GREAT PLANES Pitts Special ARF User Manual

WARRANTY
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at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case
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to change or modify this warranty without notice.
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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.
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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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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GREAT PLANES Pitts Special ARF Specifications

General

Brand	GREAT PLANES
Model	Pitts Special ARF
Category	Toy
Language	English

Summary

WARRANTY

INTRODUCTION

IMAA INFORMATION

Details about the IMAA and its relevance for flying giant scale models.

SCALE COMPETITION

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE

RADIO EQUIPMENT

Details on the radio system requirements and servo recommendations.

ENGINE RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommended engines and considerations for weight and balance.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES

Lists general hardware and accessories needed for assembly.

COVERING ACCESSORIES

Specific tools and supplies needed for covering the model.

ADHESIVES AND BUILDING SUPPLIES

Essential glues and building materials required for assembly.

OPTIONAL ITEMS

IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES

MONOKOTE INFORMATION

Details about the covering material used on the model and its colors.

METRIC CONVERSIONS

Conversion factors between imperial and metric units.

PREPARATIONS

INSTALL THE AILERONS

Step-by-step guide for attaching the ailerons to the wings.

ASSEMBLE THE WINGS

JOIN THE BOTTOM WING

JOIN THE TOP WING

ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE

MOUNT THE BOTTOM WING

Attaching the bottom wing to the fuselage.

MOUNT THE TOP WING

MOUNT THE STAB AND FIN

INSTALL THE SERVOS

INSTALL THE TAIL GEAR

MOUNT THE LANDING GEAR

MOUNT THE ENGINE

ASSEMBLE & INSTALL THE FUEL TANK

MOUNTING THE COWLING

ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL THE SPINNER

INSTALL RADIO GEAR

INSTALL THE FLYING WIRES

FINISHING TOUCHES

GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY

CHECK THE CONTROL DIRECTIONS

Verifying that control surfaces respond correctly to transmitter inputs.

SET THE CONTROL THROWS

BALANCE THE MODEL (C.G.)

PREFLIGHT

IDENTIFY YOUR MODEL

Ensuring the model is properly identified with owner information.

CHARGE THE BATTERIES

Instructions for charging the transmitter and receiver batteries.

BALANCE THE PROPELLER

Balancing the propeller to prevent vibration and damage.

BALANCE THE MODEL LATERALLY

GROUND CHECK

RANGE CHECK

ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

AMA SAFETY CODE (EXCERPTS)

IMAA SAFETY CODE (EXCERPTS)

SECTION 1.0: SAFETY STANDARD

Basic safety standards and adherence to the code.

SECTION 3.0: SAFETY CHECK

Procedures for conducting a safety check before flying.

SECTION 5.0: EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF

Requirements for emergency engine shut-off systems.

SECTION 6.0: RADIO REQUIREMENTS

Specifications and requirements for radio equipment.

ADDITIONAL IMAA GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

General safety and operational recommendations for IMAA events.

CHECK LIST

TAKEOFF

FLIGHT

FUEL MIXTURE ADJUSTMENTS

LANDING