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Specify 6+ channel radio and servo types.
Choose engine within the recommended size range.
List of necessary hardware and accessories.
Recommended glues and building materials.
Helpful optional tools for building the model.
Tools for applying model covering film.
Understanding sheet metal and machine screw designations.
Temporarily position parts for best fit before gluing.
Recommendations for using 30-minute and 6-minute epoxy.
Details on patching and applying MonoKote film.
Visual identification of included parts.
List of parts not visually represented.
Finding sources for purchasing parts.
Information for mail-order and phone orders.
Catalog of available parts with order codes.
Hinging and securing the elevator halves.
Drilling and attaching ball links to servo arms.
Securing servos and aligning control horns.
Connecting control horns and pushrods for elevator.
Hinging ailerons to the wing panels.
Mounting servos and connecting wiring.
Mounting the tail wheel and steering arm.
Hinging the rudder using the specified procedure.
Mounting servos and connecting rudder pushrods.
Attaching axles, wheels, and wheel pants.
Cutting template and drilling mounting holes.
Securing engine to firewall with spacers.
Use plastic pushrods to prevent radio noise.
Glued plastic pushrod tube for throttle control.
Attaching pushrods and clevises for throttle control.
Drilling holes for kill switch and servo.
Attaching pushrod to kill switch and servo.
Connecting the kill switch to the ignition system.
Soldering brass tubes and attaching clunks.
Securing the tank tray and fuel lines.
Cutting the cowl for proper engine fitment.
Sliding and securing stab tubes and halves.
Connecting extensions to elevator servos.
Finding the correct wing position for balance.
Precisely marking the CG location on the wingtips.
Inserting the wing onto the central tube.
Fastening the wing using the provided bolt.
Securing radio components with foam and Velcro.
Plugging in servos and mounting controls.
Ensuring correct response and centering of controls.
Securing the canopy and pilot to the frame.
Positioning and applying water-slide decals.
Adjusting control surface movement ranges.
Precisely marking the CG location on the wingtips.
Lifting the model to check balance point.
Relocating components or adding ballast for balance.
Checking for equal wingtip height.
Marking the model with owner's details.
Following manufacturer's battery charging guidelines.
Ensuring propeller is balanced for smooth operation.
Verifying engine and systems after break-in.
Testing radio control range before flight.
Safe practices for flammable fuel.
Safe practices for starting and running engines.
Keeping clear of the rotating propeller.
Importance of kill switches for gasoline engines.
Airworthiness, altitude, and reckless flying guidelines.
Ground checks, spectator lines, and frequency use.
Criteria for classifying giant-scale models.
Requirements for proving aircraft airworthiness.
Manual and transmitter-based engine stop methods.
Servo ratings, battery capacity, and anti-glitch devices.
Protecting surfaces from fuel and exhaust residue.
Verifying balance and secure mounting of components.
Confirming correct control response and movement.
Ensuring fuel lines are not kinked and propeller is tight.
Performing radio range check before flight.
Adjusting fuel mixture for optimal engine cooling.
Ground handling, throttle control, and initial climb.
Getting acquainted with flight characteristics and trim.
Executing smooth landings and go-arounds.
General| Brand | GREAT PLANES |
|---|---|
| Model | Matt Chapman Cap 580 |
| Category | Toy |
| Language | English |
