Great Planes CAP 232 40 Kit - GPMA0232 - Manual (Page 2)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................2
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................2
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE .......................................3
Engine Selection ............................................................3
Exhaust System .............................................................3
Servo Selection ..............................................................3
PREPARATIONS ..............................................................3
Required Accessories ....................................................3
Building Supplies & Tools ...............................................4
Optional Supplies & Tools ..............................................4
Building Notes ...............................................................5
Types of Wood................................................................5
Common Abbreviations ..................................................5
Metric Conversions ........................................................5
Get Ready to Build .........................................................5
DIE-CUT PATTERNS .................................................6 & 7
BUILD THE TAIL SURFACES............................................8
Build the Stab.................................................................8
Elevator Building Sequence ...........................................9
Fin Building Sequence ...................................................9
Rudder Building Sequence ............................................9
Hinge the Tail Surfaces ..................................................9
Finish the Tail Surfaces ................................................10
BUILD THE WING............................................................11
Make the Wing Sheets .................................................11
Build the Wing Panels ..................................................12
Join the Wing Panels....................................................15
Sheet the Wing.............................................................16
Build the Ailerons .........................................................16
BUILD THE FUSELAGE..................................................18
Assemble the Fuselage Former & Sides......................18
Assemble the Fuselage................................................20
Mount the Wing to the Fuselage ..................................21
Build the Front Fuselage Deck .....................................25
Mount the Stabilizer to the Fuselage............................26
Build the Turtledeck ......................................................27
Mount the Engine .........................................................29
Install the Battery & Tank .............................................30
Install the Servos and Make the Pushrods...................31
Add the Forward & Aft Wing Fairings ...........................33
Assemble the Wheel Pants ..........................................34
Assemble the Cowl ......................................................36
Prepare the Model for Covering ...................................37
COVER THE MODEL.......................................................37
Covering Technique......................................................37
Suggested Covering Sequence ...................................37
BALANCE THE MODEL LATERALLY ............................38
PAINTING ........................................................................38
FINAL HOOK-UPS AND CHECKS .................................38
Join the Control Surfaces.............................................38
Install the Hardware .....................................................39
Attach the Canopy........................................................39
Set the Control Throws.................................................40
Balance the Model .......................................................40
PREFLIGHT.....................................................................41
Charge the Batteries ....................................................41
Balance the Propeller...................................................41
Find a Safe Place to Fly ...............................................41
Ground Check the Model .............................................41
Range Check the Radio ...............................................42
Engine Safety Precautions...........................................42
AMA Safety Code.........................................................42
FLYING ............................................................................43
Takeoff..........................................................................43
Flight ............................................................................43
Landing ........................................................................43
TWO VIEW DRAWING.................................BACK COVER
Your CAP 232 is not a toy, but rather a sophisticated,
working model that functions very much like an actual
airplane. Because of its realistic performance, the CAP, if
not assembled and operated correctly, could possibly cause
injury to yourself or spectators and damage property.
If this is your first low wing spor t model we
recommend that you get help from an experienced,
knowledgeable modeler with 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
flying clubs in your area whose membership includes
qualified instructors.
You may also contact the national Academy of Model
Aeronautics (AMA), which has more than 2,500 chartered
clubs across the country.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Great
Planes CAP 232. The CAP is a rather "square" airplane
with well-defined lines. Coincidentally, this makes it
exceptionally easy to build and cover–especially for a semi-
scale spor t model. Framing the model is ver y
straightforward, as most of the str ucture features
interlocking balsa and lite-ply. The turtledeck sheeting may
look a little intimidating but in actuality it is quite easy to
apply if you follow the instructions.
Flying the CAP 232 is a rewarding experience–as it should
be for such an aerobatic model! It doesn't take much
elevator or aileron throw to put the CAP through its paces.
When you have a feel for your CAP 232, the throws can be
increased to high rates (illustrated in the instructions) to
INTRODUCTION
PROTECT YOUR MODEL,YOURSELF
& OTHERS...FOLLOW THIS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTION
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