GREAT PLANES PT-19 - User Manual

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
WARRANTY
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 modication. 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 nal assembly or
material used for nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of
the nal 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 contact:
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Wingspan:
56.5 in [1435mm]
Weight:
80– 88 oz [2268– 2495 g]
Length:
46.2 in [1173mm]
Wing Area:
536.7 in
2
[34.62 dm
2
]
Wing Loading:
21.5 – 23.6 oz/ft
2
[65.5–72.0 g/dm
2
]
SPECIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Radio: 4 – 5 ch. radio, 4 – 5 servos
Engine: .46 – .55 cu in 2-stroke, .70 cu in 4-stroke
[7.5 – 9.0cc 2-stroke, 11.5cc 4-stroke]
Motor: 1.65 in [42mm] 925W, Edge Lite 75 ESC
GPMA1212
© 2017 Great Planes Model Mfg. A subsidiary of Hobbico,
®
Inc.
SPORT SCALE .46/EP ARF

Summary

Additional Items Required

Radio and Servo Requirements

Power System Components

Assemble the Wing

Connecting Aileron Servos

Joining Wing Halves

Mount the Landing Gear

Landing Gear Installation

Assemble the Fuselage

Fuselage Covering and Tail Assembly

Install the Electric Motor

Motor Mount and Firewall

Details on pressing blind nuts, gluing motor mount boxes, and drilling firewall for motor mounting.

Motor and ESC Connection

Guidance on mounting the motor, connecting the ESC, and testing motor direction.

Mount the Glow Engine

Engine Mount and Firewall Drilling

Steps for drilling firewall, installing blind nuts, and preparing the engine mount for engine attachment.

Engine Attachment

Instructions for mounting the engine to the mount with screws, lock washers, and threadlocker.

Hook Up the Throttle

Throttle Linkage Setup

Install the Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Assembly and Installation

Fit the Cowl Over the Engine

Cowl Trimming for Engine Clearance

Mount the Cowl

Cowl Attachment Methods

Finish Cutting the Cowl

Final Cowl Modifications

Install the Radio

Control Surface Linkages

Steps for making pushrods, installing horns, and connecting control surfaces to servos.

Servo Installation and Receiver Mounting

Prepare the Model for Flight

Setting Control Throws

Recommended control surface throws and how to adjust them for optimal flight.

Center of Gravity (C.G.) Check

Explains how to check and achieve the correct Center of Gravity for stable flight.

Preflight

Engine;Motor Safety Precautions

Essential safety precautions for handling fuel, starting engines, and operating propellers.

Radio Control System Checks

Guidelines for performing ground checks, range checks, and setting up the failsafe for the radio control system.

Flying

Flight Characteristics and Landing

GREAT PLANES PT-19 Specifications

General

Brand	GREAT PLANES
Model	PT-19
Category	Toy
Language	English