INTRODUCTION ................................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................3
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ........................................3
Battery Charger Options ..............................................3
Connector Replacement ..............................................3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED .....................................4
Hardware and Accessories..........................................4
Adhesives and Building Supplies.................................4
Optional Supplies and Tools ........................................4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES.......................................4
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS ............................................4
KIT INSPECTION...............................................................5
KIT CONTENTS.................................................................5
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS...............................6
PREPARATIONS................................................................7
ASSEMBLE THE WING .....................................................7
Install the Ailerons .......................................................7
Join the Wing Halves ...................................................7
ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE ...........................................8
Mount the Wing............................................................8
Mount the Stabilizer and Fin........................................8
MOUNT THE MOTOR ......................................................10
RADIO INSTALLATION ...................................................11
Install the Control Horns ............................................11
Install the Servos .......................................................12
MOUNT THE LANDING GEAR .......................................14
FINISH THE MODEL........................................................15
Mount the Canopy .....................................................15
Mount the Battery ......................................................15
Apply the Decals........................................................16
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY..................................16
Check the Control Directions .....................................16
Set the Control Throws ..............................................17
Mount the Propeller ...................................................17
Balance the Model (C.G.) ..........................................18
Balance the Model Laterally ......................................18
PREFLIGHT .....................................................................18
Identify Your Model.....................................................18
Charge the Batteries..................................................18
Balance Propellers.....................................................19
PROPER CARE OF YOUR MOTOR ................................19
PERFORMANCE TIPS.....................................................19
Ground Check............................................................19
Range Check .............................................................19
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................20
AMA SAFETY CODE ......................................................20
CHECK LIST....................................................................20
FLYING.............................................................................21
Takeoff .......................................................................21
Flight ..........................................................................21
Landing ......................................................................21
The Great Planes Super Sportster has been a favorite
among pilots since1984. For many pilots the Super Sportster
was their first low-wing plane. Now, Great planes brings you
the Super Sportster tradition in an electric park flyer version.
Following the lines of the Super Sportster, the Mini Super
Sportster EP has been lightened to accommodate electric
power without sacrificing performance. If you’re ready to
continue the Super Sportster tradition without the fuss and
mess of a glow engine, the Mini Super Sportster EP is just
what you need.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Mini Super Sportster EP visit the Great Planes web site at
www.greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then select
the Mini Super Sportster EP. If there is new technical
information or changes to this model a “tech notice” box will
appear in the upper left corner of the 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 AMA provides many benefits, one of the
primary reasons to join is liability protection. Coverage is not
limited to flying at contests or 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 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
IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things you can do
to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
flying near full-scale aircraft and avoid flying near or over
groups of people.
AMA
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