User manual GREAT PLANES SPITFIRE

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL Wingspan: 39 in [990mm] Wing Area: 272 in2 [17. 5dm2] Weight: 40 ­ 48 oz [1130 ­ 1360g] Wing Loading: 21 ­ 25 oz/ft2 [65 ­ 78g/dm2] Length: 35. 5 in [895mm] Radio: 4-channel minimum w/4 to 5 micro servos and standard size receiver Engine: . 25 cu in [4cc] two-stroke, 35-30-1450kV RimFireTM out-runner motor 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. [. . . ] Place your receiver and foam rubber onto the brushless radio tray and loop the rubber band over the receiver and hook it onto the tab. Make a battery strap by cutting the hook and loop material 7-1/4" [184mm] long, overlapping the ends 1-1/2" [38mm]. Glue the strap to the underside of the battery tray with medium or thick CA as shown. 12. Trim the covering from the cooling hole cutout on the front underside of the fuse. 9. Glue the battery tray into the fuse by keying the tab into the third former and resting the forward end on the fuel tank opening and the triangle stock you glued in step 8. Apply a liberal amount of medium or thick CA glue to the mating surfaces to ensure a very secure battery tray. Cut another piece of triangle stock and glue it against the aft end of the tray and the former. 10. Glue the brushless radio tray to the spars in the location shown. 20 13. Glue the small pieces together and then glue them into the slot in the large piece. and let it cure undisturbed. The epoxy will provide a smooth surface for the double-sided tape to adhere to. When the epoxy is dry, glue the tray onto the top edge of the cooling hole cutout as shown. 14. Apply a coating of epoxy to the flat side of the ESC tray B. Insert the 3. 5mm female bullet connector (the end with the cutout on the side) into the open end of the 4mm male bullet connector. Shown in the photo above is the X-Acto® Extra Hands Double Clip (XACR4214). This tool is extremely useful for small soldering tasks. 15. Feed the receiver and battery leads on the ESC through the left hole in the second former. Connect the ESC to the receiver and to the motor. If using the recommended ESC and brushless motor, three 4mm male to 3. 5mm female bullet connector adapters will be needed. Great Planes offers these adapters for purchase using part number (GPMM3123). Secure the ESC to the ESC tray with a piece of the included double-sided foam servo tape. C. With the female bullet in the open end of the male bullet and the cutouts in both connectors lined up, apply solder with flux into the cutouts. When applying the solder, it should appear to flow into the joint and around the ends of the connectors until the joint is coated. [. . . ] Tell him to remind you to throttle back once the plane gets to a comfortable altitude. While full throttle is usually desirable for takeoff, most models fly more smoothly at reduced speeds. 30 Have a ball!But always stay in control and fly in a safe manner. GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING! OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM GREAT PLANES · Ideal for brushed-to-brushless upgrades and glow-toelectric conversions! [. . . ]