GREAT PLANES Aviastar elite, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...repared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase To make a warranty clai...

Page 2: ...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 st...

Page 3: ...your completed model Remember Take your time and follow the instructions to end up with a well built model that is straight and true DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE This is a partial list of items required t...

Page 4: ...30 Great Planes 4 In 1 Installation Tool GPMR8035 Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer TOPQ5700 Great Planes ElectriFly PowerMatch Power Meter Balancer GPMM3220 Building Stand A building stand or cradle c...

Page 5: ...U S Canadian or International dealer Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Services by calling 217 398 0007 or via facsimile at 217 398 7721 but full retail prices and shipping and handling c...

Page 6: ...ork through the steps be sure to work on both the left and the right wing panels No glue is required to assemble the Avistar Elite However several steps recommend using thin CA glue to harden the wood...

Page 7: ...the aileron servo openings to pull the servo leads through the wing 5 Fit the servos into the servo openings and drill 1 16 1 6mm holes through the mounting tabs on the servo cases into the rails 6 T...

Page 8: ...a valuable investment for all your future building 8 Center the positions of the ailerons by using small clamps or tape to secure them inline with the flaps Slide a silicone clevis retainer onto the b...

Page 9: ...slower for takeoffs and landings Note that the flaps are pinned in place during manufacturing and will not be able to move until they are cut free at the end of this assembly section 1 Locate the rec...

Page 10: ...shrods and slide a silicone clevis retainer onto each clevis Connect the clevises to the outer holes of two control horns Hardwood plates are installed beneath the covering of the flaps for mounting t...

Page 11: ...only move in the down direction If necessary thread the clevises up or down on the pushrods so that the flaps are inline with the trailing edge of the wings when the flap dial is rotated fully to its...

Page 12: ...d to fit around the neck of the fuel tank as shown Also before installing the tank confirm that the screw in the stopper is tight do not apply excessive force to the screw as it may damage the tank 5...

Page 13: ...ollowed by a flat washer onto each screw Fit the engine onto the engine mount and align the holes in the nylon brackets with the holes in the mount Apply a drop or two of thread locking compound to th...

Page 14: ...45 ESC Refer to the ESC manual for instructions on disabling the BEC 1 Lift off the fuselage hatch by sliding it back and up 2 Install the aluminum X mount to the back of the recommended RimFire 46 m...

Page 15: ...32 x 3 4 19mm screws and four 6 flat washers Be sure to apply some thread locking compound onto each screw The motor should be oriented such that the motor leads are on the same side as the motor wire...

Page 16: ...oop material and stick the hook side as shown on the battery tray 11 Cut 6 152mm from the included hook and loop strap material Join the two pieces together to make the battery strap by overlapping th...

Page 17: ...xle should be aligned with the bottom of the gear leg 2 Loosely thread a 6 32 x 1 4 6 4mm socket head cap screw into a 5 32 4mm wheel collar Slide the collar onto the axle and tighten the screw with a...

Page 18: ...amage the SnapGear Landing Gear mechanism 6 Install the nose gear steering block onto the firewall using two 6 32 x 3 4 19mm screws two 6 flat washers and thread locking compound 7 Fit a 5 32 4mm whee...

Page 19: ...bottom of the fuselage 12 Locate the two EasyAlign tail bolts Slide them into the holes in the underside of the fuselage and onto the threaded metal posts The bolts should be tightened snugly so the...

Page 20: ...e servo case Be sure to reinstall the servo arm screw 3 Install servo arms onto the elevator and throttle servos as shown leaving only two holes in the arms Enlarge the outer hole of the elevator serv...

Page 21: ...pushrods make a 90 degree bend at the mark you made and cut off the excess pushrod 1 4 6 4mm beyond the bend In order to reinstall the pushrod into the fuselage you will need to first remove the clev...

Page 22: ...d be made in the orientation shown in the picture 9 Insert the pushrod you made in the previous step into the steering pushrod tube and into the screw lock pushrod connector on the rudder servo Fit th...

Page 23: ...the screw head without contact when the clevis is attached to the outer hole in the throttle arm The pushrod must also be able to move the complete travel of the carburetor without binding Note the m...

Page 24: ...uretor barrel completely or you can set up your transmitter with a throttle cut switch most computerized radios have a throttle cut feature The throttle cut switch is a toggle switch or button on the...

Page 25: ...utaba dual servo extension FUTM4130 plugged into the aileron channel and another plugged into the flap channel As you did with the aileron servo extensions use the last piece of 3 8 9 5mm heat shrink...

Page 26: ...tandard prop reamer GPMQ5007 metric prop reamer Balance and install the prop ream if necessary and thoroughly tighten it with the prop washer and nut see page 31 about balancing propellers 8 Install t...

Page 27: ...he decals from the sheet 2 Be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust Prepare a dishpan or small bucket with a mixture of liquid dish soap and warm water about one teaspoon...

Page 28: ...eiver still on check all the control surfaces to see if they are centered If necessary adjust the clevises on the pushrods to center the control surfaces 3 Make certain that the control surfaces and t...

Page 29: ...adjustable travel volume or EPA end point adjustment in your transmitter to fine tune the throws to match If the throws are significantly different more than 1 8 3mm we suggest altering the positions...

Page 30: ...improve the smoothness and stability but the model will then be less aerobatic which may be fine for less experienced pilots Moving the C G aft makes the model more maneuverable and aerobatic for expe...

Page 31: ...tial charge is done with a fast charger the batteries may not reach their full capacity and you may be flying with batteries that are only partially charged Balance Propellers Carefully balance your p...

Page 32: ...viation magazine the AMA web site or the Code that came with your AMA license General 1 I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been...

Page 33: ...get to the flying field FLYING Do not attempt to fly by yourself if you are a beginning pilot The Avistar s docile flying characteristics makes learning to fly R C an easier experience but the help fr...

Page 34: ...gradually bleed off altitude Continue to lose altitude but maintain airspeed by keeping the nose down while turning Apply up elevator to level the plane when it reaches the end of the runway and is a...

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