GREAT PLANES Easy Sport 40 - User 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 buyers are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, they are
advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
READ THROUGH THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FIRST. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY
AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
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P.O. Box 788 Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 398-8970
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Summary

Aircraft Warranty Information

Model Building and Operation Safety

Crucial Safety Precautions

Building Precautions

Decisions and Preparations

Engine Choice and Size

Crucial decision impacting model performance and setup.

Aircraft Parts Identification

Wing Assembly Steps

Wing Joiner Assembly

Process for joining wing components for structural integrity.

Wing Root Preparation

Steps to prepare wing root sections for assembly.

Joining Wing Panels

Method for connecting the two main wing panels.

Fuselage Component Installation

Engine Mount Installation

Attaching the engine mounting system to the fuselage.

Engine and Fuel Tank Finalization

Wing Mounting Procedure

Wing Hold-Down Plate Installation

Securing the plate that holds the wing to the fuselage.

Tail Component Installation

Elevator Halves Joining

Stabilizer Alignment and Installation

Landing Gear Installation

Main Landing Gear Mounting

Nose Gear Mounting

Radio System Setup

Radio Component Installation

Pushrod and Control Horn Installation

Final Assembly Procedures

Propeller Balancing

Flight Control Surface Adjustments

Model Balance Check

Preflight System Checks

Battery Charging

Ensuring power sources are fully charged before flight.

Ground System Checks

Performing pre-flight checks of all systems.

Radio Range and Engine Safety

Radio Range Check

Verifying radio control range before the first flight.

Engine Safety Precautions

Critical safety guidelines for engine operation.

Flying Procedures

Takeoff Technique

Initial Flight Recommendations

Landing Approach

Model Aircraft Safety Code

GREAT PLANES Easy Sport 40 Specifications