GREAT PLANES Venus 40arf - 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.
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING
CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND
USE OF THIS MODEL.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Wingspan: 55 in [1400mm]
Wing Area: 568 sq in [36.6 dm
2
]
Weight: 4.8 to 5.3 lbs [2180 to 2410g]
Wing Loading: 19.5 to 21.5 oz/sq ft [59 to 66 g/dm
2
]
Length: 54 in [1370mm]
Radio: 4-Channel (5 servos)
Engine: .40 - .51 cu in [6.5 - 8.5cc] two-stroke, .52 – .70 cu in
[8.5 - 11.5cc] four-stroke
™

Summary

WARRANTY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Model Usage and Assembly Safety

Ensures correct assembly and safe operation, warning against modifications and misuse.

Building and Component Integrity

Emphasizes building quality, using reliable R/C systems and components for structural soundness.

Pre-Flight Checks and Pilot Assistance

Highlights the importance of pre-flight checks and seeking assistance from experienced pilots.

Extreme Flying Considerations

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

ASSEMBLE THE WING

Join the Wing

Mount the Wing on the Fuselage

ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE

Install the Tail Surfaces

Engine Installation

Radio Installation

Installing the Cowl

Install the Landing Gear

GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY

Check the Control Directions

Ensures that all control surfaces respond correctly to transmitter inputs and are centered.

Set the Control Throws

Adjusting control surface movements to recommended high and low rates for optimal flight.

Balance the Model (C.G.)

Balance the Model Laterally

PREFLIGHT

Charge the Batteries

Balance the Propeller

Ground Check

Range Check

ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpt)

CHECK LIST

Takeoff

Flight

Landing

GREAT PLANES Venus 40arf Specifications

General

Brand	GREAT PLANES
Model	Venus 40arf
Category	Toy
Language	English