Great Planes Corsair 40 Kit - GPMA0177 - Manual (Page 2)

Precautions ....................................................3
Introduction....................................................3
Decisions you must make.............................3
Engine selection.........................................3
Other items required...................................3
Suggested supplies and tools ....................4
Common abbreviations...............................4
Metric conversions .....................................5
Types of wood ............................................5
Get ready to build.......................................5
Die-cut patterns..............................................6
Build the tail surfaces....................................7
Build the stabilizer and fin ..........................7
Build the elevators and rudder....................7
Join the elevators .......................................7
Finishing the tail surfaces...........................8
Build the wing ................................................8
Build the wing center section......................8
Sheet the top of the center section...........10
Sheet the bottom of the center section..... 12
Trailing edge installation...........................13
Build the outer wing panels ......................14
Sheet the bottom LE and TE ....................15
Sheet the top LE and TE ..........................16
Join the wing panels.................................17
Install the aileron linkage..........................17
Build The Fuselage ......................................20
Assemble the fuse sides ..........................20
Install pushrod tubes ................................21
Build the tail gear......................................21
Install the firewall......................................22
Install the engine and tank .......................23
Complete the fuse top ..............................25
Mount the wing to the fuselage ................27
Attach the stabilizer blocks.......................27
Install the stab and fin ..............................29
Build the wing belly fairing........................30
Install the cowl..........................................31
Finishing.......................................................32
Final sanding............................................32
Fuelproofing .............................................32
Balance the airplane laterally ...................32
Cover the structure with MonoKote film....33
Recommended covering sequence..........33
Painting the cowling..................................33
Final Hookups And Checks.........................34
Install the control surfaces........................34
Install the landing gear and canopy..........35
Radio installation ......................................35
Balance your model..................................37
Preflight....................................................38
AMA safety code ......................................38
Flying your model ........................................39
Two-view drawing ..........................Back Cover
Your F4U Corsair is not a toy, but rather a sophisticated,
working model that functions very much like an
actual airplane.
Because of its realistic performance, the Corsair, if not
assembled and operated correctly, could possibly cause
injury to yourself or spectators and damage property.
To make your R/C modeling experience totally
enjoyable, we recommend that you get experienced,
knowledgeable help with assembly and during your
first flights. You'll learn faster and avoid risking your model
before you're truly ready to solo. Your local hobby shop has
information about f l y i n g clubs in your area whose
membership includes qualified instructors.
You can also contact the national Academy of Model
Aeronautics (AMA), which has more than 2,300 chartered
clubs across the country. Through any one of them,
instructor training programs and insured newcomer training
are available.
Contact AMA at the address or toll-free phone number below:
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
(800) 435-9262