GREAT PLANES Ryan STA-M - User Manual

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READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE
STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF
THIS MODEL.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
A. R. F.
Almost Ready to Fly
Wingspan: 82 in [2080mm]
Wing Area: 1066 sq in [69 dm
2
]
Weight: 10.25 - 11.5 lbs [4650 - 5220g]
Wing Loading: 22 - 25 oz/sq ft [67 - 76 g/dm
2
]
Length: 60 in [1525mm]
Radio: 4-5 channel with six servos
Engine: .61 - .91 cu in [10 - 15cc] two-stroke, .91 - 1.20 cu in [15 - 20cc] four-stroke

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

ASSEMBLE THE WING

TIGHTEN THE COVERING

Procedure for properly tightening the model's covering material.

Hinge the Ailerons

Hook Up the Ailerons

Join the Wing

Mount the Landing Gear

ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE

Mount the Stabilizer and Fin

Steps for mounting the horizontal stabilizer and vertical fin.

Mount the Servos

Guide for installing the servos into the fuselage.

Hook Up the Rudder

Procedure for connecting the rudder control system.

Hook Up the Elevators

Instructions for connecting the elevator control system.

Mount the Tailgear

Mount the Engine

Procedure for mounting the engine to the model's firewall.

Mount the Cowl

Instructions for fitting and mounting the engine cowl.

Finish the Radio Installation

PREPARE THE MODEL FOR FLYING

Set the Control Throws

Guidance on setting the correct control surface throws.

Balance the Model Laterally

Balance the Model (C.G.)

Instructions for correctly balancing the model's center of gravity (C.G.).

CHECK LIST

FINAL PREPARATIONS

Ground Check

Range Check

ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

AMA SAFETY CODE (EXCERPT)

Radio Control

FLYING

Takeoff

Flight

Landing

GREAT PLANES Ryan STA-M Specifications

General

Airfoil	Semi-symmetrical
Control Throws-Elevator (High Rate)	5/8 in (16mm) up/down
Material	Balsa and plywood
Skill Level	Intermediate
Control Throws-Ailerons (Low Rate)	3/8 in (9.5 mm) up/down
Control Throws-Elevator (Low Rate)	3/8 in (9.5 mm) up/down
Control Throws-Rudder (Low Rate)	3/4 in (19mm) right/left
Control Throws-Rudder (High Rate)	1 in (25mm) right/left
Radio	5-channel
Servos	5 standard servos