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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
AMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Radio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Power System Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Propeller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Batteries and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Adhesives and Building Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Optional Supplies and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
KIT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
KIT CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
PREPARATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
BUILD THE WING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Install the Aileron Servos and Pushrods . . . . . . . . . . .7
BUILD THE FUSELAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Assemble the Tail Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Install the Elevator and Rudder Servos . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Assemble and Install the Main Landing Gear . . . . . . 12
INSTALL THE POWER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Glow Engine, Throttle Servo
and Fuel Tank Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Brushless Motor Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
FINISH THE MODEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Install the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Install the Cowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Install the Canopy Hatch. Pilot and Spinner . . . . . . . 18
Apply the Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Install and Operate the Motor Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Check the Control Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Balance the Model (C.G.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Balance the Model Laterally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Charge the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Balance Propellers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Ground Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING AND USAGE . . . . . . . 21
Install and Connect the Motor Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .22
AMA SAFETY CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
FLYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Fuel Mixture Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of the Great Planes
Revolver .61 ARF! After the great success of the .46 Revolver
and your many requests for a larger version, we are proud
to bring you the Revolver .61. This plane was designed for
the average sport pilot who wants an airplane that looks
good, fl ies fast, and is capable of performing a wide range
of aerobatic maneuvers. Loops, rolls, positive and negative
snap rolls, hammerheads, and lomcevaks are all within the
capabilities of this airplane. We have incorporated many
features found only on larger airplanes. The plug-in wings,
composite landing gear, and a removable canopy for easy
access to the inside of the fuselage are all features you will
come to appreciate.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to
the Revolver ARF visit the Great Planes web site at www.
greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then select the
Revolver .61 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.
AMA
We urge you to join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics)
and a local R/C club. The AMA is the governing body of
model aviation and membership is required to fl y at AMA
clubs. Though joining the AMA provides many benefi ts, one
of the primary reasons to join is liability protection. Coverage
is not limited to fl ying at contests or on the club fi eld. It even
applies to fl ying at public demonstrations and air shows.
Failure to comply with the Safety Code (excerpts printed in
the back of the manual) may endanger insurance coverage.
Additionally, training programs and instructors are available
at AMA club sites to help you get started the right way. There
are over 2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the country.
Contact the AMA at the address or toll-free phone number
below.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
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.
