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1. If you have not done so already, remove the major

parts of the kit from the box and inspect for damage. If any
parts are damaged or missing, contact Product Support at
the address or telephone number listed in the “Kit
Inspection” section on page 5.

2. Remove the tape and separate the ailerons from the

wing and the elevators from the stab. Use a covering iron with
a covering sock on high heat to tighten the covering if
necessary. Apply pressure over sheeted areas to thoroughly
bond the covering to the wood.

Do the right wing first so your work matches the photos
the first time through. You can do one wing at a time, or
work on them together.

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1. Test fit the right aileron to the wing with three

hinges. If the hinges don’t remain centered, stick a pin
through the middle of the hinge to hold it in position.

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2. Remove any pins you may have inserted into the

hinges. Adjust the aileron so there is a small gap between

the LE of the aileron and the wing. The gap should be small,
just enough to see light through or to slip a piece of paper
through. Apply six drops of thin CA to the top and bottom of
each hinge. Do not use CA accelerator. After the CA has
fully hardened, test the hinges by pulling on the aileron.

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3. Cut the covering from the opening in the bottom of

the wing for the aileron servo. Use an iron to seal the
covering to the edges of the opening.

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4. On the top of the wing cut the covering inside the

opening for the aileron servo wire to pass through. Use an
iron to seal the covering to the edges of the opening.

5. Repeat steps 1-4 for the left wing panel.

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1. Installing the servos in the wing will require the use

of two 12" [305mm] servo extensions. One Y-harness
connector is required and is used to allow the aileron servos
to plug into one slot in your receiver. You may have a
computer radio that allows you to plug the servos into
separate slots and then mix them together through the radio
transmitter. If you choose to mix them with the radio rather
than the Y-harness, refer to the instructions with your
particular brand of radio.

Install the Aileron Servos and Pushrods

Install the Ailerons

ASSEMBLE THE WING

PREPARATIONS

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Summary of Contents for Combat Corsair

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...at Corsair ARF If there is new technical information or changes to this model a tech notice box will appear in the upper left corner of the page We urge you to join the AMA Academy of Model Aeronautic...

Page 3: ...parts Vacuum the parts and the work area thoroughly after working with fiberglass parts Remember Take your time and follow the instructions to end up with a well built model that is straight and true...

Page 4: ...RING REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts for the Great Planes 1 12 Combat Corsair ARF are available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows The fastest most economical servi...

Page 5: ...398 8970 ext 5 Fax 217 398 7721 E mail airsupport greatplanes com KIT INSPECTION 1 Cowl 2 Fuselage 3 Cowl Ring 4 Wing Joiner 5 Engine Mount 6 Canopy 7 Belly Pan 8 Fuel Tank 9 Tail Cone 10 Fin with Ru...

Page 6: ...small just enough to see light through or to slip a piece of paper through Apply six drops of thin CA to the top and bottom of each hinge Do not use CA accelerator After the CA has fully hardened tes...

Page 7: ...wing Install and remove a servo mounting screw into each of the holes Insert a drop of thin CA into the holes to harden the wood After the glue has hardened mount the servo onto the blocks using the...

Page 8: ...ates over the wing bolt holes Use a fine point felt tip pen to trace the wing bolt plate location onto the wing Cut the covering away from the wing inside the lines you have drawn Use a sharp 11 hobby...

Page 9: ...lots for the stab and fin and the pushrod and antenna exits 2 If the wing is not mounted to the fuselage install the wing to the fuselage Insert the horizontal stab into the slot in the side of the fu...

Page 10: ...he fin to the fuselage using the same technique used for the stab 8 Remove the wing from the fuselage 9 Tape one of the elevators in place on the stab Center the elevator joiner wire then mark where t...

Page 11: ...stall the control horn the same way as was done with the ailerons 5 Center the servo Then tighten the set screw onto the pushrod wire 1 Assemble the fuel tank as shown in the sketch When tightening th...

Page 12: ...mm blind nut on the back side of the firewall in each of the four holes 7 Mount the engine mount to the firewall with four 3 x 19mm screws 3mm lock washers and 3mm flat washers 8 Drill a 3 32 2 4mm ho...

Page 13: ...Take into consideration the placement of the muffler when deciding exactly where the ring is to be placed 2 Drill a 1 16 1 6mm hole through each of the mounting tabs into the fuselage Mount the cowl...

Page 14: ...ing unplugged 4 Wrap the receiver and the battery in 1 4 6mm foam Secure them inside the fuselage with the balsa stick included in the kit 5 Turn on the radio system and make any adjustments required...

Page 15: ...wish to experiment by shifting the C G up to 1 8 3mm forward or 1 8 3mm back to change the flying characteristics Moving the C G forward may improve the smoothness and stability but the model may the...

Page 16: ...somewhere on your own you should always have your name address telephone number and AMA number on or inside your model It is required at all AMA R C club flying sites and AMA sanctioned flying events...

Page 17: ...d be connected to the engine coil Do not throw anything into the propeller of a running engine Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code For the comple...

Page 18: ...t however possess the self recovery characteristics of a primary R C trainer and should be flown only by experienced R C pilots A fully cowled engine may run at a higher temperature than an un cowled...

Page 19: ...come familiar with your model before landing To initiate a landing approach lower the throttle while on the downwind leg Allow the nose of the model to pitch downward to gradually bleed off altitude C...

Page 20: ...t settings creep Also includes glow plug and muffler OSMG0015 Displacement 0 152 cu in Bore 0 598 in Stroke 0 539 in Practical RPM 2 500 18 000 Output 0 41 bhp 17 000 rpm Weight 5 0 oz Displacement 0...

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