GREAT PLANES Avistar 30cc ARF Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Wingspan:

Length: 77.25 in [ 1962mm]

Wing Area: 1448 in

90.5 in [2300 mm]

2

[93.4 dm2]

Weight:

Wing

Loading:

16.5 – 17.5 lbs
[7482 – 7935 g]

26 – 28 oz /ft
[79 – 85 g/dm2]

Radio: 4 −11 Channel

Engine: 1.8 − 2.0 cu in [30−35 cc]

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Electric: RimFire 1.60 (63-62-250) Brushless

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

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT

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

© 2015 Great Planes Model Mfg. A subsidiary of Hobbico,® Inc.

advised to return this kit immediately in new and
unused condition to the place of purchase.

To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to
Hobby Services at the address below:

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1

Champaign IL 61822 USA

Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as
much contact information as possible (daytime telephone
number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of
the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon
receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly
as possible.

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[phone], Ext 5

[e-mail]

GPMA1675

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Engine Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Motor Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Radio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

S.BUS QUICK START. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Required Hardware and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Adhesives and Building Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Covering Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Optional Supplies and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

KIT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

KIT CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

PREPARATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

ASSEMBLE THE WING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Aileron Servo Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Flap Servo Installation (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Install the Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Install the Main Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Install the Tail Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Install the Optional Trike Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Install the Rudder & Elevator Servos . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Nose Gear Steering (for optional nose gear) . . . . . . . 20

Electric Motor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Gas Engine Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

CHOKE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Manual Choke Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Servo Controlled Choke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Assemble the Fuel Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Install the Fuel Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Install the Cowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

ASSEMBLE THE FORWARD HATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Apply the Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Check the Control Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Set the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Install the Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Balance the Model Laterally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Balance the Model (C.G.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Charge the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Ground Check and Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

ELECTRIC MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . 34

AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Radio Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

FLYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Fuel Mixture Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Takeof f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

INTRODUCTION

Continuing with the success of the Avistar line, Great Planes
brings you the Avistar 30cc ARF. This is a great  rst gas
powered model. The optional  aps allow you to add the  aps
later if you desire. An optional  oat set (GPMA1676) is also
available. We believe you will be very pleased with the ease
of assembly and  ight performance of the Avistar 30cc ARF.

For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Avistar 30cc ARF visit the Great Planes web site at www.
greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then select
the Avistar 30cc ARF. If there is new technical information
or changes to this model a “tech notice” box will appear in
the upper left corner of the page.

If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join! The
AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership
provides liability insurance coverage, protects modelers’
rights and interests and is required to  y at most R/C sites.

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5151 East Me moria l Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252

Tele. [phone]

Fax [phone]

Or via the Internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org

IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things you can
do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to
avoid  ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid  ying near or
over groups of people.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Protect Your Model, Yourself & Others…

Follow These Important Safety Precautions

1. Your Avistar 30cc ARF should not be considered a toy, but
rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very
much like a full-size airplane. Because of its performance
capabilities, the Avistar 30cc ARF, if not assembled and
operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself
or spectators and damage to property.

2. You must assemble the model according to the
instructions. Do not alter or modify the model, as doing
so may result in an unsafe or un yable model. In a few
cases the instructions may differ slightly from the photos.
In those instances the written instructions should be
considered as correct.

3. You must take time to build straight, true and strong.

4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in good
condition, a correctly sized engine, and other components
as speci ed in this instruction manual. All components
must be correctly installed so that the model operates

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correctly on the ground and in the air. You must check
the operation of the model and all components before
every  ight.

5. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not  own this
type of model before, we recommend that you get the
assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for
your  rst  ights. If you’re not a member of a club, your
local hobby shop has information about clubs in your
area whose membership includes experienced pilots.

6. While this ARF has been  ight-tested to exceed normal
use, if an engine larger than one in the recommended
range is used, the modeler is responsible for taking steps
to reinforce the high stress points and/or substituting
hardware more suitable for the increased stress.

