Important Safety Precautions .........................................2
Introduction ......................................................................2
Precautions.......................................................................2
Decisions You Must Make ...............................................3
Engine Selection..........................................................3
Preparations......................................................................3
Required Accessories ..................................................3
Building Supplies and Tools.........................................3
Optional Supplies Tools ...............................................3
General Inspection.......................................................3
Building Notes..............................................................3
Parts List ......................................................................4
Metric Conversions ......................................................4
Wing Assembly.................................................................5
Wing Installation...............................................................7
Install the Tail Components.............................................8
Engine Installation .........................................................10
Prop and Spinner Installation........................................11
Mount the Landing Gear ................................................11
Radio Installation ...........................................................13
Throttle Pushrod Installation ........................................15
Fuel Tank Assembly and Installation ...........................15
Decal Application ...........................................................16
Control Throw Adjustment ............................................16
Balance Your Model Laterally .......................................16
Balance Your Model (CG) ..............................................17
Preflight...........................................................................17
Charge the Batteries..................................................17
Balance the Propeller ................................................17
Find a Safe Place to Fly ............................................17
Ground Check the Model...........................................17
Range Check Your Radio ..........................................18
Engine Safety Precautions ........................................18
AMA Safety Precautions (excerpt) ...............................18
Flying...............................................................................19
Your Big Stik ARF is not a toy, but rather a very sophisticated,
working model that functions very much like a full-size
airplane. Because of its realistic performance, the Big Stik, if
not assembled and operated properly, could possibly cause
injury to yourself or spectators and damage property.
To make your R/C modeling experience totally enjoyable,
we recommend that you get experienced, knowledgeable
help from an instructor with assembly and during your first
flights. You'll learn faster and avoid risking your model
before you're truly ready to solo. Your local hobby shop has
information about flying clubs in your area whose members
include qualified instructors.
You can also contact the national Academy of Model
Aeronautics (AMA) which has more than 2,500 chartered
clubs across the country. Through any one of them,
instructor training programs and insured newcomer training
are available. Contact the AMA at the address or toll-free
phone number below.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at:
http://www.modelaircraft.org
The Great Planes Big Stik ARF is an aircraft that lets you
progress from your trainer aircraft into a model that is not
only a good choice for improving your flying skills but is also
a great high performance, aerobatic model.
This plane is a good choice for a second airplane or as an
aerobatic trainer. We are sure that you will enjoy building and
flying the Big Stik ARF.
1. You must assemble the model according to the instructions.
Do not modify or alter the model, as doing so may result in an
unsafe or unflyable model. In a few cases the instructions may
differ slightly from the photos. In those instances the written
instruction should be considered as correct.
2. Take time to build straight, true and strong.
3. Use an R/C radio system that is in first-class condition
and a correctly sized engine and components throughout
the building process.
4. You must properly install the R/C radio system and other
components so that the model operates properly on the
ground and in the air.
5. You must test the operation of the model before every
flight to insure that all equipment is operating and you must
make certain that the model has remained structurally
sound. Be sure to check clevises or other connectors often
and replace them if they show signs of wear or fatigue.
PRECAUTIONS
INTRODUCTION
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF
& OTHERS...FOLLOW THIS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTION
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