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   The stabilizer and wing incidences and engine thrust angles 

have been factory-built into this model. However, some 
technically-minded modelers may wish to check these 
measurements anyway. To view this information visit the web 
site at www.greatplanes.com and click on “Technical Data.” 
Due to manufacturing tolerances which will have little or no 
effect on the way your model will fl y, please expect slight 
deviations between your model and the published values.

KIT INSPECTION

Before starting to build, take an inventory of this kit to make 
sure it is complete, and inspect the parts to make sure they 
are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not 
of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance with assembly, 
contact 

Product Support

. When reporting defective or missing 

parts, use the part names exactly as they are written in the 
Kit Contents list.

Great Planes Product Support 

Ph: (217) 398-8970 ext. 5

3002 N Apollo Drive  Suite 1 

Fax: (217) 398-7721

Champaign, IL 61822

E-mail: [email protected]

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts for the Great Planes Proud Bird ARF are 
available using the order numbers in the 

Replacement Parts 

List

 that follows. The fastest, most economical service can be 

provided by your hobby dealer or mail-order company.

To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Great Planes web site at 

www.greatplanes.com. Select “Where to Buy” in the menu 
across the top of the page and follow the instructions provided 
to locate a U.S., Canadian or International dealer.

Parts may 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 will also be charged sales tax. 
If ordering via fax, include a Visa or MasterCard number and 
expiration date for payment.

  Mail parts orders 

Hobby Services

  and payments by  3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1
  personal check to:  Champaign IL  61822

Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in the 

Replacement Parts List

. Payment by credit card or personal 

check only; no C.O.D.

If additional assistance is required for any reason contact 
Product Support by e-mail at productsupport@greatplanes.
com, or by telephone at (217) 398-8970.

Order No.

Description

Fuselage Set

Wing Set

Tail Surface Set

Cowl

Landing Gear Set

Wheelpants

Canopy

Spinner

Decals

Plastic Parts Set

GPMA4300

GPMA4301

GPMA4302

GPMA4303

GPMA4304

GPMA4305

GPMA4306

GPMA4307

GPMA4308

GPMA4309

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

KIT CONTENTS

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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

Fuselage
Left Wing & Aileron
Right Wing & Aileron
Horiz. Stabilizer & Elevators
Vertical Fin & Rudder
Cowl
Canopy
Wheel Pants
Main Wheels
Main Landing Gear
Belly Pan
Wing Tube
Wing Fairings
Cockpit Floor
Motor Spacers
Spinner
CA Hinges
Tail Wheel Assembly

Kit Contents

1

9

17

6

14

2

10

18

4

12

8

16

7

15

3

11

5

13

Summary of Contents for Proud Bird

Page 1: ...lity 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 purcha...

Page 2: ...er a sophisticated working model that functions very much like a full size airplane Because of its performance capabilities the Proud Bird if not assembled and operated correctly could possibly cause...

Page 3: ...to have several batteries and charge them faster so they can fly more For charging up to four batteries faster at the same time the Great Planes PolyCharge4 DC powered LiPo charger is recommended Like...

Page 4: ...Kote heat gun TOPR2000 Hobbico Pin Vise 1 16 Collet w 6 Bits HCAR0696 Great Planes Clevis Installation Tool GPMR8030 Building Stand A building stand or cradle comes in handy during the build We use th...

Page 5: ...te at www greatplanes com Select Where to Buy in the menu across the top of the page and follow the instructions provided to locate a U S Canadian or International dealer Parts may also be ordered dir...

Page 6: ...ns onto the wing panels The metal torque rods will fit into the holes pre drilled in the ailerons 3 When satisfied with the fit remove the ailerons from the wings Clean the ends of the torque rods wit...

Page 7: ...together and wipe away any excess epoxy You can tape the wing panels together while the epoxy hardens The panels can also be held together with spring clamps at the root tab Slide the 4x30mm wing bol...

Page 8: ...ering HOW TO CUT COVERING FROM BALSA Use a soldering iron to cut the covering from the area beneath the wing bolt plate The tip of the soldering iron doesn t have to be sharp but a fine tip does work...

Page 9: ...onto the aileron servo If the servo arm does not fit square to the servo case remove it and rotate it 90 degrees and re install it Repeat this until you find which way the servo arm fits best onto th...

Page 10: ...Links Thread the clevis up or down on the pushrod as necessary to center the ailerons with the servo arm centered Assemble the Tail Section 1 Temporarily mount the wing onto the fuselage using two 4x3...

Page 11: ...of the way slide the stab back into the slot aligning it with the wing and centering it left and right Clean up any excess epoxy with denatured alcohol If necessary add weight to the high side of the...

Page 12: ...re into the hole in the leading edge of the rudder 9 Hold the rudder up against the rudder hinge line on the fuselage Draw a line onto the fuselage that matches the angle of the nylon tail wheel hinge...

Page 13: ...with alcohol Remove the T pins from the hinges and apply 6 to 7 drops of thin CA to both sides of each hinge Tug on the rudder to ensure that it is securely hinged 12 Mount the tail surface servos in...

Page 14: ...inner hole of the pushrod to 5 64 2mm Remove the clevis from the pushrod and insert the pushrod back into the pushrod tube Reinstall the clevis onto the pushrod Connect the bend in the pushrod into th...

Page 15: ...motor O marks and the E Flite Power 25 1250kV motor marks Other motors may not align with these marks and will require you to use the centering lines on the firewall to mark the mounting hole locatio...

Page 16: ...mm servo lead extension is required Be sure to use tape heat shrink tubing or a special clip made for securing servo lead extension connectors together 8 Use a piece of self adhesive hook and loop mat...

Page 17: ...into the plywood disk glued to the other side of the pant Holding the axle nut with pliers tighten the axle Repeat this step for the other landing gear leg Use threadlocker 2 Mount the landing gear o...

Page 18: ...erfectly circular shaped holes without tearing the material DTXR1158 4 Test fit the belly pan in place and make any additional trimming and sanding necessary until you are satisfied with its fit Don t...

Page 19: ...s of the strips The crease in the strips will help keep them rigid With the forward cockpit floor in place glue the strips to the cockpit sides as shown overlapping the front edges of the floor piece...

Page 20: ...sides Remove the cowl from the fuselage Thread a 2 3 x 10mm washer head screw into each hole in the fuselage and back it out Apply a drop of thin CA to each hole and let the glue harden Enlarge the h...

Page 21: ...milar to squeegee remaining water from under the decal Apply the rest of the decals the same way GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY Check the Control Directions 1 Turn on the transmitter and receiver and cent...

Page 22: ...ther factor the C G center of gravity balance point can have the greatest effect on how a model flies and could determine whether or not your first flight will be successful If you value your model an...

Page 23: ...attery Use the marks to position the battery on the tray for future flights Balance the Model Laterally 1 With the wing level have an assistant help you lift the model by the engine propeller shaft an...

Page 24: ...approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator I will give right of way and avoid flying in the proximity of full scale aircraft Where necessary an observer...

Page 25: ...ertain all pushrod linkages are secure and free of play If it fluttered once under similar circumstances it will probably flutter again unless the problem is fixed Some things which can cause flutter...

Page 26: ...the little things that improve your lap times The easier it is to fly those fast lap times consistently the better your heat times will be We re going to walk you through the process of trimming your...

Page 27: ...ind that the faster way around the course will be to not roll all the way out to wings level in the straights Ideally you would roll out to a bank angle of approximately 45 to 80 degrees When viewed f...

Page 28: ...GPMA1260 Mnl This model belongs to Name Address City State Zip Phone Number AMA Number...

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