Great Planes F-15 Eagle 40 Kit - GPMA0438 - Manual (Page 4)

WARNING! THIS IS NOT A TOY! THIS IS NOT A
BEGINNER'S 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 WRITE TO THE ACADEMY
OF MODEL AERONAUTICS TO FIND AN EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR IN YOUR AREA.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
1810 Samuel Morse Dr
Reston, VA 22090 (703)435-0750
address and phone
expires June 30, 1993
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 E Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302 (317)289-4236
Change of Address and phone
active July 1, 1993
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations and thank you for
purchasing the Great Planes F-15 EAGLE!
The Great Planes F-15 is a high
performance propeller-driven sport airplane that
resembles the real F-15 Eagle 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 ducted fan model.
And yet, the F-15 is very stable and forgiving,
allowing even less-experienced pilots to enjoy it
Please inspect all parts carefully
before starting to build! If any parts are
missing, broken or defective, or if you
have any questions about building or
flying 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.
PRECAUTIONS
This is not a beginner's airplane! While the
F-15 Eagle is not hard 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 s e l f - r e c o v e r y
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 Big Stik Series airplanes, the F-15
is an excellent choice
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 plans expanding and shrinking with the
changing moisture content in the air Do not
modify the parts to fit the plan.
2. You must take time to build straight, true
and strong IMPORTANT - Glue should never be
substituted for a good-fitting joint Take a little
extra time to get a good fitting joint and glue it
properly and it will be stronger, neater, and much
lighter than a bad joint held together with a glob of
glue!
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