Great Planes SU-31 3D ARF - GPMA1412 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 2
AMA ....................................................................................... 2
IMAA ...................................................................................... 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................... 3
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ............................................. 3
Building
Stand ................................................................... 3
Radio Equipment .............................................................. 4
Engine Recommendations ................................................ 4
Glow Engine Requirements .............................................. 4
Brushless Motor Requirements ........................................ 5
Gas Engine Requirements ................................................ 5
Propeller ........................................................................... 5
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED ......................................... 6
Adhesives & Building Supplies ......................................... 6
Optional Supplies & Tools ................................................. 6
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES ........................................... 6
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................... 7
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS ................................................ 7
METRIC CONVERSIONS ...................................................... 7
KIT INSPECTION ................................................................... 8
KIT CONTENTS ..................................................................... 8
PREPARATIONS .................................................................... 9
ASSEMBLE THE WING ......................................................... 9
Install the Ailerons ............................................................ 9
Install the Aileron Servos & Pushrods .............................1 0
Join the Wing Panels .......................................................1 1
ASSEMBLE THE TAIL SECTION & LANDING GEAR .........1 3
Install the Stab, Elevators & Rudder ................................13
Install the Tail Gear Assembly ..........................................1 5
Install the Elevator Servos & Pushrods ............................16
Assemble and Install the Main Gear ................................17
GLOW ENGINE INSTALLATION ..........................................18
Mount the Engine .............................................................18
Install the Fuel Tank (Glow Engine) .................................19
Install the Throttle Servo (Glow Engine) ..........................20
GAS ENGINE INSTALLATION .............................................22
Mount the Engine .............................................................22
Install the Fuel Tank (Gas Engine) ...................................2 3
Install the Ignition Equipment (Gas Engine) ....................25
Install the Throttle Servo (Gas Engine) ............................26
BRUSHLESS MOTOR INSTALLATION ................................28
Mount the Motor ...............................................................28
Install the Battery & ESC Trays ........................................29
INSTALL THE RUDDER SERVOS ........................................31
Install the Rudder Servos in the Forward Position ...........32
Install the Rudder Servos in the Aft Position ....................34
FINISH THE MODEL .............................................................35
Install the Radio System ..................................................3 5
Install the Cowl.................................................................3 7
Install the Canopy Hatch ..................................................3 9
Install the Belly Pan, Prop & Spinner ...............................4 0
Apply the Decals ..............................................................41
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY .......................................4 1
Battery
Precautions .........................................................4 1
Check the Control Directions ...........................................4 2
Set the Control Throws ....................................................4 2
Balance the Model (C.G.) ................................................4 3
Balance the Model Laterally.............................................43
PREFLIGHT ..........................................................................44
Identify
Your Model ...........................................................4 4
Charge the Batteries ........................................................4 4
Balance the Propellers .....................................................4 4
Ground Check ..................................................................4 4
Range Check ...................................................................4 4
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................4 4
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................4 5
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) ..........................................4 5
IMAA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) .........................................4 6
CHECK LIST .........................................................................4 7
FLYING ..................................................................................4 8
Fuel Mixture Adjustments ................................................4 8
Takeoff .............................................................................4 8
Flight ................................................................................4 8
Landing ............................................................................4 8
3D FLYING ............................................................................4 9
ENGINE/MOTOR MOUNTING TEMPLATES ........................5 1
INTRODUCTION
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the Sukhoi SU-31 1.60 ARF visit the Great Planes web site
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AMA
We urge you to join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics)
and a local R/C club. The AMA is the governing body of model
aviation and membership is required to fl y at AMA clubs.
Though joining the AMA provides many benefi ts, one of the
primary reasons to join is liability protection. Coverage is not
limited to fl ying at contests or on the club fi eld. It even applies
to fl ying at public demonstrations and air shows. Failure to
comply with the Safety Code (excerpts printed in the back of
the manual) may endanger insurance coverage. Additionally,
training programs and instructors are available at AMA club
sites to help you get started the right way. There are over
2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the country. 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
IMPORTANT!! Two of the most important things you can do
to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
fl ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or over
groups of people.