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(It will probably be necessary to reverse the throttle direction 
in the transmitter.) Also make sure the servo arms don’t 
interfere with the ESC or the mounting strap. If necessary, 
cut off the unused servo arms or adjust the position of the 
ESC and the strap. You may double-check and set the control 
throws now, or wait until you get to the “Set the Control 
Throws” 
section on page 10.

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9. Cut off the excess pushrod wire, but leave approximately 

1/4" [5mm to 6mm] protruding from the screw-lock pushrod 
connectors in case small adjustments will ever be required 
later on.

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10. Connect the aileron pushrods to the torque rod horns on 

the ailerons with the 90° connectors and to the screw-locks in 
the servo arm. Center the ailerons and tighten down the screws 
in the connectors with a drop of threadlocker on the threads. 
Make sure you have the servo arm screw in the servo.

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11. Cut off the extra pushrod wire, but leave approximately 

1/4" [5mm to 6mm] protruding from the screw-lock
pushrod connectors.

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12. Use the transmitter to operate the ailerons to make 

sure they respond in the correct direction. You can set the 
control throws now, or wait until you get to the “Set the 
Control Throws”  
section on page 10.

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13. Use thick or medium foam-safe CA, epoxy, R/C 56 or 

waterproof white glue to glue on the wing tips. If necessary, 
use pins to hold them in position while the glue is drying.

GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY

Balance the Propeller & Mount the Spinner

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1. For optimum performance and motor effi ciency balance 

the propeller using a Top Flite

®

 Precision Magnetic Prop 

Balancer (TOPQ5700) or other suitable balancer. Use a 
hobby knife or sandpaper to sand the one side of the heavier 
blade until you can get the prop to balance. 

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2. Mount the propeller with the included aluminum 

propeller washer. Use a few dabs of RTV silicone, R/C 56 or 
waterproof white glue to glue on the spinner. Using just a few 
dabs of any of the soft glues recommended should allow the 
spinner to be removed if ever necessary in the future. If the 
spinner becomes damaged two spares are provided.

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Summary of Contents for SEAWIND RP RX-R

Page 1: ...final 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 thi...

Page 2: ...on or changes an Important TECH NOTICE box will appear in the upper left corner of the page Click on the Tech Notice box to read the info AMA We urge you to join the AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics a...

Page 3: ...be the right kind With the exception of slow drying glue such as epoxy or waterproof white glue which should be used for the horizontal stabilizer so there will be time for alignment the rest of the m...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...ontents list Great Planes Product Support 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 Telephone 217 398 8970 ext 5 Fax 217 398 7721 E mail airsupport greatplanes com Kit Contents 1 Fuselage with Gr...

Page 6: ...let does not remain locked use a small drop of CA on the collet to hold it to the propeller shaft Then lock it down again 5 Insert a pin into the motor pod 1 2 13mm behind the middle of the wood block...

Page 7: ...on lead weight you will be using to balance the model later This is how much weight will have to be used when actually gluing the stab into the fuselage Note It s best to glue the horizontal stabiliz...

Page 8: ...loop material or optional double sided foam mounting tape not included to mount the receiver where desired The location shown is preferable because all the wires can easily reach and the receiver will...

Page 9: ...1 4 5mm to 6mm protruding from the screw lock pushrod connectors 12 Use the transmitter to operate the ailerons to make sure they respond in the correct direction You can set the control throws now or...

Page 10: ...es not have dual rates we recommend setting the throws at the high rate setting Note The throws are measured at the widest part of the rudder at the bottom These are the recommended high and low rate...

Page 11: ...ause it to become too difficult to control In any case start at the recommended balance point and do not at any time balance the model outside the specified range 3 If the tail drops the model is tail...

Page 12: ...tteries may not reach their full capacity and you may be flying with batteries that are only partially charged Range Check When you get to your flying site ground check the operational range of the ra...

Page 13: ...r 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...

Page 14: ...the motor won t quit unexpectedly and you will have enough battery to land under power Takeoff The Seawind is a joy to fly from water but there are a few techniques that should be used to insure succe...

Page 15: ...awind touches down The most important thing about landing on water whether you are coming in a little hot or too slow is to get the model to flare keeping the nose up out of the water Taking Off From...

Page 16: ...lass The built up wing and tail section are made of balsa and factory covered in Top Flite MonoKote The wing simply plugs into an aluminum joiner and is secured with nylon bolts no tools needed The un...

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