INTRODUCTION ................................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................2
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ........................................3
Radio Equipment................................................................3
Engine Recommendations .................................................3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED .....................................3
Hardware and Accessories ................................................3
Covering Accessories.........................................................3
Adhesives and Building Supplies .......................................3
Optional Supplies and Tools...............................................3
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES.......................................4
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS...............................4
KIT CONTENTS.................................................................5
METRIC CONVERSION RULER .......................................5
BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................6
Wing Assembly...................................................................6
Install the Ailerons ..............................................................8
Install the Aileron Servos ...................................................8
Install the Main Landing Gear ..........................................10
Mount the Stab and Fin....................................................11
Mount the Engine and Fuel Tank .....................................13
Install the Radio ...............................................................15
FINAL ASSEMBLY ..........................................................17
Control Throw Adjustment ................................................17
Control Surface Throws....................................................17
BALANCE YOUR MODEL ...............................................18
Balance the Model Laterally.............................................18
PREFLIGHT .....................................................................18
Charge the Batteries ........................................................18
Balance the Propeller .......................................................18
Find a Safe place to Fly ...................................................19
Ground Check your Model ...............................................19
Range Check your Radio .................................................19
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................19
AMA SAFETY CODE ......................................................20
General.............................................................................20
Radio Control ...................................................................20
FLYING.............................................................................20
Takeoff ..............................................................................20
Flight.................................................................................20
Landing.............................................................................20
The Slow Poke Sport .40 ARF is a great follow up to our Slow
Poke Sport .40 kit but you don't have to do the building! This
plane has all of the great flight characteristics of a sport / fun
fly airplane. This coupled with its good looks will make it a
standout at your flying field. With minimal effort you will have
this plane in the air in no time and performing to all of your
abilities. We hope you enjoy the Slow Poke Sport .40 ARF as
much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you!
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections for the
Slow Poke Sport .40 ARF, visit the web site listed below and
select the Great Planes Slow Poke Sport .40 ARF. A “tech
notice” box will appear in the upper left corner of the page if
there is new technical information or changes to this kit.
http://www.greatplanes.com/airplanes/index.html
1. Your Slow Poke Sport .40 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 Slow Poke Sport .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
model has remained structurally sound. Be sure to check
clevises or other connectors often and replace them if they
show any signs of wear or fatigue.
7. If you are not already an experienced R/C pilot, you
should fly the model only with the help of a competent,
experienced R/C pilot.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF
& OTHERS...FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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