GREAT PLANES GPMA1412, Instruction Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 2
AMA ....................................................................................... 2
IMAA ...................................................................................... 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................... 3
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ............................................. 3
 Building 

Stand 

................................................................... 3

 Radio 

Equipment 

.............................................................. 4

 Engine 

Recommendations 

................................................ 4

 Glow 

Engine 

Requirements 

.............................................. 4

Brushless Motor Requirements ........................................ 5

Gas Engine Requirements ................................................ 5

 Propeller 

........................................................................... 5

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED ......................................... 6
 

Adhesives & Building Supplies ......................................... 6

Optional Supplies & Tools ................................................. 6

IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES ........................................... 6
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................... 7
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS ................................................ 7
METRIC CONVERSIONS ...................................................... 7
KIT INSPECTION ................................................................... 8
KIT CONTENTS ..................................................................... 8
PREPARATIONS .................................................................... 9
ASSEMBLE THE WING ......................................................... 9
 

Install the Ailerons ............................................................ 9

Install the Aileron Servos & Pushrods .............................1 0

Join the Wing Panels .......................................................1 1

ASSEMBLE THE TAIL SECTION & LANDING GEAR .........1 3
 

Install the Stab, Elevators & Rudder ................................13

Install the Tail Gear Assembly ..........................................1 5

Install the Elevator Servos & Pushrods ............................16

Assemble and Install the Main Gear ................................17

GLOW ENGINE INSTALLATION ..........................................18
 

Mount the Engine .............................................................18

Install the Fuel Tank (Glow Engine) .................................19

Install the Throttle Servo (Glow Engine) ..........................20

GAS ENGINE INSTALLATION .............................................22
 

Mount the Engine .............................................................22

Install the Fuel Tank (Gas Engine) ...................................2 3

Install the Ignition Equipment (Gas Engine) ....................25

Install the Throttle Servo (Gas Engine) ............................26

BRUSHLESS MOTOR INSTALLATION ................................28
 

Mount the Motor ...............................................................28

Install the Battery & ESC Trays ........................................29

INSTALL THE RUDDER SERVOS ........................................31
 

Install the Rudder Servos in the Forward Position ...........32

Install the Rudder Servos in the Aft Position ....................34

FINISH THE  MODEL .............................................................35
 

Install the Radio System ..................................................3 5

Install the Cowl.................................................................3 7

Install the Canopy Hatch ..................................................3 9

Install the Belly Pan, Prop & Spinner ...............................4 0

Apply the Decals ..............................................................41

GET THE  MODEL  READY TO  FLY .......................................4 1
 Battery 

Precautions 

.........................................................4 1

Check the Control Directions ...........................................4 2

Set the Control Throws ....................................................4 2

Balance the Model (C.G.) ................................................4 3

Balance the Model Laterally.............................................43

PREFLIGHT ..........................................................................44
 Identify 

Your 

Model 

...........................................................4 4

Charge the Batteries ........................................................4 4

Balance the Propellers .....................................................4 4

 Ground 

Check 

..................................................................4 4

 Range 

Check 

...................................................................4 4

ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................4 4
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................4 5
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) ..........................................4 5
IMAA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) .........................................4 6
CHECK LIST .........................................................................4 7
FLYING ..................................................................................4 8
 

Fuel Mixture Adjustments ................................................4 8

 Takeoff 

.............................................................................4 8

 Flight 

................................................................................4 8

 Landing 

............................................................................4 8

3D FLYING ............................................................................4 9
ENGINE/MOTOR MOUNTING TEMPLATES ........................5 1

INTRODUCTION

For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to 
the Sukhoi SU-31 1.60 ARF visit the Great Planes web site 
at  www.greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then 
select the Sukhoi SU-31 1.60 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

We urge you to join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) 
and a local R/C club. The AMA is the governing body of model 
aviation and membership is required to fl y at AMA clubs. 
Though joining the AMA provides many benefi ts, one of the 
primary reasons to join is liability protection. Coverage is not 
limited to fl ying at contests or on the club fi eld. It even applies 
to fl ying at public demonstrations and air shows. Failure to 
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 started the right way. There are over 
2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the country. Contact the 
AMA at the address or toll-free phone number below.

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5151 East Memorial Drive

Muncie, IN 47302-9252

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.