INTRODUCTION ...............................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................3
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE........................................3
Radio Equipment .........................................................3
Engine Recommendations..........................................3
Fuel Tank Setup...........................................................4
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.....................................4
Required Hardware and Accessories..........................4
Optional Supplies and Tools ........................................4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES......................................5
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ..............................5
KIT CONTENTS ................................................................6
PREPARATIONS ...............................................................7
ASSEMBLE THE WINGS..................................................8
Hinge the Ailerons.......................................................8
Mount the Servos and Hook Up the Ailerons..............9
Mount the Wings .......................................................10
ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE.........................................11
Join the Stabilizer and Fin.........................................11
Mount the Servos and Hook Up the Controls...........13
Mount the Tail Gear...................................................13
Mount the Engine and Hook Up the Throttle.............14
Glow Engine
........................................................14
Gas Engine (Fuji-Imvac™BT-32)
.........................15
Mount the Kill Switch (Gas Engines)
..................16
Assemble the Fuel Tank ............................................17
Glow Engines
......................................................17
Gas Engines
.......................................................17
Install the Fuel Tank ..................................................18
Mount the Cowl .........................................................19
FINAL ASSEMBLY..........................................................21
Mount the Main Landing Gear ..................................21
Finish Radio Installation............................................22
Finish the Cockpit and Mount the Canopy................23
Apply the Decals .......................................................24
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY .................................24
Check the Control Directions ....................................24
Set the Control Throws..............................................24
Balance the Model (C.G.)..........................................25
Balance the Model Laterally ......................................25
PREFLIGHT.....................................................................26
Identify Your Model....................................................26
Charge the Batteries .................................................26
Balance Propellers....................................................26
Ground Check...........................................................26
Range Check.............................................................26
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.................................26
AMA SAFETY CODE......................................................27
IMAA SAFETY CODE.....................................................27
CHECK LIST ...................................................................29
FLYING ............................................................................29
Fuel Mixture Adjustments..........................................29
Takeoff.......................................................................29
Flight..........................................................................30
Landing......................................................................30
TEMPLATES....................................................................31
Thank you for purchasing the Great Planes Giant Super 
Sportster ARF. The Super Spor tster is a classic design 
that has been around for several years, yet its smooth 
lines and gentle curves make it just as popular now as it 
was at the start. The Super Sportster is an honest flyer 
that is relaxing and enjoyable. Its rugged construction 
makes it a practical plane that is easy to handle, so it 
should remain in your stable for a long time. Powered by 
a 1.60 two-stroke, the Super Sportster handles just like a 
hot .60-size plane with the stability and presence of a 
giant-scale model. Powered by a Fuji-Imvac 32, the 
Sportster flies a little “softer.” The Fuji-Imvac also fits 
nicely in the cowl and you can enjoy the economy and 
“cleanliness” a gas engine provides. For more on engine 
selection read the “Engine Recommendations” section 
on the next page.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to 
the Giant Super Sportster ARF, visit the Great Planes 
web site at www.greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” 
link, then select the Giant Super Sportster 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.
We urge you to join the AMA (Academy of Model 
Aeronautics) and a local R/C club.The AMA is the governing 
body of model aviation and membership is required to fly at 
AMA clubs.Though joining the AMA provides many benefits, 
one of the primary reasons to join is liability protection. 
Coverage is not limited to flying at contests or on the club 
field. It even applies to flying at public demonstrations and 
air shows. Failure to comply with the Safety Code (excerpts 
printed in the back of the manual) may endanger insurance 
coverage.Additionally, training prog rams and instructors are 
available at AMA club sites to help you get started the right 
way. There are over 2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the 
country. Contact the AMA at the address or toll-free phone 
number below:
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
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 flying near fullscale aircraft and avoid flying near or o ver groups of people.
AMA
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