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1. Glue the two servos in place with foam safe CA as shown Install the receiver and the speed control in the fuselage Make a small hole on the side of the fuselage and slide the receiver antenna through it Tape the antenna to the leading edge of the wing Center the servos with the radio Install the servo arms the pushrods and the faslinks PREFLIGHT Identify Your Model No matter if you fly at an AMA sanctioned R C club site or if you fly somewhere on your own you should always have your name address telephone number and AMA number on or inside your model It is required at all AMA R C club flying sites and AMA sanctioned flying events Charge the Batteries Follow the battery charging instructions that came with your radio control system to charge the transmitter batteries Do the same for your motor batteries Install the motor battery canopy and receiver hatch Adjust the elevons neutral point the throws and the CG Range Check Ground check the operational range of your radio before the first flight of the day With the transmitter antenna collapsed and the receiver and transmitter on you should be able to walk at least 100 feet away from the model and still have control Place the decals on the plane using the photo in the front page as a guide Go fly GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY Check the Control Directions a 1 With the transmitter and receiver on check all the cont2. 0 ext 5 airsupport greatplanes com AMA We urge you to join the AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics and a local R C club The AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership is required to fly at AMA clubs Though joining the AMA provides many benefits one of the primary reasons to join is liability protection Coverage is not limited to flying at contests or on the club field It even applies to flying at public demonstrations and air shows Failure to comply with the Safety Code excerpts printed in the back of the manual may endanger insurance coverage Additionally training programs and instructors are available at AMA club sites to help you get started the right way There are over 2 500 AMA chartered clubs across the country Contact the AMA at the address or toll free phone number below i Academy of Model Aeronautics es ee nihi agi th di b 5151 East Memorial Drive wo of the most important things you can do to preserve the radio wap Muncie IN 47302 9252 controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid flying near full scale aircraft Tele 800 435 9262 and avoid flying near or over groups of people AMA Fax 765 741 0057 SINCE 1936 Or via the Internet at http www modelaircraft org AMA SAFETY CODE excerpts Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code For the complete Safety Code refer to Model Aviation magazine the AMA web site or the Code that came with your AMA lice
3. MPORTANT PROCEDURE A model that is not properly balanced will be unstable and possibly unflyable Boza r e When checking the CG the model should be in ready to fly condition with all 5 a 6mm of the systems in place including the battery The C G is located 5 4 136mm back from the fuselage along the leading edge of the wing Change the 7 Ka location of the motor battery to balance your airplane at that point FLYING Mini Delta EP is a great flying model that flies smoothly and predictably Mini Delta EP does not however possess the self recovery characteristics of a primary R C trainer and should be flown only by experienced R C pilots Takeoff Hold the airplane from the fuselage under the wing and point it slightly up Remember to launch the airplane into the wind Apply 3 4 to full throttle and launch the plane with moderate force Flight This plane can fly fast for about 6 minutes when flown at full throttle The airplane is fast but predictable Get used to the plane at low rates before switching to high rates as the roll and pitch rates will become extremely quick on high rates Flight times will increase if throttle management is practiced The Mini Delta EP can maintain altitude at 1 3 throttle and it can fly most maneuvers at 1 2 The Mini Delta EP is still stable and predictable at slow speeds and it also allows the pilot more time to think about its reactions The Mini De
4. 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 Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Dr Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 USA To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at this address MODEL MANUFACTURING COMPAN Include a letter stating your name return shipping address as much contact information as possible daytime telephone number fax number e mail address a detailed description of the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt Upon receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible Champaign Illinois 217 398 897
