Dynaflite GPMA0525 - Manual (Page 2)

INTRODUCTION ......................................2
PRECAUTIONS ........................................3
PREPARATIONS.......................................3
Required accessories ..................................3
Required building supplies and tools........4
Building notes..............................................4
Types of wood .............................................4
BUILD THE FUSELAGE.............................5
Join the upper fuselage sides ....................5
Finish framing the fuselage........................7
Make the hatch ............................................8
BUILD THE TAIL SURFACES .....................9
Make the stab mount ..................................9
Build the stab...............................................9
Prepare the stab and fin for joining to the fuse
11
BUILD THE WING ...................................12
Build one wing panel ................................12
Finish the wing panel................................14
Join the wing .............................................17
Mount the wing to the fuselage...............18
Mount the hatch.........................................19
Mount the stab and fin to the fuselage ...20
FINAL CONSTRUCTION.........................20
Mount the servos ......................................20
Cover your model......................................21
GET YOUR MODEL READY TO FLY.........22
Hinge the ailerons .....................................22
Balance the model.....................................22
Mount your receiver and battery .............23
Set the control throws ..............................23
PREFLIGHT ............................................23
FLYING ..................................................24
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing
the Dynaflite Talon. While the Talon is not
necessarily an advanced glider, it is intended for
modelers with some previous R/C building and
flying experience. Due to its flat wing and
relatively thin airfoil, the Talon is quite
maneuverable and penetrates well, so it is at
home either on the slopes or the breezy planes.
The unique fuselage construction yields an
interesting triangular cross section that builds
rapidly and is pleasing to look at. This
instruction manual also shows you how to build
both the conventional straight-tail version or
the V-tail version. We hope you enjoy building
and flying your Dynaflite Talon!
Your Talon is not a toy, but a sophisticated
working model that functions like a full-size
sailplane.
Because of its performance, if you do not
assemble and operate the Talon correctly, you
could possibly injure yourself or spectators
and damage property.
To make your R/C modeling experience
totally enjoyable, we recommend that
you get assistance with assembly and
your first flights from an experienced,
knowledgeable modeler. You’ll learn faster
and avoid risk to your model before you’re
truly ready to solo. Your local hobby shop has
information about flying clubs in your area
whose membership includes qualified instructors.
You can also contact the national Academy of
Model Aeronautics (AMA), which has more
than 2,500 chartered clubs across the country.
We recommend you join the AMA which will
provide you with insurance coverage at AMA
club sites and events. AMA Membership is
required at chartered club fields where
qualified flight instructors are available.
Contact the AMA at the address or toll-free
phone number next page.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL,
YOURSELF & OTHERS...
FOLLOW THIS IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTION
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