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    This is the electric powered, radio controlled, almost ready to fly
           ElectriFly Matt Chapman Eagle 580 Aerobatic Airplane.
    This 50" class Eagle 580 is part of the ElectriFly E-Performance XLC
                         Extreme Light Concept Series.

FEATURES: Construction: Balsa and ply with airfoiled control surfaces, motor
            box preinstalled with blind nuts providing perfect spacing for
            spinner backplate-no need for measuring, cowl ring also
            preinstalled
          Wings: Two piece with carbon fiber wing joiner
          Covering: Top Flite MonoKote
          Aileron Control: Dual servo
          Cowl: Prepainted fiberglass
          Canopy: Single, one-piece provides access to battery compartment and
            attaches with magnets
          Wheel Pants: Prepainted fiberglass
          Landing Gear: Painted aluminum
          Wheels: Main-two foam 2.5" (63mm) diameter, tailwheel 0.87" (22mm)
            diameter
          Decals: Die-cut, Embry-Riddle Eagle 580 color scheme
          Spinner: Plastic, blue in color 2.25" (57mm) diameter
          Hardware: Full set included
          Building Time: Approximately 6-8 hours
          Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this
            kit to be free from defects in both materials and workmanship at
            date of purchase.

INCLUDES: ElectriFly ARF Matt Chapman Eagle 580 Airplane with fiberglass cowl,
            wheel pants and landing gear, wheels, hardware and photo-
            illustrated instruction manual

REQUIRES: Radio: 4-channel
          Servos: 4-micro with 38 oz/in or more torque
          Y Harness: For aileron servos
          Extensions: Two 24" (610mm), two 12" (305mm), one 6" (152mm)
          Motor: 42-50-800kV Rimfire Brushless Out-runner (GPMG4700)
          45A ESC for Brushless Motor: GPMM1840
          Battery: LiPo 2100mAh, GPMP0618
          Cell Balancer: For LiPo battery, GPMM3160
          Battery Charger: LiPo compatible
          Propeller: 13x8E

SPECS:    Wingspan: 50" (1270mm)
          Wing Area: 494 sq in (31.9 sq dm)
          Weight: 3.25 - 3.5lb (1470 - 1590g)
          Airfoil: Fully symmetrical, low wing placement
          Wing Loading: 15 - 16oz/sq ft (46 - 49g/sq dm)
          Length: 47.75" (1215mm)
          Center of Gravity: 3.25" (83mm) back from the leading edge of the
            wing at the side of the fuselage

          Control Throws- Low Rate            High Rate         3D
            Elevator: 3/4" (19mm) 12°    1"     (25mm) 17°    2-3/4" (70mm) 52°
            Rudder:  1"    (25mm) 10°    1-1/2" (38mm) 15°  4"      (102mm) 44°
            Ailerons: 3/8" (10mm) 7°       5/8" (19mm) 13°  1-1/2"   (38mm) 31°

COMMENTS: Following are the MonoKote colors used on this model and stock
            numbers for six foot rolls;
             Cub Yellow    TOPQ0220            Black      TOPQ0208
             Insignia Blue TOPQ0207            Missle Red TOPQ0201
             Orange        TOPQ0202            Jet White  TOPQ0204

                                                                   jxs 10/27/08
                                                                         ir/jxs



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