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To order replacement parts for the Great Planes Headwind B, use the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that
follows. Replacement parts are available only as listed. Not all parts are available separately (an aileron cannot be
purchased separately, but is only available with the wing kit). Replacement parts are not available from Product Support,
but can be purchased from hobby shops or mail order/Internet order firms. Hardware items (screws, nuts, bolts) are also
available from these outlets. If you need assistance locating a dealer to purchase parts, visit www.greatplanes.com and
click on “Where to Buy.” If this kit is missing parts, contact Great Planes Product Support.

Replacement Parts List

Order Number

Description

How to Purchase

Missing pieces ................................................Contact Product Support
Instruction manual...........................................Contact Product Support
Full-size plans .................................................Not available
Kit parts listed below.......................................Hobby Supplier

GPMA2570 ...........Fuselage Set
GPMA2572 ...........Wing Set
GPMA2574 ...........Tail Set
GPMA2576 ...........Landing Gear Set
GPMA2578 ...........Windshield
GPMA2580 ...........Hardware Pack

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

5

1

2

3

4

10

9

7

8

6

1

Fuselage (w/windshield 
and outer pushrods)

2

Horizontal tail

3

Vertical tail

4

Left wing

5

Right wing

6

Wing joiner

7

GP motor mount

8

GWS motor mount

9

Main gear wire

10

Main wheels

(2) Control horns
(2) Clevises
(4) Wheel retainers
(1) Tail skid wire
(1) Balsa main gear block
(1) Plastic wing TE support
(1) Bag small rubber bands (battery)
(1) Bag large rubber bands (wing)
(2) Pushrod wires

Kit Contents (Photographed)

Kit Contents (Not Photographed)

Before starting to build, use the Kit Contents list to take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete and inspect
the parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you
need assistance with assembly, contact Great Planes Product Support. When reporting defective or missing parts, use
the part names exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list on this page.

3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1

Champaign, IL 61822

Telephone: (217) 398-8970

Fax: (217) 398-7721

E-mail: airsupport@greatplanes.com

KIT INSPECTION

Summary of Contents for HeadWind "B"

Page 1: ...s 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 t...

Page 2: ...roperty 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 unflyable model In a few cases the instructions may differ s...

Page 3: ...fast as NiCds Each individual cell that makes up a battery is 1 2 volts Simply stated a volt is the amount of power a battery pack can deliver a 6 cell battery pack is 7 2 volts Batteries are also ra...

Page 4: ...200 Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that will help you build the Headwind B Great Planes CG Machine GPMR2400 Straightedge with scale HCAR0475 Masking Tape TOPR8018 CA accelera...

Page 5: ...4 Tail Set GPMA2576 Landing Gear Set GPMA2578 Windshield GPMA2580 Hardware Pack ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS 5 1 2 3 4 10 9 7 8 6 1 Fuselage w windshield and outer pushrods 2 Horizontal tail 3 Vertical...

Page 6: ...ribs and pockets in the wing panels with a moderate but not excessive amount of 30 minute epoxy Join the wing halves together Ensure that the left wing remains flat and the right wing tip is 6 1 4 16...

Page 7: ...as shown 7 Glue the elevator control horn in place with medium CA Note The removed piece can be shaped and glued to the other side of the control horn for appearance if you desire but it is not neces...

Page 8: ...tab to the fuse Lift the stab off and coat the stab and fuse with epoxy Reinstall the stab with the pin for guidance Checking from behind the aircraft to make sure the stab is parallel with the wing e...

Page 9: ...sa sheet in the landing gear slot 1 Bend one end of both wire pushrods to the shape shown in the sketch 2 Slide the straight end of the pushrods into the fuselage through the front of the pushrod tube...

Page 10: ...mble your motor and gear box 2 The front of the motor mount is plywood Temporarily mount the gear box to the front of the motor mount with three 2 3 8 10mm screws included with the T280GD ESC system R...

Page 11: ...rsing in the transmitter to reverse the servos connected to those controls Be certain the control surfaces have remained centered Adjust if necessary Use a Great Planes AccuThrow or a ruler to accurat...

Page 12: ...ith the wing level have an assistant help you lift the model by the motor propeller shaft and the bottom of the fuse under the TE of the fin Do this several times 2 If one wing always drops when you l...

Page 13: ...this test with the motor running at various speeds with an assistant holding the model using hand signals to show you what is happening If the control surfaces do not respond correctly do not fly Fin...

Page 14: ...cking compound to secure critical fasteners such as the screws that hold the motor etc 7 Add a drop of oil to the axles so the wheels will turn freely 8 Make sure all surfaces are held securely in pla...

Page 15: ...toward the runway into the wind keeping the nose down to maintain airspeed and control Level the attitude when the model reaches the runway threshold modulating the throttle as necessary to maintain y...

Page 16: ...ook up an economical ElectriFly 4 Channel Mini FM receiver and it will automatically select the circuitry compatible with your Futaba JR Hitec or Airtronics Z radios Innovative circuitry makes them a...

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