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WARRANTY

Great Planes

®

Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty

does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Great Planes’ liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.
Further, Great Planes reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

In that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting
from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product, the user accepts 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 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 Dr. Suite 1

Champaign IL 61822

USA

Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as much contact information as possible (daytime telephone number, fax number, e-mail address), a
detailed description of the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible.

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING
CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND
USE OF THIS MODEL.

GPMZ0252 for GPMA1153  V1.0

Entire Contents © Copyright 2004

Champaign, IL

(217) 398-8970, Ext. 5

airsupport@greatplanes.com

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Wingspan: 41 in [1040mm] 
Wing Area: 269 sq in [17.4 dm

2

Weight: 10 oz [285g]
Wing Loading: 7.5 oz/sq ft [23 g/dm

2

Length: 29.5 in [750mm] 
Radio: 3-channel with 2 sub-micro servos
Motor: T-280-size with 3.5:1 gear box
Motor Battery: 9.6V – 650 mAh 

Summary of Contents for J-3 Electri Cub

Page 1: ...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 Dr Suite...

Page 2: ...page 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 fly at AMA clubs Though joining the AM...

Page 3: ...n about clubs in your area whose membership includes experienced pilots Remember Take your time and follow the instructions to end up with a well built model that is straight and true This is a partia...

Page 4: ...d to build the Mini Cub ARF Great Planes Pro CA and Epoxy glue are recommended Hobby knife HCAR0105 11 blades HCAR0211 Small T pins HCAR5100 Electric drill and 1 16 1 6mm drill bit Small Phillips and...

Page 5: ...etail prices and shipping and handling charges will apply Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged sales tax To locate a hobby dealer visit the Hobbico web site at www hobbico com Choose Whe...

Page 6: ...ick Connect Posts 2 2 8 x 5mm Machine Screws 1 Electronic Speed Control 2 Nylon Tie Straps Before starting to build take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete and inspect the parts to m...

Page 7: ...paper 3 With the left wing flat on your workbench and the center joint on the wax paper raise the right wing tip 3 3 4 95mm to properly set the dihedral Block the raised right wing at the desired hei...

Page 8: ...he tail skid in place 2 Locate and cut out the four holes to the front and rear of the wing saddle for the dowel rods Insert the wing dowels in the holes and center When centered securely glue them in...

Page 9: ...nd from the gap on the front of the stab Note Be careful not to cut into the balsa stab when removing the covering 5 Mount the wing to the fuse with two of the rubber bands included with this kit Pin...

Page 10: ...ght indentation through the covering or insert the pushrod into the pushrod tubes inside the fuselage and push the pushrods against the covering Cut the covering away from the pushrod exit with a shar...

Page 11: ...r and receiver off Don t cut the pushrods yet This will allow you to adjust the position of the servo tray for balancing 1 Following the motor manufacturer s instructions assemble your motor and gear...

Page 12: ...ength of thread and run it through both guides on one side of the wing Then tie the ends to the guide installed on the fuse Add a small drop of CA to the knot to secure it Do this for both sides Remov...

Page 13: ...diagram If any of the controls respond in the wrong direction use the servo reversing in the transmitter to reverse the servos connected to those controls Be certain the control surfaces have remaine...

Page 14: ...he firewall until the model balances Once you have determined the amount of weight required it can be permanently attached If required tail weight may be added under the stabilizer 4 IMPORTANT If you...

Page 15: ...irst flight of the day With the transmitter antenna collapsed and the receiver and transmitter on you should be able to walk at least 100 away from the model and still have control Have an assistant s...

Page 16: ...y device that explodes burns or propels a projectile of any kind RADIO CONTROL 1 I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground check before the first flight of a new or repaired model 2 I...

Page 17: ...into the pits Remember to take off into the wind When you re ready point the model straight down the runway then gradually advance the throttle As the model gains speed decrease up elevator allowing...

Page 18: ...tle back at the top and make certain you are on the desired rates high low rates A flight plan greatly reduces the chances of crashing your model just because of poor planning and impulsive moves Reme...

Page 19: ...19 FLYING NOTES...

Page 20: ...____________ Where Purchased _________________________ Date Construction Started __________________ Date Construction Finished _________________ Finished Weight __________________________ Date of Firs...

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