GREAT PLANES U-Can-Do 3D.46 - 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
Wingspan: 56.75 in [1441mm]
Length: 58.5 in [1486mm]
Wing Area: 904 sq in [58.3 dm
2
]
Weight: 5 lbs - 5 lbs 10 oz [2268 - 2551g]
Wing Loading: 12.7 - 14.3 oz/sq ft [39 - 44 g/dm
2
]
Engine: .32 - .50 cu in [5 - 8cc] two-stroke, .52 - .70 cu in [9 - 11cc] four-stroke
™

Summary

Introduction and Core Information

Safety Precautions

Important guidelines for safe operation and assembly of the model.

Model Assembly - Wing and Fuselage

Preparations

Build the Wing

Detailed instructions for assembling the aircraft's wing structure.

Mount the Ailerons

Install the Aileron Servos and Pushrods

Mount the Wing to the Fuselage

Build the Fuselage

Steps for assembling the main body of the aircraft.

Mount the Stab

Model Assembly - Components and Finalization

Mount the Wheel Pants & Landing Gear

Mount the Engine

Mount the Cowl

Final Assembly

Install the Remaining Servos

Pre-Flight Checks and Adjustments

Get the Model Ready to Fly

Final checks and adjustments before the maiden flight.

Check the Control Directions

Verifying correct response of control surfaces to transmitter inputs.

Set the Control Throws

Adjusting the range of motion for each control surface.

Balance the Model (C.G.)

Setting the correct Center of Gravity for stable flight.

Balance the Model Laterally

Preflight

Essential checks and procedures before the first flight.

Balance Propellers

Ground Check

Range Check

Engine Safety Precautions

Critical safety measures related to engine operation.

Checklist

A comprehensive list of checks to perform before flying.

Flying Operations and Performance Tuning

Flying

General advice and characteristics for flying the U-Can-Do 3D .46 ARF.

Takeoff

Procedures for performing a safe and controlled takeoff.

Flight

Tips for maintaining stable flight and making adjustments.

Landing

GREAT PLANES U-Can-Do 3D.46 Specifications

General

Radio System	4-channel
Construction	Balsa and plywood
Engine Size	.40-.46 cu in (6.5-7.5 cc) 2-stroke
Servos	4-5
Skill Level	Intermediate
Wing Loading	16-18 oz/sq ft (49-55 g/sq dm)