Great Planes ESP6 Easy Sport 60 - GPMA0152 - Manual (Page 2)

Introduction ...............................................................3
Precautions...............................................................3
Abbreviations ............................................................4
Types of wood...........................................................4
Metric conversion chart.............................................4
Decisions you must make......................................4
Engine selection ....................................................4
Landing gear configuration ....................................4
Die-cut patterns.....................................................5, 6
Required items..........................................................7
Tools and supplies ....................................................7
Preparing the work surface.......................................7
Get ready to build......................................................8
Tail feathers.............................................................8
Build the rudder .....................................................8
Build the fin............................................................9
Build the stabilizer..................................................9
Build the elevators ...............................................10
Join the elevators.................................................10
Install the hinges..................................................10
Wing assembly......................................................12
Prepare wing parts...............................................12
Spars...................................................................12
Ribs......................................................................12
Leading and trailing edges...................................13
Leading edge joiner .............................................13
Build the wing panels...........................................13
Join the wing panels ............................................15
Install the center ribs and sheeting......................17
Install the wing tips ..............................................21
Install the ailerons................................................21
Install the wing bolt plate .....................................22
Fuselage assembly...............................................23
Fuselage sides.....................................................23
Firewall assembly ................................................24
Former preparation..............................................26
Assemble the fuselage ........................................26
Install landing gear mounts..................................28
Install the firewall .................................................29
Install the landing gear blocks .............................30
Install the pushrod guide tubes............................32
Finish the fuselage...............................................33
Final assembly.....................................................35
Cut center fairing from fuselage...........................35
Mount wing to fuselage........................................36
Engine installation................................................40
Fuelproof the fuselage.........................................40
Install horizontal stab...........................................41
Install vertical fin ..................................................41
Mount landing gear..............................................42
Final fit of the engine ...........................................44
Install radio and pushrods....................................44
Finishing................................................................46
Additional fuelproofing .........................................46
Balance the airplane laterally...............................46
Remove the engine and radio..............................47
Final sanding .......................................................47
Covering ..............................................................47
Recommended covering sequence.....................47
Applying trim and decals......................................47
Glue the hinges....................................................48
Install the pilot......................................................48
Install canopy.......................................................49
Wing seating........................................................49
Reinstall engine & radio.......................................50
Install wheels.......................................................50
Balance your model .............................................50
Final hookups and checks ...................................51
Preflight................................................................51
Balance the propeller...........................................51
Find a safe place to fly.........................................51
Ground check the model......................................52
Range check the radio.........................................52
Engine safety precautions ...................................52
AMA safety code ...................................................53
General................................................................53
Radio control........................................................53
Flying .....................................................................53
Takeoff.................................................................53
Flying...................................................................53
Landing................................................................54
Two-view drawing..................................Back Cover
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