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        This is the Radio Controlled, Glow Powered, Balsa and Plywood
    Top Flite Gold Edition Elder .40 Sport Scale Aerobatic Airplane Kit.
                For Intermediate to Advanced Modeler/Fliers.
The Elder 40's Legacy began in 1985, when it was first introduced by Top Flite.

FEATURES: Top Flite is bringing back the Classic Elder 40, with one major
            distinction: Gold Edition CAD engineering.
          An Ideal Second model, can be flight ready in just a few weekends.
          Features assembly aids such as pre-shaped leading and trailing
            edges and built-up wing tips.
          Wings are one-piece, all wood with ailerons and plywood wing joiners.
          Spacious radio compartment allow easy radio gear installation and
            quick fuel tank access.
          Open rear section of the fuselage, with its trusswork and gussets,
            further exemplifies the planes vintage heritage.
          Pre-formed, .12" (3mm) 2-piece wire landing gear provides excellent
            ground handling
          Wooden parts are included for creating the flying wire braces shown
            on the box, used for attaching either elastic cord (not included)
            or for added realism, metal wire with miniature turnbuckles.
          Warranty: Top Flite Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this
            kit free from defects in both materials and workmanship at
            the date of purchase.

INCLUDES: One Glow Powered Top Flite Gold Edition Elder .40 Sport Scale Kit
            with all wood to construct the airplane, pushrods, .12" (3mm)
            prebent wire landing gear, thin wire to wrap landing gear, nylon
            adjustable engine mount, hardware package, decals, photo-
            illustrated instructions, full-size rolled plans.

REQUIRES: Engine:  .40-.46 (6.5-7.5cc) (2-stroke)
              OR   .52 (8.5cc)(4-stroke)
          Muffler: Engine mounts inverted, if using 4-stroke, stock muffler
                     of engine will work fine.
          Radio:   4-Channel
          Servos:  4- 40 oz-in torque minimum (1-aileron, 1-elevator, 1-rudder,
                     1-throttle)
          Servo Extension 6" (152mm) for ailerons
          Covering:   Four 6' rolls of MonoKote
          Misc. Items: 10oz fuel tank, glow plug, ¼" foam rubber padding
            3' medium fuel tubing, fuel filter, propeller depending on
            selected engine, building hardware field equipment.

SPECS:    Wingspan:     65" (1651mm)
          Wing Area:    778sq in (50dm2)
          Weight:       5.5-7.0lb (2495-3175kg)
          Wing Loading: 16.3 - 20.7oz/sq ft (50-63g/dm2)
          Length:       49.5" (1257mm)
          Airfoil:      Flat bottom
          Center of Gravity: 3½" (89mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
            at the fuselage sides.
          Control Throws-           Low Rate       High Rate
            Ailerons: Up & Down       ¼"  (6mm)     3/8" (9.5mm)
            Elevator: Up & Down    7/16" (11mm)     5/8"  (16mm)
            Rudder: Right & Left      ½" (13mm)       ¾"  (19mm)
          Incidence-
            Engine Down Thrust:  5°
            Engine Right thrust: 2°
            Wing:                0°
            Stabilizer:          0°

COMMENTS: The model pictured on the box is covered in Off-White with thin
            stripes of Red and Blue on the vertical stabilizer. To create the
            color scheme on the box use:
            two 6-foot rolls of Cream        (TOPQ0212)
            one 6-foot roll of Red           (TOPQ0201)
            one 6-foot roll of Insignia Blue (TOPQ0207)

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          Decal sheet ELD4D01 sold only through GP Manufacturing includes:
            Two 7½" Blue, White & Red roundels
            One 3-1/8" Blue, White & Red roundel
            One 3½" x 3¾" Black A
            One 2-3/8" x 2" Black 33
            One 2¼" x 1¾" ownership tag



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Web Site: http://www.top-flite.com/
Phone: 217-398-8970


 
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