Great Planes F-14 60 Kit - GPMA0435 - Manual (Page 3)

WARNING! THIS IS NOT A TOY!
THIS IS NOT A BEGINNERS AIRPLANE!
This R/C kit and the model you will build is not a toy! It is capable of serious bodily harm and
property damage IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AND YOURS ALONE — to build this kit
correctly, properly install all R/C components and flying gear (engine, tank, pushrods, etc ) and to
test the model and fly it only with experienced, competent help, using common sense and in
accordance with all safety standards as set down in the Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code
It is suggested that you join the AMA and become properly insured before you attempt to fly this
model IF YOU ARE JUST STARTING R/C MODELING, CONSULT YOUR LOCAL HOBBY
SHOP OR W R I T E TO THE A C A D E M Y OF M O D E L A E R O N A U T I C S TO F I N D A N
EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR IN YOUR AREA
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252 (800) 435-9262
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the
Great Planes F-14 TOMCAT'
The Great Planes F-14 is a high performance
propeller-driven sport airplane that resembles the real
F-14 Tomcat In the air, the prop is invisible, adding to
the realism The smoothness and speed of this airplane
allow you to experience the thrills of flying a jet-like
airplane without the complexity and high cost of a dueled
fan model
Please inspect all parts carefully before
starting to build! If any parts are missing,
broken or defective, or if you have any
questions about b u i l d i n g or f l y i n g this
airplane, please call us at (217) 398-8970 and
we'll be glad to help. If you are calling for
replacement parts, please look up the part
numbers and the kit identification number
(stamped on the end of the carton) and have
them ready when calling.
This is not a beginner's airplane! While the F-14
TOMCAT is not d i f f i c u l t to build and flies great, we
must discourage you from selecting this kit as your first
R/C airplane It is very fast, highly maneuverable and
lacks the self-recovery characteristics of a good basic
trainer such as the Great Planes PT Series airplanes
On the other hand, if you are confident with your flying
skill and can safely handle aileron airplanes such as the
Great Planes Ultra-Sport Series or Big Stik Series
airplanes, the F-14 is an excellent choice. If you
currently fly an aileron airplane but you are unsure about
your ability to handle the F-14. we recommend that you
build and fly a low-wing sport plane before building and
flying your F-14
PRECAUTIONS
1. You must build the plane according to the plans
and instructions. Do not alter or modify the model as
doing so may result in an unsafe or unflyable model In
a few cases the plans and instructions may differ slightly
from the photos In those instances you should assume
the plans and written instructions are correct Also you
may notice a slight difference in length between longer
parts and the plans This is normal and is caused by the
p l a n s e x p a n d i n g and s h r i n k i n g w i t h the c h a n g i n g
moisture content in the an Do not modify the paits to fit
the plan
2 You must take time to build straight, true and
strong IMPORTANT - G l u e s h o u l d n e v e r be
substituted tor a good joint Take a little extra time to get
a close f i t t i n g j o i n t and glue i t properly It w i l l be
stronger, neater, and much lighter than a bad joint held
together with a glob of glue!
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