In addition to joining an R/C club, we strongly recommend
you join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics). AMA
membership is required to fly at AMA sanctioned clubs.
There are over 2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the
country. Among other benefits, the AMA provides insurance
to its members who fly at sanctioned sites and events.
Additionally, training programs and instructors are available
at AMA club sites to help you get started the right way.
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
This is a partial list of items required to finish the Stuka that
may require planning or decision-making before starting
to build.
In addition to the items listed in the “Decisions You Must
Make” section, following is the list of hardware and
accessories required to finish the Stuka. Order numbers are
provided in parentheses.
❏
Engine – O.S.
®
61 FX (OSMG0561), SuperTigre
®
G-61
(SUPG0181), O.S. 91 II Surpass
™
(OSMG0896) or the
SuperTigre G-75 (SUPG0205)
❏
Radio – Futaba
®
6XAS (FUTK30**)
❏
Propellers – Follow engine manufacturer’s recommendation
❏
Fuel line – 12" medium silicone fuel line
❏
Easy Fueler
™
fuel filling valve for glow fuel (GPMQ4160)
In addition to common household tools and hobby tools, this
is the “short list” of the most important items required to
build the Stuka.
Great Planes Pro
™
CA and Epoxy glue are
recommended.
❏
1/2 oz. Thin Pro CA (GPMR6001)
❏
1/2 oz. Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6007)
❏
6-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6045)
❏
30-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6047)
❏
Hobby knife (HCAR0105)
❏
#11 blades (HCAR0211)
❏
Small T-pins (HCAR5100)
❏
Builder’s triangle (HCAR0480)
❏
Electric drill
❏
Small phillips and flat blade screwdrivers (HCAR1040)
❏
Pliers with wire cutter (HCAR0630)
❏
Silicone sealant
Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that
will help you build the Stuka.
❏
Great Planes CG Machine
™
(GPMR2400)
❏
Top
Flite
®
Precision
Magnetic
Prop
Balancer
™
(TOPQ5700)
❏
Straightedge with scale (HCAR0475)
❏
Masking tape (TOPR8018)
❏
CA Applicator tips (GPMR6033)
❏
CA Debonder (GPMR6039)
❏
CA Accelerator (GPMR6034)
❏
Epoxy brushes (GPMR8060)
❏
Mixing sticks (GPMR8055)
❏
Threadlocker (GPMR6060)
❏
Rubbing alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
❏
Builder’s Triangle Set (HCAR0480) (for fin alignment)
❏
Felt-Tip marker (TOPQ2510)
❏
Drill bits used: 1/16", 17/64" (or 1/4"), #48 (or 5/64"), #29
(or 9/64") drill and 6-32 tap
❏
Great Planes 8-32 tap and drill set (GPMR8103)
❏
Curved Tip Canopy Scissors for trimming plastic parts
(HCAR0667)
❏
Dead Center
™
Engine Mount Hole Locator (GPMR8130)
❏
Great Planes AccuThrow
™
Deflection Gauge (for
measuring control throws, GPMR2405)
Optional Supplies & Tools
Adhesives & Building Supplies
Hardware and Accessories
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Radio Equipment
The Stuka will require a good 4–7 channel radio system
or greater with 7 servos. The servos need to have a
minimum of 40 oz. of torque. In addition you will need two
12" aileron extensions and two 6" aileron extensions and
two “Y” connectors.
Engine Recommendations
The recommended engine size range for the Stuka is a
.61–.75 two-stroke or a .91 four-stroke. If an engine in the
upper end of the size range is used, remember that this is
a scale model that is intended to fly at scale-like speeds,
so throttle management should be practiced.
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE
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