Great Planes Spitfire 40 Kit - GPMA0179 - Manual (Page 3)

6. If you are not already an experienced R/C pilot, you must fly
the model only with the help of a competent, well experienced
R/C pilot.
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 GP Spitfire .40 and the part
numbers as listed in the Parts List.
You can also check our web site at www.greatplanes.com
for the latest GP Spitfire .40 updates.
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Great Planes
Spitfire.
The best known of all British fighters was the Supermarine
Spitfire. The brainchild of R. J. Mitchell, the Spitfire prototype
flew for the first time in March 1936 and two years later the first
operational squadron became active at Duxford airfield, near
London. During the Battle of Britain, Spitfires were used in
multiple roles, from day fighter to night interceptor to ground
support action, and were pitted against the best aircraft the
Germans could deliver. Over 20,000 were produced and
evolved through 24 marks, seeing service at every front during
and after the war. The last Spitfires were retired from front line
service in 1954. Today only 200 remain in museums and
private collections around the world. Of these, less than 50
remain in flying condition.
The best known Spitfires were the Mk V and the Mk IX. We
chose to kit the Mk IX with the traditional small fin and rounded
rudder as it is by far the most recognized model. The Great
Planes Spitfire was designed to reflect the nimble handling and
light wing loading of the original. The airframe is very light
without sacrificing strength to offer optimum performance with
most sport engines. The Great Planes Spitfire has enlarged tail
surfaces and flat sides for better sport performance and easy
assembly, as well as fully interlocking ribs/webs to make wing
construction a breeze.
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CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)
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4-Channel Radio with 5 Standard Servos (twin aileron
servos required) and
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(2) 12" servo extensions (HCAM2100 for Futaba)
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(1) Y-Harness (HCAM2500 for Futaba) or computerized
radio
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Optional Retract Equipment – See Optional Retracts
(page 3)
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Engine – See Engine Selection (page 3)
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Muffler – See Exhaust System (page 3)
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Spare glow plugs [O.S. #8 for most 2-stroke engines,
(OSMG2691), O.S. Type-F for most 4-stroke engines,
(OSMG2629)]
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Propeller (Top Flite Power Point ® ); Refer to your
engine’s instructions for proper size
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Top Flite Super MonoKote ® covering (approximately
2 rolls) – See Covering (page 30)
Items in parentheses such as (OSMG2691) are suggested
part numbers recognized by distributors and hobby shops
and are listed for your ordering convenience. GPM is the
Great Planes brand, TOP is the Top Flite
® brand, and HCA
is the Hobbico ® brand.
Accessories Required to Complete Your Spitfire
PREPARATIONS
Engine Selection
There are several engines that will work well in the Spitfire,
but for unlimited performance we recommend a hot 2-stroke
such as an O.S.
® 46FX or SuperTigre ® GS45. If you prefer
a 4-stroke, an O.S. .52 Surpass ™ works well and the O.S. .70
makes exceptional performance a part of every flight experience.
Exhaust System
If you choose to use a 2-stroke engine you will need an in-
cowl muffler for the best appearance. On our prototype
Spitfire with the O.S. .46FX, we used the Slimline #3208
Sport Muffler (SLIG3208). With the O.S. Surpass .52 and
Surpass .70, we used the stock exhaust included with the
engines, and a Hobbico
® Exhaust Deflector (HCAP2175).
Optional Retracts
For optimum flight performance and scale looks, consider
installing optional mechanical retracts. We provide detailed
instructions for their installation. Note that a 5-channel radio
is required for retracts
plus the following additional items:
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(1) Retract servo (FUTM0670)
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(1) Pair of .40-size mechanical main retracts (HCAP4010)
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(1) Pair .40 size axles, 1-1/4" x 5/32" (GPMQ4279)
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(2) Screw-Lock ™ pushrod connectors (GPMQ3870)
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(2) 2-56 x 12" Pushrods with 2-56 clevises (GPMQ3772)
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(8) #4 x 5/8" Sheet metal screws (for mounting retracts)
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE
INTRODUCTION
Note: We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top
quality kit and great 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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