Great Planes Super Skybolt 60 Kit - GPMA0170 - Manual (Page 3)

WARNING! THIS IS NOT A TOY!
THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER'S AIRPLANE!
This R/C kit and the model you will build is not a toy! It is capable of serious bodily harm and
property damage IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AND YOURS ALONE — to build this kit correctly, to
properly install all R/C components and flying gear (engine, tank, pushrods, etc) and to test the model
and fly it only with experienced, competent help, using common sense and in accordance with all safety
standards as set down in the Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code It is suggested that you join
the AMA and become properly insured before you attempt to fly this model IF YOU ARE JUST
STARTING R/C MODELING, CONSULT YOUR LOCAL HOBBY SHOP OR WRITE TO THE ACADEMY
OF MODEL AERONAUTICS TO FIND AN EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR IN YOUR AREA.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
1810 Samuel Morse Dr.
Reston,VA 22090 (703)435-0750
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations and thank you for
purchasing the Great Planes SUPER SKYBOLT'
The skybolt incorporates several new design
features never before found in a biplane kit The
revolutionary wing attachment system makes it
incredibly easy to assemble and disassemble at
the field using only a screwdriver It also features
several new construction techniques that make it
the easiest and straightest building biplane ever!
The Great Planes Super Skybolt is a high
performance biplane that is modeled after the full
size Skybolt It not only looks beautiful, but it is
also the smoothest and most predictable flying
biplane we have ever flown However, this is not
a beginner's airplane! While the Super Skybolt
is not difficult to build and flies great, we must
discourage you from selecting this kit as your
first R/C airplane It is highly maneuverable, and
lacks the self-recovery characteristics of a good
basic trainer such as the Great Planes PT
Series airplanes On the other hand, if you are
confident with your flying skill and can safely
handle aileron airplanes such as the Great
Planes Ultra-Sport Series or Big Stick Series,
the Super Skybolt is an excellent choice If you
currently fly an aileron airplane, but you are
unsure about your ability to handle the Super
Skybolt, we recommend that you build and fly a
low-wing sport plane first.
Please inspect all parts carefully before
starting to build! 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) 367-2069
and we'll be glad to help. If you are
calling for replacement parts, please look
up the part numbers and the kit
identification number (stamped on the
end of the carton) and have them ready
when calling.
PRECAUTIONS
1 You must build the plane according to the
plans and instructions. Do not alter or modify
the model, as doing so may result in an unsafe or
unflyable model In a few cases the plans and
instructions may differ slightly from the photos In
those instances you should assume the plans
and written instructions are correct Also, you
may notice a slight difference in length between
longer parts and the plans This is normal and is
caused by the plans expanding and shrinking with
the changing moisture content in the air Do not
modify the parts to fit the plan
2 You must take time to build straight, true and
strong IMPORTANT - Glue should never be
substituted for a good-fitting joint Take a little
extra time to get a good fitting joint and glue it
properly It will be stronger, neater, and much
lighter than a bad joint held together with a glob
of glue!
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