Great Planes Giant Aeromaster Kit - GPMA0502 - Manual (Page 2)

Introduction...................................................................3
Precautions....................................................................3
Decisions You Must Make ............................................3
Preparations.................................................................4
Required Accessories..............................................4
Building Supplies and Tools.....................................4
Optional Supplies and Tools.....................................4
Common Abbreviations............................................4
Types of Wood .........................................................4
Building Notes. . . . ..................................................5
Metric Conversions ..................................................5
Die-Cut Patterns................................................6 & 7
Get Ready to Build...................................................8
Build the Tail Surfaces..................................................8
Make the Stabilizer Center.......................................8
Build the Stabilizer ...................................................8
Build the Elevator...................................................10
Build the Fin...........................................................10
Build the Rudder.....................................................11
Hinge the Tail Surfaces ..........................................12
Finish the Tail Surfaces..........................................12
Build the Bottom Wing ...............................................13
Bottom Wing Preassembly.....................................13
Build the Wing Panels............................................13
Sheet the Top of the Wing......................................15
Sheet the Bottom of the Wing ................................16
Finish the Wing Panel ............................................17
Joining the Wing Panels.........................................18
Build the Ailerons ...................................................18
Build the Top Wing......................................................19
Top Wing Preassembly ..........................................19
Build the Wing Panels............................................20
Sheet the Bottom of the Wing ................................21
Sheet the Top of the Wing......................................22
Finish the Wing Panel ...........................................23
Joining the Wing Panels.........................................23 Joining the Wing Panels.
Build the Fuselage ......................................................25
Fuselage Pre-Assembly. .......................................25
Assemble the Fuselage Sides................................26
Build the Turtledeck................................................30
Attach the Bottom Wing .........................................33
Attach the Stabilizer and Fin ..................................34
Finish the Turtledeck..............................................35
Attach the Top Wing........ ......................................35
Attach the Aileron Servos and Control Horns. . . . . 36
Install the Rudder and Elevator Servos..................37
Assemble the Wheel Pants....................................37
Assemble the Cowl ................................................38
Covering...........................................................................40
Preparing the Surface............................................40
Covering Technique ...............................................41
Suggested Covering Sequence .............................41
Painting............................................................................41
Final Hookups and Checks....................................... 42
Install the Hardware ................................................42
Attach the Canopy..................................................42
Assemble the N-Struts................................................43
Balance the Model Laterally.......................................44
Adjustments ................................................................44
Adjusting the Wing .................................................44
Make the Aileron Connecting Pushrods.................45
Set the Control Throws...............................................45
Balance the Model .................................................46
Preflight..........................................................................46
Charge the Batteries ..............................................46
Balance the Propeller.............................................46
Find a Safe Place to Fly.........................................46
Ground Check the Model .......................................47
Range Check Your Radio ......................................47
Engine Safety Precautions.....................................47
AMA Safety Code ........................................................47
General ..................................................................47
Radio Control.........................................................48
Flying............................................................................48
Takeoff....................................................................48
Flight.....................................................................4 8
Landing..................................................................48
Appendix...................................................................49-51
Two-View Drawing ........................................Back Cover
Your Giant Aeromaster is not a toy, but rather a
sophisticated, working model that functions very much like
an actual airplane
Because of its realistic performance, the Giant
Aeromaster, if not assembled and operated correctly,
could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and
damage property
We recommend that you have at least built and flown a
.60 size low wing taildragger before attempting to fly the
Giant Aeromaster Even though the Aeromaster is easy to
build and fly, it will not recover like most trainers. If you are
an experianced pilot you will find the Giant Aeromaster a
real pleasure to fly
For information on flying clubs in your area you can
contact the national Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA),
which has more than 2,300 chartered clubs across
the country.
Contact 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 (317) 741-0057
Or via the internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.com
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