INTRODUCTION ...............................................................2
PRECAUTIONS.................................................................3
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE........................................3
Engine Selection ............................................................3
PREPARATIONS ...............................................................3
Required Accessories ...................................................3
Building Supplies and Tools ...........................................3
Optional Supplies and Tools .........................................4
Common Abbreviations ..................................................4
Get Ready to Build .........................................................4
PARTS LIST ......................................................................5
WING ASSEMBLY.............................................................6
Assemble the Wing Joiners ...........................................6
Prepare the Wing Roots.................................................6
Join the Wing Panels .....................................................6
Install the Aileron Servo Tray .........................................7
Install the Wing Bolt Plate ..............................................7
INSTALL FUSELAGE COMPONENTS.............................7
Install the Engine Mount ................................................7
Install the Servo Tray .....................................................8
Install the Pushrod Tubes ..............................................8
Assemble the Fuel Tank.................................................9
Completing the Engine & Fuel Tank Installation...........10
MOUNT THE WING TO THE FUSELAGE ......................10
Installing the Wing Hold-Down Plate............................10
INSTALL THE TAIL COMPONENTS ..............................12
Join the Elevator Halves ..............................................12
Align & Install the Stabilizer..........................................12
Install the Vertical Fin ...................................................14
Install the Elevator Halves ...........................................14
INSTALL THE LANDING GEAR .....................................15
Mount the Main Landing Gear .....................................15
Mount the Nose Gear...................................................15
RADIO INSTALLATION ..................................................16
Install the Radio Components ......................................16
Install the Pushrods & Control Horns ...........................17
FINAL ASSEMBLY ..........................................................19
Balance the Propeller...................................................19
Install the Wheels.........................................................19
Install the Canopy ........................................................19
Control Surface Throws ...............................................20
Balance Your Model .....................................................20
PREFLIGHT.....................................................................21
Charge the Batteries ....................................................21
Find a Safe Place to fly ................................................21
Ground Check the Model .............................................21
Range Check the Radio...............................................21
Engine Safety Precautions...........................................21
FLYING ............................................................................22
Takeoff..........................................................................22
Flight ............................................................................22
Landing ........................................................................22
AMA Safety Code ...........................................................23
FLIGHT LOG ...................................................Back Cover
Your Easy Sport 40 is not a toy, but rather a sophisticated,
working model that functions very much like an actual
airplane. Because of its realistic performance, the Easy Sport,
if not assembled and operated correctly, could possibly cause
injury to yourself or spectators and damage property.
If this is your first sport model we recommend that you
get help from an experienced, knowledgeable modeler
with your first flights
. You'll learn faster and avoid risking
your model before you're truly ready to solo. Your local
hobby shop has information about flying clubs in your area
whose membership includes qualified instructors.
You may also contact the national Academy of Model
Aeronautics (AMA), which has more than 2,300 chartered
clubs across the country.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (317) 741-0057
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the
Great
Planes Easy Sport 40 ARF
! This model has many features
that are usually found only in kit-type aircraft. These
features include: rod-in-tube pushrods, an adjustable glass-
filled nylon engine mount, multiple color covering and high
quality Great Planes hardware. The construction technique
that is used for this aircraft results in a model that is lighter
and stronger than conventional, built-up balsa airplanes.
The Easy Sport 40 ARF will provide an excellent second
aircraft to help build confidence and assist in perfecting
your aerobatic skills.
The Great Planes Easy Sport 40 ARF is similar to the
original Easy Sport 40 kit. The Almost-Ready-to-Fly version
is stable enough to be a great second airplane, yet has
aerobatic capabilities which allows rapid advancement of
your aerobatic skills. This Easy Sport has the same good
looks and excellent stability at low speeds that can be
found on the kit version and reflects the design expertise
and high quality standards of Great Planes kits.
INTRODUCTION
PROTECT YOUR MODEL,YOURSELF
& OTHERS...FOLLOW THIS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTION
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