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       This is the radio controlled, glow or electric powered, 1/4 scale
            almost-ready-to-fly, Great Planes RV4 Sport Scale Airplane.
       Ideal for a modeler wanting to step into large scale airplanes
                  and for learning how to fly with flaps.
                                IMAA Legal.

FEATURES: Construction: Balsa and ply
          Wings: Prebuilt halves slide onto aluminum joiner and bolt to
            fuselage
          Covering: Covered in Top Flite MonoKote, see COMMENTS for colors
          Radio Compartment: Accessible from removable hatch-also alllows
            access to wing bolts
          Cowling: Painted and constructed of fiberglass
          Canopy: Clear plastic
          Wheel Pants: Painted and constructed of fiberglass
          Landing Gear: Pre-bent aluminum .16" (4mm) thick, .04" (1mm)
            diameter tailwheel wire
          Wheels: Main, 3.5" (89mm) diameter foam
                  Tailwheel, 1" (26mm) hard rubber
          Engine Mount: Two-piece conposite construction
          Fuel Tank: 14.2oz (420cc)
          Spinner: Aluminum 3.25" (83mm) diameter
          Aileron Control: Dual servo
          Flap Control: Dual servo
          Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this
            kit free from defects in both materials and workmanship at
            the date of purchase.
          Building Time: Ready to fly in approximately 20 hours

INCLUDES: Pre-built and covered wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, pushrods,
            pre-bent .16" (4mm) main landing gear, .04" (1mm) tailwheel wire,
            main wheels, tailwheel,  engine mount, fuel tank, decals, hardware
            package and photo-illustrated instructions

REQUIRES:   Glow Power-
          Engine: .61 - .75 cu in (10 - 12.2 cc) 2-stroke, or .91 cu in (15cc)
            4-stroke
          Propeller: 16x6
          Muffler: Supplied with engine
          Misc. Items: ¼" foam rubber padding, medium fuel tubing,
            fuel filter, propeller, building and field equipment.

            OR Electric Power-
          Propeller: APC 16x8E
          C50-65-450 RimFire Brushless Outrunner Electric Motor (GPMG4770)
          Electric Motor Mount: Brushless, large (GPMG1260)
          Speed Control: GPMM1860
          Battery: Two 6S1P 11.1V 3200mAh (GPMP0623)
          Battery Charger: LiPo compatible

          Radio: 5-Channel
          Servos: 7 (2 flaps, 2 ailerons, 1 throttle, 1 elevator, 1 rudder)
          Receiver Battery: 4.8V, at least 500mAh
          Servo Extension: 12" (300mm) (HCAM2711)
          Y-Harnesses: Two (HCAM2751)

SPECS:    Wingspan: 70" (1780mm)
          Wing Area: 1036 sq in (67 sq dm)
          Weight: 9-1/2 - 10-1/2lb (4310 - 4762g)
          Wing Loading: 21 - 23 oz/sq ft (64 -70 g/sq dm)
          Length: 63" (1600mm)
          Airfoil: Semi symmetrical
          Center of Gravity: 4-3/8" (111mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
            at the fuselage
          Control Throws-            High Rate      Low Rate
            Elevator: Up & Down      1" (25mm)     5/8" (16mm)
            Rudder: Right to Left   2¾" (70mm)      1¾" (44mm)
            Ailerons: Up & Down     1½" (38mm)       ¾" (19mm)
            Flaps:               1-1/8" (28mm)
                                     ¾" (19mm)

COMMENTS: Pilot figure not included.
          Following are the colors of Top Flite MonoKote used to cover this
            model and order numbers for six foot rolls;
            White    TOPQ0204           Black        TOPQ0208
            Aluminum TOPQ0205           Metallic Red TOPQ0405

          If a replacement fuel tank is needed, order the Sullivan 14oz
            tank (SULQ1742), or the DuBro 14oz tank (DUBQ0214).
            Some minor trimming and modifications may be required.

                                                                   jxs 10/19/06
                                                                         ir/jxs
                                                                  updt 11/16/09
                                                              updt jxs 11/16/09



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Phone: 217-398-8970


 
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Great Planes
3002 N. APOLLO DRIVE, SUITE #1
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822  








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