Great Planes Super Sportster Brushless EP ARF - GPMA1161 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Radio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Motor Recommendation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Propeller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Adhesive and Building Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Optional Supplies and Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
KIT CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
PREPARATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
ASSEMBLE THE WING PANELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
INSTALL THE TAIL SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
INSTALL THE LANDING GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
INSTALL THE TAIL SERVOS AND PUSHRODS. . . . . . .12
INSTALL THE POWER SYSTEM AND RECEIVER . . . .14
FINISH THE MODEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
APPLY THE DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Check the Control Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Set the Control Throws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Balance the Model (C.G.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Balance the Model Laterally. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Charge the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Balance Propellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
AMA SAFETY CODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
FLYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
INTRODUCTION
The Great Planes Super Sportster kits have been a favorite
among pilots since 1982. For many pilots the Super Sportster
was their fi rst low wing plane. Now, Great Planes brings
you the Super Sportster tradition in an electric version.
Following the lines of the Super Sportster 20, the Super
Sportster EP BL ARF has been lightened to accommodate
electric power without sacrifi cing performance and has been
recently updated to accommodate a brushless motor and a
LiPo battery pack for improved performance and extended
fl ight time. If you’re ready to continue the Super Sportster
tradition without the fuss and mess of a glow engine, the
Super Sportster EP BL ARF is just what you need.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to
the Super Sportster EP BL ARF visit the Great Planes web
site at www.greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, and
then select the Super Sportster EP BL ARF. If there is new
technical information or changes to this model a “tech notice”
box will appear in the upper left corner of the page.
AMA
We urge you to join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics)
and a local R/C club. The AMA is the governing body of model
aviation and membership is required to fl y at AMA clubs.
Though joining the AMA provides many benefi ts, one of the
primary reasons to join is liability protection. Coverage is not
limited to fl ying at contests or on the club fi eld. It even applies
to fl ying at public demonstrations and air shows. Failure to
comply with the Safety Code (excerpts printed in the back of
the manual) may endanger insurance coverage. Additionally,
training programs and instructors are available at AMA club
sites to help you get started the right way. There are over
2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the country. Contact the
AMA at the address or toll-free phone number below:
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
Tele: (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org
IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things you can do
to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
fl ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or over
groups of people.