Great Planes GPMA1570, GPMA1571 User Manual
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 modification. 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 final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assemb led 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 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.
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING
CONSTRUCTION.IT CONT AINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND
USE OF THIS MODEL.
GPMZ1570 for GPMA1570/1571 V1.0Entire Contents © Copyright 2006
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970, Ext 5
airsupport@greatplanes.com
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Wingspan: 20.5 in [514mm]
Wing Area: 235 sq in [15.2dm2]
Weight: 7.4 – 8.0 oz [210 – 225g]
Wing Loading: 4.5 – 4.9 oz/sq ft [14 – 15g/dm2]
Length: 22.75 in [580mm]
Radio: 4-channel with 3 micro servos
Motor: RIMFIRE™28-22-1380kV brushless out-runner
™
™
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INTRODUCTION ...............................................................2
AMA...................................................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................2
LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE.....................3
RADIO EQUIPMENT.........................................................3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.....................................3
Adhesives & Building Supplies....................................3
Optional Supplies & Tools ...........................................3
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES......................................4
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS............................................4
METRIC CONVERSIONS .................................................4
METRIC/INCH RULER......................................................4
KIT INSPECTION..............................................................5
KIT CONTENTS ................................................................5
ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE...........................................6
Install the Tail Surfaces................................................6
Mount the Wings .........................................................7
RADIO SYSTEM INSTALLATION.....................................9
Install the Servos & Pushrods.....................................9
Motor & ESC Installation...........................................11
Battery & Receiver Installation..................................12
ATTACH THE MAIN GEAR .............................................12
A TT A CH THE PROPELLER............................................13
APPL Y THE DECALS......................................................13
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY .................................13
Check the Control Directions ....................................13
Set the Control Throws..............................................14
Balance the Model (C.G.)..........................................14
Balance the Model Laterally ......................................15
PREFLIGHT.....................................................................15
Identify Your Model ....................................................15
Charge the Batteries .................................................15
Balance the Propellers..............................................16
Range Check.............................................................16
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................16
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts)....................................16
CHECK LIST ...................................................................17
FLYING ............................................................................17
Launch & Takeoff.......................................................17
Flight..........................................................................18
Landing......................................................................18
That’s a RIOT! That’s exactly what the people at the flying
field will say when this little bipe rockets skyward. With
Incredibly fast rolls, unlimited vertical, and amazing
acrobatics the Riot 3D ARF is sure to impress all who see it.
Note: There are two versions of the Riot 3D ARF available
– Transparent Yellow (GPMA1570), White (GPMA1571).
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Riot 3D ARF visit the Great Planes web site at
www.greatplanes.com.Open the “Airplanes” link, and then
select the Riot 3D 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 programs 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.
IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things you can do
to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
flying near full-scale aircraft and avoid flying near or over
groups of people.
1. Your Riot 3D 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 Riot 3D 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 unflyable 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 first-class
condition, and a correctly sized motor and components
(batteries, wheels, etc.) throughout the building process.
PRO TECT YOUR MODEL,Y OURSELF
& OTHERS...FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
Tele: (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at:
http://www.modelaircraft.org
AMA
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
5.You must correctly install all R/C and other components so
that the model operates correctly on the ground and in the air .
6.You must check the operation of the model before every
flight to insure that all equipment is operating and that the
model has remained structurally sound. Be sure to check
clevises or other connectors often and replace them if they
show any signs of wear or fatigue.
7. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not flown this
type of model before, we recommend that you get the
assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for your
first flights.If you’re not a member of a club, your local hobb y
shop has information about clubs in your area whose
membership includes experienced pilots.
8.While this kit has been flight tested to exceed normal use,
if the plane will be used for extremely high-stress flying,
such as racing, or if a motor 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 .
Remember:Take your time and follow the instructions to
end up with a well-built model that is straight and true.
WARNING!! Failure to follow all instructions could cause
permanent damage to the battery and its surroundings, and
cause bodily harm!
• ONLY use a LiPo approved charger. NEVER use a
NiCd/NiMH peak charger!
• NEVER charge in excess of 4.20V per cell.
• ONLY charge through the “charge” lead. NEVER charge
through the “discharge” lead.
• NEVER charge at currents greater than 1C.
• ALWAYS set charger’ s output v olts to match battery volts.
• ALWAYS charge in a fireproof location.
• NEVER trickle charge.
• NEVER allow the battery temperature to exceed 150° F [65° C].
• NEVER disassemble or modify pack wiring in any way or
puncture cells.
• NEVER discharge below 2.5V per cell.
• NEVER place on combustible materials or leave
unattended during charge or discharge.
• ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• 4-channel radio with 3 micro servos such as the Futaba
®
S3110M with micro plugs (FUTM0702)
• R124F Micro Receiver (FUTL0438 for Low Band,
FUTL0439 for high band) with single conversion crystal
(FUTL62**) ** selects the channel for your receiver. For
example, if you wish to order a channel 35 crystal, you
would order FUTL6235
• 8A Micro Brushless ESC, such as Silver Series 8A
Brushless (GPMM1800)
• RIMFIRE™28-22-1380kV Brushless Out-runner
Motor (GPMG4505)
• APC 8x3.8 Slo-Flyer prop (APCQ5000)
• 350-640mAh 3-cell LiPo battery (GPMP0801 – 350mAh
3-cell, GPMP0805 – 640mAh 3-cell)
This is the list of adhesives and building supplies that are
required to finish the Riot 3D ARF.
