Carl-goldberg GPMA1959 Sophisticated Lady Glider ARF Manuel d'utilisateur

™™READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL

10 4. Attach one of the rubberbands to the eyelets. It will have to be doubled or tripled to create enough tension to hold the back of the cockpit aga

11fl ying conditions. For contest fl ying, you may want to try the rear hole as it can help achieve a higher launch. But be careful, as the sailplane wi

12 3. Move the elevator up with your transmitter and move the ruler forward so it will remain contacting the trailing edge. The distance the elevator

13edge. Apply narrow (1/16" [2mm]) strips of tape over the lines so you will be able to feel them when lifting the model with your fi ngers. This

14PREFLIGHTIDENTIFY YOUR MODELNo matter if you fl y at an AMA sanctioned R/C club site or if you fl y somewhere on your own, you should always have your

15pilot to help you with your fi rst fl ights. Although the Sophisticated Lady is very easy to fl y, an experienced pilot can save you a lot of time and

16as the plane nears the ground. The Sophisticated Lady ARF will continue to fl y just a few inches off of the ground for a surprisingly long distance.

17its strength diminishes. Eventually the thermal stops rising and any moisture contained in the once warm air condenses, forming puffy cumulus clouds

18close attention. If you fi nd a productive thermal, don’t leave it because your helper tells you that someone else has found a different one.Know You

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2TABLE OF CONTENTSADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Radio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3REPLACEMENT PARTSGPMA4148 WingGPMA4149 FuselageGPMA4150 Tail SurfacesGPMA4151 CanopyGPMA4152 DecalsPREPARATION 1. Lay three or four paper towels over

4INSTALL THE FIN 1. Use a felt tip pen to draw a centerline on the top aft end of the fuselage. Draw a line 3/32" [2.4mm] on both sides of the ce

5 7. Insert three hinges in the rudder and attach the rudder to the fi n. Remove the pins, making sure there is approximately a 1/64" [0.4mm] gap

6INSTALL THE RADIO SYSTEM 1. Separate the back plate from one of the nylon control horns. Thread a nylon clevis 14 turns onto the 2-56 metal pushrod.

7 6. Drill two 3/32" [2.4mm] holes through the elevator using the control horn as a guide. Remove the control horn and harden the holes by applyi

8the centerline of the servo. Cut the servo arm so it does not touch the fuselage side, approximately 7/16" [11.1mm] from the center of the arm.

9 16. Center the elevator servo arm and the elevator. Apply a drop of threadlocker on a 3 x 5mm machine screw. Install the machine screw in the quick