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WARRANTY

Great Planes

®

Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Great Planes’ liability exceed the
original cost of the purchased kit. 
Further, Great Planes reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

In that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for
any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product, the user
accepts all resulting liability.

If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit
immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING
CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND
USE OF THIS MODEL.

GPMZ0238 for GPMA1025  V1.1

Entire Contents © Copyright 2002

1610 Interstate Drive Champaign, IL 61822

(217) 398-8970, Ext. 2

[email protected]

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Wingspan: 55 in [1400mm] 
Wing Area: 568 sq in [36.6 dm

2

Weight: 4.8 to 5.3 lbs [2180 to 2410g]
Wing Loading: 19.5 to 21.5 oz/sq ft [59 to 66 g/dm

2

Length: 54 in [1370mm] 
Radio: 4-Channel (5 servos)
Engine: .40 - .51 cu in [6.5 - 8.5cc] two-stroke, .52 – .70 cu in

[8.5 - 11.5cc] four-stroke

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Страница 1: ...using the user assembled product the user accepts all resulting liability If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product the buyer is advised to return th...

Страница 2: ...lanes Venus 40 ARF visit the web site listed below and select the Great Planes Venus 40 ARF If there is new technical information or changes to this model a tech notice box will appear in the upper le...

Страница 3: ...eed 4 channel radio with five servos two aileron servos Y harness for dual aileron servos HCAM2500 for Futaba J If you plan to use a computer radio you will also need 5 channel radio with five servos...

Страница 4: ...r the best fit Whenever the term glue is written you should rely upon your experience to decide what type of glue to use When a specific type of adhesive works best for that step the instructions will...

Страница 5: ...ets If you need assistance locating a dealer to purchase parts visit www greatplanes com and click on Where to Buy If this kit is missing parts contact Great Planes Product Support Replacement Parts L...

Страница 6: ...6 x 12 Threaded On One End Pushrods 6 2 56 Nylon Clevises 6 Silicone Retainers 4 FasLinks 1 Brass EZ Connector 1 4 40 x 1 4 Socket Head Cap Screw 1 Nylon EZ Retainer 2 5 32 Wheel Collars 2 6 32 x 1 4...

Страница 7: ...and the leading edge of the aileron Drill a 3 32 2 4mm hole 1 2 12mm deep in the center of each hinge slot to allow the CA to wick in Follow up with a 11 blade to clean out the slots Hint If you have...

Страница 8: ...the opening if necessary Mark the location of the servo mounting screws and drill 1 16 1 6mm holes at the marks Wick some thin CA in the holes you just made and install the aileron servo with the hard...

Страница 9: ...take as much time as necessary to glue the two wings together correctly Epoxy should be used generously in each one of the following steps Use 30 minute epoxy to allow enough time to fit the parts and...

Страница 10: ...way the MonoKote on the top and bottom of the wing and seal with a sealing iron 3 Test fit the wing to the fuse and bolt it in position using two 1 4 20 x 2 51mm nylon bolts If necessary enlarge or ad...

Страница 11: ...pan under the wing and mark its edges on the wing with a Top Flite Panel Line Pen Hint If you tape the belly pan to the fuselage for this step it will not move and it will be easier to mark both sides...

Страница 12: ...s thus leaving flaps of covering that can be ironed to the stab and fin after gluing them into position 2 Fit the stab into the fuse Center the trailing edge by taking accurate measurements as shown i...

Страница 13: ...fuse where the stab fits Slide the stab into position Wipe away residual epoxy with a paper towel and alcohol Use the pin and string method to confirm the stab is aligned Stand behind the model to che...

Страница 14: ...4mm brass tube to cut a groove on the leading edge of the rudder to accommodate the tail wheel wire 14 Cut six CA hinges for the elevators and three for the rudder just as it was done for the ailerons...

Страница 15: ...e back of the firewall Use a small amount of epoxy on the blind nuts to keep them in place Do not get epoxy in the threads 3 Find the left and right engine mounts and cut off the spreader bar on both...

Страница 16: ...l Be certain you install the fuel tank inside the fuselage with the vent tube pointing up and the fill tube down Tighten the fuel tank screw 10 Glue a 1 2 x 1 4 12mm x 6 4mm balsa stick not included a...

Страница 17: ...rvos Depending on the size of your servos you may have to slightly trim the tray Place the servos in the tray and mount them with the hardware that came with the servos Center the rudder servo arm If...

Страница 18: ...servos and the Y harness to the receiver Glue two 1 2 x 1 4 12mm x 6 4mm balsa sticks not included to secure the battery and receiver in place 10 Make a small hole through the bottom of the fuselage...

Страница 19: ...aper strips to mark the location of the needle valve engine glow plug access and muffler Remove the muffler and needle valve 6 Install the cowl with four 2 x 3 8 9 5mm screws and four 2 washers and ma...

Страница 20: ...ishes the installation of the landing gear 1 Cut the instrument panel decal from the decal sheet and place it in position in the cockpit 2 If you wish to install a pilot now it is the time to do it On...

Страница 21: ...ndicated in the chart that follows If your radio does not have dual rates we recommend setting the throws somewhere between the low rate and the high rate setting Note The throws are measured at the w...

Страница 22: ...ly inside Note Do not rely upon the adhesive on the back of the lead weight to permanently hold it in place Over time fuel and exhaust residue may soften the adhesive and cause the weight to fall off...

Страница 23: ...ly and rapidly to full power and maintains full power indefinitely After you run the engine on the model inspect the model closely to make sure all screws remained tight the hinges are secure the prop...

Страница 24: ...ed helper 3 I will perform my initial turn after takeoff away from the pit or spectator areas and I will not thereafter fly over pit or spectator areas unless beyond my control 4 I will operate my mod...

Страница 25: ...e elevator stick allowing the model to establish a gentle climb to a safe altitude before turning into the traffic pattern For reassurance and to keep an eye on other traffic it is a good idea to have...

Страница 26: ...o maintain heading remember to throttle back at the top and make certain you are on the desired rates high low rates A flight plan greatly reduces the chances of crashing your model just because of po...

Страница 27: ...hey perform predictably throughout the full rpm range Their symmetric pitch reduces prop vibration and boosts thrust at any rpm a top choice for all fliers Hobbico Accu Cycle Tx Rx Battery Cycler HCAP...

Страница 28: ...Engine Spacing Template Engine Mount Template...

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