GREAT PLANES Lancair ES User Manual

WARRANTY
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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 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.
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING
CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING
THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Wingspan: 79-3/4 in [2030mm]
Wing Area: 690 sq in [44.5 dm
2
]
Weight: 8.5 – 9 lb [3850 – 4080g]
Wing Loading: 28 – 30 oz/sq ft [85 – 92g/dm
2
]
Length: 52 in [1320mm]
Radio: 5-channel with 7 servos
Engine: .61 – .75 cu in [10 – 12cc] 2-stroke,
.91 cu in [15cc] 4-stroke

GREAT PLANES Lancair ES Specifications

General

Brand	GREAT PLANES
Model	Lancair ES
Category	Toy
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions and Build Decisions

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Essential safety rules for building and flying the model.

DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE

Essential decisions to make before commencing model construction.

Fiberglass Handling and Wing Construction

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WORKING WITH FIBERGLASS

Essential safety and handling procedures for fiberglass components.

BUILD THE WING

Install the Flaps & Ailerons

Attaching the flaps and ailerons to the main wing assembly.

Wing Servo and Pushrod Installation

Install the Flaps & Aileron Servo

Instructions for installing servos for the aileron and flap control surfaces.

Install the Flap & Aileron Hardware & Pushrods

Installing control horns, pushrods, and linkages for flaps and ailerons.

Join the Wings

Fuselage and Tail Assembly

ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE

Install the Pushrod Tubes & Fuselage Formers

Install the Horizontal Stab, Elevators, Rudder & Pushrods

Engine and Landing Gear Installation

INSTALL THE ENGINE & MUFFLER

Step-by-step guide for installing the engine and muffler assembly.

Install the Nose Wheel

Install the Main Landing Gear

Fuel Tank, Radio System, and Cowl

Install the Fuel Tank

INSTALL THE RADIO SYSTEM

Install the Receiver & Battery

INSTALL THE COWL

Pre-Flight Checks and Balancing

Check the Control Directions

Confirming that control surfaces move in the correct direction.

Set the Control Throws

Balance the Model (C.G.)

Procedures for ensuring the model is correctly balanced at the specified center of gravity.

Balance the Model Laterally

Balance the Propellers

Pre-Flight and Safety Procedures

Charge the Batteries

Ground Check

Performing ground checks to ensure engine and systems are functioning correctly.

Range Check

Verifying the operational range of the radio control system.

Engine, Radio, and General Safety Codes

ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Essential safety precautions for operating the model's engine.

AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpt)

Key safety guidelines from the Academy of Model Aeronautics.

RADIO CONTROL

IMAA SAFETY CODE (excerpt)

Important safety rules from the International Miniature Aircraft Association.

Detailed Safety Checks and Recommendations

Section 3.0: SAFETY CHECK

Detailed safety inspection procedures for the aircraft.

Section 5.0: EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF (kill switch)

Procedures for safely shutting down the engine in emergencies.

Section 6.0: RADIO REQUIREMENTS

Additional IMAA General Recommendations

Checklist and Flying Procedures

CHECK LIST

Fuel Mixture Adjustments

Takeoff

Landing