Great-planes Z526 Zlin Akrobat GP/EP ARF - GPMA1024 User Manual

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10o o 15. Use two #2 x 1/2" [13mm] sheet-metal screws to attach the control horn to the aileron. Important: Remove the screws and harden the h

11Main Landing Gear Installationo 1. Locate the four 4mm wheel collars. Fit two wheel collars and a wheel onto the axles as shown. For each axle, mark

12Finish the Wingso 1. For this section you will be working with epoxy. It is a good idea to have some denatured alcohol and paper towels on hand to h

13o 5. With the epoxy fully cured, fit the aluminum wing tube into one wing. Fit the other wing to the tube and join the wings. If you ha

14o 2. Test fit the horizontal stabilizer in the fuselage. Be careful to install it so that the red, white and blue trim is facing

15Hinge the Elevator & Ruddero 1. Locate six CA hinges. The hinges have a slit to help the CA wick into them better. Push a T-pin into the center

16o 7. Fit the wheel collars (without the set screws) and the wheel as shown. Mark the position of the wheel collars on the axle using a felt-tip pen.

17o 13. Align the tip of the rudder with the tip of the vertical stab. Deflect the rudder both directions a few times while pushing the rudder

18o 6. Use your radio to center two servos. Remove the servo arms and set one servo aside for now. Fit a long servo arm to your elevator se

19o 11. Apply a drop of thread-locking compound to the screws and thread the screws into the wheel collars. Set both elevators at neutral and

2TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION ...2 AMA ...2SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...

20o 17. Locate your rudder servo and servo arm that you set aside earlier. If you didn’t do so already, center the servo and remove the arm.

21Fuel Tank Installationo 1. Locate the parts shown for the fuel tank. Assemble the stopper as shown. Install the two shorter aluminum tubes on the bo

22o 6. Cut out two 1-3/4" x 4" [44mm x 102mm] pieces of 1/4" [6.4mm] thick latex foam rubber. Install the fuel tank

23o 4. With the engine still in place, mark the four mounting holes using a pencil or a Great Planes Dead Center™ Engine Mount Hole Locator (

24o 3. Locate a 2-56 x 36" threaded pushrod, one nylon clevis, and one silicone retainer. If you are using a two-stroke engine

25o 6. Use your radio to set the servo to full throttle (you may have to reverse the travel direction of your servo). Install the servo arm onto the p

26o 2. To mount the required RimFire brushless motor, you will need to purchase a Great Planes medium motor mount (GPMG1255). Disassemble your m

27signal lead. Be sure to match the orange wire on the ESC lead to the white wire on the extension. Use a piece of 3/8" [9.5mm] heat shrink tu

28o 5. The electric setup requires additional cooling through the battery compartment. Turn your model over and trim away the covering from th

29o 6. Plug a 6" [152mm] Y-harness (FUTM4130) into the aileron channel on your receiver. o 7. Locate the two 4-1/2" [114mm] strips o

3PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF & OTHERS… FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS1. Your Zlin 526 Akrobat should not be considered a toy, but rath

30Cowl InstallationSeveral spots must be trimmed out on the cowl if using a glow engine. If you’re using the electric motor, no trimming is nec

31o 5. If you are using a glow engine, an additional cooling hole for the cylinder head is recommended. Cut out a 3/8" [9.5mm] wide hole.o 6.

32o 2. Locate the oval shaped piece of wood supplied in this kit. Use epoxy to glue this into the base of the pilot figure.o 3. Position the pilot

334. Use a piece of soft balsa or something similar to squeegee remaining water from under the decal. Apply the rest of the decals the same way.GET TH

34FULLTHROTTLERUDDERMOVESRIGHTELEVATORMOVES DOWNRIGHT AILERONMOVES UPLEFT AILERONMOVES DOWN4-CHANNEL RADIO SETUP(STANDARD MODE 2)o 3. Make certain

35o 2. Use a felt-tip pen or 1/8" [3mm]-wide tape to accurately mark the C.G. on the top of the wing on both sides of the fuselage. The C.

36Charge the Radio BatteriesFollow the battery charging instructions that came with your radio control system to charge the batteries. You sho

37Always keep your radio on when plugging the motor batteries into the ESC. Stay clear of the propeller at all times: Some ESC un

38o 12. Make sure there are silicone retainers on all the clevises and that all servo arms are secured to the servos with the screws included

39FlightFor reassurance and to keep an eye on other traffic, it is a good idea to have an assistant on the flight line with you. Tell him to remind you

4Two-Stroke Optiono O.S. 46 AX two-stroke engine (OSMG0547)o O.S. Muffler Extension #873 (for 46AX engine using a standard muffler) (OSMG2578) ORo

5o Hobby Heat™ micro torch (HCAR0755)o Dead Center™ Engine Mount Hole Locator (GPMR8130)o AccuThrow™ Deflection Gauge (GPMR2405)o CG Machine™ (GPMR2400

6ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTSReplacement parts for the Great Planes Zlin 526 Akrobat ARF are available using the order numbers in the Replacemen

7PREPARE FOR ASSEMBLYo 1. Before you begin assembling your model, use a covering iron set to a medium temperature (about 250° F [121°

8o o 3. Cut out three 1/2" x 1" [13mm x 25mm] pieces of thin card stock (not supplied). You may use construction paper, an old cereal box, o

9o 10. Find the pre-drilled holes at each corner of each servo bay cover. Use a T-pin to poke holes though the covering and fit each servo bay cover to