GREAT PLANES Giles G-202 User Manual

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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
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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.
While this kit has been flight tested to exceed normal use, if the plane will be used for extremely high stress flying, the
modeler is responsible for taking steps to reinforce the high stress points.
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE
STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF
THIS MODEL.
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GREAT PLANES Giles G-202 Specifications

General

Brand	GREAT PLANES
Model	Giles G-202
Category	Toy
Language	English

Summary

Model Safety Precautions

Building the Tail Surfaces

Constructing Stabilizer, Fin, and Rudder

Step-by-step instructions for building the horizontal stabilizer, vertical fin, and rudder from balsa components.

Building and Hinging Elevators

Instructions for constructing elevator halves and preparing them for hinging to the stabilizer.

Building the Wing Structure

Assembling Wing Sheeting and Spars

Constructing Wing Panels

Detailed steps for building the wing panels, including aligning spars, webs, and ribs over the plans.

Joining and Finishing the Wing

Joining Wing Panels

Instructions for assembling the wing joiner and joining the two wing panels together with epoxy.

Finishing Wing Tops and Ailerons

Building the Fuselage Structure

Fuselage Frame Assembly

Mounting Wing and Finishing Fuselage Bottom

Instructions for attaching the wing to the fuselage and finishing the bottom fuselage structure.

Mounting the Engine

Installing Servos and Pushrods

Model Balancing and Covering Preparation

Lateral Model Balancing

Procedure for ensuring the model is laterally balanced, which affects handling and stability.

Preparing for Covering

Covering and Painting the Model

MonoKote Covering Techniques and Sequence

Painting Model Components

Final Hookups and Checks

Attaching Control Surfaces

Final Servo, Receiver, and Hardware Installation

Servo, Receiver, and Control Horn Installation

Steps for mounting servos, receiver, and control horns, ensuring correct orientation and connection.

Installing Remaining Hardware

Setting Control Surface Throws

Balancing the Model (CG)

Safety and Pre-Flying Checks

Selecting a Safe Flying Location

Ground and Radio Checks

Engine and AMA Safety Precautions

Critical safety guidelines for engine operation and adherence to the Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code.

Flying the Giles G-202

Takeoff Procedures and Flutter Warnings

Detailed steps for takeoff, including flutter warnings and considerations for aerobatic aircraft.

Understanding Model Trimming Principles

CG Balance and Lateral Trim

Explains the importance of CG balance and lateral balancing for stable flight and proper control response.

Flight Trimming Chart and Corrections

Control Adjustments and Corrections