Great-planes Giant Big Stik ARF - GPMA1224 User Manual

WARRANTYGreat Planes®Model Manufacturing Co.guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This

❏ 1. Make four pushrod assemblies from the hardwareshown in the photo. Turn the pushrods into the clevisapproximately twenty full turns.❏ 2. Connect

❏ 5. Reconnect the pushrod to the servo horn, then markand drill 1/8" [3.2mm] holes through the aileron for thecontrol horn mounting screws. Moun

There are a few preparation and alignment proceduresthat must be done before the stabilizer can be gluedinto the fuselage...❏ 1. Cut the covering from

❏ 8. Stand approximately ten feet behind the model and seeif the stab aligns horizontally with the wing. If they align, go tothe next step. If the sta

stabilizer. If necessary, use a long strip of masking tape to pullthe top of the fin over to one side or the other of the stab.If flying your Giant Bi

❏ 1. Slide a wheel and a 3/16" [4.8mm] wheel collar ontoone of the 3/16" x 2" [4.8 x 50mm] axles. Use a fine-pointfelt-tip pen to mark

GLOW ENGINE❏ 1. Fit the engine to the engine mount halves and hold theassembly together using small C-clamps. (Since this planehas no engine cowl it d

❏ 1. Cut the Fuji BT-32 Engine Mount Template from theback of the manual 1/16" [1.6mm] outside the dashed lines.Use tape or repositionable spray

the throttle pushrod guide tube–this may require temporaryremoval of the engine. Drill the hole at an angle so the guidetube will cross to the other s

❏ 3. Determine how far forward or aft you will be mountingthe fuel tank in the fuel tank compartment. The tank may bepositioned to accommodate a batte

INTRODUCTION...2AMA ...

forget to temporarily remove the servo mounting screws,harden the holes with thin CA, allow to harden, thenreinstall the screws.❏ 6. If you’ve install

❏ 4. Take the tray out of the fuselage, then use the includedVelcro strips and R/C foam rubber (not included) to mount thereceiver and battery. Add a

servo reversing in the transmitter to reverse the servosconnected to those controls. Be certain the control surfaceshave remained centered. Adjust if

❏ 2. With the wing attached to the fuselage, all parts of themodel installed (ready to fly) and an empty fuel tank, placethe model on the CG Machine o

Carefully balance your propeller and spare propellers beforeyou fly. An unbalanced prop can be the single mostsignificant cause of vibration that can

GENERAL1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, airshows, or model flying demonstrations until it has beenproven to be airworthy by h

shall be readily available to both pilot andspotter/helper. This switch shall be operated manuallyand without the use of the Radio System.5.3 There mu

❏ 2. Double-check the C.G. according to themeasurements provided in the manual.❏ 3. Be certain the battery and receiver are securelymounted in the fus

For reassurance and to keep an eye on other traffic, it is agood idea to have an assistant on the flight line with you. Tellhim to remind you to throt

Great Planes Giant Super Chipmunk 1.20 ARF Art Scholl performed airshow magic with his SuperChipmunk for over 25 years. And with the help of GreatPlan

The Great Planes Giant Big Stik ARF is an excellent sport-scale model and is eligible to fly in IMAA events. The IMAA(International Miniature Aircraft

30BUILDING NOTESKit Purchased Date: _______________________Where Purchased:_________________________Date Construction Started: __________________Date

31Fuji BT-32 Engine Mounting TemplateDrill 19/64" [7.5mm] (or 9/32" [7.2mm) holesat the crossmarks for the 1/4-20 blind nutsthat go into the

❏ #5010 muffler for O.S. 1.60 FX engine (OSMG2846)❏ Fuji BT-32S R/C gas engine (FJIG0033)Per the IMAA Safety Code, magneto spark-ignition enginesmust

suitable for the flaps and ailerons. The elevator and ruddershould each be operated by a servo with approximately 70oz-in torque. The throttle and nos

• When you see the term test fitin the instructions, itmeans that you should first position the part on theassembly without using any glue, then sligh

7KIT INSPECTIONBefore starting to build, use the Kit Contents list to take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete and inspect the partst

Use a covering iron with a covering sock to remove anywrinkles in the covering. Over sheeted areas, first glide theiron over the wrinkle until it disa

❏ 5. Use the strings in the wings to pull the servo wires outwhile placing the servos into the openings. With the servosin position, drill 1/16"