GREAT PLAINS Super Kybolt User manual

WARRANTY
Great Planes Model Manufacturing Co. guarantees this kit to befreefromdefectsinboth
materialand workmanshipat thedateofpurchase.Thiswarrantydoesnot coverany
component parts damaged by use or modification. Innocase shall Great Planes' liability
exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Great Planes reserves the right to
change or modify this warrantywithoutnotice.
Inthat Great Planes has no controlover the final assembly or material used forfinal
assembly, no liability shall beassumed nor accepted forany damage resulting fromthe use by
the user of the finaluser-assembled product. Bythe act of using the user-assembled product
theuseraccepts allresultingliability.
Ifthe buyer isnotprepared to accept the liabilityassociated with theuseofthis
product, heisadvised to immediatelyreturn this kit innew and unusedcondition to the
place of purchase.
READTHROUGH THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOK FIRST.ITCONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONSANDWARNINGS
CONCERNINGTHE ASSEMBLYAND
USEOF THIS MODEL.
P.O.BOX 788URBANA, ILLINOIS61801 [phone]
ENTIRE CONTENTS © Copyright 1992,HOBBICO,INC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..........................................3
PRECAUTIONS............................................ 3
OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED.......................... 4
SUPPLIES AND TOOLS NEEDED ...............4
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE NOW..........5
ABBREVIATIONS ......................................... 5
TAIL FEATHERS..........................................7
BUILD THE FINAND RUDDER.................... 7
BUILD THE STABILIZER AND ELEVATORS. 8
TEMPORARILY INSTALL HINGES .............10
FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY..............................11
PREPAREFUSE SIDES...............................11
ASSEMBLE FUSELAGE.............................. 16
DRILL ENGINE MOUNT...............................16
FITFUEL TANK AND
FUELPROOF TANK COMPARTMENT......... 16
INSTALL TAIL PUSHRODS.......................... 18
SOLDERING HINTS.....................................19
ASSEMBLE THE CABANES........................ 20
SETTING THETOP WING INCIDENCE ......21
SOLDERING THE CABANE
WIRES TOGETHER.....................................22
INSTALL TOP SHEETING............................23
ATTACH THE TAIL SURFACES
TO THE FUSELAGE .................................... 26
WING ........................................................... 28
SPARS......................................................... 28
BUILD THE BOTTOM WING .......................29
BUILD THE TOP WING................................31
JOIN THE TWO TOP WING HALVES ..........33
INSTALL THE TOP WING SHEETING .........37
FINISHTHE TOPWING...............................42
BUILD THE INTERPLANE STRUTS ............ 44
JOIN AND SHEET THE BOTTOM WING ....46
FINISHTHE BOTTOM WING.......................49
FINISH AND ATTACH THE WING................55
FINAL ASSEMBLY......................................57
BUILD THE BOTTOMWING FAIRING......... 57
INSTALL THE LANDING GEAR ................... 58
ASSEMBLETHECOWL..............................59
PREPARE THE CANOPY ............................ 62
INSTALL THE CONTROL HORNS............... 62
MAKE THE TOP WING LOCK...................... 63
BALANCE THE AIRPLANE LATERALLY...... 63
FINAL SANDING..........................................64
COVERING.................................................. 64
GLUE THE AILERON HINGES....................64
GLUE ELEVATOR AND RUDDER HINGES. 64
GLUE CANOPY INPLACE ..........................64
ASSEMBLE WHEEL PANTS........................65
STRENGTHEN AND FUEL PROOF ............66
WING SEATING........................................... 67
FINAL HOOK-UPS.......................................67
CONTROL THROWS....................................68
BALANCE YOUR MODEL............................68
FINAL CHECKS...........................................68
PRE-FLIGHT................................................69
CHARGE THE BATTERIES.......................... 69
FIND A SAFE PLACE TO FLY......................69
GROUND CHECK THE MODEL .................. 69
RANGE CHECK YOUR RADIO.................... 70
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............. 70
AMA SAFETY CODE...................................70
FLYING........................................................71
2-VIEW DRAWING.......................................72
Metric Conversion Chart
Inchesx 25.4= mm(conversion factor)
1/64"= .4mm
1/32"= .8mm
1/16" = 1.6mm
3/32" = 2.4mm
1/8"= 3.2 mm
5/32" = 4 mm
3/16" = 4.8mm
1/4"= 6.4 mm
3/8" = 9.5 mm
1/2"= 12.7mm
5/8"= 15.9mm
3/4" = 19mm
1"= 25.4mm
2" = 50.8 mm
3"= 76.2 mm
6" = 152.4mm
12" = 304.8mm
15" = 381 mm
18"= 457.2mm
21" = 533.4mm
24" = 609.6 mm
30" = 762 mm
36" = 914.4mm
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WARNING! THISISNOTA TOY!