❏ Great Planes Pro
™
thin CA (GPMR6002)
❏ Great Planes Pro medium CA (GPMR6008)
❏ Hobbico
®
builder’s triangle (HCAR0480)
❏ Hobbico hobby knife (HCAR0100)
❏ #11 Blades for hobby knife (HCAR0211)
❏ Top Flite
®
panel line pen (TOPQ2510)
❏ Drill bits: 1/16" [1.6mm], 3/16" [4.8mm]
❏ 1/2" [13mm] Double-sided foam mounting tape (GPMQ4440)
❏ 1" [25mm] Double-sided foam mounting tape (GPMQ4442)
Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that
will help you build the Riot 3D ARF.
❏ Hobbico covering iron (HCAR8000)
❏ 21st Century
®
trim seal iron (COVR2750)
❏ Hobbico heat gun (HCAR7000)
❏ Curved-tip canopy scissors for trimming plastic
parts (HCAR0667)
❏ 4 oz. [113g] Aerosol CA activator (GPMR634)
❏ Stick-on segmented lead weights (GPMQ4485)
❏ Small T-pins (100, HCAR5100)
❏ 2 oz. [57g] Spray CA activator (GPMR6035)
❏ R/C-56 canopy glue (JOZR5007)
❏ CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)
❏ CA debonder (GPMR6039)
❏ Hook & loop material (1" x 6" [25 x 150mm], GPMQ4480)
❏ AccuThrow
™
deflection gauge (GPMR2405)
❏ Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer (TOPQ5700)
Optional Supplies & Tools
Adhesives & Building Supplies
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
RADIO EQUIPMENT
LITHIUM BATTER Y HANDLING & USAGE
We, as the kit manuf acturer, provide you with a top quality ,
thoroughly tested kit and 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 completed model, and
no representations are expressed or implied as to the
performance or safety of your completed model.
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• When you see the term
test fit
in the instructions, it
means that you should first position the part on the
assembly without using any glue, then slightly modify or
custom fit
the part as necessar y for the best fit.
• Whenever the term
glue
is written you should rely upon
your experience to decide what type of glue to use.When a
specific type of adhesive works best for that step, the
instructions will make a recommendation.
•
Photos
and
sketches
are placed before the step they
refer to. Frequently you can study photos in following steps
to get another view of the same parts.
Fuse = Fuselage
Stab = Horizontal Stabilizer
Fin = Ver tical Fin
LE = Leading Edge
TE = Trailing Edge
LG = Landing Gear
Ply = Plywood
" = Inches
mm = Millimeters
ESC = Electronic Speed Control
1" = 25.4mm (conversion factor)
METRIC CONVERSIONS
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
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1/64" = .4mm
1/32" = .8mm
1/16" = 1.6mm
3/32" = 2.4mm
1/8" = 3.2mm
5/32" = 4.0mm
3/16" = 4.8mm
1/4" = 6.4mm
3/8" = 9.5mm
1/2" = 12.7mm
5/8" = 15.9mm
3/4" = 19.0mm
1" = 25.4mm
2" = 50.8mm
3" = 76.2mm
6" = 152.4mm
12" = 304.8mm
18" = 457.2mm
21" = 533.4mm
24" = 609.6mm
30" = 762.0mm
36" = 914.4mm
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Before starting to build, take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete, and inspect the parts to make sure they
are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance with assembly,
contact Product Support. When repor ting defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as they are written in
the Kit Contents list on this page.
Great Planes Product Support
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822
Telephone: (217) 398-8970, ext. 5
Fax: (217) 398-7721
E-mail: airsupport@greatplanes.com
KIT INSPECTION
(1) Hardware Bag
(2) 12" [305mm] Carbon Rods
(4) 6" [153mm] Carbon Rods
(3) #2 x 3/8" [9.5mm] Self-tapping Screws
(3) #2 Flat Washers
(15) CA Hinges
(2) Wheel Pants
Kit Contents (Not Photographed)
KIT CONTENTS
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Kit Contents
1. Fuselage
2. Canopy
3. Landing Gear
4. Wheels (2)
5. Center Cabane
6. Tail Skid
7. Horizontal Stab & Elevator
8. Fin
9. Rudder
10. Wing Struts (L&R)
11. Bottom Wing
12. Left Bottom Wing Aileron
13. Right Bottom Wing Aileron
14. Top Wing
15. Left Top Wing Aileron
16. Right Top Wing Aileron
❏ 1. Locate the pre-hinged horizontal stab and elevator.
Measure and mark the center of the stabilizer as shown.
❏ 2. Carefully cut a slot for the elevator control horn in the
area marked on the sketch.
❏ 3. Insert the stab into the fuselage. Align the mark with
the centerline of the fuselage.
❏ 4. With the model sitting on a flat surface, measure the
distance from each stab tip to the surface.The measurements
should be equal. Sand the slot in the rear of the fuse as
needed for a proper fit.
❏ 5. Using a piece of string, measure the distance from the
center of the nose of the fuselage to each of the stab tips.These
distances must be equal. Mark the stab where it enters the
fuselage.Trim the covering from the stab inside the marks.
❏ 6. Glue the stab in place once it is aligned with thin CA.
❏ 7. Locate the fin. Glue it in place along the centerline of
the fuselage as shown.The fin must be perfectly straight up
and down and at a 90° angle to the stabilizer.
Install the Tail Surfaces
ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE
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A=A
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