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READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.

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 modication. 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 nal assembly or

material used for nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor

accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of

the nal 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.

To make a warranty claim contact:

greatplanes.com/support

Wingspan:

78.5 in [1995mm]

Weight:

29– 31 oz [822– 879 g]

Length:

42 in [1065mm]

Wing Area:

498 in

[32.1 dm

]

SPECIFICATIONS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Radio: 4+ ch. radio, 4 servos

(Servos included with the Rx-R)

Battery: 2S 2200mAh,

3S 1800mAh LiPo

(LiPo not included)

Propeller: 12 x 6.5 (included)

Wing

Loading:

8.4– 9.0 oz/ft

[25.6–27.5 g/dm

]

Motor: RimFire .10 Outrunner

(Included with the Rx-R)

ESC: 40A

(Included with the Rx-R)

GPMA1818/GPMA1819

Inc.

Summary of content (20 pages)

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS Wingspan: 78.5 in [1995mm] Length: 42 in [1065mm] 2 2 Wing Area: 498 in [32.1 dm ] Weight: 29– 31 oz [822– 879 g] Wing 8.4– 9.0 oz/ft 2 Loading: [25.6– 27.5 g /dm2 ] Motor: RimFire .10 Outrunner (Included with the Rx-R) ESC: 40A (Included with the Rx-R) Battery: 2S 2200mAh, 3S 1800mAh LiPo (LiPo not included) Propeller: 12 x 6.5 (included) Radio: 4+ ch. radio, 4 servos (Servos included with the Rx-R) WARRANTY Great Planes ® Model Manufacturing Co.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Academy of Model Aeronautics ELECTRIC MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . 2 LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Radio/Servos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Motor. ESC, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 LiPo Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Adhesives, Hardware and Other Accessories . . .
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NEVER charge the battery or set the charger on combustible materials. NEVER charge the battery inside a vehicle or in a location that could be damaged in the event of a LiPo fire. NEVER put a LiPo battery in the pocket of any clothing. NEVER charge the batteries in the plane. Disconnect the batteries and remove them from the plane immediately after landing. NEVER allow the battery to short circuit by touching exposed wires together. This may cause a fire.
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A covering iron with a cover sock may be required for tightening and re-bonding the covering that may have loosened between the time the covering was applied and the time the model was removed from the box. The 21st Century Iron is preferred because of its long cord, contoured shoe and precisely adjustable temperature range.
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PREPARATION ASSEMBLE THE WING Hook Up the Ailerons You can assemble one wing at a time, or work on both wing halves simultaneously. The left wing is shown in the photos. ❏ 1. The canopy is held in place with wire rods at both ends. To remove the canopy, slide it forward and then lift the back end up. ❏ 2. Use a covering iron with a protective cover sock to bond areas of loose covering back down to the framework or remove any wrinkles that may have developed after the covering was applied.
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❏ 6. Use medium-grit sandpaper to roughen the bottom portion of the two larger control horns so glue will adhere. Install a brass screw-lock connector into the top hole of both horns and secure with a nylon retainer as shown. Be certain the retainer snaps on securely. If the retainer fits loose, replace it with another – four spares included. ❏ 2. Use an epoxy brush to apply a thin coat of epoxy or medium CA to the inside of the top wing skin in the aileron servo opening.
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90° 90° Left Right ❏ 11. Connect the other end of the aileron servo extension wire to the receiver. Turn on the transmitter and power the receiver with a separate receiver battery (or the ESC connected to the receiver and your motor battery). With the servo powered and centered, install the servo arm to the servo so it will be perpendicular to the case—if necessary, use the Sub Trims in your transmitter programming to get the servo arm perpendicular. ❏ 14.
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❏ 16. After the glue holding the servos to the wing has dried, turn on the radio to center the servos. Holding the ailerons centered, connect the pushrods to the screw-lock connectors with an M2x3 Phillips machine-thread screw and a drop of threadlocker. Operate the aileron with your radio to make sure everything moves smoothly. Make any adjustments necessary. Trim the excess pushrod material. ❏ 2.
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❏ 7. After the epoxy has hardened, carefully peel off the tape. ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE Any residual masking tape adhesive may be cleaned with another paper towel square dampened with naphtha (lighter fluid). Areas of covering that may have lifted from removing the tape should be re-tightened with your covering iron. Install the Fin and Stab Mount the Wing ❏ 1.
