Great Planes Ultra Sport 1000 Kit - GPMA0425 - 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, 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 to 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
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tel (800)435-9262 Fax (317)741-0057
IF THINGS AREN'T RIGHT WITH YOUR KIT
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) 398-8970 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.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations' Thank you for purchasing
the Great Planes Ultra-Sport 1000! Jim
Feldmann's original design Ultra-Sport 60 was
featured as a construction article in the August,
1989 issue of RC Modeler magazine, and has been
hailed by many as "the best sport flying airplane
ever'" The design starts with the legendary "Kaos"
wing platform, and features modern styling and
state-of-the-art construction techniques The result
is an ultra-stable, ultra-smooth flying airplane that
does what you want it to, no more and no less.
Now in its largest size, the Ultra-Sport 1000 is better
than ever
The Ultra-Sport 1000 is easy to build, totally
predictable, smooth-flying and has very docile stall
characteristics, making it the ultimate sport airplane
for the modeler who wants to fly with a higher
degree of precision Because it naturally tracks
through maneuvers better than other sport
airplanes, you'll fly better when you're flying an
Ultra-Sport 1000
This is not a beginner's airplane! While
the Ultra-Sport 1000 is easy to build and flies great,
we must discourage you from selecting this kit as
your first R/C airplane It is f a s t , highly
maneuverable, and lacks the s e l f - r e c o v e r y
characteristics of a good basic trainer such as the
Great Planes PT Series airplanes On the other
hand, if you have already learned the basics of R/C
flying and you are able to safely handle an "aileron
trainer" airplane such as the Great Planes Trainer
Series or Big Stick Series airplanes, the Ultra-
Sport 1000 is an excellent choice
Because the Ultra-Sport 1000 has a
wingspan over 80", it is considered "Giant Scale"
and can qualify to fly in IMAA sanctioned events.
However, if you plan to do so, you must be aware of
the IMAA Safety Guidelines, and take the
necessary precautions while building this airplane
to insure compliance with those guidelines We
have reprinted several important sections of the
guidelines in the Appendix at the end of this book.
Read them now. In addition, it would be a good
idea to talk in advance with the designated safety
officers for the IMAA events you plan to attend, to
determine if any modifications need to be made to
qualify your Ultra-Sport 1000.
PRECAUTIONS
1. You must build the plane according to the
plans and instructions. Do not alter or modify the
model as represented by the plans, as doing so
may result in an unsafe or unflyable model In a
few cases the plans and instructions may differ
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