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     This is the radio controlled, gasoline powered, almost ready to fly,
           Great Planes Eagle 580 Giant Scale Aerobatic Airplane.
                  IMAA Legal, Fully 3D and IMAC Capable
                       For Advanced Modeler/Fliers.

FEATURES: Construction: Built-up balsa and ply airframe
          Wings: Two-piece wing panels with aluminum joiner tube
          Horizontal Stabilizer: Two-piece with carbon fiber joiner tube
          Radio Compartment: Located under canopy, plywood reinforced
          Covering: Top Flite MonoKote
          Cowl: Fiberglass, painted to match covering
          Cockpit Detail: Dash with gauges
          Pilot Bust: Fiberglass, painted black, white, blue and blue-green
          Canopy: Clear, integrated with hatch, removal allows access to
            electronics and battery packs
          Landing Gear: Painted fiberglass
          Main Wheels: Treaded rubber 4" (102mm) diameter
          Tailwheel: Treaded rubber 1-1/2" (39mm) diameter
          Wheel Pants: Painted fiberglass
          Aileron Control: Four servo, prehinged with giant scale hinge point
            hinges
          Fuel Tank: Approximately 40oz (1183cc)
          Spinner: Aluminum 4" (102mm) diameter, painted blue
          Stabilizer: Bolt-on halves with prebuilt servo pockets, carbon fiber
            tubes
          Aileron Control: Dual Servo, double beveled control surfaces
          Rudder Control: Dual servo, double beveled control surfaces
          Hardware: Complete giant scale set with all-aluminum servo arms
            (normally an extra-cost add-on)
          Building Time: Ready to fly in 6-8 hours
          Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this
            kit free from defects in both materials and workmanship at
            the date of purchase.

INCLUDES: Pre-built and covered wing and fuselage sections,       spinner,
            instrument panel, wheel pants, wheels, all hardware including
            aluminum servo arms and servo tray, pilot bust and manual

REQUIRES: Engine: (85 - 100cc) gasoline, Desert Aircraft DA-85 or DA100
            (not carried) with exhaust system to match engine
          Propeller: To match Desert Aircraft engine
          Radio: At least 6 channel computer radio with mixing functions
            highly recommended
          Servos: 1 - 2 throttle and optional choke
                  8 standard size high torque digital, 2/elevator,
                  4/ailerons, 2/rudder
          Two 12" Servo Extensions: Receiver to each wing
          Three 36" Heavy Duty Servo Extensions: Outer aileron/elevator servos
          Three 24" Heavy Duty Servo Extensions: Inner aileron & rudder servos
          Two 40" Heavy Duty Servo Extensions: Elevator servos
          Three Y-Harnesses: Aileron & rudder servos
          Receiver Battery: NiMH, at least 4200mAh capacity
          Ignition Battery: NiMH, at least 2000mAh capacity
          Two Heavy Duty Switch Harnesses: Ignition battery and RX
          Two Charge Jacks
          If not using a radio with mixing functions or one with less than 6
            channels, the following items are required; Dual Servo Reverser
            (FUTM4150) and Servo Synchronizer (FUTM4155) if Synchronizer is
            used, the two Y-harnesses are not needed
          Misc. Items: CA and epoxy glue, gasoline fueler valve, 1/2" foam
            rubber padding, 3' medium gasoline tubing, fuel filter, building
            and field equipment

SPECS:    Wingspan: 100" (2540mm)
          Wing Area: 1892 sq in (122 sq dm)
          Weight: 24 - 28lb (10880 - 12700g)
          Wing Loading: 29 - 34 oz/sq ft (88 - 104g/sq dm)
          Length: 96" (2440mm)
          Airfoil: Fully symmetrical
          Center of Gravity: 3-1/2" (89mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
            measured at the wing tips, NOT THE FUSELAGE
          Control Throws-     Low Rate       High Rate            3D
            Ailerons: 1-3/8" (35mm) 17°  1-3/4" (44mm) 22°   2"     (51mm)  26°
            Elevator:   7/8" (22mm) 7°   1-1/8" (29mm) 10°   4-1/4" (108mm) 38°
            Rudder:   2"     (51mm) 10°  3"     (76mm) 15°   8"     (203mm) 44°

COMMENTS: Following are the Top Flite MonoKote colors used on this model and
            order numbers for 6ft rolls;
            Cub Yellow,    TOPQ0220          Missile Red, TOPQ0201
            Sapphire Blue, TOPQ0227          Orange,      TOPQ0202
            Black,         TOPQ0208

                                                                    jxs 3/06/09
                                                                         ir/jxs



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