Great Planes Spirit of St. Louis ARF - GPMA1151 - Manual (Page 3)

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 call us at (217) 398-8970, or e-mail us at:
[email protected] .
If you are contacting us for replacement parts, please be
sure to provide the full kit name (Great Planes Spirit of St.
Louis ARF) and the part numbers as listed in the Parts List.
You can also check our web site for the latest Spirit of
St. Louis ARF updates.
www.greatplanes.com
To make your R/C modeling experience totally enjoyable, if
this is your first R/C model, we recommend that you get the
assistance of an experienced pilot. If you’re not currently a
member of an R/C club, your local hobby shop has
information about clubs in your area whose membership
includes experienced pilots.
If you’re not already an Academy of Model Aeronautics
(AMA) member, we strongly urge you to join. 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:
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org
The Spirit of St. Louis ARF requires a three-channel radio
with two micro servos, a mini/micro receiver and a speed
control. Hobbico
® CS-5 Nano ™ servos (HCAM0090), the
Great Planes ElectriFly ™ receiver (GPML0040 Hi Band,
GPML0041 Low Band) and the Great Planes C-5
(GPMM2000) or C-10 (GPMM2010) speed control are
recommended. The receiver comes without a crystal, which
must be purchased separately. The order number for the
crystal is FUTL63** (Hi Band) or FUTL62** (Low Band).
Substitute the “**” with the channel number you require. For
example, if the transmitter you plan to fly The Spirit of St.
Louis ARF with is on channel 44, order receiver crystal
FUTL6344. Hi Band receivers are tuned for channels 36 –
60. Low Band receivers are tuned for channels 11 – 35.
Additionally, an 8-cell (9.6 volt) 150 to 350 mAh battery pack
(GPMP0050 – 150 mAh, shown in photo, GPMP0060 – 270
mAh, GPMP0070 – 350 mAh) is required. For charging the
battery, the Great Planes ElectriFly Peak Charger
(GPMM3000) is recommended.
Flight Equipment
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
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