Great Planes Spectra Select RTF - GPMA17** User Manual
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The SPECTRA SELECT is a very stable and predictable
aircraft, allowing pilots of differing skill levels to enjoy it. It is
easy to build, flies great, and would be a great selection as
your first R/C airplane.
These are the building supplies and tools that are required.
We recommend Great Planes brand accessories.
❏
Phillips Screwdriver
❏
Pliers
❏
Great Planes Pro
™
Threadlocker (GPMR6060)
❏
Top Flite
®
Sealing Iron (TOPR2100)
❏
Top Flite Hot Sock
™
Iron Cover (TOPR2175)
❏
Top Flite Heat Gun (TOPR2000)
❏
8-AA Alkaline Batteries
❏
Charger for 7-cell, 2100 mAh NiCd Battery.
Remove the fuselage, wing panels, rudder assembly and
stabilizer assembly from their individual bags. Inspect all
items closely to check for any damage. If any damage is
found, contact the place where your SPECTRA SELECT
was purchased, or Hobby Services, to obtain a
replacement for your damaged items.
Your SPECTRA SELECT is covered using Top Flite
®
MonoKote
®
covering. Eliminate any wrinkles you find in the
covering by shrinking them away with a heat gun. Then,
apply pressure to the area with a covering iron and a
hot sock. This will securely bond the covering to the wood
so the wrinkles will be less likely to reappear in the future.
Several times during construction we refer to the “top” or
“bottom” of the model or a part of the model. It is
understood that the “top” or “bottom” of the model is as it
would be when the airplane is right side up and will be
referred to as the “top” even if the model is being worked on
upside-down.
Important Building Notes
General Inspection
Other Required Items
Optional Supplies and Tools
Building Supplies and Tools
PREPARATIONS
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1/64" =
.4
mm
1/32" =
.8
mm
1/16" =
1.6
mm
3/32"
=
2.4 mm
1/8"
=
3.2 mm
5/32"
=
4.0 mm
3/16"
=
4.8 mm
1/4"
=
6.4 mm
3/8"
=
9.5 mm
1/2"
=
12.7 mm
5/8"
=
15.9 mm
3/4"
=
19.0 mm
1"
=
25.4 mm
2"
=
50.8 mm
3"
=
76.2 mm
6"
= 152.4 mm
12"
= 304.8 mm
18"
= 457.2 mm
21"
= 533.4 mm
24"
= 609.6 mm
30"
= 762.0 mm
36"
= 914.4 mm
Metric Conversions