Remember: Take your time and follow the instructions to
end up with a well-built model that is straight and true.
If you have not flown this type of model before, we
recommend that you get the assistance of an experienced
pilot in your R/C club for your first flights. If you're not a
member of a club, your local hobby shop has information
about clubs in your area whose membership includes
experienced pilots.
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 Slow
Poke Sport .40 ARF that may require planning or decision
making before starting to build. Order numbers are provided
in parentheses.
The Slow Poke Sport .40 ARF will require a good 4-channel
radio such as the Futaba
®
4VF with five servos (minimum
of 40 oz/in of torque), a Y-harness and two 6" [152mm]
servo extensions.
The recommended engine size range for the Slow Poke
Sport .40 ARF is .35 to .46 two-stroke or .52 four-stroke.
In addition to the items listed in the “Decisions You Must
Make” section, the following is the list of hardware and
accessories required to finish the Slow Poke Sport .40 ARF.
Order numbers are provided in parentheses.
❏
Propellers - Top Flite
®
Power Point
®
- refer to engine's
instruction manual for proper size.
❏
Fuel line - 3' medium 3/32" [2.4mm] glow fuel tubing
(GPMQ4131)
❏
21st Century
®
sealing iron (COVR2700)
❏
21st Century trim seal iron (COVR2750)
❏
21st Century iron cover (CORQ2702)
In addition to common household tools and hobby tools, this
is the “short list” of the most important items required to
build the Slow Poke Sport .40 ARF.
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)
❏
Hobby knife (HCAR0105)
❏
#11 blades (HCAR0211)
❏
Small T-pins (HCAR5100)
❏
Builder's triangle (HCAR0480)
❏
Electric drill and 1/16" [1.6mm] drill bit
❏
Small Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers
❏
Pliers with wire cutter (HCAR0630)
Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that
will help you build the Slow Poke Sport .40 ARF.
❏
Great Planes CG Machine
™
(GPMR2400)
❏
Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer
™
(TOPQ5700)
❏
Straightedge with scale (HCAR0475)
❏
Cutting mat (HCAR0456)
❏
Masking Tape (TOPR8018)
❏
CA Debonder (GPMR6039)
❏
CA Applicator tips (GPMR6033)
❏
1/2 oz. Thin CA (GPMR6002)
❏
1/2 oz. Medium CA (GPMR6008)
❏
CA Applicator Tips (HCAR3780)
❏
CA Debonder (GPMR6039)
❏
CA accelerator (GPMR6034)
Optional Supplies and Tools
Adhesives and Building Supplies
Covering Accessories
Hardware and Accessories
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Engine Recommendations
Radio Equipment
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality
kit and instructions, but ultimately the quality and flyability
of your finished model depends on how you build it;
therefore, we cannot in any way guarantee the
performance of your completed model and no
representations are expressed or implied as to the
performance or safety of your completed model.
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