Great Planes Big Stik 60 ARF MonoKote - GPMA1221 - Manual (Page 3)

member of a club, your local hobby shop has information
about clubs in your area whose membership includes
experienced pilots.
In addition to joining an R/C club, we strongly recommend
you join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics). AMA
membership is required to fly at AMA sanctioned clubs. There
are over 2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the country.
Among other benefits, the AMA provides insurance to its
members who fly at sanctioned sites and events. Additionally,
training programs and instructors are available at AMA club
sites to help you get started the right way. Contact the AMA
at the address or toll-free phone number below:
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org
There are several engines that will work well in your .40 or
.60 sized Big Stik ARF.
For the .40 Big Stik we recommend a 2-stroke engine such
as the O.S.
® LA .40, O.S. .40 FX, O.S. .46 FX or the
SuperTigre ® G40. For unsurpassed power and realistic
sound, an O.S. FS-70 can't be beat.
For the .60 Big Stik we recommend a 2-stroke engine such
as the O.S. LA .65, O.S. .61 FX or the SuperTigre G61. If
you prefer a four stroke engine the O.S.FS-70 or O.S. FS-91
are both good choices.
The Great Planes Big Stik ARF .40 and .60 require a good
four channel radio system like the Futaba
® 4VF. Both
airplanes require a total of five servos each with a minimum
of 44 oz-in of torque. A Y-harness and two 6" servo extensions
are also required.
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21st Century ® sealing iron (COVR2700)
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21st Century trim seal iron (COVR2750)
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21st Century iron cover (COVR2702)
In addition to common household tools and hobby tools, this
is the “short list” of the most important items required to
build the Big Stik ARF.
Great Planes Pro ™ CA and Epoxy
glue are recommended.
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2 oz. Pro CA (Thin, GPMR6003)
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Propeller (Top Flite ® Power Point ® -Refer To Your Engine's
Instructions For Proper Size)
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2 oz. Pro CA+ (Medium, GPMR6009)
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6-Minute Pro Epoxy (GPMR6045)
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30-Minute Pro Epoxy (GPMR6047)
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Epoxy Brushes (GPMR8060)
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Mixing Sticks (GPMR8055)
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Hobby Knife (HCAR0105), #11 blades (HCAR0211)
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Masking Tape (TOPR8018)
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1/4" Latex Foam Rubber Padding (HCAQ1000)
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Paper Towels
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Drill Bits: 1/16" (1.5mm), 5/64" (2mm), 3/32" (2.4mm),
1/4" (6mm)
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Dremel ® Moto-Tool ™ with cutoff wheel
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4-40 Tap and drill (Big Stik 40)
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6-32 Tap and drill (Big Stik 60)
Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that
will help you build the Big Stik ARF.
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Switch and Charge Jack (GPMM1000)
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Great Planes CG Machine ™ (GPMR2400)
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Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer ™ (TOPQ5700)
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Straightedge with scale (HCAR0475)
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CA Debonder (GPMR6039)
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CA Applicator tips (GPMR6033)
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CA Accelerator (GPMR6034)
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Threadlocker (GPMR6060)
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Denatured Alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
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Builders Triangle Set (HCAR0480) (for fin alignment)
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Dead Center ™ Engine Mount Hole Locator (GPMR8130)
❏
Great Planes AccuThrow ™ Deflection Gauge (for
measuring control throws, GPMR2405)
• There are two types of screws used in this kit:
Sheet metal screws are designated by a number and a
length. For example #6 x 3/4"
This is a #6 screw that is 3/4" long.
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
Optional Supplies and Tools
Adhesives and Building Supplies
Covering Accessories
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Radio Equipment
Engine Recommendations
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE
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