Great Planes Dazzler 40 Kit - GPMA0480 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ........................................................................... 2
Precautions ........................................................................... 2
Decisions You Must Make .................................................... 3
Engine Selection .............................................................. 3
Preparations .......................................................................... 3
Required
Accessories ...................................................... 3
Building Supplies and Tools ............................................. 3
Optional Supplies and Tools ............................................ 3
Types of Wood ................................................................. 4
Common Abbreviations ................................................... 4
Building Notes.................................................................. 4
Get Ready to Build........................................................... 5
Die-Cut Patterns .............................................................. 5
Inch/Metric Ruler & Conversions ..................................... 5
Build the Tail Surfaces ......................................................... 6
Build the Stabilizer ........................................................... 6
Fin and Rudder ................................................................ 7
Build the Wing ....................................................................... 7
Ailerons
............................................................................ 7
Wing Panels ..................................................................... 7
Join the Wing Panels ....................................................... 9
Add Wing Sheeting .......................................................... 9
Build the Fuselage .............................................................. 10
Final Assembly ................................................................... 12
Covering & Finishing ......................................................... 14
Final
Sanding ................................................................. 14
Fuelproofing ................................................................... 14
Balance the Airplane Laterally ....................................... 14
Cover the Structure with MonoKote ® Film ...................... 14
Repairing Surface Dings ................................................ 15
Recommended Covering Sequence .............................. 15
Final Hookups & Checks ................................................... 15
Control
Surface Throws ................................................. 17
Balance Your Model ....................................................... 18
AMA Safety Code (excerpt) ............................................... 18
General
.......................................................................... 18
Radio Control ................................................................. 18
Preflight ............................................................................... 19
Balance the Prop ........................................................... 19
Charge the Batteries ...................................................... 19
Ground Check the Model ............................................... 19
Range Check Your Radio ............................................... 19
Engine Safety Precautions ............................................ 19
Flying ................................................................................... 19
Takeoff
............................................................. Back Cover
Flying ............................................................... Back Cover
Landing ............................................................ Back Cover
2-View Drawing ....................................................Back Cover
PROTECT YOUR MODEL,YOURSELF
& OTHERS...FOLLOW THIS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTION
Your Dazzler 40 is not a toy, but a sophisticated, working
model that functions very much like a full size airplane.
Because of its aerobatic performance, the Dazzler 40, if not
assembled and operated correctly, could possibly cause
injury to yourself or spectators and damage property.
If this is your first sport 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 ready to take the controls for yourself.
For information on flying clubs in your area, you can contact
the national Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), which
has more than 2,500 chartered clubs across the country.
Contact 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: modelaircraft.org
INTRODUCTION
The Dazzler 40 is very stable and forgiving, allowing even
intermediate skill level pilots to enjoy it.
This is not a beginner’s airplane! While the Dazzler 40 is
easy to build and flies great, we must discourage you from
selecting this kit as your first R/C airplane. It lacks the
self-recovery characteristics of good basic trainers such as
the Great Planes PT
™ Series. On the other hand, if you
have already learned the basics of R/C flying, and you are
able to safely handle a .40-size taildragger, the Dazzler 40
is an excellent choice to try your skills at flying an aerobatic
sport airplane.
PRECAUTIONS
1. You must assemble the model according to the instructions.
Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result in
an unsafe or unflyable model. In a few cases the
instructions may differ slightly from the photos. In those
instances the plans and written instructions should be
considered as correct.
2. Take time to build straight, true and strong.
3. Use an R/C radio system that is in first-class condition,
and a correctly sized engine and components (fuel tank,
wheels, etc.) throughout your building process.
4. You must properly install all R/C and other components
so that the model operates properly on the ground and in
the air.