INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Hobbico

1 WARRANTYG reat Planes Model Manufacturing this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date ofpurchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or no case shall Great Planes liabilityexceed the original cost of the purchased , Great Planes reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed noraccepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product.

2 By the act of using the user-assembledproduct, the user accepts all resulting the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return thiskit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORESTARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINSIMPORTANT WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONSCONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OFTHIS for GPMA1330 Copyright 20011610 Interstate Drive, Champaign, IL 61822(217) 398-8970, Ext MANUALL ength:60" [1,524mm] lbs [4,592g]Wingspan:71" [1, ]Wing Area:1360 sq in [8,840 sq cm]Wing oz/sq ft [ g/sq cm]Radio:4-ch (5 servos)Engine.

3 61 two-stroke, .91 four-stroke [10cc 2-stroke, 15cc 4-stroke]INTRODUCTION ..2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..2 DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE ..3 Radio Recommendations ..3 ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED ..3 Hardware and Accessories ..3 Covering and Building Supplies ..4 Optional Supplies and BUILDING REPLACEMENT PARTS ..5 KIT THE WING ..7 Hook up the THE WINGS ..9 Install Flying Wires ..11 ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE ..12 Mount the Stab and the the Cowl ..15 Install the Fuel Tank ..16 FINAL ASSEMBLY ..16 Install the Radio ..16 Install the Landing Gear ..19 Finishing THE MODEL READY TO the Control Directions.

4 20 Set the Control the Model ( )..21 Balance the Model ..22 Identify Your Model ..22 Charge the Batteries ..22 Balance Propellers ..22 Ground Check ..23 Range SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..23 AMA SAFETY CODE (Excerpt).. Control ..23 CHECK Mixture .. you for purchasing the Great Planes Tiger Moth model is a re-creation of the deHavilland 82 TigerMoth which was originally developed from the GipsyMoth. It was first flown in October of 1931 and became thebasic trainer for Britain's Royal Air Force. More than 8,700 Tiger Moths were manufactured, with 4,200 going to theRoyal Air Force, where it trained thousands of pilots forWorld War II service.

5 It continued to serve the post-war RAFuntil 1951. There are more than 250 still flying Tiger Moth has a wingspan of 29 ft. 4 in., a fuse lengthof 23 ft. 11 in., and is powered by a 145-hp deHavillandGipsy Major 1C inline piston engine. The plane has amaximum speed of 107 mph, a ceiling of 14,600 ft. and arange of 275 hope your new Great Planes Tiger Moth ARF providesyou with many hours of flying fun and the latest technical updates or MANUAL corrections forthe Tiger Moth, visit the web site listed below and select theGreat Planes Tiger Moth ARF.

6 A tech notice box will appearin the upper left corner of the page if there is new technicalinformation or Great Planes Tiger Moth ARF should not beconsidered a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working modelthat functions very much like a full-size airplane. Because ofits performance capabilities, the Tiger Moth, if notassembled and operated correctly, could possibly causeinjury to yourself or spectators and damage must assemble the model according to not alter or modify the model, as doing somay result in an unsafe or unflyable model.

7 In a few casesthe instructions may differ slightly from the photos. In thoseinstances the written instructions should be considered as must take time to assemble straight, trueand must use an R/C radio system that is in first-classcondition, and a correctly sized engine and components(fuel tank, wheels, etc.) throughout the assembly YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF& THESEIMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONSINTRODUCTIONTABLE OF must properly install all R/C and other components sothat the model operates properly on the ground and in the must check the operation of the model before everyflight to insure that all equipment is operating and that themodel has remained structurally sound.

8 Be sure to checkclevises or other connectors often and replace them if theyshow any signs of wear or you are not already an experienced R/C pilot, youshould fly the model only with the help of a competent,experienced R/C : Take your time and follow the instructions toend up with a well-built model that is straight and you have not flown this type of model before, werecommend that you get the assistance of an experiencedpilot in your R/C club for your first flights. If you're not amember of a club, your local hobby shop has informationabout clubs in your area whose membership includesexperienced addition to joining an R/C club, we strongly recommend youjoin the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics).

9 AMAmembership is required to fly at AMA sanctioned clubs. Thereare over 2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the other benefits, the AMA provides insurance to itsmembers who fly at sanctioned sites and events. Additionally,training programs and instructors are available at AMA clubsites to help you get started the right way. Contact the AMA atthe address or toll-free phone number below:Academy of Model Aeronautics5151 East Memorial DriveMuncie, IN 47302-9252 Tele. (800) 435-9262 Fax (765) 741-0057Or via the Internet at: Tiger Moth qualifies as a "giant scale" model and is anexcellent sport-scale model.

10 It is therefore eligible to fly inIMAA events. The IMAA (International Miniature AircraftAssociation) is an organization that promotes non-competitive flying of giant-scale models. If you plan to attendan IMAA event, contact the IMAA for a copy of the IMAAS afety Code at the address or telephone number S. Hilldale RoadSalina, KS 67401(866) 366-4622Or via the Internet at: is a partial list of items required to finish the Tiger Moththat may require planning or decision making before startingto build. Order numbers are provided in Tiger Moth requires a minimum 4 channel radio systemsuch as the Futaba 4VF (FUTJ62**).