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GPMA1605 Mnl 1.1

I N S T R U C T I O N   M A N U A L

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.

WARRANTY

Great Planes

®

 Model Manufacturing Co.

 guarantees this kit to 

be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the 
date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component 
parts damaged by use or modification. 

In no case shall Great 

Planes’ liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.

 

Further, Great Planes reserves the right to change or modify this 
warranty without notice.

In that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or 
material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor 
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of 
the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the 
user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.

If the buyer is not prepared 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 claim send the defective part or item to 
Hobby Services at the address below:

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Dr.  Suite 1

Champaign IL  61822  USA

Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as 
much contact information as possible (daytime telephone 
number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of 
the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon 
receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly 
as possible.

Entire Contents © 2012 Hobbico,

®

 Inc. All rights reserved.

Champaign, Illinois     (217) 398-8970

E-mail:

 airsupport@greatplanes.com

SPECIFICATIONS

Wingspan:

62.5 in  [1590 mm]

Wing Area:

672 in

2  

[43.3 dm

2

]

Wing Loading:

22−24 oz /ft

[67− 73 g /dm

2

]

Length:

55 in [ 1395 mm]

Weight:

6.5− 7 lb [2950 −3170 g]

Radio:

4-5 channels

Glow

Engine:

.46 –.55 cu in
[7.5 – 9 cc] two-stroke

Electric

Power:

RimFire .46 (42-60-800)
Outrunner Brushless

Summary of Contents for avistar elite

Page 1: ...pts all resulting liability If the buyer is not prepared 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...

Page 2: ...d one if only for just a few flight lessons then you ll have an idea of what to expect We urge you to join the AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics and a local R C club The AMA is the governing body of mo...

Page 3: ...cause eye skin and respiratory tract irritation Never blow into a part wheel pant cowl to remove fiberglass dust as the dust will blow back into your eyes Always wear safety goggles a particle mask an...

Page 4: ...udes full instructions for application Following are the colors used on this model and order numbers for six foot rolls Orange TOPQ0202 Royal Blue TOPQ0221 Missile Red TOPQ0201 Jet White TOPQ0204 The...

Page 5: ...erCard number and expiration date for payment Mail parts orders Hobby Services and payments by 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 personal check to Champaign IL 61822 Be certain to specify the order number e...

Page 6: ...eeted areas to thoroughly bond the covering to the wood Work gently around open structure such as the area between the wing ribs and allow the heat of the iron to shrink the covering until it is pulle...

Page 7: ...he bolts should be tightened snugly so the tail section is secure Confirm that the horizontal stabilizer and vertical fin cannot shift in their slots Take care not to over tighten them as excessive fo...

Page 8: ...ackplate onto the engine crankshaft 2 Align the propeller with the marks on the spinner backplate and then tighten the engine nut securely using a 10mm wrench or crescent wrench 3 Fit the spinner cone...

Page 9: ...e 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 10: ...o the servo cases and cut away the other three arms NOTE Unlike the aileron servos the servo arms of the flap servos must both point in the same direction Enlarge the outer most holes of each servo ar...

Page 11: ...he plates Do not drill completely through the flaps The holes only need to be 3 8 9 5mm deep Thread a 2 x 3 8 9 5mm self tapping screw into each hole and back it out Apply a drop or two of thin CA glu...

Page 12: ...elevator should be centered as shown in the photo above If the elevator is not centered with the stab disconnect the clevis from the elevator control horn Holding the end of the pushrod with pliers sc...

Page 13: ...arburetor completely 2 If the carburetor does not respond as shown in step 1 loosen the cap head screw that secures the throttle pushrod to the throttle servo and adjust the position of the pushrod in...

Page 14: ...ure the down elevator throw the same way 2 Compare your measurements to the control throw table The plane was set up from the factory so that the high rate throws should match or be very close to the...

Page 15: ...alance the model outside the specified range 2 With the wing attached to the fuselage all parts of the model installed ready to fly and an empty fuel tank place the model on a Great Planes CG Machine...

Page 16: ...stand by your model and while you work the controls tell you what the control surfaces are doing Repeat this test with the engine running at various speeds with an assistant holding the model using ha...

Page 17: ...er no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight nor should any part of the model other than the landing gear intentionally touch the ground except while landing CHECK L...

Page 18: ...fuel lines are kinked or pinched and that fuel is free to flow into the carburetor The high speed needle should be opened 2 turns out from the closed position Set your throttle to wide open Cover the...

Page 19: ...terioration or signs of vibration Make certain all pushrod linkages are secure and free of play If it fluttered once under similar circumstances it will probably flutter again unless the problem is fi...

Page 20: ...covered with iron on model covering film Should repairs ever be required the covering can be patched with new pieces of iron on covering Among several types of covering that will work Top Flite MonoK...

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