Great Planes Learjet 40 Kit - GPMA0439 - Manual (Page 2)

INTRODUCTION..............................................................2
PRECAUTIONS.................................................................3
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE........................................3
Engine and mount .......................................................3
Fixed or retractable landing gear.................................3
PREPARATIONS...............................................................3
Accessories and additional items................................3
Optional retracts. ........................................................4
Building supplies and tools..........................................4
Types of wood .............................................................4
Common abbreviations ...............................................4
What about adhesives?...............................................5
Die-cut patterns.....................................................6 & 7
Get ready to build ........................................................8
BUILD THE TAIL SURFACES...........................................8
Vertical fin and rudder .................................................8
Stabilizer and elevators .............................................10
BUILD THE WING ...........................................................11
Prepare subassemblies.............................................11
Assemble the wings .................................................12
Completing the wing panels ......................................14
Join the wings............................................................16
Sand the leading edge ..............................................18
Assemble and install the tip tanks.............................18
BUILD THE FUSELAGE ................................................19
Frame the fuselage ...................................................20
Mount the engine ......................................................26
Install the canopy and cowl .......................................26
Mount the wing.............!............................................28
FINAL ASSEMBLY ..........................................................29
Install the tail group ...................................................29
Assemble the engine nacelles...................................30
Balance the airplane laterally ....................................30
FINISHING.......................................................................31
Fuel proofing .............................................................31
Final sanding before covering ...................................31
Applying MonoKote" covering ...................................31
Covering sequence ...................................................32
Painting .....................................................................32
Apply the decals . .....................................................32
INSTALL THE RADIO AND CONTROL SURFACES .....32
Install receiver and switch .........................................32
Hinge and hook up the controls.................................33
Recommended control surface throws......................35
COMPLETE THE MODEL...............................................36
Install the fuel tank ....................................................36
Install retractable landing gear ..................................36
Install fixed landing gear............................................36
Install the nacelles and tip tanks ...............................37
Balance the model fore and aft .................................37
THE MAIDEN VOYAGE...................................................37
Balance the propeller ................................................37
Preflight .. . .. ............................................................38
Range check your radio ............................................38
Engine safety precautions .........................................38
AMA Safety Code......................................................38
FLYING............................................................................39
Find a safe place to fly ..............................................39
Takeoff.......................................................................39
Flight......................................................................... 39
Landing......................................................................40
TWO VIEW DRAWING ....................................................40
Your Great Planes Learjet is not a toy, but rather a
sophisticated, working model that functions very much like an
actual airplane.
Because of its realistic performance, the Learjet, 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 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 f l y i n g clubs in your area whose
membership includes qualified instructors.
You can also contact the national Academy of Model
Aeronautics (AMA), which has more than 2,300 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 (317) 741-0057
Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Great
Planes Learjet!
This Learjet is a sport model of the full-size Learjet 35A. It
was designed by noted Ultra Sport'" modeler Jim
Feldmann It's easy to build and fly, predictable, fairly
aerobatic and has no "bad habits," making it a great sport
airplane. Traditional Great Planes quality and ruggedness
is evident throughout this kit, making this an airplane you'll
want to take along every time you go to the flying field.
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