Carl Goldberg GPMA1968 Tiger 60 ARF User Manual

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HATCH INSTALLATION

CANOPY INSTALLATION

PROPELLER & SPINNER INSTALLATION

Slide the hatch tab into the fuse and over the

fuel tank compartment and drill two holes

1/8" back from the edge, as shown.

Using the #4 x 3/8" screws and the #4 wash-

ers, screw the hatch in place.

Collect the following items:

(1) Cockpit insert

(1) Canopy

(6) #2 x 3/8" screw

(6) #2 washer

Place the cockpit insert into the cut-out in the

fuselage, as shown.

Install the cockpit decal on the insert before

proceeding. Refer to the Decal Installation

section later in this book.

NOTE: The following pictures show both the cockpit

insert and the canopy screwed in place.

However, many people prefer securing these

items with a canopy glue. Just be sure to

select glue which will not cloud the plastic.

Place the canopy on top of the cockpit insert

and tape in place.

Drill three holes on each side of the the

canopy/cockpit insert assembly.

Insert a #2 x 3/8" screw with a #2 washer in

each hole and secure the canopy and cock-

pit insert in place.

The propeller size must be matched to the engine.

For example, a .60 may use a 11" diameter prop

while a .80 four stroke can use a13" prop. Follow the

engine manufacturer’s recommendation for correct

propeller sizes or speak to a knowledgeable dealer.

It's wise to buy a few spare props, as everyone

breaks them occasionally, and particularly often

when learning to fly.
Balancing your propeller helps to protect your radio

from the damaging effects of vibration. There are

good, easy to use prop balancers on the market. We

recommend sanding the heavy blade on the curved

face, out near the tip, rather than on the flat face. Try

to maintain the normal airfoil curvature. Avoid

scratches which may cause the prop to break. Never

carve or cut a prop near the hub for any reason

(such as to fit a spinner).

It is equally important to use a correctly sized spin-

ner. The CGP 4-pin spinner supplied with your Tiger

60 ARF is a rugged precision-molded spinner which

does not require any special mounting nuts or

screws. CAREFULLY READ THE SPINNER

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS INCLUDED

WITH THE SPINNER. And remember, although a

spinner helps reduce the chance of injury from a

rotating prop, extreme caution always must be used

when the engine is running.