Great-planes Sopwith Camel EP ARF - GPMA1144 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALWingspan: 35.5 in [900mm]Wing Area: 389 in2 [25.1dm2]Weight: 21.1 – 26.3 oz [595 – 745g]Wing Loading: 7.8 – 9.7 oz/ft2 [24 – 30g/dm2

10❏ 2. Mount the motor mount to the fi rewall on the fuselage with three 3 x 20mm Phillips screws (apply a drop of threadlocker to the threads), a 1/2&

11❏ B. Turn it into position. ❏ 5. Center the bottom cylinder in the opening in the bottom of the cowl. ❏ 6. Center the replica engine in the cowl a

12❏ 10. While holding the windscreen in position, add a small drop of CA to one spot and apply a drop of CA accelerator with a T-pin or a small piece

13of wire with a “hook” on the end to “fi sh out” the battery wires. Otherwise, getting to the wires to disconnect the battery may be diffi cult when th

14❏ 9. Mount the other aileron servo to the other hatch the same way. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to mount the servo arms to the servos w

15❏ 6. Connect the aileron servo wire coming out the middle of the wing to the receiver with a battery. Turn on the radio so the servo will center. Wo

16❏ 7. Fit, but do not glue the front cabanes into the fuselage. When installed correctly, the front cabanes should have a slightly rearward sweep.❏ 8

17❏ 2. Mount the wheels to the struts with a 3 x 25mm bolt and two 3mm nuts. Use threadlocker and tighten the nuts to the struts, but make sure the wh

18GET THE MODEL READY TO FLYSet the Control Throws❏ 1. If using a device that measures model airplane control throws in degrees, follow the instructio

19Balance the Propeller & Mount the Spinner❏ 1. For optimum performance and motor effi ciency balance the propeller using a Top Flite® Precision Ma

2TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION ... 2AMA ...

20of the top wings. When the model is balanced correctly the wings and horizontal stabilizer will be level (the model in the photo is very slightly ta

21AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts)Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. For the complete Safety Code r

FLYINGThe EP Sopwith Camel ARF is a great-fl ying model that fl ies smoothly and predictably. The EP Sopwith Camel ARF does not, however, possess the se

model to slow while it continues to descend. Ideally, in calm conditions, you will be holding full up elevator at the point of touchdown. If the condi

BUILDING NOTESKit Purchased Date: ___________________________Where Purchased: ____________________________Date Construction Started: _____________

34. You must use an R/C radio system that is in fi rst-class condition.5. You must correctly install all R/C and other components so that the model ope

❏ 1/2" [13mm] double-sided foam mounting tape (GPMQ4440)❏ Stick-on segmented lead weights (GPMQ4485)Adhesives & Building SuppliesIn additio

5KIT INSPECTIONKIT INSPECTIONBefore starting to build, take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete and inspect the parts to make sure th

66ASSEMBLYTighten the Covering❏ 1. Use a covering iron set to approximately 250 to 300 degrees F [120 to 150 degrees C] with a protective covering so

❏ 5. Stick another T-pin through the cockpit base at the centerline. Tie a loop in one end of an approximately 24" [600mm] piece of non-elastic

8Hook Up the Elevator & Rudder❏ 1. Test fi t the “Z-bend” of one of the two longest wire pushrods into the outer hole of one of the fi berglass con

9are using, center the plywood servo mounting plate on the rails and glue it into position. Then, place the servos on the mounting plate. ❏ 7. Fit the