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WARNING!
The L-39 requires advanced flying skills and is not suitable for beginning or intermediate pilots. It reaches speeds of over
90 mph (145 km/h) and should be flown only at the flying site of an AMA-chartered club. Because it can quickly disappear
from sight, pilots should remain focused on the plane at all times.
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE
This is a partial list of items required to finish the L-39 EDF that may require planning or decision making before starting to build.
Order numbers are provided in parentheses.
Radio Equipment
The L-39 EDF requires a 3+ channel transmitter and a receiver. If you already have a transmitter you are going to use to fly the
L-39, you can get the receiver separately:
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Futaba 617FS FASST 2.4 GHz receiver [FUTL7637]
OR
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Tactic TR624 6-Channel 2.4GHz SLT Receiver
Using the Tactic AnyLink2 2.4GHz Universal Radio Adapter (TACJ2005) will make virtually any transmitter with a trainer port
compatIble with the above mentioned Tactic receiver. Optional cables available through your hobby supplier may be necessary
to use the AnyLink2 with some transmitters.
A lithium-polymer battery pack and suitable charger are also required (batteries larger than the recommended Great Planes LiPo
may not fit in the battery compartment):
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Great Planes ElectriFly LiPo 4S 14.8V 2200mAh 30C (GPMP0862)
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Great Planes ElectriFly Triton EQ AC/DC Charger (GPMM3155)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Adhesives and Building Supplies
Foam safe CA glue and 30-minute epoxy are used in the
assembly of the L-39. Order numbers are provided below:
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Great Planes Pro
™
Epoxy 30-Minute Formula 4 oz.
(GPMR6043)
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Great Planes Pro Foam Safe CA- Thick Glue 1 oz.
(GPMR6072) (used for display stand assembly)
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Denatured alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
This manual also refers to using a #60 [.040"] and a 3/64"
[1.2mm] drill bit:
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Hobbico
®
Pin Vise 1/16 Collet w/6 Bits (HCAR0696)
Optional Supplies and Tools
Here is a list of items that will help you build the L-39:
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CA debonder (GPMR6039)
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Epoxy brushes (6, GPMR8060)
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Mixing sticks (50, GPMR8055)
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Mixing cups (GPMR8056)
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CG Machine
™
(GPMR2400)
❍
Hobbico Flexible 18
"
Ruler Stainless Steel (HCAR0460)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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Before building the model, please follow the break-in
instructions found on page 10 of this manual.
