GREAT PLANES Avistar 30cc ARF - User Manual

Radio: 4 −11 Channel
Engine: 1.8 − 2.0 cu in [30 − 35 cc]
Electric: RimFire 1.60 (63-62-250) Brushless
Weight:
16.5 – 17.5 lbs
[7482 – 7935 g]
Wing
Loading:
26 – 28 oz/ft
2
[79– 85 g/dm
2
]
Wingspan:
90.5 in [2300 mm]
Wing Area: 1448 in
2
[93.4 dm
2
]
Length: 77.25 in [ 1962mm]
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
airsupport@greatplanes.com
GPMA1675
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INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
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SPECIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Summary

Product Warranty Information

General Safety Precautions

Operational Safety Rules

Key safety rules for operating the model aircraft safely.

Engine Safety Precautions

Critical safety guidelines for handling and operating model engines.

Electric Motor Safety Precautions

Essential safety procedures for electric motors and LiPo batteries.

AMA Safety Code Excerpts

Assembly Decisions and Component Choices

Wing Assembly

Fuselage Assembly

Landing Gear Installation

Power System Installation

Electric Motor Installation

Installing the electric motor, ESC, and battery system.

Gas Engine Installation

Model Preparation for Flight

Control System Setup and Checks

Checking control directions, setting throws, and failsafe.

Center of Gravity (CG) Balancing

Procedure for correctly balancing the model's Center of Gravity.

Preflight and Flying Procedures

Preflight Checks and Identification

Flying Techniques and Adjustments

Guidance on takeoff, flight, landing, and fuel mixture adjustments.

GREAT PLANES Avistar 30cc ARF Specifications

General

Construction	Balsa and plywood
Airfoil	Flat-bottom
Engine Size	30cc gas engine
CG (Center of Gravity)	4-1/4 in (108mm) back from the leading edge of the wing
Control Throws-Ailerons	Up 1/2 in (13mm), Down 1/2 in (13mm)
Control Throws-Rudder	1 in (25mm) right/left
Control Throws-Elevator	1/2 in (13mm) up/down