GREAT PLANES Super Sportster 40, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ng 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...

Page 2: ...hich 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...

Page 3: ...Masking Tape TOPR8018 Electric Power Drill Slip Joint Needle Nose Pliers Monofilament String For Stabilizer Alignment Screwdrivers Flat Blade Phillips Pro Thread Locking Compound GPMR6060 Isopropyl A...

Page 4: ...model It is understood that the top or bottom of the model is as it would be when the airplane is right side up and will be referred to as the top even if the model is being worked on upside down Bui...

Page 5: ...ail Wheel 1 14 Rudder Vertical Fin 1 15 Wing Joiner 1 16 Tail Wheel Wire 1 17 Aileron Servo Tray 1 Pushrods 3 Hardware Bag 1 Shown but not numbered Replacement Parts If needed replacement parts for Su...

Page 6: ...epoxy to form a complete and solid bond between the wing joiner and the wing halves This is the most important glue joint in the entire airplane Please read the following three steps before mixing any...

Page 7: ...e 1 2 13mm white wing center section tape completely around the wing over the joint A small amount of pressure should be applied to make a smooth seam 8 Prepare the aileron servo with grommets and bus...

Page 8: ...ge the holes in the servo arms slightly to allow the wire to pass through the arm The Hobbico Quick Drill set HCAR0699 works well for this purpose 17 Repeat steps 13 to 16 for the opposite aileron 1 L...

Page 9: ...izer and could easily cause the stabilizer to break in flight If the stab breaks the plane has a very good chance of crashing It is best to be very careful when making this cut not to cut into the woo...

Page 10: ...sembly is installed into the fuel tank the vent tube should be 1 16 1 5mm from the top of the tank 2 Locate the metal fuel pick up weight often referred to as the clunk and cut a 4 102mm piece of sili...

Page 11: ...6 32 nuts are then placed into the recesses on the bottom of the engine mount Start the screws but do not tighten them at this time We still need to align the engine 3 Install the spinner backplate pr...

Page 12: ...f the cowl 9 Install the spinner backplate propeller propeller washer and the propeller nut onto the engine Trim the spinner cone propeller slots if necessary so there is at least a 1 16 1 5mm gap bet...

Page 13: ...plastic as it may develop cracks and or keep the paint from adhering 9 Test fit the wheel pant halves and make adjustments where necessary for the best possible fit 10 File a flat spot along the botto...

Page 14: ...ews provided with your radio system 2 Install the rudder nylon control horn in line with the pushrod exit Hold the horn in position and mark the location of the mounting holes Drill 3 32 2 5mm mountin...

Page 15: ...ushing the underlying balsa 7 Install the elevator pushrod Place a clevis retainer onto the clevis Thread the clevis 14 turns onto the pushrod Attach the clevis to the outer hole of the control horn S...

Page 16: ...his loosen the screw on the pushrod connector move the throttle pushrod so the carburetor is completely closed with the throttle stick and trim lever on the transmitter fully back Note If the carburet...

Page 17: ...selage all parts of the model installed ready to fly and an empty fuel tank block up the tail as necessary to level the stab Lift the model at the desired balance point and observe the tail of the air...

Page 18: ...l Follow the engine manufacturer s recommendations for break in Check to make sure all screws remain tight that the hinges are secure and that the prop is on tight Wherever you do fly you need to chec...

Page 19: ...er 3 I will perform my initial turn after takeoff away from the pit or spectator areas and I will not thereafter fly over pit or spectator areas unless beyond my control 4 I will operate my model usin...

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