7. WARNING: The cowl and wheel pants included in this
ARF are made of  berglass, the  bers of which may cause
eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation. Never blow into
a part to remove  berglass dust, as the dust will blow
back into your eyes. Always wear safety goggles, a
particle mask and rubber gloves when grinding, drilling
and sanding  berglass parts. Vacuum the parts and the
work area thoroughly after working with  berglass parts.

8. WARNING: If you are building this plane as electric
powered, set the failsafe on your transmitter so that
the motor is off if the signal is lost and follow the safety
precautions in the back of the manual.

We, as the ARF manufacturer, provide you with a top qual­ity, thoroughly tested ARF and instructions, but ultimately
the quality and  yability of your  nished model depends
on how you assemble it; therefore, we cannot in any way
guarantee the performance of your completed model,
and no representations are expressed or implied as to the
performance or safety of your completed model.

REMEMBER: Take your time and follow the instructions
to end up with a well-built model that is straight and true.

Motor Recommendations

❍ Great Planes RimFire 1.60 [63-62-250] Outrunner

Brushless Motor (GPMG4795)

❍ Great Planes SS-60 ESC (GPMM1850)

❍ Spinner Adapter Kit (GPMQ4589)

❍ Great Planes Series Connector (GPMM3143)

❍ Two 5S FlightPower LiPo FP50 5000 mAh 18.5V

Batteries (FPWP5505)

❍ XOAR 18x8 Electric Prop (XOAQ4079) Or APC 18 x 8

Electric Prop (APCQ4021)

OR

❍ Two 4S FlightPower LiPo FP50 5000 mAh 14.8V

Batteries (FPWP5504)

❍ XOAR 20x10 Electric Prop (XOAQ4096) or APC

20 x 10 Electric Prop (APCQ4028)

Radio Equipment

The radio installation for the Avistar 30cc ARF can be achieved

using three different radio set-ups: a Basic Radio Set-up, an
Advanced Set-up and the S.Bus System Set-up.

BASIC RADIO SET-UP

The Basic Radio Set-up uses a 7-channel receiver (Futaba

R617FS FUTL7627) connecting the two aileron servos with
a Y-harness, two  ap servos with a Y-harness and the two
elevator servos with a Y-harness. The Y-harnesses are then
plugged into the receiver. The rudder, throttle and optional
choke servos are also plugged into the appropriate channels
in the receiver. If the optional  oats are installed, the  oat
servos are connected to the rudder servo with a Y-harness.

DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE

This is a partial list of items required to  nish the Avistar 30cc

ARF that may require planning or decision making before
starting to build. Order numbers are provided in parentheses.

Engine Recommendations

The recommended engine size range for the Avistar 30cc

ARF is a 30 – 35cc [1.8 – 2.0 ci] two-stroke gasoline engine.
We used the DLE-30, DLE-35RA and O.S. 33GT engines.
Other engines can also be used but you may need to make
modifications for mounting them.

❍ DLEG0031 DLE-30 requires (4) 10- 32 x 1-1/4"

(32 mm) socket head cap screws

❍ DLEG0435 DLE-35RA requires (4) 10- 32 x 1-1/4"

(32mm) socket head cap screws

❍ OSMG1533 O.S. GT33 requires (4) 2" (50.8 mm)

standoff (OSMG8962)

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Electric Motor Installation

❍ (2) 24" Servo extensions (TACM2721)
❍ (3) 16" Servo extensions (FUTM4145)
❍ (2) Y-harness (TACM2751) For Flaps and Ailerons
❍ (1) Additional Y-harness for Elevator (TACM2751) or

(FUTM4135)

❍ (1) Heavy duty on/off switch (FUTM4385) or

(TACM2760)

❍ (1) Charge Receptacle (ERNM3001)
❍ (1) 3200 mAh LiFe Receiver battery (HCAM6446)

Additional Items for Gas Installation

❍ (2) 6" Servo extensions (FUTM4140) (TACM2700)
❍ (1) Additional Y-harness for choke if using a

6-channel receiver

❍ (1) Heavy duty on/off switch (FUTM4385 or

TAC M 2761)

❍ (1) 1300 mAh LiFe ignition battery (HCAM6411)

ADVANCED RADIO SET-UP

The Advanced Set-up has each servo plugged into the receiver

on its own channel. The channels can then be mixed together
using the transmitter. This method will require at least an
8-channel receiver. A 9-channel receiver if using the optional
choke servo and 11-channels if the optional  oats are installed.

