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READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.

WARRANTY

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 modification. 

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 final assembly or 
material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor 
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of 

the 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 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 contact:

greatplanes.com/support

Wingspan:

78.5 in [1995mm]

Weight:

29– 31 oz [822– 879 g]

Length:

42 in [1065mm]

Wing Area:

498 in

2

 [32.1 dm

2

SPECIFICATIONS

INSTRUCTION  MANUAL

Radio:

4+ ch. radio, 4 servos

(Servos included with the Rx-R)

Battery:

2S 2200mAh,
3S 1800mAh LiPo

(LiPo not included)

Propeller:

12 x 6.5 (included)

Wing

Loading:

8.4 – 9.0 oz /ft2
[25.6– 27.5 g /dm2]

Motor:

RimFire .10 Outrunner

(Included with the Rx-R)

ESC:

40A

(Included with the Rx-R)

GPMA1818/GPMA1819

© 2018 Great Planes Model Mfg. A subsidiary of Hobbico,

®

 Inc.

Summary of Contents for Tori

Page 1: ...any damage resulting from the use by the user of the 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 t...

Page 2: ...ver then transmitter NEVER touch the motor during or right after operation The motor gets HOT NEVER switch off the transmitter with the motor batteries plugged in NEVER reach through the arc of the pr...

Page 3: ...dify the pack wiring in any way or puncture the cells as this may result in a fire NEVER discharge below 2 7V per cell It is recommended to not discharge below 3 7V per cell NEVER charge the battery o...

Page 4: ...the model was removed from the box The 21st Century Iron is preferred because of its long cord contoured shoe and precisely adjustable temperature range Coverite 21st Century Sealing Iron COVR2700 Co...

Page 5: ...ry but too much heat may cause seams and edges to pull away or damage the color graphics printed onto the covering so proceed with care As you go push down on the iron over sheeted areas to bond the c...

Page 6: ...he top hole of both horns and secure with a nylon retainer as shown Be certain the retainer snaps on securely If the retainer fits loose replace it with another four spares included 7 Cut and remove t...

Page 7: ...the wing 13 Connect the pushrod to the screw lock connector on the aileron horn with an M2x3 Phillips machine screw 14 Operatetheaileronwiththeradiotomakesureeverything operates smoothly Make any adju...

Page 8: ...he wings together including 30 minute epoxy a mixing cup a mixing stick an epoxy brush masking tape and those paper towel squares and denatured alcohol mentioned earlier in the manual NOTE Even though...

Page 9: ...g slightly loosely micro balloons or similar filler may be mixed in with the epoxy to fill any voids to assure a secure bond Working quickly wipe away residual epoxy then reinstall the wing to the fus...

Page 10: ...the stab saddle on the fuselage to get the stab to align with the wing Pin and String Technique We use the pin and string technique is used for centering the stab To do this you ll need an approximat...

Page 11: ...tape on the string until the stab is equalized and rotationally centered 11 Remove the stab Glue the stab into position with 30 minute epoxy using the pin and string to check alignment as done in the...

Page 12: ...up through the slot 4 Straighten the pushrod by removing the bend 5 Prepare and install the other pushrod through the other slot in the boom the same way don t forget to install the small plastic tube...

Page 13: ...o with the transmitter With the servos centered adjust the servo arms on the pushrods so they are perpendicular to the servo arms Fasten the servo arms to the servos with the screws that came with the...

Page 14: ...plate will be easier to remove after the prop nut has been tightened 5 Temporarily test fit the propeller spinner assembly and check the gap between the front of the fuselage and the spinner back plat...

Page 15: ...the wires on your ESC or leave the ESC wires as is The ESC may be installed as supplied with the long motor wires but removal and installation of the battery will be easier without excess wire in the...

Page 16: ...ly 1 Install the receiver so it will be secure somewhat cushioned and so the antennas will be positioned according to the manufacturer s instructions In this Tori we taped one of the antennas to the b...

Page 17: ...adjusting where the pushrods connect to the servo arms and or control horns NOTE The control throws are measured at the widest part of each control surface These are the recommended control surface th...

Page 18: ...or will stop when the transmitter is turned off MOTOR BRAKE While you still have your radio system powered up and without the propeller mounted check the motor brake Advance the throttle stick to run...

Page 19: ...the motor for any reason always turn on the transmitter first before connecting the motor battery Also make certain your Fail Safe is programmed correctly so in the event the receiver ever loses sign...

Page 20: ...want to solicit the assistance of another pilot to launch the Tori for them It may be a good idea to add a few clicks of up elevator trim so the Tori will be sure to initially climb when released Onc...

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