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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
............................................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS
................................................................. 2
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE
........................................ 3
Motor, Battery, ESC Recommendations .................... 3
Radio
Equipment
...................................................... 3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
.................................... 3
KIT INSPECTION
.............................................................. 3
KIT CONTENTS
................................................................ 3
ASSEMBLY
....................................................................... 4
Join the Bottom Wing to the Fuselage ....................... 4
Join the Stab and Fin to the Fuselage ....................... 4
Hook up the Elevator and Rudder .............................. 6
Mount the Motor, ESC and Battery ............................ 6
Mount the Top Wing and Main Landing Gear ............. 7
Attach the Cowl and Add the Decals ......................... 8
OPTIONAL: Add the Flying Wires .............................. 9
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
................................. 10
Check the Control Directions ................................... 10
Set the Control Throws ............................................ 10
Balance the Model (C.G.)......................................... 11
PREFLIGHT
.................................................................... 11
Charge the Batteries ................................................ 11
Balance
Propellers
................................................... 11
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
...................Back Cover
FLYING
..............................................................Back Cover
Ground Check and Range Check ..............Back Cover
Flight
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Cover
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the ElectriFly Sopwith Pup Slow
Flyer EP ARF. Obviously, the Pup was intended for indoor
fl ying, but is also fun to fl y outdoors on calm evenings or in
the morning when the winds are still calm.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections
to the Sopwith Pup, visit the Great Planes web site at
www.greatplanes.com.
Open the “Airplanes” link, then
select the ElectriFly Sopwith Pup 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.
AMA
If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join! The
AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership
provides liability insurance coverage, protects modelers’ rights
and interests and is required to fl y at most R/C sites.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
Tele: (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at:
http://www.modelaircraft.org
IMPORTANT!!!
Two of the most important things you can do
to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
fl ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or over
groups of people.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF
& OTHERS...FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Your Sopwith Pup should not be considered a toy, but rather
a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like a
full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities, the
Pup, if not assembled and operated correctly, could possibly
cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property.
2. You must assemble the model
according to the instructions
.
Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result in an
unsafe or unfl yable model. In a few cases the instructions may
differ slightly from the photos. In those instances the written
instructions should be considered as correct.
3. You must take time to build
straight
,
true
and
strong
.
4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in good condition,
a correctly sized engine, and other components as specifi ed
in this instruction manual. All components must be correctly
installed so that the model operates correctly on the ground
and in the air. You must check the operation of the model and
all components before
every
fl ight.
5. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own
this type of model before, we recommend that you get the
assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for
your fi rst fl ights. If you’re not a member of a club, your local
hobby shop has information about clubs in your area whose
membership includes experienced pilots.
6. While this kit has been fl ight tested to exceed normal use,
if the plane will be used for extremely high stress fl ying, such
as aggressive aerobatics, or if a motor larger than one in the
recommended range is used, the modeler is responsible
for taking steps to reinforce the high stress points and/or
substituting hardware more suitable for the increased stress.
