Great-planes Curtis P-6E Hawk EP Biplane ARF - GPMA1164 User Manual

Champaign, Illinois(217) 398-8970, Ext [email protected] THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT

10❏ 2. Install the lower wing to the fuselage with two ¼-20 x 2" [51mm] nylon wing bolts.❏ 3. Locate the two “N” Struts and the eight strut brack

11❏ 7. Secure the top wing to the “N” struts with 4-40 x 5/16" [3 x 8mm] machine screws, #4 lock washers and fl at washers. After the struts are a

12❏ 3. Using a sharp hobby knife, cut the covering inside the lines you traced onto the parts. When cutting the covering you must be careful to cut on

13❏ 7. Apply a small amount of glue to the end of the tail wheel wire and then slide the wire into the hole in the leading edge of the rudder.❏ 8. App

14❏ 6. Remove three of the arms from a four arm servo horn. Drill the outer hole of the arm with a 5/64" [2mm] drill. Place the elevator servo ar

15❏ 2. Install a 4" [102mm] adhesive backed strip of Velcro in the battery compartment in the top of the fuselage.❏ 3. Assemble your motor follow

16Install the Wheels and Wheel Pants❏ ❏ 1. Install an axle to each of the landing gear legs with the axle nut. When installing the axle be sure the fl

17Final Details❏ 1. Glue the turtle deck in place to the top of the fuselage. A white aliphatic glue such as Formula 500 canopy glue works well for th

18❏ 1. Be certain the model is clean and free from oily fi ngerprints and dust. Prepare a dishpan or small bucket with a mixture of liquid dish soap an

19Set the Control ThrowsUse a ruler to accurately measure and set the control throw of each control surface as indicated in the chart that follows. If

2INTRODUCTIONThe Curtiss P-6E Hawk is an iconic airplane loved by aviation enthusiasts everywhere. The attention to detail in this airplane, coupled w

20❏ 2. With the wing attached to the fuselage, all parts of the model installed (ready to fl y) and the battery installed, lift it at the balance point

21AMA SAFETY CODE EXCERPTSRead and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. For the complete Safety Code ref

22FLYINGThe Curtiss P-6E Hawk is a great-fl ying model that fl ies smoothly and predictably. It does not, however, possess the self-recovery characteris

23importantly so you do not surprise yourself by impulsively attempting a maneuver and suddenly fi nding that you’ve run out of time, altitude or airsp

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3unsafe or unfl yable model. In a few cases the instructions may differ slightly from the photos. In those instances the written instructions should be

4Optional Supplies and ToolsHere is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that will help you build the Curtiss P-6E Hawk EP.❍ 2 oz. [57g]

5PREPARATIONS1. If you have not done so already, remove the major parts of the kit from the box and inspect for damage. If any parts are damaged or mi

6❏ ❏ 4. Enlarge the outer hole in the servo arm with a 5/64" [2mm] drill bit.❏ ❏ 5. Install a 9" [229mm] servo extension onto the servo. Be

7❏ ❏ 10. Locate a nylon control horn. Cut the nylon mounting plate from the horn. Place the control horn onto the aileron in line with the servo arm a

8❏ 14. When installing the servo in the left half of the wing you may wish to have the extension exit the wing through the same hole as the right aile

9❏ 3. If you look closely at the wood parts you will see one part is thin and fl at, and the other is shaped. Glue the fl at wood part on the front side