Great Planes Extra 300S 40 ARF MonoKote - GPMA1240 - Manual (Page 2)

Important Safety Precaution ......................................................2
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
General Inspection ................................................................4
Pushrod Template #1.............................................................4
Pushrod Template #2.............................................................4
Inch/Metric Ruler ...................................................................4
Parts List................................................................................5
Begin Construction ....................................................................6
Fuelproof the Fuselage..........................................................6
Join the Wing Halves .............................................................6
Mount the Engine & Install the Fuel Tank ..............................7
Mount the Stab & Fin .............................................................9
Mount the Landing Gear ......................................................11
Join The Control Surfaces .......................................................13
Rudder Assembly ................................................................13
Hookup the Ailerons ............................................................14
Install the Elevator Pushrod.................................................15
Install the Rudder Pushrod ..................................................16
Final Assembly..........................................................................16
Install the Wing Belly Pan ....................................................16
Mount the Canopy ...............................................................17
Mount the Servo Tray ..........................................................17
Final Radio Installation ........................................................18
Get Your Model Ready To Fly ..................................................19
Balance Your Model.............................................................19
Balance the Model Laterally ................................................19
Final Hookups & Checks .....................................................19
Set the Control Throws ........................................................20
Preflight .....................................................................................20
Identify Your Model ..............................................................20
Charge Your Batteries .........................................................20
Balance Your Propellers ......................................................21
Find a Safe Place to Fly ......................................................21
Ground Check Your Model ..................................................21
Range Check Your Radio ....................................................21
Check List ............................................................................21
Engine Safety Precautions ..................................................22
AMA Safety Code (excerpt)......................................................22
General ................................................................................22
Radio Control.......................................................................23
Flying .........................................................................................23
Takeoff .................................................................................23
Flying ...................................................................................23
Landing ................................................................................23
Flight Log...................................................................Back Cover
Your Extra 300 ARF is not a toy, but rather a sophisticated,
working model that functions very much like a full size
airplane. Because of its realistic performance, the
Extra 300 ARF, 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 from an instructor 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 flying clubs in your area whose
membership includes qualified instructors.
You can also contact the national Academy of Model
Aeronautics (AMA), which has more than 2,500 chartered
clubs across the country. Through any one of them,
instructor training programs and insured newcomer training
are available. Contact the 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: http://www.modelaircraft.org
The Great Planes Extra 300 ARF is a high performance
sport airplane that closely resembles the full size Extra 300
both in appearance and performance. However, the Extra
300 ARF is very stable and predictable, allowing even
intermediate skill level pilots to enjoy it.
This is not a beginner’s airplane! While the Extra 300
ARF is easy to assemble 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 low
wing airplane, the Extra 300 ARF is an excellent choice to
try your skills at flying a sport airplane.
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 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.
PRECAUTIONS
INTRODUCTION
PROTECT YOUR MODEL,YOURSELF &
OTHERS...FOLLOW THIS IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTION
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