Instruction manual

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The Piper J-3 Cub is a small, simple, light aircraft that was built between 1937 and 1947 by Piper
Aircraft. With tandem (fore and aft) seating, it was intended for flight training, but became one of the
most popular and best-known light aircraft of all time.
Piper developed a military variant variously designated as the O-59 (1941), L-4 (after April 1942), and
NE (U.S. Navy). The variety of models, as well as similar, tandem-cockpit accommodation aircraft from
Aeronca and Taylorcraft, were collectively nicknamed “Grasshoppers” and used extensively in World
War II for reconnaissance, transporting supplies, and medical evacuation. In Europe, the final dogfight of
WWII occurred between an L-4 and a German Fieseler Fi-156 Storch. The pilot and co-pilot of the L-4,
Lts. Duane Francis and Bill Martin, opened fire on the Storch with their pistols, forcing the German air
crew to land and surrender.
After the war, most L-4s were destroyed or sold as surplus, but a few saw service in the Korean War.
The Grasshoppers sold as surplus in the U.S. were redesignated as J-3s, but often retained their wartime
glazing and paint.
This 1/6 scale RC model airplane is made of balsa, light-ply and fiberglass, and is based on L-4
“Grasshopper” S/N: 45-4496 which is currently owned and operated by the Air National Guard in the
state of New Mexico.
We invite you to enjoy the pride of ownership and the joy of flying
this beautiful model of the famous L-4 Grasshopper.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Safety Precautions & Assembly Tips .............. 2
II. Warranty, Liability Waiver & Return Policy .. 3
III. Parts List ........................................................... 3
IV. Special Features
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V. Specifications ....................................... 4
VI. Assembly Instructions .......................... 4
VII. Setup & Adjustments ........................... 9
VIII. Transport & Preflight Checks .............. 9
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Shown with optional electric power system
and 11 x 6 wooden propeller.