Important Safety Precautions .........................................2
Introduction ......................................................................2
Precautions.......................................................................2
Decisions You Must Make ...............................................3
Engine Selection..........................................................3
Preparations......................................................................3
Required Accessories ..................................................3
Building Supplies and Tools.........................................3
Optional Supplies and Tools ........................................3
General Inspection.......................................................4
Building Notes..............................................................4
Metric Conversions ......................................................4
Inch/Metric Ruler..........................................................4
Parts List ......................................................................5
Begin Construction ..........................................................6
Wing Assembly ............................................................6
Wing Installation...........................................................8
Tail Installation .............................................................8
Fuel Tank Installation .................................................10
Engine Installation......................................................11
Landing Gear Installation...........................................12
Tail Gear Installation ..................................................13
Radio Installation .......................................................14
Battery & Receiver Installation ..................................16
Radio System Set-up.................................................16
Balance Your Model...................................................17
Balance Your Model Laterally ....................................17
Preparing To Fly Your Super Sportster ARF................18
Charge the Batteries..................................................18
Balance the Propeller ................................................18
Find a Safe Place to Fly ............................................18
Ground Check the Model...........................................18
Range Check Your Radio ..........................................18
Engine Safety Precautions ........................................18
AMA Safety Code (excerpt) ...........................................19
General ......................................................................19
Radio Control.............................................................19
Flying Your Super Sportster ARF .................................19
Takeoff .......................................................................19
Flying .........................................................................19
Landing ......................................................................19
Flight Log ..............................................Back Cover Page
Your Super Sportster ARF is not a toy, but rather a
sophisticated, working model that functions very much like a
full-size airplane. Because of its realistic performance, the
Super Sportster ARF, if not assembled and operated
correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or
spectators and damage property.
To make your R/C modeling experience totally enjoyable,
we recommend that you get experienced, knowledgeable
help from an instructor with assembly and during your first
flights. You’ll learn faster and avoid risking your model
before you’re truly ready to solo. Your local hobby shop has
information about flying clubs in your area whose
membership includes qualified instructors.
You can also contact the national Academy of Model
Aeronautics (AMA), which has more than 2,500 chartered
clubs across the country. Through any one of them,
instructor training programs and insured newcomer training
are available. 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
The Great Planes Super Sportster ARF is an easy to fly
sport scale airplane that closely resembles the full-size
Super Sportster both in appearance and performance. The
Super Sportster ARF is very stable and predictable, allowing
even novice skill level pilots to enjoy it.
Because of its docile flight characteristics, this airplane
could be used as a first airplane for learning to fly, but only
with the assistance and close supervision of a competent
instructor. This airplane lacks the self-recovery
characteristics of a true “basic trainer” such as the Great
Planes PT
™
series, which is the model of choice for learning
to fly.
1. 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.
2. Take time to align the components straight, true and
strong.
3. Use an R/C radio system that is in first-class condition,
and a correctly sized engine and components (fuel tank,
wheels, etc.) throughout your assembly process.
4. You must properly install the R/C radio system and other
components so that the model operates properly on the
ground and in the air.
5. You must test the operation of the model before every
flight to insure that all equipment is operating and you must
make certain that the model has remained structurally
sound. Be sure to check clevises and other connectors often
and replace them if they show signs of wear or fatigue.
PRECAUTIONS
INTRODUCTION
PROTECT YOUR MODEL,YOURSELF
& OTHERS...FOLLOW THIS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTION
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