevatorsto accommodate the wire. Hint: Use a Great Planes GrooveTube™Cutting Tool (GPMR8140)

front edge of the skin where indicated by the arrows on theplan. Pin the skin into position.❏ 4. Align a straightedge with the tick marks on the plan

❏ 14. Remove the center-section from the plan. Use a barsander with 80-grit sandpaper to sand the bottom sheetingand the trailing edge block even with

14❏ 1. Use a bar sander with 80-grit sandpaper to sand thetop of the center-section so all the ribs, spars, joiners andsub LE are even. Relocate or re

Build the right wing panel first, so you can follow the photosthe first time through.❏ 1. Place the right wing panel plan over your flat buildingboard

❏ ❏ 13. Make the tip reinforcement for rib W6 where shownon the plan from leftover 1/8" plywood, then glue it intoposition.❏ ❏ 14. Glue togethe

❏ 1. Test fit both wing panels to the center-section. Lay thewing on your flat workbench and place weights on thecenter-section to hold it down. Raise

❏ ❏ 4. Use thin or medium CA to glue the aileron base tothe aileron LE. Glue four die-cut 1/8" balsa aileron ribs W7to the aileron base and the a

❏ ❏ 5. Use a Hobbico Servo Horn Drill (HCAR0698) (or a#48 or 5/64" drill bit) or a hobby knife to enlarge the hole inthe aileron servo arm for th

INTRODUCTION ...2PRECAUTIONS ...

❏ 3. Remove the fuselage side from the plan and sand bothsides flat.❏ 4. Build another fuselage side the same way.❏ 5. Glue both die-cut 1/8" bal

❏ 6. Trim 1/8" from the top of the remaining die-cut 1/8"plywood former F1, and trim the tab from both sides asindicated by the shaded area

❏ 11. Reposition the fuse upside-down over the plan. Cutboth 36" grey outer pushrod guide tubes to a length of 27",then roughen them with co

Refer to the sketch and these photos for the followingthree steps.❏ 19. Drill two 1/16" holes through the aft end of the servohatch and the servo

24string and align the arrow with one end of the stab as shownin the photo. Swing the string over to the same position onthe other end of the stab. Wh

Refer to this photo while gluing in the turtle deckstringers.❏ 3. Test fit, cut, then glue seven 1/8" x 3/8" x 24" balsaturtle deck st

❏ 4. Separate the struts. Use cigarette lighter fuel or othersolvent to remove the template and wash the spray adhesivefrom the struts. Mark the strut

the guides to the fuse top, but not to the struts. Makegussets from leftover 1/8" balsa to support the guides, thenglue the gussets into position

❏ 7. Drill 1/4" holes through former F1-A to pass the fuellines.Temporarily connect the fuel lines to the tank and routethem through the former

gluing the first sheet into position, use it as a pattern tomake the second sheet. Wet the outside of the sheets withwindow cleaner to help them bend

Remember: Take your time and follow the instructionsto end up with a well-built model that is straightand true.Before starting to build, compare the p

in the straps will be centered over the outer ply pieces. Itmay be necessary to trim part of the bottom sheeting toaccommodate the straps.❏ 4. Drill 1

❏ 3. Cut the support doublers to fit under the supportsfrom the remaining 3/16" x 3/4" x 6" plywood sticks.❏ 4. Use epoxy to glue the

of the struts equals an approximately one degree change inincidence.❏ 12. Mark the exact center of the aft support where thewing bolt hole will be dr

❏ ❏ 1. Make a static wing strut by gluing two 3/16" x 3/16"x 20" balsa sticks to one 3/16" x 3/8" x 20" basswood stick.C

34Cover the model following the suggested coveringsequence.Tail Surfaces:❏ 1. Bottom, then the top up to the lines you marked,leaving the center uncov

install them on the instrument panels. Paint a pilot(s) of yourchoice and securely glue him into position. If you use onlyone pilot, place him in the

each servo. Secure the connection between the extensioncord and the servo with tape or clips intended for thatpurpose.❏ 3. Use the strings you previou

Use a Great Planes AccuThrow (or a ruler) to accuratelymeasure and set the control throw of each control surface asindicated in the chart that follows

❏ 3. If the tail drops, the model is “tail heavy” and the batterypack and/or receiver must be shifted forward or weight mustbe added to the nose to ba

Ground check the operational range of your radio before thefirst flight of the day. With the transmitter antenna collapsedand the receiver and transmi

❏ Masking Tape (TOPR8018)❏ Small metal file❏ Rotary tool such as Dremel®Moto-Tool®❏ Rotary tool reinforced cut-off wheel (GPMR8020)❏ Hobbico Servo Hor

❏ 1. Fuelproof all areas exposed to fuel or exhaust residuesuch as the engine mount area, the landing gearmounts, the inside of the hatches, etc.❏ 2.

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

and lightweight, interlocking wood parts shorten frame-up tojust one weekend. Requires a 4-channel radio with 3 servos,a 2-stroke .10-.25 or 4-stroke

43BUILDING NOTESKit Purchased Date: _______________________Where Purchased:_________________________Date Construction Started: __________________Date

TWO VIEW DRAWINGUse copies of this page to plan your trim scheme

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❏ 1. Unroll the plan sheets. Roll the plan sheets inside outto make them lie flat.❏ 2. Remove all the parts from the box. As you do,determine the name

6DIE-CUT PATTERNS

7DIE-CUT PATTERNS

❏ 1. Place the fin portion of the fuse plan over your flatbuilding board. Cover the plan with Great Planes Plan Protector.❏ 2. Build the fin over the

❏ 2. The same as when building the rudder, glue togetherthe die-cut 1/8" balsa stab and elevator parts SB, ST, ETand ER.❏ 3. Start building the s