Great Planes Super Skybolt 60 Kit - GPMA0170 - Manual (Page 71)

2. I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of
spectators until I become a qualified flyer, unless
assisted by an experienced helper.
3. I will perform my initial turn after takeoff away
from the pit or spectator areas, and I will not
thereafter fly over pit or spectator areas unless
beyond my control
4 I will operate my model using only radio control
frequencies currently allowed by the Federal
Communications Commission...
FLYING
The Great Planes Super Skybolt is a great flying
sport scale airplane that flies smoothly and
predictably, yet is highly maneuverable It does not
have the self-recovery characteristics of a primary
trainer Therefore you must either have mastered the
basics of R/C flying or seek the assistance of a
competent R/C pilot to help you with your first flights.
TAKEOFF: If you have dual rates on your
transmitter, set the switches to "high rate" for
takeoff, especially when taking off in a cross wind.
Although the Skybolt has good low speed
characteristics, you should always build up as
much speed as your runway will permit before
lifting off, as this will give you a safety margin in
case of a " f l a m e - o u t " When the plane has
sufficient flying speed, lift off by smoothly applying
a little up elevator (don't force it off into a vertical
climb'), and climb out gradually.
FLYING: We recommend that you take it easy with
your Skybolt for the f i r s t several flights and
gradually "get acquainted" with this fantastic ship
as your engine gets fully broken-in As you will
quickly learn, the Skybolt behaves like a "dream
ship" It is incredibly smooth and predictable, yet,
still very maneuverable Your confidence will grow
to the point that aerobatics are more fun than ever.
Just remember to take your time Add and practice
only one maneuver at a time, learning how she
behaves during each one
LANDING: When it's time to land, do a couple of
slow fly by's at a safe altitude and get familiar with
the plane's slow flying characteristics The
aerodynamic design of the Super Skybolt gives it
stability not often found in R/C biplanes She will
really slow down for some of the smoothest
landings you can imagine.
CAUTION (THIS A P P L I E S TO ALL R/C
AIRPLANES) If, while flying, you notice any
unusual sounds, such as a low-pitched
"buzz", this may be an indication of control
surface "flutter" Because flutter can quickly
destroy components of your airplane, any
time you detect flutter you must immediately
cut the throttle and land the airplane' Check
all servo grommets for deterioration (this will
indicate which surface fluttered), and make
sure all pushrod linkages are slop-free If it
fluttered once, it will probably flutter again
under similar circumstances unless you can
eliminate the slop or flexing in the linkages
Here are some things which can result in
flutter Excessive hinge gap, not mounting
control horns solidly, sloppy fit of clevis pin in
horn, elasticity present in flexible plastic
pushrods, side-play of pushrod in guide tube
caused by tight bends, sloppy fit of Z-bend in
servo arm, insufficient glue used when gluing
the torque rods into the control surfaces,
excessive flexing of aileron, caused by using
too soft balsa aileron, excessive "play" or
"backlash" in servo gears, and insecure servo
mounting.
Have a ball! But always stay in control and fly
in a safe manner.
GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING!
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