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GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG 

D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK 

GERMANY 

We reserve the right to introduce modifications. No liability for printing errors. 

 

  02/2006

in multi-coloured iron-on film. Little work is required to complete the machine ready to fly; 
this  includes  attaching  the fin,  screwing  the  tailplane  to  the  fuselage,  installing  the  motor 
mount and motor, the undercarriage and the receiving system and linkages. 
A four-function radio control system is sufficient to fly the model. 
 

Caution:

 this model is not a toy! 

If you are a beginner to this type of powered model, please ask an experienced model flyer 
for  help  and  support.  If  you  attempt  to  operate  the  model  without  knowing  what  you  are 
doing,  you  could  easily  injure  yourself  or  somebody  else.  Please  keep  your  safety  and 
well-being in mind at all times. 
 

Important Safety Notes 

You have acquired a kit which can be assembled into a fully working RC model when fitted 
out with suitable accessories. However, we as manufacturers have no control over the way 
you  build  and  operate  your  RC  model  aircraft,  nor  how  you  install,  operate and maintain 
the associated components, and for this reason we are obliged to deny all liability for loss, 
damage  or  costs  which  are  incurred  due  to  the  incorrect  use  of  our  products  or  due  to 
incompetent behaviour on the part of the user, or which are connected with such operation 
in any way. Unless otherwise prescribed by binding law, the obligation of the GRAUPNER 
company  to  pay  compensation,  regardless  of  the  legal  argument  employed,  is  excluded. 
This  includes  personal  injury,  death,  damage  to  buildings,  damages  due  to  loss  of 
business  or  turnover,  interruption  of  business  or  other  direct  or  indirect  consequent 
damage whose root cause was the operation of the model. 
The total liability in all cases and under all circumstances is limited to the amount of money 
which you actually paid for the model. 
 

This model is built and flown at the sole and express responsibility of the operator. 
The  only  way  to  avoid  injury  to  persons  and  damage  to  property  is  to  handle  and 
operate the model with the greatest care and consideration at all times. 

 
According  to  the  new  regulation  of  §103  Paragraph  3  of  the  LuftVZO  (German  Aviation 
Approvals Office), 

all

 model aircraft - whether slow-flyer, park-flyer, glider, or model aircraft 

propelled  by  any  form  of  power  plant  -  must  be  insured  before  the  model  is  operated.  If 
you  are  not  sure  about  this,  please  ask  at  your  local  model  shop  where  the  staff  will  be 
glad to advise you. 
These safety notes must be kept in a safe place. If you ever dispose of the model, be sure 
to pass them on to the new owner. 
 

Guarantee terms 

The  guarantee  covers  replacement  of  any  parts  which  can  be  shown  to  exhibit 
manufacturing faults or material defects within the guarantee period of 24 months from the 
initial date of purchase. No other claims will be considered. Cost of transport, packing and 
freight  are  payable  by  the  purchaser. We  accept  no  liability  for  damage  in  transit.  When 
you send the product to GRAUPNER, or to the approved Service Centre for your country, 
you  must  include  a  clear  and  concise  description  of  the  fault  together  with  the  invoice 
showing the date of purchase. The guarantee is invalid if the component or model fails due 
to an accident, incompetent handling or incorrect usage. 
 
 
 
 

Содержание E-TRAINER 140

Страница 1: ...ed trainer aircraft At the development stage we placed great emphasis on low take off weight and this is reflected in the model s excellent performance and flying characteristics The E Trainer 140 s docile handling makes it the ideal model for the first stage in flying full house aeroplanes after learning to fly on a rudder elevator type The model is easily capable of simple aerobatic manoeuvres w...

Страница 2: ...l injury death damage to buildings damages due to loss of business or turnover interruption of business or other direct or indirect consequent damage whose root cause was the operation of the model The total liability in all cases and under all circumstances is limited to the amount of money which you actually paid for the model This model is built and flown at the sole and express responsibility ...

Страница 3: ...and holes may be formed When self tapping screws have to be screwed into wood apply a little white glue to prevent them shaking loose just squirt white glue into the hole and fit the screw Operating the E TRAINER 140 Before you attempt to operate the model it is essential to read right through the assembly and operating instructions very carefully You alone are responsible for the safe operation o...

Страница 4: ...ld climb into a full size aircraft and attempt to fly it without undergoing proper training beforehand and the skill of model flying needs to be learned in just the same way As manufacturers we are not in a position to influence the way you build and operate your RC model aircraft and for this reason we deny all liability All we can do is expressly point out the hazards involved in this activity W...

Страница 5: ... of your body For example a propeller spinning at high speed can easily slice off your finger Keep well clear of the rotational plane of the propeller You never know when some part may come loose and fly off at high speed hitting you or anybody else in the vicinity Never touch the revolving propeller with any object Ensure that it is impossible for any object to stall or block the propeller Take c...

Страница 6: ...e unexpectedly always switch on the transmitter first and only then the receiving system The opposite applies at the end of a flight always switch off the receiving system first and finally the transmitter Check that the control surfaces follow the movement of the transmitter sticks When you move the aileron stick to the right the right aileron should deflect up the left aileron down Move the rudd...

Страница 7: ...and electrolytic vapours are injurious to health Avoid direct contact with the electrolyte at all costs If the material gets in your eyes on your skin or other part of your body it is essential to wash the affected area immediately with copious amounts of clean water Consult a doctor as soon as possible thereafter Batteries installed in a device should always be removed from the apparatus if it is...

Страница 8: ...ctators or other pilots Radio control system for the E TRAINER 140 We suggest the following items as the minimum equipment for this model 1 mc 12 computer RC system 35 MHz band Order No 4724 or 4724 B 3 C 271 servos Order No 5107 1 R 700 micro receiver Order No 3551 Please see the main GRAUPNER FS catalogue for details of suitable battery chargers Electric power system and accessories 1 COMPACT 35...

Страница 9: ... a clevis to the elevator pushrod slip it into the guide tube from the tail end and connect it to the horn Push a ring of silicone fuel tubing over the clevis to secure it Find the correct horn position on the elevator the pushrod should not be under stress and drill 2 mm Ø holes through the horn and elevator Attach the horn using M2 screws which engage in the spreader plate on the opposite side S...

Страница 10: ...r to the motor mount using the screws supplied Connect the speed controller to the motor check that it rotates in the correct direction and then slide it back into the fuselage through the opening in the motor bulkhead Cowl Cut a slot in the bottom rear edge of the cowl to clear the noseleg unit Stick a length of paper masking tape to the fuselage on each side positioned about 10 mm aft of the nos...

Страница 11: ...age fairing as already described and glue it to the wing using high viscosity cyano The ailerons can now be attached to the wings using patent hinges and cyano as described previously Screw the aileron linkage lugs to the vertical torque rod ends and set the linkage holes to a height of around 15 mm on both sides Cut down the cruciform aileron servo output lever as shown and drill out both outer h...

Страница 12: ...completely ready to fly including flight battery and support it on both sides of the fuselage at a point about 75 mm aft of the wing root leading edge The model should now balance level with the nose slightly down Add lead ballast to the tail or nose if necessary The model is now ready to fly but not before you have checked that all control surfaces are exactly at centre neutral when the transmitt...

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