Dynaflite DYFA3045 - Manual (Page 3)

The Dynaflite S.E.5a is an excellent sport-scale
model. Because it’s a biplane with a wingspan
over 60", it is eligible to fly in IMAA events. The
IMAA
(International Miniature Aircraft
Association) is an organization that promotes
non-competitive flying of giant-scale models. If
you plan to attend an IMAA event, contact the
IMAA for a copy of the IMAA Safety Code at
the address or telephone number below.
IMAA
205 S. Hilldale Road
Salina, KS 67401
(913) 823-5569
Though the Dynaflite S.E.5a may not have the
same level of detail as an “all-out” scratch-built
competition model, it is a scale model
nonetheless and is therefore eligible to
compete in the
Fun Scale class in AMA
competition. This is the perfect place for
beginning scale modelers to “get their feet
wet.” To receive the five points for scale
documentation, the only proof required that a
full size aircraft of this type in your
paint/markings scheme did exist is a single
sheet such as a kit box cover from a plastic
model, a photo, or a profile painting, etc. If the
photo is in black and white other written
documentation of color must be provided.
Contact the AMA for a rule book with full details.
Note: The full-size S.E.5a has a wingspan of
26'-4" [slightly over 8m]. This model has a
wingspan of 64" [1625mm], so the scale is
20.25%, or slightly larger than 1/5 scale. The
model featured on the kit box cover and in this
instruction manual was finished similar to the
one on the cover of the Squadron Publication’s
S.E.5a in Action book (No. 1069). This book
contains many photographs, different trim
schemes and documentation that would be
useful for finishing your model and getting to
know more about the full-size S.E.5a.
Another source of photographs, three-view
drawings and scale documentation is:
Bob’s Aircraft Documentation
3114 Yukon Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Telephone: (714) 979-8058
Fax: (714) 979-7279
e-mail: www.bobsairdoc.com
1. Your S.E.5a should not be considered a toy,
but rather a sophisticated, working model that
functions very much like a full-size airplane.
Because of its performance capabilities, the
S.E.5a, if not assembled and operated correctly,
could possibly cause injury to yourself or
spectators and damage to property.
2. You must assemble the model according to
the instructions. Do not alter or modify the
model, as doing so may result in an unsafe or
unflyable model. In a few cases the instructions
may differ slightly from the photos. In those
instances the written instructions should be
considered as correct.
3. You must take time to build straight, true
and strong.
4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in
first-class condition, and a correctly sized
engine and components (fuel tank, wheels, etc.)
throughout the building process.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL,
YOURSELF & OTHERS...
FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SCALE COMPETITION
IMAA
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