THIS ISNOTA BEGINNER'S AIRPLANE!
This R/C kitand the model you willbuildisnot a toy!Itiscapable of serious bodily harm and
property damage ITISYOUR RESPONSIBILITY AND YOURS ALONE — to build this kit correctly, to
properly install allR/C components andflyinggear (engine, tank, pushrods, etc)and to test the model
and flyit only with experienced, competent help, using common sense and inaccordance with allsafety
standards asset down inthe Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code Itissuggested that you join
the AMAand become properlyinsuredbeforeyouattemptto flythismodel IFYOU AREJUST
STARTING R/C MODELING, CONSULT YOUR LOCAL HOBBY SHOPOR WRITE TO THE ACADEMY
OF MODEL AERONAUTICS TOFINDAN EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORINYOUR AREA.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
1810 Samuel Morse Dr.
Reston,VA22090 [phone]
INTRODUCTION
Congratulationsandthankyoufor
purchasing the Great Planes SUPER SKYBOLT'
The skyboltincorporatesseveralnew design
features never beforefound ina biplane kit The
revolutionarywingattachmentsystemmakes it
incredibly easy toassemble and disassemble at
the field using only a screwdriverItalso features
several new constructiontechniques that make it
the easiest and straightest building biplane ever!
The Great Planes Super Skybolt is a high
performance biplane that ismodeled after the full
size Skybolt Itnot only looks beautiful,but it is
also thesmoothestand most predictable flying
biplane we have ever flownHowever, this isnot
abeginner's airplane! While the Super Skybolt
is not difficulttobuild and fliesgreat,we must
discourageyoufromselectingthiskit as your
firstR/C airplane Itis highly maneuverable, and
lacks theself-recoverycharacteristicsof a good
basictrainersuchastheGreatPlanesPT
Series airplanes On the other hand, ifyouare
confidentwithyourflyingskilland can safely
handleaileronairplanessuchastheGreat
Planes Ultra-Sport Series or Big Stick Series,
the Super Skybolt isan excellent choice Ifyou
currentlyflyan aileronairplane,but youare
unsureabout yourabilitytohandle theSuper
Skybolt, we recommend that you buildand flya
low-wing sport plane first.
Please inspect allparts carefully before
starting to build!Ifany parts are missing,
broken or defective, or ifyou have any
questions about building or flyingthis
airplane,pleasecallusat [phone]
and we'llbe gladtohelp. If youare
callingfor replacement parts, pleaselook
up thepartnumbersandthekit
identification number (stamped on the
endof the carton) and have them ready
when calling.
PRECAUTIONS
1You must build the plane according to the
plans and instructions. Do not alter or modify
the model, as doing so may result inan unsafeor
unflyablemodel Ina fewcasestheplans and
instructions may differslightly fromthe photos In
thoseinstancesyoushouldassumetheplans
and writteninstructionsarecorrectAlso,you
may notice a slight differenceinlength between
longer parts and the plans This isnormal and is
caused by the plans expanding and shrinking with
the changing moisturecontent inthe air Donot
modify the parts to fitthe plan
2You musttake time to buildstraight, true and
strongIMPORTANT- Glueshouldneverbe
substitutedfora good-fittingjointTake a little
extratime toget a good fittingjointand glue it
properlyItwillbe stronger,neater,and much
lighter than a bad joint heldtogether with a glob
of glue!
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3You must use a proper R/C radio that isinfirst
class condition and meets the currentAMAand FCC
requirements and the requirements of your local flying
club,thecorrectsizedengineand correct
components (fueltank, wheels, etc.).
4You mustproperlyinstallallR/Candother
components so that the model operates properly on
the ground and inthe air.
5.You must test the operation of the model before the
firstandeachsuccessiveflighttoinsurethatall
equipment is operating,and youmust make certain
that the model has remained structurally sound.
6You must fly the model onlywith thecompetent
help of a wellexperiencedR/C pilot if youare not
already an experienced and knowledgeable R/C pilot
atthis time.
Note: We, as the kit manufacturer, provide
you with a top quality kit and great
instructions, but ultimately the quality and
flyability of your finished model depends on
how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any
way guarantee the performance of your
completedmodel, andnorepresentationsare
expressed or implied as to the performance
or safety of your completed model.
Remember: Take your timeand follow directions
to end upwith a well-built model that isstraight
and true.
OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED
DFour-channel radio with 4 or 5 servos
DPropellers (Top Flite® Power Point™ recommended
-see engine instructions for recommended sizes)
D2-1/2"(63 5mm)Spinner
D14oz Fuel Tank
DIron-on Covering Material (TopFlite MonoKote®
recommended)
DFuelproof Paint forwheel pants and cowl
NOTE Top Flite has paint available that matches
Super MonoKote, andisavailable inconvenient
spray cans
DSilicone Fuel Tubing
D1/16" (1 5mm) thick Wing Seating Tape
DLatexFoamRubberPadding(Hobbico®1/4"
recommended )
DPlasticPilot: Williams Bros. #185 Sport 2-1/2"
Scale
D2-3/4" (70mm) Main Wheels
D1-1/4"(32mm)TailWheel
D22 Hinges*
D2 - Servoextensions(each24"long)req. for
ailerons on both wings
D3/32"(2 5mm)WheelCollars - 2 required fortail
wheel
D#64 RubberBands
*NOTE: There are many types of good hinges on the
market, and everyone has their personal preferences;
therefore, hinges have not been included in this kit.
The current favorite of many modelers is the
laminated hinge that permits hinge slotting with a
hobby knife, and gluing with thin CA adhesive.
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SUPPLIES ANDTOOLS NEEDED
D2 oz Thin CA Adhesive
D2 oz Medium or Thick CA Adhesive
D2 5 oz 15-Minute Epoxy
DHand or Electric Drill
DDrill Bits 1/16, 3/32", 5/32", 3/16", 1/4", & 19/64"
DSealing Iron (Hobbico or Top Flite recommended)
DHeat Gun (Hobbico or Top Flite recommended)
DRazor Saw
DHobby Knife, #11Blades
DPliers
DScrew Drivers
DT-Pins
DStraightedge
DMaskingand/orStrappingTape (Requiredfor
construction)
DSandpaper (coarse, medium, fine grit)*
DT-Bar Sanding Block (or similar)
DWaxed Paper
DLightweightBalsa Filler ( Hobbico HobbyLite™
recommended)
DPetroleum Jelly (Vaseline)
DIsopropyI Rubbing Alcohol(70%)
DSpray Adhesive (optional) (3M "77")
DDremel Moto Tool or similar (optional)
*NOTE: On our workbench, we have four 11" T-Bar
sanders, equipped with #50,#80, #700 and #150-grit
We also keep some #320-
grit wet-or-dry sandpaper handy for finish sanding
before covering.

DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE NOW
ENGINEAND MOUNT
The recommendedenginefortheSUPER
SKYBOLT isa 61* - 90 cubic inch (10 - 15cc)
displacement 2-cycle or a 90 - 1 20 cubic inch
(15-20cc)displacement4-cycleThe
instructionsandplansshowan OS Max
61(10cc)SF and an OS Max1 20 (20cc)
Surpassbeing installedItyouareusing an
engineotherthanoneofthese,be sureto
doublecheck all measurements before gluing or
cutting things that have to dowith the engine.
*NOTE: Performance may bemarginal ifa non-
Schnuerle-ported.60 cu.in. 2-Cycleengine
isused
This kitincludes a new Great Planesadjustable
.40- .70engine mount (EM4070) that fitsmost
40 - 61(2-Cycle)engines and 40 - 70 (4-cycle)
engines Ifthe supplied mount does not fityour
engine,it may be necessarytopurchasea
different mount (check with your hobbydealer).
POSSIBLE RADIO
INSTALLATIONS
The Super Skybolt can utilize either one
or twoaileron servosWe recommend that you
use twoaileron servos and build the top wing
withaileronsThis is the most maneuverable
configurationand you can always reduce the
controlthrowstoachievethesensitivityyou
desireWhenusingtwoaileronservos,the
servos are mounted inthe bottom wing, directly
in frontoftheaileronsandcontrolslopis
virtuallyeliminatedIf youprefertouse only
one aileronservo,we suggest that youdo not
put ailerons on the top wingdue to the inherent
top aileronsloppiness The plans show both
methods of construction.
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS USED
INTHIS BOOK AND ONTHE
PLANS:
GETREADY TO BUILD
Elev= Elevator
Fuse= Fuselage
LE= Leading Edge(front)
LG= LandingGear
Ply= Plywood
Stab= Stabilizer
TE = Trailing Edge(rear)
"= Inches
Tri= Triangle
TYPES OFWOOD
D1 Unrollthe plansheets andrerollthem inside
outto helpthem lieflat.
D2 Remove allparts fromthe box Asyou do,
determine the name of each partbycomparing it
with the plan and the parts listatthe back of this
book. Using a felttippen, writethe partname or
size on each piece to avoid confusionlater Use
thedie-cutpartpatternsshownon page 6 to
identify the die-cut parts and mark them before
punching out Save allleftover pieces. Ifany of
the die-cut parts are difficult to punch out, do not
forcethem' Instead, firstcut around the parts with
ahobby knife Afterpunching out the die-cut parts,
use your T-Bar or sanding blockto lightly sand the
edges to remove any die-cutting irregularities.
BALSA BASSWOOD
PLYWOOD
D3 As you identify andmark the parts, separate
them into groups, such as fuse (fuselage), wing,
finandstab (stabilizer), and hardware.
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