❍ Futaba R6008HS 8-channel FASST Receiver

(FUTL7639)

❍ Futaba R6014HS 14-channel FASST Receiver

(FUTL7645)

❍ The same servos used in the Basic Radio Set-up

technology to transmit control signals between your receiver
and servos. A single S.Bus cable can carry signals to as
many channels as your transmitter can handle. You no longer
have to worry about plugging in the wrong servo to the
wrong channel, because each servo knows what channel it
is dedicated to in advance.

SBD-1 S.Bus Decoder Cables allow the use of existing
analog and digital servos, too. By providing today’s pilots
with tomorrow’s technology, the Futaba S.Bus system is
nothing short of revolutionary.

Installing the S.Bus System

Installation is actually simpli ed a s compared to your normal
system installation. Using the S.Bus system you plug a battery
into the SBC-1 channel changing tool, using it to program
which channel you want the servo to operate on.

Once programmed the
servo will operate as
required regardless of
which lead it is plugged into.
Do this for all of the servos
that you want to operate on
the S.Bus system. Install

the servos in the airplane
and plug them into the S.Bus lead, piggybacking them one
onto another. Once completed you plug one lead into the
receiver for all of the servos and all of the servos will function
as programmed. One lead operates up to 16 servos!

Electric Motor Installation

❍ (2) 24” Servo Extension (Ailerons) (TACM2720)
❍ (3) 16” Servo Extension ( ESC and Flaps) (FUTM4145)
❍ (4) 12” Servo Extension (Aileron and Flaps receiver

connection) (TACM2710)

❍ (3) 6” Servo Extension (Rudder and Elevators)

(FUTM4140) (TACM2700)

❍ (1) Heavy Duty on/off switch (FUTM4385)

(TACM2760)

❍ (1) Charge Receptacle (ERNM3001)
❍ (1) 3200mAh LiFe Receiver battery (HCAM6446)

Additional Items for Gas Installation

❍ (2) 6” Servo Extension (Throttle and Choke) )

(FUTM4140) (TACM2700)

❍ (1) Additional Y-harness for the choke if using a

6-channel receiver

❍ (1) Heavy Duty on/off switch (FUTM4385)

(TACM2760)

❍ (1) 1300mAh LiFe ignition battery (HCAM6411)

S.BUS SYSTEM SET-UP

A Cutting Edge Alternative to Standard Servo Installation!

The innovative Futaba S.Bus system lets you unleash your

 ight system’s full potential and cut down on cable clutter
at the same time. It uses digital serial data communication

S.Bus leads are available in a number of different lengths to
accommodate installation into any size airplane regardless
of its complexity.

There are many choices for the

S. Bus receivers; some are tiny
3 port receivers with others
being up to 8 channels. The 8
channel inputs can be used as
you would normally set up a

model, allowing you to split the
model and have some of it set up as S.Bus while other servos
are not using the S. Bus system. Something else to note is
that some of the S. Bus servos and receivers are HV or High

Voltage, meaning that you could run a straight 2S LiPo for
your receiver battery.

Many servo choices are available
for use in a wide variety and
sizes of aircraft from micros to
the largest models.

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S.BUS SYSTEM

WING

Battery

Hub

Servo Servo ServoServo

Your system is not limited to programming only through the

SBC-1 channel changing tool and your transmitter. Utilizing the
USB interface, the CIU-2, you can do all of the programming
using your PC. Programming with this interface gives more
 exibility and programming options than can be achieved
with any other radio system. To utilize standard, non S.Bus
servos, you simply use the S.Bus decoder instead of the
S.Bus lead.

