Great Planes P-47 Thunderbolt GP/EP ARF - GPMA1479 User Manual
Instruction manual

Great Planes
®
Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to
be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date
of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts
damaged by use or modification.
In no case shall Great Planes’
liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further,
Great Planes reserves the right to change or modify this warranty
without notice.
In that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or
material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of
the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-
assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated
with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return
this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place
of purchase.
To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby
Services at the address below:
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822 USA
Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as
much contact information as possible (daytime telephone number,
fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of the problem
and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon receipt of the
package, the problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible.
WARRANTY
Wingspan: 39.5 in [1005 mm]
Length: 34 in [865 mm]
Wing Area: 290 sq in [18.7 dm
2
]
Weight: 41-45 oz [1160-1275 g]
Wing Loading: 20.4-22.3 oz/sq ft [62-68 g/dm
2
]
Engine: .25 cu in [4cc] 2stroke, .30 cu in [5cc] 4-stroke
Motor: 35-36-1200KV brushless out-runner motor with Silver Series 45A ESC.
Radio: 4-5 channel transmitter, 4-5 micro servos
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
Entire Contents © Copyright 2008
GPMA1479 Mnl
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Document Outline
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- AMA
- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE
- Radio Equipment
- Power System Recommendations
- Batteries and Charger
- ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
- Required Hardware and Accessories
- Adhesives and Building Supplies
- Optional Supplies and Tools
- IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
- KIT INSPECTION
- ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
- KIT CONTENTS
- COMMON ABBREVIATIONS
- PREPARATIONS
- BUILD THE WING
- Install the Aileron Servos and Pushrods
- Join the Wing
- BUILD THE FUSELAGE
- Install the Horizontal Stabilizer and Vertical Fin
- Install the Elevator and Rudder Pushrods and Servos
- Glow Engine and Fuel Tank Installation
- Out-runner Motor and Battery Installation
- FINISH THE MODEL
- Install the Cowl
- Install the Radio Gear
- Optional Landing Gear
- Installing the Belly Pan and the Machine Guns
- Apply the decals
- GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
- Check the Control Directions
- Set the Control Throws
- Balance the Model (c.g.)
- Balance the Model Laterally
- PREFLIGHT
- Identify Your Model
- Charge the Batteries
- Balance Propellers
- Ground Check
- Range Check
- ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE
- AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts)
- General
- Radio Control
- CHECK LIST
- FLYING
- Fuel Mixture Adjustments
- Takeoff
- Flight
- Landing