GREAT PLANES Super Skybolt - User Manual

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.
To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at the address below:
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822
USA
Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as much contact information as possible (daytime telephone number, fax number,
e-mail address), a detailed description of the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon receipt of the package the problem will
be evaluated as quickly as possible.
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING
CONSTRUCTION.IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND
USE OF THIS MODEL.
GPMZ0188 for GPMA1242 V1.1© Copyright 2006
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
airsupport@greatplanes.com
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Wingspan: 57 in [1450 mm]
Wing Area: 924 sq in [59.6 dm
2
]
Weight: 7.5 – 8.5 lb [3400 – 3855 g]
Wing Loading: 19 – 21 oz/sq ft [57 – 65 g/dm
2
]
Length: 53 in [1345 mm]
Radio: 4-channel with four 54 oz-in [3.9kg-cm] servos
Engine: .60 – .75 cu in [10 – 12.5 cc] two-stroke,
.70 – .91 cu in [11.5 – 15 cc] four-stroke

Summary

Kit Inspection

Kit Contents

List of all parts included in the Super Skybolt ARF kit.

Assemble the Wings

Install the Ailerons & Servos

Join the Wing Panels

Build the Fuselage

Assemble the Tail Section

Install the Tail Linkages & Servos

Install the Landing Gear

Install the Cabane Struts

Install the Engine & Fuel Tank

Instructions for mounting the engine and installing the fuel tank.

Install the Throttle Servo

Install the Receiver & Battery

Finish the Model

Attach the Cowl & Canopy

Attach the Wings

Get the Model Ready to Fly

Check the Control Directions

Verifying correct control surface response and transmitter settings.

Set the Control Throws

Recommended control surface throw settings for optimal flight.

Balance the Model (C.G.)

Procedure for balancing the model at the recommended center of gravity.

Preflight

Pre-flight checks including identifying the model and charging batteries.

Engine Safety Precautions

Critical safety guidelines for operating the model's engine.

GREAT PLANES Super Skybolt Specifications

General

Brand	GREAT PLANES
Model	Super Skybolt
Category	Toy
Language	English