Great Planes Rapture 40 - GPMA0220 - Manual (Page 3)

8. While this kit has been flight tested to exceed normal use,
if the plane will be used for extremely high stress flying,
such as racing, the modeler is responsible for taking steps
to reinforce the high stress points.
Remember: Take your time and follow the instructions to
end up with a well-built model that is straight and true.
Before starting to build, compare the parts in this kit with the
Parts List, and note any missing parts. Also inspect all parts
to make sure they are of acceptable quality. If any parts are
missing, broken or defective, or if you have any questions
about building or flying this airplane, please contact Great
Planes at the address or telephone number below. If
requesting replacement parts, please provide the full kit
name (Rapture 40) and the part numbers as listed in the
Parts List.
Great Planes Product Support:
3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822
Telephone: (217) 398-8970
Fax: (217) 398-7721
E-mail: [email protected]
You can also check our web site at www.greatplanes.com
for the latest Rapture 40 updates.
If you have not flown this type of model before, we
recommend that you get the assistance of an experienced
pilot in your R/C club for your first flights. If you’re not a
member of a club, your local hobby shop has information
about clubs in your area whose membership includes
experienced pilots.
In addition to joining an R/C club, we strongly recommend
you join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics). AMA
membership is required to fly at AMA sanctioned clubs. There
are over 2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the country.
Among other benefits, the AMA provides insurance to its
members who fly at sanctioned sites and events. Additionally,
training programs and instructors are available at AMA club
sites to help you get started the right way. Contact the AMA
at the address or toll-free phone number below:
This is the list of hardware and accessories required to
finish the Rapture 40. Order numbers are provided in
parentheses.
❏
.40-.50 cu in [6.5–8.0cc] Two-stroke or .40-.52 cu in
[6.5–8.5cc] four-stroke engine
❏
4-channel Radio control system with four standard servos
❏
Suitable propeller and spare propellers
❏
6" [150mm] Servo extension (for aileron servo–HCAM2701
for Futaba
® )
❏
1/4" [6mm] R/C foam rubber (HCAQ1000)
❏
8 oz. [240cc] Fuel tank (GPMQ4103)
❏
3' [900mm] Standard silicone fuel tubing (GPMQ4131)
❏
2-1/2" [65mm] Wheels (GPMQ4223)
❏
2-1/2" [65mm] Spinner (white–GPMQ4520, black–
GPMQ4521, red–GPMQ4522,)
❏
1" [25mm] Tail wheel (GPMQ4241)
❏
William’s Brothers #185 1/5-scale sportsman pilot
(WBRQ2485)
❏
Acrylic paint and paint brushes for painting pilot (found
at craft stores)
In addition to common household tools (screwdrivers, drill,
etc.), this is the “short list” of the most important items
required to build the Rapture 40.
We recommend Great
Planes Pro ™ CA and Epoxy glue.
❏
1 oz. [30g] Thin Pro CA (GPMR6002)
❏
1 oz. [30g] Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6008)
❏
Pro 30-minute epoxy (GPMR6047)
❏
HobbyLite ™ balsa-colored balsa filler (HCAR3401)
❏
Plan Protector ™ (GPMR6167) or wax paper
❏
Drill bits: 1/16" [1.6mm], 3/32" [2.4mm], 1/8" [3.2mm],
9/64" [3.6mm], 5/32" [4mm], #20 (or 5/32" [4mm]), 3/16"
[4.8mm], 15/64 [6mm], 1/4" [6.4mm]
❏
1/4-20 Tap and #7 [5mm] or 13/64" [5.2mm] drill, or
1/4-20 tap and drill set (GPMR8105)
❏
Tap handle (GPMR8120)
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Small metal file
❏
Stick-on segmented lead weights (GPMQ4485)
❏
#1 Hobby knife (HCAR0105)
❏
#11 Blades (5-pack, HCAR0211)
❏
#11 Blades (100-pack, HCAR0311)
❏
Single-edge razor blades (10-pack, HCAR0212)
❏
Flat building board (see “Important Building Notes”
on page 4)
❏
Medium T-pins (100, HCAR5150)
❏
Sanding tools and sandpaper assortment (see “Easy-
Touch ™ Bar Sander” section)
Adhesives & Building Supplies
Hardware & Accessories
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
Tele: (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at:
http://www.modelaircraft.org
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top
quality, thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but
ultimately the quality and flyability of your finished model
depends on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any
way guarantee the performance of your completed
model, and no representations are expressed or implied
as to the performance or safety of your completed model.
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