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Mount the Wing

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1. Test fi t the wing to the fuselage. If necessary, trim 

the foam block on top of the plywood wing bolt plate in the 
fuselage so it doesn’t interfere with the aileron pushrod wires 
when you mount the wing. 

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2. Mount the wing to the fuselage. Use care to tighten the 

Phillips wing mounting screw just enough to draw the wing 
down to the fuselage.

Apply the Decals

1. Referring to the photos on the box, place the die-cut decals 
on the model where desired.

Set the Control Throws

If you have not already done so, use a Great Planes 
AccuThrow

 or a ruler to accurately measure and set the 

control throw of each control surface as indicated in the 
chart that follows. If your radio does not have dual rates, we 
recommend setting the throws at the high rate setting.

Note: The throws are measured at the widest part of the 
rudder (at the bottom). 

These are the recommended high and low rate control 
surface throws. 

 

High Rate 

Low Rate

ELEVATOR: 

5/8" [16mm] up 

3/8" [10mm] up

 

5/8" [16mm] down  3/8" [10mm] down

RUDDER: 

1-1/4" [32mm] right  1" [25mm] right

 

1-1/4" [32mm] left 

1" [25mm] left

AILERONS: 

7/16" [11mm] up 

1/4" [6mm] up

 

7/16" [11mm] down  1/4" [6mm] down

IMPORTANT:  The Seawind has been extensively fl own 
and tested to arrive at the throws at which it fl ies best. 
Flying your model at these throws will provide you with 
the greatest chance for successful fi rst fl ights. If, after you 
have become accustomed to the way the Seawind fl ies, 
you would like to change the throws to suit your taste, 
that is fi ne. However, too much control throw could make 
the model diffi cult to control, so remember, “more is not 
always better.”

Summary of Contents for SEAWIND RP RX-R

Page 1: ...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 thi...

Page 2: ...on or changes an Important TECH NOTICE box will appear in the upper left corner of the page Click on the Tech Notice box to read the info AMA We urge you to join the AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics a...

Page 3: ...be the right kind With the exception of slow drying glue such as epoxy or waterproof white glue which should be used for the horizontal stabilizer so there will be time for alignment the rest of the m...

Page 4: ...also be ordered directly from Hobby Services by calling 217 398 0007 or via facsimile at 217 398 7721 but full retail prices and shipping and handling charges will apply Illinois and Nevada residents...

Page 5: ...ontents list Great Planes Product Support 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 Telephone 217 398 8970 ext 5 Fax 217 398 7721 E mail airsupport greatplanes com Kit Contents 1 Fuselage with Gr...

Page 6: ...let does not remain locked use a small drop of CA on the collet to hold it to the propeller shaft Then lock it down again 5 Insert a pin into the motor pod 1 2 13mm behind the middle of the wood block...

Page 7: ...on lead weight you will be using to balance the model later This is how much weight will have to be used when actually gluing the stab into the fuselage Note It s best to glue the horizontal stabiliz...

Page 8: ...loop material or optional double sided foam mounting tape not included to mount the receiver where desired The location shown is preferable because all the wires can easily reach and the receiver will...

Page 9: ...1 4 5mm to 6mm protruding from the screw lock pushrod connectors 12 Use the transmitter to operate the ailerons to make sure they respond in the correct direction You can set the control throws now or...

Page 10: ...es not have dual rates we recommend setting the throws at the high rate setting Note The throws are measured at the widest part of the rudder at the bottom These are the recommended high and low rate...

Page 11: ...ause it to become too difficult to control In any case start at the recommended balance point and do not at any time balance the model outside the specified range 3 If the tail drops the model is tail...

Page 12: ...tteries may not reach their full capacity and you may be flying with batteries that are only partially charged Range Check When you get to your flying site ground check the operational range of the ra...

Page 13: ...r spectators Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the flight line Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited 4 I will operate my model using...

Page 14: ...the motor won t quit unexpectedly and you will have enough battery to land under power Takeoff The Seawind is a joy to fly from water but there are a few techniques that should be used to insure succe...

Page 15: ...awind touches down The most important thing about landing on water whether you are coming in a little hot or too slow is to get the model to flare keeping the nose up out of the water Taking Off From...

Page 16: ...lass The built up wing and tail section are made of balsa and factory covered in Top Flite MonoKote The wing simply plugs into an aluminum joiner and is secured with nylon bolts no tools needed The un...

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