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GREAT PLANES RV-4 - User Manual

GREAT PLANES RV-4
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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 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.
RV44P03 for GPMA0180 V1.0 Entire Contents © Copyright 2001
P.O. Box 788 Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 398-8970
productsupport@greatplanes.com
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
USA
MADE IN
Printed In USA
Wingspan: 54-5/8 in. (1388mm)
Wing Area: 628.8 sq. in. (40.56dm
2
)
Weight: 5-3/4 lbs to 6-1/4 lbs ( 2610g - 2850g)
Length: 49-5/8 in. (1260mm)
Wing Loading: 21 oz per sq ft to 22.9 oz per sq ft (64.4 grams per dm
2
- 70.3 grams per dm
2
)
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Summary

Warranty Information

Introduction and Safety

Critical Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for building and operating the model safely, preventing injury and damage.

Decisions You Must Make

Build the Tail Surfaces

Constructing the Stabilizer and Elevator

Step-by-step guide for assembling the stabilizer and elevator sections.

Constructing the Fin and Rudder

Build the Wing

Constructing the Wing Panels

Step-by-step instructions for building the individual left and right wing panels.

Constructing the Ailerons and Flaps

Join the Wing Halves

Build the Fuselage

Fuselage Top and Bottom Assembly

Firewall and Landing Gear Mount Installation

Firewall and Engine Mount Preparation

Mount the Wing to the Fuselage

Finish the Fuselage

Mount the Landing Gear

Mount the Engine

Install Fuselage Components

Finish Radio Installation

Finish Servo Installation

Install the Cowl

Balance Model Laterally

Cover Model with MonoKote

Install Stab and Fin

Join Control Surfaces

Get Model Ready to Fly

Check Control Directions

Verifying that all control surfaces move in the correct direction according to transmitter input.

Set Control Throws

Balance Model (Center of Gravity)

Balance Propellers

Preflight Procedures

Ground Check

Performing engine break-in and operational checks before the first flight.

Engine Safety Precautions

AMA Safety Code

Pre-Flight Check List

Flying the RV-4

Takeoff Procedures

Detailed steps for performing a safe and successful takeoff, including ground handling and initial climb.

Flight Maneuvers and Trim

Landing Techniques

GREAT PLANES RV-4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGREAT PLANES
ModelRV-4
CategoryToy
LanguageEnglish

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