S.Bus Radio Equipment Recommendations

We will only set-up the wing with the S.Bus System. When
installing the wing on the fuselage, this will reduce the number
of servo leads to be connected to two. The same Futaba
S3305 servos used in the wing for the Basic Set-up can still
be used but will require two S.Bus Decoders.

S.Bus Receiver

Hub

Hub

Electric Motor Installation

❍ (1) S.Bus Servo Hub Cable 300mm (FUTM4195)
❍ (1) 16” Servo Extension (FUTM4145)
❍ (1) Y-harness for elevator (TACM2751) or (FUTM4135)
❍ (1) Heavy Duty on/off switch (FUTM4385)

(TACM2760)

❍ (1) Charge Receptacle (ERNM3001)
❍ (1) 3200mAh LiFe Receiver battery (HCAM6446)

Additional Items for Gas Installation

❍ (2) 6” Servo Extension (Throttle and Choke)

(FUTM4140) (TACM2700)

❍ (1) Additional Y-harness for the choke if using a

6-channel receiver

❍ (1) Heavy Duty on/off switch (FUTM4385)

(TACM2760)

❍ (1) 1300mAh LiFe ignition battery (HCAM6411)

S.BUS QUICK START

Please read the instructions included with each S.Bus
component for warnings and more detailed instructions.

❍ (1) S.Bus Receiver Futaba R6208SB (FUTL7668

(Works with the FASST-2.4GHz system)

❍ (1) S.Bus channel changer (FUTM4190) Required if

your transmitter does not have an S.Bus Connector
(check your transmitter instruction manual)

❍ The same servos used in the Basic Radio Set-up

and

❍ (2) S.Bus Decoder SBD-1 (FUTM4192)

OR

❍ (4) Futaba S3070HV S.Bus servos (Ailerons

and Flaps replacing four of the S3305 servos)
(FUTM0716)

❍ (2) 6” Servo Extension (FUTM4140) (TACM2700)
❍ (2) 1000mm S.Bus Hub (FUTM4196)

1. If you are using a non S.Bus servo you will need to use

❏

an S.Bus decoder. The decoder has three servo connectors
on it. You are going to use the S.Bus channel changer or
S.Bus Connector on your transmitter to set the channel for
each connector. If using your transmitter, follow the manual
included with the transmitter for programming. If you are
using S.Bus servos, the S.Bus decoder is not required. The
servo can be connected directly into the channel changer.

2. In this example, we are going to program the decoder

❏

connector SX1 to channel 1 for our aileron servo.

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3. Connect the decoder to the S.Bus channel changer or

❏

plug in the S.Bus servo. Be sure to connect it to the S.Bus port.

4. Connect a 4.8V battery to the S.Bus channel changer.

❏

5. Note that the red LED is  ashing. One  ash per second

❏

is connector SX1. Press and release the set switch quickly
and the light will  ash two times per second for connector
SX2. Press it again and it will  ash 3 times per second for
connector SX3. Set the channel changer to connector SX1.
(One  ash per second.)

quickly. When the red light stays on the decoder is set. Any
servo plugged into connector SX1 will operate on channel

1. Place a ch1 label on the connector.

6. Follow the same procedure to set connector SX2 to

❏

channel 5 or the channel the  aps are set to on your transmitter.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

Required Hardware and Accessories

❍ (1) Dubro #554 Large Tygon Fuel Line (DUBQ0427)
❍ (1) R/C Foam Rubber (1/4" [6mm], HCAQ1000; or 1/2"

[13mm], HCAQ1050)

❍ Propeller and spare propellers suitable for your

engine.

❍ Dubro #813 Fuel Line Barbs (DUBQ0670)

Adhesives and Building Supplies

This is the list of Adhesives and Building Supplies that are

required to  nish the Avistar 30cc ARF.

