Instruction manual

If you 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 hobby shop has information
about clubs in your area whose membership includes
experienced pilots.
In addition to joining an R/C club, we strongly recommend
you join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics). AMA
membership is required to fly at AMA sanctioned clubs.
There are over 2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the
country. Among other benefits, the AMA provides
insurance to its members who fly at sanctioned sites and
events. Additionally, training programs and instructors are
available at AMA club sites to help you get started the right
way. 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. [phone]
Fax [phone]
Or via the Internet at:
http://www.modelaircraft.org
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
This is the list of hardware and accessories required to
finish the Tower Trainer 40 MKII ARF. Order numbers are
provided in parentheses.
Engine Recommendations
TOWER HOBBIES 46 ABC [TOWG0146]
OS
®
40 LA [OSMG0041]
OS 40 FX [OSMG0540]
OS 46 LA [OSMG0046]
OS 46 FX [OSMG0546]
SUPER TIGRE
®
GS-40 Ring [SUPG0122]
SUPER TIGRE GS-45 ABC [SUPG0150]
Radio Recommendations
FUTABA 4VF [FUTJ62**]
Covering accessories
Tower Custom Sealing Iron (TOWR3250)
Top Flite
®
Hot Sock
™
Iron Cover (TOPR2175)
ADHESIVES AND ASSEMBLING SUPPLIES
In addition to common household tools and hobby tools,
this is the “short list” of the most important items required
to assemble the Tower Trainer 40 MKII ARF. Tower
Hobbies Build-it
™
CA and Epoxy glue are recommended.
❍ 2 oz. Tower Hobbies Build-it
™
CA (TOWR3800)
❍ 30-Minute Tower Hobbies Build-it Epoxy (TOWR3811)
❍ 6-Minute Tower Hobbies Build-it Epoxy (TOWR3807)
❍ Hobby Knife (HCAR0105), #11 Blades (HCAR0211)
❍ Small T-pins (HCAR5100)
❍ Builder’s triangle (HCAR0480)
❍ Small Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers
❍ Small metal file
❍ Pliers with wire cutter (HCAR0630)
❍ Threadlocker (GPMR6060)
❍ RTV Silicone
❍ Great Planes
®
Easy-Touch
™
Bar Sander (GPMR6170)
❍ Easy-Touch Sandpaper, 180 Grit (GPMR6184)
OPTIONAL SUPPLIES AND TOOLS
Here is a list of optional supplies and tools mentioned in
the manual that will help you assemble the Tower Trainer
40 MKII ARF.
❍ Great Planes CG Machine
™
(GPMR2400)
❍ Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer
™
(TOPQ5700)
❍ Masking Tape (TOPR8018)
❍ Epoxy Brushes (GPMR8060)
❍ Mixing Sticks (GPMR8055)
❍ Denatured Alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
❍ Non-elastic monofilament or Kevlar fishing line
(K+SR4575)
❍ Builder’s Triangle Set (HCAR0480)
❍ Masking Tape (TOPR8018)
❍ Felt-Tip Marker (TOPQ2510)
❍ Hobbico Servo Horn Drill (HCAR0698)
❍ Great Planes AccuThrow
™
Deflection Gauge (GPMR2405)
❍ Great Planes Stick-on Weight (GPMQ4485)
PREPARATIONS
❍ 1. Remove the major parts of the kit from the box (wings,
fuselage, tail parts, etc.) and inspect them for damage. If any
parts are damaged or missing, contact Product Support at the
address or telephone number listed in this manual.
❍ 2. Remove the masking tape and separate the ailerons
from the wing, the rudder from the fin and the elevator from
the stabilizer. Where necessary, use a covering iron with a
covering sock to tighten the covering that may have
loosened during storage or from removing the masking
tape. Apply pressure over sheeted areas to thoroughly
bond the covering to the wood.
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