Great Planes de Havilland Tiger Moth EP ARF - GPMA1134 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Motor, Battery, ESC Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Radio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Adhesives and Building Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
KIT CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Mount the Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Mount the Stab and Fin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hook up the Elevator and Rudder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mount the Cowl and Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Optional: Add the Flying Wires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Check the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Balance the Propeller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Balance the Model (C.G.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Charge the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
FLYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Ground Check and Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the ElectriFly Tiger Moth Slow
Flyer EP ARF. The Tiger Moth was intended for indoor fl ying,
but is also fun to fl y outdoors on evenings or in the morning
when the winds are still calm.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Tiger Moth visit the ElectriFly web site at www.ElectriFly.com.
Open the “Airplanes” link, then select the ElectriFly Tiger
Moth 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.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join!
The AMA is the governing body of model aviation and
membership provides liability insurance coverage, protects
modelers’ rights and interests and is required to fl y at most
R/C sites.
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
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.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF
& OTHERS… FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Your Tiger Moth should not be considered a toy, but rather a
sophisticated, working model that functions very much like
a full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities,
the Tiger Moth, if not assembled and operated correctly,
could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and
damage to property.
2. 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 unfl yable model.
In a few cases the instructions may differ slightly from
the photos. In those instances the written instructions
should be considered as correct.
3. You must take time to build straight, true and strong.
4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in good condition,
a correctly sized motor, and other components as
specifi ed in this instruction manual. All components must
be correctly installed so that the model operates correctly
on the ground and in the air. You must check the operation
of the model and all components before every fl ight.
5. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own this
type of model before, we recommend that you get the
assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for
your fi rst fl ights. If you’re not a member of a club, your
local hobby shop has information about clubs in your area
whose membership includes experienced pilots.
6. While this kit has been fl ight tested to exceed normal use,
if the plane will be used for extremely high stress fl ying,
such as aggressive aerobatics, or if a motor larger than
one in the recommended range is used, the modeler is
responsible for taking steps to reinforce the high stress
points and/or substituting hardware more suitable for the
increased stress.
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and fl yability of your fi nished model depends
on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way
guarantee the performance of your completed model,
and no representations are expressed or implied as to the
performance or safety of your completed model.
Remember: Take your time and follow the instructions to
end up with a well-built model that is straight and true.