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™ ™ MADE IN USA Instruction Manual 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. To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at the address below: Hobby Services 3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1 Champaign, IL 61822 USA Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as much contact information as possible (daytime telephone number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible. READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND Champaign, IL USE OF THIS MODEL. (217) 398-8970, Ext. 5 Fax: (217) 398-7721 [email protected] PT24P03 V1.2 Printed in USA Entire Contents © Copyright 2004 Table of Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................2 Range Check Your Radio.............................................54 INTRODUCTION...............................................................3 Engine Safety Precautions...........................................54 Important Note About this Manual .................................3 AMA SAFETY CODE .....................................................55 DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE........................................4 FLYING............................................................................55 Engine Selection ............................................................4 Taxiing..........................................................................56 Wing Configuration ........................................................4 Takeoff..........................................................................56 PREPARATIONS ..............................................................4 Flying ...........................................................................56 Accessories Required to Complete Your PT-20..............4 Landing ........................................................................57 Accessories Required to Complete Your PT-40..............5 SOME MODELING TERMS & TRIVIA............................57 Suggested Supplies and Tools.......................................5 FLIGHT TRIMMING ........................................................61 Optional Supplies and Tools...........................................5 FLIGHT TRIMMING CHART...........................................62 Setting Up Shop.............................................................6 TWO-VIEW DRAWING ...................................................64 Building Notes................................................................7 Common Abbreviations..................................................7 Types of Wood................................................................7 IF YOU DON'T READ ANYTHING ELSE...BEFORE YOU The What and How of Adhesives...................................7 BEGIN CONSTRUCTION, PLEASE READ THIS: Metric Conversion ..........................................................8 Get Ready to Build.........................................................9 DIE-CUT PATTERNS......................................................10 We realize there is a lot to read between the cover and BUILD THE TAIL SURFACES.........................................12 step one where you finally start gluing parts together (we Build the Stabilizer and Fin ..........................................12 wrote it all). Please do not be tempted to just “skim over” Hinge the Elevator and Rudder....................................12 this preliminary reading material – it contains very BUILD THE FUSELAGE .................................................14 important information. Other manufacturers’ instructions Preparation ..................................................................14 may be shorter, but in the end you'll be glad we gave you Join the Fuselage Sides...............................................17 the extra information. It is important to get started on the Install the Main Landing Gear ......................................20 right foot if you are to build and fly your PT successfully – the Install the Engine .........................................................21 rest of your modeling “career” depends on it! Our Install the Nose Gear ...................................................23 suggestion is to forget about building until you have Attach the Stab and Fin to the Fuse ............................24 carefully studied this preliminary information and BUILD THE WING ...........................................................26 skimmed through the construction portion of the manual. Preparation ..................................................................26 The PT is not at all a difficult model to build but a Build the Wing Panels ..................................................27 methodical, patient outlook is the correct approach to Join the Wing Panels....................................................28 take – and following this advice is a good place to begin. Prepare the Wing for Sheeting.....................................31 Sheet the Wing.............................................................31 Fit the Aileron Servo Tray .............................................35 Wing Completion..........................................................36 Reinforce the Wing.......................................................39 FINISHING ......................................................................40 Final Sanding ...............................................................40 Protect Your Model,Yourself & Fuelproofing .................................................................40 Balance the Airplane Laterally .....................................40 Others...Follow This Important Cover the Structure......................................................41 Safety Precaution Recommended Covering Sequence ............................42 FINAL HOOKUPS AND CHECKS..................................43 Join the Control Surfaces.............................................43 Your PT is not a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working Install the Landing Gear...............................................44 model that functions very much like an actual airplane. Preliminary Radio Installation ......................................44 Balance Your Model .....................................................47 Because of its realistic performance, the PT, if not Final Radio Hook Up....................................................48 assembled and operated correctly, could possibly cause Aileron Lock for 3-Channel Operation..........................51 injury to yourself or spectators and damage property. Checks and Final Setup...............................................51 Control Surface Throws................................................52 Ground Stance.............................................................53 To make your R/C modeling experience totally enjoyable, we recommend that you get help from an PREFLIGHT....................................................................54 experienced, knowledgeable modeler with assembly Charge the Batteries ....................................................54 and your first flights. You'll learn faster and avoid risking Balance the Propeller...................................................54 your model before you're truly ready to solo. Your local Find a Safe Place to Fly...............................................54 hobby shop has information about flying clubs in your area Ground Check the Model .............................................54 whose membership includes qualified instructors. 2 You can also contact the national Academy of Model The PT is designed for either 3 or 4-channel operation with Aeronautics (AMA), which has more than 2,300 chartered two different wing setups (see Wing Configuration on page clubs across the country. Through any one of them, 4 for further details). You can start with just rudder, elevator instructor training programs and insured newcomer training and throttle control, then add a fourth servo for the ailerons are available. when you want to refine your skills. The ailerons may be locked in a neutral position after the wing is assembled, but Contact the AMA at the address or toll-free phone can be hooked up in just a few minutes with an additional number below. servo. We recommend the 3-channel setup for beginners. Due to the dihedral (upward angle of the wing) built into the wing and generous rudder size, the turn and bank response is almost identical to using ailerons. When you Academy of