GREAT PLANES GIANT BIG STIK XL 55-61cc/EP ARF, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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INTRODUCTION
The Big Stik has been around for many years and is a favorite
of many modelers. It’s the plane that you take to the fi eld to
just toss around and have fun. Great Planes has now increased
the fun by increasing the size. We believe you will be very
pleased with the ease of assembly and fl ight performance
of the 55cc Big Stik ARF.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to
the 55cc Big Stik ARF, visit the Great Planes web site at
www.greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then select
the “55cc Big Stik ARF”. If there is new technical information
or changes to this model, a “tech notice” box will appear in
the upper left corner of the page.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join! The
AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership
provides liability insurance coverage, protects modelers’
rights and interests and is required to fl y at most R/C sites.
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
IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things you can
do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to
avoid fl ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or
over groups of people.
FAA Information
As a new owner of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), it is
your responsibility to operate this vehicle safely following the
FAA rules. Please contact your local authorities to fi nd out
the latest rules and regulations. As of this printing, the FAA
does not require an FAA number on your plane.
In the United States, please visit:
knowbeforeyoufl y.org faa.gov/uas
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Protect Your Model, Yourself & Others…
Follow These Important Safety Precautions
1. Your 55cc Big Stik ARF should not be considered a toy, but
rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very
much like a full-size airplane. Because of its performance
capabilities, the 55cc Big Stik ARF, if not assembled and
operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself
or spectators and damage to property.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Academy of Model Aeronautics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FAA Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Gas Engine Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electric Motor Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
RADIO EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Basic Radio Set-Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Advanced Radio Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
S.BUS System Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Required Hardware and Accessories
for Gas Engine Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adhesives and Building Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Optional Supplies and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
MODEL INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
KIT CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PREPARATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ASSEMBLE THE WING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Install the Aileron and Flap Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Install the Aileron Servo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Install the Flap Servo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Install the Wing Dowels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Join the Fuselage Halves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Install the Tail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Install the Main Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Install the Rudder and Elevator Servos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
POWER SYSTEM INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Electric Motor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Gas Engine Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Assemble the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Install the Throttle Servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Apply the Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Check the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Set the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Install the Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Balance the Model Laterally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Balance the Model (C.G.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Charge the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Ground Check and Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ELECTRIC MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Radio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
FLYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Takeoff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31