❍ 1/2 oz. [15g] Thin Pro CA (GPMR6001)
❍ Pro 30-minute epoxy (GPMR6047)
❍ Pro 6-minute epoxy (GPMR6045)
❍ Threadlocker thread locking cement (GPMR6060)
❍ Mixing sticks (50, GPMR8055)
❍ Mixing cups (GPMR8056)
❍ Epoxy brushes (6, GPMR8060)
❍ Denatured alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
❍ Masking tape
❍ Sandpaper
❍ Drill
❍ Drill bits: 1/16" [1.6 mm], 5/64" [2mm ], 5/32" [4mm],

11/64" [4.5 mm], 3/16" [4.8mm], 15/64" [6 mm ], 1/4"

[6.4mm], 25/64" [10mm]

❍ Small metal  le
❍ Stick-on segmented lead weights (GPMQ4485)
❍ Silver solder w/ ux (STAR2000)
❍ Hobbico 60 Watt Soldering Iron (HCAR0776)
❍ #1 Hobby knife (RMXR6903)
❍ #11 blades (5-pack, RMXR6930)
❍ Rotary tool such as Dremel
❍ Rotary tool reinforced cut-off wheel (GPMR8200)
❍ DLE-30 Propeller Drill Guide (DLEQ0301)
❍ Canopy Glue Formula 560 (PAAR3300)

®

5. Use the plastic screw driver to rotate the dial to channel 1.

❏

Then press and hold the set switch. The red light will  ash

Covering Tools

❍ Top Flite® MonoKote® Sealing Iron (TOPR2100)
❍ Top Flite Hot Sock Iron Cover (TOPR2175)
❍ Top Flite MonoKote Trim Seal Iron (TOPR2200)
❍ Top Flite MonoKote Heat Gun (TOPR2000)
❍ Coverite® 21st Century® Sealing Iron (COVR2700)
❍ Coverite 21st Century Cover Sock (COVR2702)
❍ Coverite 21st Century Trim Sealing Iron (COVR2750)

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Optional Supplies and Tools

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that
will help you build the Avistar 30cc ARF.

❍ 2 oz. [57g] spray CA activator (GPMR6035)
❍ CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)
❍ CA debonder (GPMR6039)
❍ 36" metal ruler
❍ Pliers with wire cutter (HCAR0625)
❍ Robart® Super Stand II™ (ROBP1402)
❍ Servo horn drill (HCAR0698)
❍ AccuThrow™ De ection Gauge (GPMR2405)
❍ CG Machine™ (GPMR2400)
❍ Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer (TOPQ5700)

IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES

● Anytime a sheet metal screw is installed in wood,  rst

install the screw, remove the screw and apply a couple of
drops of thin CA in the hole to harden the threads. After
the CA has cured, reinstall the screw.

● Anytime a threaded screw or nut is installed, a drop of

threadlocker must be applied to the threads. An exception,
do not use threadlocker on the screws installed in the
nylon control horns.

● Denatured alcohol is great for cleaning epoxy from

surfaces before the epoxy cures.

● Replacement MonoKote colors:

Jet White (TOPQ0204)
Black (TOPQ0208)

Metallic Gold (TOPQ0404)
Sapphire Blue (TOPQ0226)

KIT INSPECTION

Before starting to build, inspect the par ts to make sure they
are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not of
accept able quality, or if you need a ssistance with asse mbly,
contact Product Support. When reporting defective or
missing parts, use the part names exactly as they are written
in the Kit Contents list.

Great Planes Product Support

3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1 Ph: [phone], ext. 5
Champaign, IL 61822 Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Replacement parts for the Great Planes Avistar 30cc ARF
are available using the order numbers in the Replacement
Parts List that follows. T h e fastest, mo st econo mical se r vice
ca n be provided by your hob by dea ler or ma il-orde r company.
Not all parts are available separately (an aileron cannot be
purchased separately, but is only available with the wing kit).
Replacement parts are not available from Product Support,
but can be purchased from hobby shops or mail order/Internet
order  rms. Hardware items (screws, nuts, bolts) are also
available from these outlets.

To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Great Planes web site at

www.greatplanes.com. Choose “Where to Buy”. Follow the
instructions provided on the page to locate a U.S., Canadian
or International dealer.

