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      This is the Radio Controlled, Glow, Gasoline, or Electric Powered
Almost-Ready-to-Fly Great Planes Performance Series Reactor 1.60 Scale Airplane
             IMAA Legal, this model is ideal for a flyer's first
                    giant scale aerobatic and 3D airplane.

FEATURES: Construction: Laser cut balsa and plywood with a foam sheeted turtle deck Wings: Two-piece, bolt-on with aluminum joiner tube Covering: TopFlite MonoKote Landing Gear: Pre bent aluminum 0.16" (4mm) thick Wheels: Main, 3.5" (88mm) diameter foam, tailwheel, 1" (25.4mm) rubber Radio Compartment: Hatch removes easily with four bolts Spinner: Aluminum 3.25" (82.5mm) diameter Cowling: Painted fiberglass Wheel Pants: Painted fiberglass Canopy: Clear molded plastic Aileron Control: Dual servo Elevator Control: Dual servo Fuel Tank: Approximately 24oz (720cc) for glow fuel, must purchase gasoline conversion kit and tubing if using gasoline engine Engine Mount: Two piece composite construction Hardware: Full set provided, IMAA legal Assembly Time: Only 15-20 hours Warranty Period: Great Planes guarantees this kit free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase.

INCLUDES: Pre-built and covered wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, pushrods, landing gear, wheels, wheel pants, cowl, fuel tank, wood servo trays, aluminum spinner two decal sheets, hardware package, photo- illustrated instructions

REQUIRES: Engine: 1.60 - 2.10 cu in (26 - 34cc) two-stroke OR 2.00 - 2.20 cu in (33 - 36cc) four-stroke OR 2.5 - 3.0 cu in (43 - 50cc) gasoline (Desert Aircraft DA-50 gas engine recommended, not carried) OR 80-75-230 Outrunner Brushless Motor Radio: 5-6 channel, 6-channel computer radio recommended Servos: Eight, 7 high-torque, 1 standard ball bearing 6" (152mm) Heavy Duty Servo Extensions: Two/inboard aileron control 24" (610mm) Heavy Duty Servo Extensions: Two/outboard aileron control 36" (914mm) Heavy Duty Servo Extensions: Three for tail servos 1.5" (38mm) Large Scale Single Side Servo Arms: Seven Y-Harness: Two heavy duty Receiver Battery: 4.8 or 6V at least 4200mAh Heavy duty switch harness and charge jack #4 Plastic Washers: For cowl Misc. Items: Building and field equipment

SPECS: Wingspan: 84.5" (2140mm) Wing Area: 1556 sq in (100.4 sq dm) Weight: 14 - 17 lb (6.35 -7.71 kg) depending on power setup selected Length: 85" (2160mm) Airfoil: Fully symmetrical Center of Gravity: 7" (178mm) from the leading edge of the root wing rib Control Throws: Low High 3D Elevator: 1" (25mm) 10° 1-1/2" (38mm) 15° 3-1/4" (83mm) 34° Rudder: 2-3/4" (70mm) 16° 4-3/4" (121mm) 28° 5-3/4" (146mm) 35° Ailerons: 1-1/2" (38mm) 11° 2-1/2" (64mm) 19° 4-1/2" (114mm) 36°

COMMENTS: The 38% Extra 330S Pilot Bust (GPMA3207) also fits nicely under the canopy of this aircraft.

Following is a list of MonoKote colors used to cover this model and order numbers for 6ft rolls; White TOPQ0204 Sapphire Blue TOPQ0226 Orange TOPQ0202 Missile Red TOPQ0201

If a replacement fuel tank is needed, order the Sullivan 24oz tank (SULQ1444), or the DuBro 24oz tank (DUBQ0224). They are 1oz smaller than the original tank. Some minor trimming and modifications may be required.

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
This is the Great Planes Performance Series Reactor 1.60 Scale Airplane. FEATURES: Glow, gasoline or electric power capability, covered in Top Flite MonoKote, fiberglass cowl & wheel pants, aluminum spinner, IMAA legal hardware REQUIRES: 5-6 ch radio w/8 servos, 1.60-2.10 cu in 2-stroke OR 2.00-2.20 cu in engine OR outrunner brushless motor, extensions, RX battery, building equip.

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