Great Planes Avistar Elite .46 ARF - GPMA1005 - Manual (Page 4)

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Propeller
If using the recommended glow engine, we suggest installing a
12

5 sport prop. If using the recommended brushless motor,
a 12

6 E prop will provide good power and fl ight time. Part
numbers are provided.
❍ Glow: APC 12

5 Sport Propeller (APCQ1205)
❍ EP: APC 12

6 Thin Electric Propeller (APCQ4130)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Required Hardware & Accessories
This is the list of hardware and accessories required to fi nish the
Avistar Elite ARF. Order numbers are provided in parentheses.
❍ Hobbico Latex Foam Rubber 1/4" (HCAQ1000)
❍ Great Planes Pro ™ CA Glue Thin 1/2 oz (GPMR6001)
❍ Revell
® #1 Light Duty Economy Knife w/Blade &
Safety Cap (RMXR6909)
❍ Great Planes Pro Threadlocker (GPMR6060)
❍ Drill bits: 1/16" [1.6mm], 5/64" [2mm]
❍ Felt-tip pen
❍ Pliers
❍ Wire cutter
❍ Wrench set
❍ 3/32" [2.4mm], 7/64" [2.8mm] allen wrench
❍ Small clamps or masking tape
❍ Household oil
Optional Supplies and Tools
Here is a list of optional supplies and tools that are useful for
assembling the Avistar Elite.
❍ CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)
❍ CA debonder (GPMR6039)
❍ Pro 6-minute epoxy (GPMR6045)
❍ Epoxy brushes (6, GPMR8060)
❍ Mixing sticks (50, GPMR8055)
❍ Mixing cups (GPMR8056)
❍ Curved-tip canopy scissors for trimming plastic parts
(HCAR0667)
❍ Hobbico High Precision Diagonal Cutter 5"
(HCAR0630)
❍ Pliers with wire cutter (HCAR0625)
❍ Robart Super Stand II (ROBP1402)
❍ 12"

18" [300

460mm] Builder’s Cutting Mat
(HCAR0454)
❍ 18"

24" [460

610mm] Builder’s Cutting Mat
(HCAR0455)
❍ 24"

36" [460

910mm] Builder’s Cutting Mat
(HCAR0456)
❍ T.A. Emerald Performance Duster Compressed Air 10
oz (TAEC1060)
❍ Panel Line Pen (TOPQ2510)
❍ Servo horn drill (HCAR0698)
❍ Hobby Heat
™ micro torch (HCAR0755)
❍ AccuThrow ™ Defl ection Gauge (GPMR2405)
❍ CG Machine ™ (GPMR2400)
❍ Great Planes Clevis Installation Tool (GPMR8030)
❍ Great Planes 4-In-1 Installation Tool (GPMR8035)
❍ Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer (TOPQ5700)
❍ Great Planes ElectriFly PowerMatch
™ Power Meter
Balancer (GPMM3220)
Building Stand
A building stand or cradle
comes in handy during
the build. We use the
Robart Super Stand II
(ROBP1402) for all our
projects in R&D, and it
can be seen in pictures
throughout this manual.
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
● There are three types of screws used in this kit:
Sheet Metal Screws are designated by a number and a
length. For example #6

3/4” [19mm].
This is a number six screw
that is 3/4” [19mm] long.
Machine Screws are designated by a number,
threads per inch, and a length. For example
4-40

3/4” [19mm].
This is a number four screw
that is 3/4” [19mm] long with
forty threads per inch.
● Photos and sketches are placed before the step they refer
to. Frequently you can study photos in following steps to
get another view of the same parts.
● The Avistar Elite ARF is factory-covered with Top Flite ®
MonoKote ® fi lm. Should repairs ever be required, MonoKote
can be patched with additional MonoKote purchased
separately. MonoKote is packaged in six-foot rolls, but
some hobby shops also sell it by the foot. If only a small
piece of MonoKote is needed for a minor patch, perhaps a
fellow modeler would give you some. MonoKote is applied
with a model airplane covering iron, but in an emergency a
regular iron could be used. A roll of MonoKote includes full
instructions for application. Following are the colors used
on this model and order numbers for six foot rolls.
Orange TOPQ0202 Royal Blue TOPQ0221
Missile Red TOPQ0201 Jet White TOPQ0204
● The stabilizer and wing incidences and engine thrust angles
have been factory-built into this model. However, some
technically-minded modelers may wish to check these
measurements anyway. To view this information visit the
web site at www.hobbico.com and click on “Technical Data.”