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A. Tie a small loop in one end of the line. ❏ 4.Check for proper alignment of the fin to the stab. Use 30-minute epoxy to glue the fin into the stab (if the fit is loose, add micro balloons to the epoxy). Use a small square to make sure the fin is perpendicular to the stab while the epoxy hardens. B. Fold a piece of masking tape over the line near the other end. Draw a line on the masking tape. The tape will be slipped along the line to equalize the stab as described below. ❏ 5.
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❏ 8. Insert a T-pin into the front of the wing centered between ❏ 11. Remove the stab. Glue the stab into position with 30-minute epoxy using the pin and string to check alignment as done in the previous steps. A couple extra T-pins may be inserted through the stab and into the balsa saddle to tightly hold everything in position until the epoxy hardens. the two adjoining ribs. Loop the string over the T-pin. ❏ 12.
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Hook Up the Elevator and Rudder ❏ 4. Straighten the pushrod by removing the bend. ❏ 5. Prepare and install the other pushrod through the other ❏ 1. Mount the elevator and rudder servos as shown. (If your slot in the boom the same way – don’t forget to install the small plastic tube first! servos do not fit, the servo tray may be trimmed as necessary.) Drill 1/16" [1.5mm] holes for the servo mounting screws and mount the servos with the screws that came with them.
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❏ 8. Fit, then glue the top portion of the pushrod brace into position all the way up against the “lip” around the wing saddle—it isn’t critical where the brace is located forward and aft—where it fits best is fine. Make sure the brace doesn't interfere with the exit holes of the aileron servo leads. ❏ 11. Still with the radio on, hold the rudder and elevator centered and tighten the pushrods in the screw-lock connectors with the M2x3 Phillips screws and a drop of threadlocker on the threads.
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❏ 2. Mount the motor with four M3x6 Phillips screws and a small drop of threadlocker on the threads.The motor wires should be oriented along the bottom of the fuselage. ❏ 5. Temporarily test-fit the propeller/spinner assembly and check the gap between the front of the fuselage and the spinner back plate. The gap should be approximately 1-2mm. ❏ 3. Assemble the folding propeller as shown. Fit the propeller blades into the hub and then install the pins.
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A. Cut the motor wires to the desired length – about 1/2" [13mm] is fine. ❏ 7. Cut a strip of the rougher, hook side of the included adhesive-back hook-and-loop strip to a length of 3-3/8" [85mm] and apply to the top of the battery plate with CA glue. B. Strip approximately 1/8" [3mm] of the insulation from the end of the wires and tin the exposed wire. ❏ 8. Roughen the bottom of the fuselage in the area of the battery plate.
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Final Assembly E. Cover the bullets with 3/16" [4.8mm] shrink tubing (not included). ❏ 10. Remove the propeller from the motor before connecting the ESC! Then, connect the ESC to the motor and your receiver and power up the radio so you can run the motor. Make sure the motor is turning in the correct direction. If not, simply swap any two of the wires between the ESC and the motor. ❏ 1.
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PREPARE THE MODEL FOR FLIGHT Set the Control Throws CAUTION: The propeller should not yet be installed. If the propeller is installed on the motor, remove the propeller while operating the radio to check the throws. ❏ 2. Test-fit the battery in place. Make sure it can be installed so that the discharge and balance leads will not contact the spinning motor. ❏ 1. Measure and set the control throws according to the measurements provided below.
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The degree of spoilerons is not critical and how much is needed is up to your personal taste. About 3/8" [9.5mm] is a good place to start. If possible, control the spoilerons with a proportional dial or slider so you can extend the spoilerons proportionally (instead of using a switch which is all or nothing). Check the C.G. 2-1/2" [63mm] Arm the ESC 2-1/2" [63mm] Before the motor will rotate, the ESC must be armed first: 1.
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or lift at the lines you marked indicating the recommended, starting C.G. Depending on the battery you are using, there should be a little leeway to shift the battery forward or aft to change the C.G. so it balances at the recommended starting C.G. WARNING: For brushless electric motors, never have the motor battery connected to the ESC without the transmitter turned on – after each flight (or any time after running the motor) always disconnect the battery before turning off the transmitter.
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FLYING The Tori is not necessarily fragile, but it is a light-weight motor glider designed for catching thermals, so fly it to that purpose, not as an indestructible, toss-around, foam sport model. Full throttle flight should be reserved for climbing to thermal-hunting altitudes only. Be responsible using the throttle. Experienced pilots may launch the Tori themselves, but for the maiden flight, intermediate pilots might want to solicit the assistance of another pilot to launch the Tori for them.