5. er than the landing gear intentionally touch the ground except while landing PARTS NEEDED TO FINISH YOUR MODEL 3 channel radio with elevon mixing capabilities Micro receiver GPML0044 or GPML0045 Short crystal GPML20 Two 7 9g servos FUTM0042 5A speed control GPMM2000 8 Cell 350 mAh NiMH battery GPMP0067 TOOLS NEEDED TO FINISH YOUR MODEL Philips screwdriver Foam safe CA or epoxy MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in severe injury to yourself and others Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away from the plane of rotation of the propeller as you start and run the motor Use safety glasses when testing the motor Keep these items away from the prop loose clothing shirt sleeves ties scarfs long hair or loose objects such as pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out of shirt or jacket pockets into the prop Do not run the motor in an area of loose gravel or sand the propeller may throw such material in your face or eyes UPDATES For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the Great Planes Mini Delta EP visit the Great Planes web site at www greatplanes com Open the Airplanes link then select Mini Delta EP If there is new technical information or changes to this model a tech notice box will appear in the upper left corner of the page Copyright 2005 GPMZ0276 for GPMA1172 V1 0 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
6. fety rules for the flying site use and will not willfully and deliberately fly my models in a careless reckless and or dangerous manner 5 I will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name and address or AMA number on or in the model Note This does not apply to models while being flown indoors 7 will not operate models with pyrotechnics any device that explodes burns or propels a projectile of any kind RADIO CONTROL 1 will have completed a successful radio equipment ground check before the first flight of a new or repaired model 2 will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until become a qualified flier unless assisted by an experienced helper 3 At all flying sites a straight or curved line s must be established in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the flight line Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited 4 will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission 5 I will not knowingly operate my model within three miles of any pre existing flying site except in accordance with the frequency sharing agreement listed in the complete AMA Safety Code 9 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight nor should any part of the model oth
7. lta EP is capable of loops and rolls inverted flight and any other maneuver that does not require rudder On high rates it can also perform some stalling maneuvers like walls Landing To initiate a landing approach lower the throttle and let the airplane lose some altitude When the model is 2 3 feet 60 90 cm from the ground apply up elevator to bleed off speed and land while maintaining the same heading GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING
8. nse CLM ANUFACTURING COMpa aS KIT INSPECTION Before starting to build take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete and inspect the parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality or if you need assistance with assembly contact Product Support Wingspan 19in 480mm Wing Area 109 sq in 7 dm2 Weight 6 7 oz 190 g Wing Loading 8 9 02 sq ft 27 g dm2 Length 15 75in 400mm Radio 2 Channel Two 7 9g servos Micro Receiver 5A ESC with BEC Motor 180 size motor 40 50W Great Planes Product Support 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 Telephone 217 398 8970 ext 5 Fax 217 398 7721 E mail airsupport greatplanes com KIT CONTENTS 1 Fuselage with wing 1 Canopy 1 Receiver cover 2 Pushrods 2 Faslinks 2 Propellers GENERAL 1 will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously successfully flight tested 2 will not fly my model aircraft higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator will give right of way and avoid flying in the proximity of full scale aircraft Where necessary an observer shall be utilized to supervise flying to avoid having models fly in the proximity of full scale aircraft 3 Where established will abide by the sa
9. rol surfaces to see if they are centered If necessary adjust the clevises on the pushrods to center the control surfaces RADIO SETUP ELEVONS MOVE UP 2 Make certain that the control surfaces and the throttle respond in the correct direction as shown in the diagram RIGHT ELEVON MOVES UP LEFT ELEVON MOVES DOWN Set the Control Throws IMPORTANT For a flying wing to be aerodynamically stable the neutral position of the elevons needs to be raised from neutral To achieve pitch stability place a ruler on the bottom of the wing and adjust the neutral position of the elevons so that the trailing edge of each elevon is raised 3 32 2mm FULL THROTTLE These are the recommended control surface throws High Rate How hate IMPORTANT Mini Delta EP has been extensively flown ELEVATOR 3 8 9mm up 3 16 4 5mm up and tested to arrive at the throws at which it flies best Flying 3 8 9mm down 3 16 4 5mm down your model at these throws will provide you with the greatest AILERONS 3 8 mm up 3 16 4 5mm up chance for successful first flights 3 8 9mm down 3 16 4 5mm down Balance the Model C G More than any other factor the C G balance point can have the hl greatest effect on how a model flies and may determine whether or not your first flight will be successful If you value this model and wish to enjoy it for many flights DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS I
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