Carl-goldberg GBGA1088 User Manual

1WARNINGA radio-controlled model is not a toy and is not intended for persons under 16 years old. Keepthis kit out of the reach of younger children,

10 Collect the following items(1) Stab(1) Fuselage (with bottom wing installed)(1) FinTail Construction.AABB1.  Install stab in opening at rear

116.  Install the fin in the slot and check the align-ment. It can be adjusted a small amount by sandingthe fin post area where it goes into the fu

122.  Slide gear leg into slot on side of fuselage andinstall retaining bolts through access holes on the sideand middle of fuselage. Be sure to us

135.  The wheel pants have the 1/2” hole predrilled ineach pant. The 1/8” hole for the mounting bolt must bedrilled.6.  Block the tail of the pl

14Tail wheel Mounting1.  Collect the following parts:(1) tail wheel bracket(1) tail wheel(2) 1/8” wheel collars(2) tail wheel springs(2) #6 x 1/2”

156.  Twist the end of the spring on to the hornbracket. Insert the long wire end around thesecond horn bracket. Twist the wire so that itwill stay h

16Top Wing Mounting1.  Locate the following items.(4) cabane struts(2) I-Struts(1) Top Wing(1) Bottom Wing(1) Fuselage(2) 1/4-20 x 2” wing bolts(20

174.  Screw the eyebolts into the holes in the wing,they are set at a slight angle since the strut does notgo perpendicular to the wings. The botto

18FLYING WIRES1. Locate the following parts Roll of braided cable (8) metal plates (4) 2-56 rigging couplers (4) golden clevis (4) metal clev

196.  Loop the end of the cable back though thebrass tube. Use pliers and crimp the brass tubing onto thecable to secure it.5.  Insert the cable

21. Fuselage2. Cowl3. Fin4. Rudder5. I-Strut (2)6. Landing gear legs (2)7. Wheel Pants (2)8. Canopy9. Belly pan10. Stab11. Elevators (left and

20Belly pan1.  Mount the bottom wing in place.2.  Place belly pan in place and mark the outlineon the bottom of wing. 3.  Remove belly pan an

21Engine Mounting1.  Collect the following items.(2) motor mounts(4) 8-32x1” bolts(4) 8-32x1-1/4” bolts(4) 8-32 t-nuts(4) 8-32 aircraft lock nuts(1

227.  Take the other motor mount and clamp to theother side of the engine. Set the motor mounts on aflat surface and make sure both sit flat on the

23Fuel Tank1.  Collect the following item(1) fuel tank 500cc (16.91 oz.)(1) rubber tank stopper(1) clunk (1) 3mm x 25mm screw(1) cap washer large(1

246.  If you use a Y-S engine that pressurizes thetank, you should wrap the tank with nylon strappingtape to make sure the pressure does not split

25Cowl Mounting1.  Collect the following items.(1) Cowl(4) 4-40 x 1” Socket Head Bolt(4) #4 Washer(4) 1/4” pieces silicone tubing(1) 4” x 12” Clear

261.  Install the servos in the tray with the elevatorservo all the way against the right side of the plane.For maximum throw you will need longer

273.  Insert the 1/8” tubing into the rear cable exithole. Push the tubing while guiding it through thefuselage.4.  Thread the 2-56 end of the cab

28Elevator Pushrod1.  Collect the following items(1) 8mm x 17” wooden dowel(2) 1/2” shrink tubing(2) 2-56 x 7-1/2” pushrods threaded one end(1) 2-5

297.  Install a clevis on the 6” pushrod and attachto elevator arm on servo. Make a mark on the rodand the dowel where they cross 1” from the end o

3Motor Mounts (2) pcs(4) 8-32 x 1” Socket head bolts(4) 8-32 x 1-1/4” Socket head bolts(4) 8-32 T-nuts(4) aircraft lock nuts(12) #8 flat washersFlying

30CG BalancingBalancing the Pitts is very important, you might need to use weight dependingon the servos and engine that you use. Start out with the b

4Before you begin assembling your Pitts ARF, take sometime to read through this entire instruction book. It isdesigned to take you step-by-step throu

5ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THIS AIRCRAFT 1 RADIO GUIDANCE SYSTEM (4 CHANNELMINIMUM REQUIRED WITH 7 SERVOS) You will need 7 servos for the plane. we

6WING ASSEMBLY1.  Collect the following parts:(1) Left wing(1) Right wing(1) Left aileron(1) Right aileron(12) CA hingesAILERON INSTALLATION2.  Loca

7AILERON SERVO INSTALLATIONNote: The following pictures may not exactly matchthe hardware you are using. Always check theradio manufacturer's in

86.  Thread on to one end of a 2-56 x 1-3/4” pushrod a nut and Golden Clevis. Mount the pushrod onto the the horn brack-et. Thread the other 2-56

9Before mounting the tail the bottomwing should be installed.  Collect the following items(1) Fuselage(1) Bottom wing(2) Wing dowels (8mm x 40mm)(2)