GREAT PLANES Old Timer, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................2
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ..................................................3
Engine Selection ......................................................................3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED................................................3
Hardware & Accessories ..........................................................3
Adhesives & Building Supplies ................................................4
Optional Supplies & Tools ........................................................4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES ................................................5
Common Abbreviations ............................................................5
Types of Wood ..........................................................................5
Metric/Inch Scale ......................................................................5
Die Patterns ......................................................................6 & 7
BUILDING THE TAIL SURFACES................................................8
Build the Stabilizer and Elevator ..............................................8
Make the Outer Frame Laminations ........................................8
CA Lamination Method ............................................................9
Aliphatic Resin Lamination Method ..........................................9
Finish the Stab & Elevator ......................................................10
Build the Fin & Rudder ..........................................................10
Install the Hinges ....................................................................11
Finish the Tail Surfaces ..........................................................13
BUILD THE WING ......................................................................13
Build the Center Wing Panel ..................................................13
Sheet the Bottom of the Wing Center-Section ......................15
BUILD THE OUTER WING PANELS ........................................17
Build the Left Wing Panel ......................................................17
Sheet the Bottom of the Outer Wing Panel ............................19
Join the Wing Panels ..............................................................20
BUILD THE FUSELAGE ............................................................21
Build the Fuselage Sides........................................................21
Assemble the Aft Fuse Top ....................................................23
Assemble the Fuselage ..........................................................24
Finish the Bottom of the Fuselage ........................................26
Mount the Wing on the Fuselage ..........................................28
Mount the Stabilizer & Fin ......................................................28
Mount the Landing Gear ........................................................30
Assemble the Wheel Pants ....................................................30
Install the Landing Gear Fairing ............................................32
Install the Engine ....................................................................33
RADIO INSTALLATION ............................................................33
Mount the Servos ..................................................................33
Install the Throttle Pushrod ....................................................35
BALANCE THE AIRPLANE LATERALLY ................................35
FINISHING..................................................................................36
Final Sanding..........................................................................36
Cover the Model with Top Flite MonoKote
® Film ....................36
Suggested Covering Sequence..............................................37
Painting Your Model ................................................................37
FINAL HOOKUPS & CHECKS ..................................................37
Install the Hinges ....................................................................37
Install the Wheels ..................................................................38
Finish the Model ....................................................................38
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY ............................................39
Check the Control Directions..................................................39
Set the Control Throws ..........................................................39
Balance the Model (C.G.) ......................................................39
PREFLIGHT ..............................................................................40
Identify Your Model ................................................................40
Charge the Batteries ..............................................................40
Balance the Propellers ..........................................................40
Ground Check ........................................................................41
Range Check ..........................................................................41
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................41
AMA SAFETY CODE ................................................................41
General ..................................................................................41
Radio Control..........................................................................42
CHECK LIST ..............................................................................42
FLYING ......................................................................................42
Takeoff ....................................................................................43
Flight ......................................................................................43
Landing ..................................................................................43
TWO VIEW ........................................................Back Cover Page
FUSE & WING PLANS ..........................Center Pull-Out Section
The Great Planes Old Timer ™ 40 is a very gentle, easy to fly
plane. The classic lines of the Old Timer 40 will bring back
memories of when R/C was in its infancy. The Old Timer 40
flies great at half throttle on a .40-size engine and a
3-channel radio. If you enjoy spending a lazy afternoon just
puttering around the sky, then you’re going to love the Old
Timer 40.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Old Timer 40, visit the web site listed below and select the
Great Planes Old Timer 40. If there is new technical
information or changes to this kit, a “tech notice” box will
appear in the upper left corner of the page.
http://www.greatplanes.com/airplanes/index.html
1. Your Old Timer 40 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 Old Timer 40, if not assembled and
operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or
spectators and damage to property.
2. You must assemble the model according to the
instructions. Do not alter or modify 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 instructions should be considered as
correct.
3. You must take time to build straight, true and strong.
4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in first-class
condition, and a correctly sized engine and components
(fuel tank, wheels, etc.) throughout the building process.
5. You must correctly install all R/C and other components
so that the model operates correctly on the ground and in
the air.
6. You must check the operation of the model before every
flight to insure that all equipment is operating and that the
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF
& OTHERS...FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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