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       This is a 2-Meter Class Spirit Elite ARF Sailplane from Great Planes.
       The Elite Makes A Fine First Sailplane For Experienced R/C Pilots
             Wanting Casual Soaring Or Even Competition Flying.

FEATURES: Interlocking Assembly, with Basswood Spars For Strength.
          I-Beam Spar and D-Tube Construction.
          Durable, gel-coated white Fiberglass Fuselage.
          New Selig/Ashok Gopalarathnam SA7035 Airfoil, Which Blends Into A
            SA7036 Airfoil At The Tips For Better Stability and Lift.
          Two-Piece, Bolt-On Wing Features A Plywood/Aluminum Joiner For Extra
            Strength To Handle Hi-Starts and Winch Launches.
          Covered in Top Flite MonoKote
          Control Surfaces Allow Modelers With A 6-Channel Computer Radio To
            Easily Perform Crow Mixing Functions To Lower Flaps, Raise Ailerons
            And Slow Down Quickly For Spot Landings, As Well As To "Zoom"
            Quickly From Thermal To Thermal.
          Generous Package Of High-Quality Great Planes Hardware Is Included.

INCLUDES:   Pre-built wing and fuse, Vacuum-Formed Canopy, Hardware Package,
            Illustrated Instruction Manual,

REQUIRES: Radio:  4-6 Channel (5 Channels Required For Crow Mixing)
           (A Computer Radio w/Mixing Is Highly Recommended For Full Functions)
          Servos: 6 Mini or Micro Servos (standard torque is fine)
          Hi-Start or other Launching Device
          1/4" Thick Foam Padding for Radio Equipment

SPECS:    Wingspan:      78.5" (1995mm)
          Wing Area:     645 sq/in (41.6dm2)
          Wing Loading:  10.3-10.7oz/sq ft (31-33g/dm2)
          Weight:   46-48oz (1300-1360g)
          Length:   46 in (1168mm)
          Center of Gravity:  3-1/4" (82mm) back from the leading edge.
          Control Surface Throws:
            Elevator:    1/2" up        1/2" down
            Rudder:      2"   right     2"   left
            Flaps:       1-3/8" down
            Ailerons:    3/4" up      3/8" down

COMMENTS: Following are the Top Flite MonoKote colors used to cover this model
            and order numbers for six foot rolls;
            Sapphire Blue  TOPQ0226
            Dark Teal      TOPQ0223
            Sky Blue       TOPQ0206

                                                                      kh3-29-02
                                                covering info updt jxs 10/21/08



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