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GREAT PLANES spacewalker - User Manual

GREAT PLANES spacewalker
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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.
While this kit has been flight tested to exceed normal use, if the plane will be used for extremely high stress flying, such as racing, the
modeler is responsible for taking steps to reinforce the high stress points.
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE
STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF
THIS MODEL.
Manual GPMZ0211 For Kit GPMA1300 V1.0
© Copyright 1998
P.O. Box 788 Urbana, IL 61803 (217) 398-8970
www.greatplanes.com
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Summary

Instruction Manual

Warranty

Product guarantee and limitations for material and workmanship.

Introduction

Precautions

Important build and safety guidelines for successful assembly.

Important Safety Precaution

Decisions You Must Make

Engine Selection

Guidance on choosing the appropriate engine for the model.

Preparations

Required Accessories

List of essential items needed before starting construction.

Building Supplies and Tools

Optional Supplies and Tools

List of helpful but non-essential items for building.

General Inspection

IMAA Information

Metric Conversions

Parts List

Parts Included in the Hardware Bag

Specific details of the contents of the hardware bag.

Replacement Parts

Wing Assembly

Join the Two Wing Halves

Instructions for connecting the left and right wing panels.

Wing Assembly

Mount the Wing to the Fuselage

Attaching the completed wing assembly to the aircraft fuselage.

Tail Assembly

Install the Stabilizer and Vertical Fin

Mounting the horizontal stabilizer and vertical fin.

Tail Assembly

Install the Rudder, Elevators and Ailerons

Hinging the aircraft's control surfaces for movement.

Tail Assembly

Install the Rudder, Elevators and Ailerons

Attaching the rudder, elevators, and ailerons to the tail section.

Install the Main Landing Gear

Engine Installation

Radio Installation

Install the Throttle, Elevator and Rudder Servos

Mounting and connecting servos for primary flight controls.

Radio Installation

Install the Throttle, Elevator and Rudder Servos

Connecting pushrods to servos for primary flight controls.

Radio Installation

Install the Throttle, Elevator and Rudder Servos

Finalizing pushrod connections to servos for primary controls.

Install the Aileron Servos

Install the Aileron Servos

Install the Cowl

Install the Cowl

Adding Details to Your SpaceWalker ARF

Adding Details to Your SpaceWalker ARF

Set the Control Throws

Balance Your Model

Balance the Model Laterally

Ensuring the model is balanced side-to-side for stable flight.

Preflight

Charge the Batteries

Ensuring adequate power for the radio system and servos.

Balance the Propeller

Reducing vibration for smoother engine operation.

Find a Safe Place to Fly

Ground Check the Model

Range Check Your Radio

Engine Safety Precautions

AMA Safety Code (excerpt)

Radio Control

Flying

Takeoff

Procedures and tips for initiating flight from the ground.

Flight

Techniques and advice for maintaining stable flight.

Flying

Landing

Procedures and tips for bringing the aircraft down safely.

Building Notes

Flight Log

Summary

Instruction Manual

Warranty

Product guarantee and limitations for material and workmanship.

Introduction

Precautions

Important build and safety guidelines for successful assembly.

Important Safety Precaution

Decisions You Must Make

Engine Selection

Guidance on choosing the appropriate engine for the model.

Preparations

Required Accessories

List of essential items needed before starting construction.

Building Supplies and Tools

Optional Supplies and Tools

List of helpful but non-essential items for building.

General Inspection

IMAA Information

Metric Conversions

Parts List

Parts Included in the Hardware Bag

Specific details of the contents of the hardware bag.

Replacement Parts

Wing Assembly

Join the Two Wing Halves

Instructions for connecting the left and right wing panels.

Wing Assembly

Mount the Wing to the Fuselage

Attaching the completed wing assembly to the aircraft fuselage.

Tail Assembly

Install the Stabilizer and Vertical Fin

Mounting the horizontal stabilizer and vertical fin.

Tail Assembly

Install the Rudder, Elevators and Ailerons

Hinging the aircraft's control surfaces for movement.

Tail Assembly

Install the Rudder, Elevators and Ailerons

Attaching the rudder, elevators, and ailerons to the tail section.

Install the Main Landing Gear

Engine Installation

Radio Installation

Install the Throttle, Elevator and Rudder Servos

Mounting and connecting servos for primary flight controls.

Radio Installation

Install the Throttle, Elevator and Rudder Servos

Connecting pushrods to servos for primary flight controls.

Radio Installation

Install the Throttle, Elevator and Rudder Servos

Finalizing pushrod connections to servos for primary controls.

Install the Aileron Servos

Install the Aileron Servos

Install the Cowl

Install the Cowl

Adding Details to Your SpaceWalker ARF

Adding Details to Your SpaceWalker ARF

Set the Control Throws

Balance Your Model

Balance the Model Laterally

Ensuring the model is balanced side-to-side for stable flight.

Preflight

Charge the Batteries

Ensuring adequate power for the radio system and servos.

Balance the Propeller

Reducing vibration for smoother engine operation.

Find a Safe Place to Fly

Ground Check the Model

Range Check Your Radio

Engine Safety Precautions

AMA Safety Code (excerpt)

Radio Control

Flying

Takeoff

Procedures and tips for initiating flight from the ground.

Flight

Techniques and advice for maintaining stable flight.

Flying

Landing

Procedures and tips for bringing the aircraft down safely.

Building Notes

Flight Log

GREAT PLANES spacewalker Specifications

General IconGeneral
Wingspan52 in (1320 mm)
Weight5.5-6.5 lb (2.5-2.9 kg)
Length43.5 in (1105 mm)
Radio4-channel
Servos4
Engine.40-.46 cu in (6.5-7.5 cc) 2-stroke
ConstructionBalsa and plywood
PowerGlow
Skill LevelIntermediate
MaterialBalsa and plywood

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