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GREAT PLANES G-44 widgeon - User Manual

GREAT PLANES G-44 widgeon
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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
airsupport@greatplanes.com
GPMA1151 v1.1
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
WARRANTY
SPECIFICATIONS
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.
Wingspan: 51 in [1295 mm]
Wing Area: 373 in
2
[24.1 dm
2
]
Wing Loading: 25−28 oz/ft
2
[76−85 g/dm
2
]
Length: 36 in [915mm]
Weight: 4−4.5 lb
[1810 2040 g]
Radio: 4 channel
transmitter & receiver
with four servos
Motor: RimFire
400 (28-30-950),
two 25 amp ESCs
& two 8
×
6 props
Battery: 3200 mAh 3S,
11.1 V 20C battery
Entire Contents © 2011 Hobbico,
®
Inc. All rights reserved.
®
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Summary

Introduction and Safety

General Safety Guidelines

Crucial safety rules for building and flying the model.

Preparations and Wing Assembly Start

Tighten Covering and Install Motors

Initial steps for preparing the model and assembling wings.

Wing Assembly - Servos and Panels

Install Aileron Servos and Join Wing Panels

Detailed steps for servo installation and wing joining.

Nacelle and Sponson Installation

Fuselage Assembly - Tail Surfaces

Install Stab, Elevators, and Rudder

Attaching horizontal stabilizers, elevators, and rudder.

Fuselage Assembly - Electronics Installation

Install Servos, Receiver, and Speed Controls

Mounting primary electronic components inside the fuselage.

Pre-Flight Preparation

Control System Setup

Verifying control directions and setting control throws.

Balance and Control Throws

Control Surface Throws Chart

Recommended throws for control surfaces.

Center of Gravity (C.G.) Setup

Finding and setting the correct balance point.

Lateral Balance and Preflight Checks

Preflight Procedures Overview

Key checks including identification, charging, radio, safety, and AMA code.

Radio Control and Final Checklist

Flying the G-44 Widgeon EP

GREAT PLANES G-44 widgeon Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGREAT PLANES
ModelG-44 widgeon
CategoryToy
LanguageEnglish

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