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

Order No.

GPMA2878

GPMA4550
GPMA4551
GPMA4552

GPMA4553
GPMA4554
GPMA4555
GPMA4557
GPMA4558
GPMA4559
GPMA4560
GPMA4562

Optional Parts

GPMA4556
GPMA4561
GPMA4568
GPMA4563
GPMA4564
GPMA4565
GPMA4566
GPMA4567

Description

Tailwheel Assembly

Wing Set
Fuselage Set
Tail Surface Set

Canopy/Hatch
Cowl
Main Landing Gear
Wing Joiner Tube
Spinner
Decals
Main Gear Wheel Pants
EP Motor Mount Box

Nose Gear
Nose Gear Wheel Pants
Nose Gear Assembly
Float (1pc)
Ventral Fin
Float Mounting Set
Water Rudder
Glider Tow Release Set

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KIT CONTENTS

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3

5

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1. Fuselage

2. Cowl

3. Left Wing Panel

4. Right Wing Panel

5. Horizontal Stabilizer

6. Vertical Stabilizer

7. M ai n W h e e ls

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8. Main Gear

9. Main Wheel Pants

10. Tail Gear

11. Spinner

12. Fuel Tank

13. Wing Joiner Tube

14. Wind Screen

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8

9

11

12

7

6

10

13

4

15. Hatch

16. Motor Box

(see parts list for break down)

17. Receiver Tray

18. Forward Battery Tray

The parts not shown
are listed on page 36.

PREPARATIONS

1. Firmly pull on each of the control surfaces to con rm

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they are securely glued.

2. Tighten the covering with a covering iron as needed.

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ASSEMBLE THE WING

Aileron Servo Installation

Begin with the left wing panel.

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1. Install a servo lead extension or S.Bus 1100mm

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decoder on the S3305 servo or 6” extension and 1000 mm
S.Bus hub on the S.Bus S3070HV servo.

2. Install grommets and eyelets on all servos.

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5. Drill servo screw mounting hole.

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6. Install servo screws.

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3. Trim the covering from over the aileron servo opening.

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4. Route the servo lead or the decoder lead through

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the wing.

7. Connect the servo to the aileron channel on the

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receiver. If using S.Bus, plug the Decoder or Hub into the
S.Bus port on the receiver. Switch on the transmitter and
receiver and install the servo horn.

8. Aileron pushrod components.

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9. Install the 4-40 threaded clevis.

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10. Attach clevis to control horn.

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11. Position control horn on aileron.

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13. Install the solder clevis.

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12. Mount control horn.

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15. Repeat steps 1 – 14 to install the aileron servo in the

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right wing.

Flap Servo Installation (Optional)

HOW TO SOLDER

Apply a few drops of soldering  ux to the end of the
pushrod. “Tin” the end of the pushrod by applying heat.
Apply silver solder to the heated area. The pushrod should
melt the solder, not the  ame of the torch. The end of the
pushrod should be tinned all the way around.

Position the solder clevis on the pushrod and apply a drop
of  ux to the joint. Apply heat and add solder. Again, the
heat of the part should melt the solder, not the  ame of
the torch. Allow the part to cool naturally. Make sure the
joint is thoroughly soldered. It should be shiny, not rough.
Reheat if necessary.

Wipe off the  ux residue with denatured alcohol. Coat the
joint with oil to prevent rust.

Flaps are not necessary to land the Avistar 30cc. However,
if you have never  own with  aps, the Avistar 30cc is a great
plane to learn with.

1. Install a servo lead extension on the  ap servo. If using

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S.Bus, plug the servo into the S.Bus decoder or Hub. (Installed
with the ailerons.)

2. Install grommets and eyelets in the  ap servo .

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14. Reinstall the aileron pushrods and slide the retainers

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over the clevises.

3. Remove the covering from  ap servo opening.

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4. Separate the  ap from the aileron.

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5. Mount the flap servo in the wing. Route the servo lead

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to the root rib, or connect it to the S.Bus decoder.

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