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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 modifi cation. 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 fi nal assembly or 
material used for fi nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor 
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of 
the fi nal 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.

Champaign, Illinois

(217) 398-8970, Ext 5

airsupport@greatplanes.com

WARRANTY

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Entire Contents © Copyright 2007

GPMZ6001 for GPMA6000  V1.0

Wingspan: 

26.5 in [675mm]

Wing Area: 

168 sq in [10.8 dm

2

]

Length:

 24 in [610mm]

Weight: 

12.5-13.5 oz [350-380g]

Wing Loading: 

10.7-11.6 oz/ft

2

 [33-35g/dm

2

]

Radio: 

3-Channel (minimum) with micro receiver

Summary of Contents for Synapse RX-R

Page 1: ...s 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 descripti...

Page 2: ...on the club field It even applies to flying at public demonstrations and air shows Failure to comply with the Safety Code excerpts printed in the back of the manual may endanger insurance coverage Additionally training programs and instructors are available at AMA club sites to help you get started the right way There are over 2 500 AMA chartered clubs across the country Contact the AMA at the add...

Page 3: ...to use to fly the Synapse you can get the receiver separately Futaba R114F 4 channel FM micro receiver w o crystal low band FUTL0442 high band FUTL0443 Futaba FM single conversion receiver crystal for R114F low band FUTL62 high band FUTL63 Or youcanpurchaseacompletesystem includingtransmitter specially packaged for park flyers If purchasing a complete system the Futaba 3FR Skysport FUTJ53 single s...

Page 4: ... is required for any reason contact Product Support by telephone at 217 398 8970 or by e mail at productsupport greatplanes com Replacement Parts List Order Description How to Purchase Missing pieces Contact Product Support Instruction manual Contact Product Support Full size plans Not Available Contact your hobby supplier for the following parts GPMA2744 Canopy GPMA2745 Duct Cover GPMA2746 Rear D...

Page 5: ... between the lower duct channel and the fuselage A few drops of thick CA glue will prevent the antenna from falling out of the seam HOW TO CUT HOLES IN FOAM A Using a brass or aluminum tube with a diameter of the size hole you wish to make Use a rotary tool with a cutoff wheel to bevel a sharp edge onto one end of the tube If you do not have a rotary tool a hobby knife can also be used to carve th...

Page 6: ...urface throws High Rate Low Rate ELEVATOR 1 4 6mm up 3 16 4 8mm up 1 4 6mm down 3 16 4 8mm down AILERONS 3 8 9 5mm up 1 4 6mm up 3 8 9 5mm down 1 4 6mm down IMPORTANT The Synapse ARF has been extensively flown and tested to arrive at the throws at which it flies best Flying your model at these throws will provide you with the greatest chance for successful first flights If after you have become ac...

Page 7: ...ail drops the model is tail heavy and the battery pack and or receiver must be shifted to balance If the nose drops the model is nose heavy and the battery pack and or receiver must be shifted to balance This model is very weight sensitive Do not add any weight to achieve the suggested balance point Instead shift the battery pack and receiver forward or aft to alter the C G PREPARE TO RUN THE FAN ...

Page 8: ...return to 1 2 throttle and cycle between 1 2 throttle and 3 4 throttle for three to four minutes Doing so will adjust the length of the fan blades as they slowly wear on the fan housing 4 Repeat the procedure described in step 3 between 3 4 throttle and full throttle 5 Unplug the battery from the ESC and check the fan for rubbing cracks or missing parts If your fan appears damaged vibrates excessi...

Page 9: ...h the other side for 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 only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission 5 I will not knowingly operate my model within three miles of any pre existing flying site ...

Page 10: ... airplane starts a gradual climb Many beginners tend to pull too hard causing the model to stall so be gentle on the elevator and don t panic If you do pull too hard and you notice the model losing speed release the elevator stick and allow the model to regain airspeed Continue a gradual climb and establish a gentle turn away from yourself and others until the airplane reaches an altitude of 20 to...

Page 11: ...ates and then repeating the cycle up to 10 times GPMM3153 Futaba 6EX 2 4GHz Computer Radio Superior full range capability comes to 2 4GHz technology Once you ve experienced the 6EX 2 4GHz FASST system you won t want to fly any other way The secret is the all in one R606FS receiver its compact size and light weight makes it easy to mount and perfect for park flyers but it s also powerful enough to ...

Page 12: ... E Box is factory finished and factory built from light strong laser cut 1 8 ply parts The Compact E Box is ready for use as soon as the handle is installed And once the handle is installed your charger can t fall out even if the E Box is tipped on its side An easy access compartment below the deep drawer holds most 12V maintenance free hobby batteries and features a vented faceplate that allows h...

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