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GPMA1036

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LXDTM8
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NOTES FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT

      This is the Radio Controlled, Glow Powered, Almost Ready-to-Fly,
              Great Planes Easy Sport .40 Sport Airplane Kit
                     Pre-covered in Top Flite MonoKote.
                For Beginner to Intermediate Modeler/Fliers.

FEATURES: Construction: All balsa, and plywood construction Wings: One piece joined wooden construction Covering: Factory applied MonoKote covered in White with Red, Gray and Royal Blue stripes on the wings and the fuselage. Radio Compartment: Plywood reinforced spacious radio compartment Canopy: Clear, single Landing Gear: Fixed wire, tricycle style Single Aileron Servo: Standard size and torque Complete hardware package included Reassuring trainer like ability while learning new maneuvers Capable of dazzling aerobatics Building Time: Ready to fly in only 15-20 hours Warranty Period: Great Planes warrants this model free of defects in workmanship and materials at the time of purchase.

INCLUDES: Pre-built and covered wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, pushrods, pre-bent 5/32" (4mm) main and nose landing gear wires, 2¾" (70mm) foam main and nose wheels, nylon adjustable engine mount, 270cc (9.1oz) fuel tank, 2½" (64mm) nylon White spinner, hardware package wooden wing joiners and servo trays, ½" (12.7mm) thick foam rubber padding, photo illustrated instructions.

REQUIRES: Engine: .40-.51 (6.5-8.0cc) 2-stroke OR .52-.70 (8.5-11.4cc) 4-stroke Muffler: Engine mounts in an upright position enabling stock muffler included with engine to be used. *Some engines will require the use of a muffler extension*. An example is the use of OSMG2616 with an O.S. .40 LA engine. Radio: 4 channel Servos: 4-standard (1-Aileron, 1-Elevator, 1-Throttle, 1-Rudder) (a high torque servo is suggested for the rudder, but not required) Misc. Items: Glow plug, medium fuel tubing, fuel filter, propeller building and field equipment.

SPECS: Wingspan: 58.75" (1492mm) Wing Area: 742 sq in (47.9sq dm) Weight: 5.5 - 6.7lb (2.5-3.0kg) Wing Loading: 17.1-20.2oz/sq ft (52.2-61.6g/sq dm) Length: 50" (1270mm) Airfoil: Fully symmetrical, shoulder mount configuration Center of Gravity: 4-1/8 " (105mm) Back from the wing's leading edge Control Throws- High Rate Low Rate Elevator: Up & Down ½" (12.7mm) 3/8" (9.5mm) Rudder: Right to Left 1¼" (31.8mm) 1" (25.4mm) Ailerons: Up & Down 7/16" (11mm) 5/16" (8mm)

COMMENTS: Larger wheels than those included may be required for operation on rough grass. Pilot shown inside the plane is not included. Following are the colors of covering used on this model and order number for six foot rolls; White TOPQ0204 Royal Blue TOPQ0221 Gray TOPQ0211 Missile Red TOPQ0201

If a replacement fuel tank is needed, order the Sullivan 8oz Flextank (SULQ1739), or the DuBro 8oz tank (DUBQ0208). Some minor trimming and modifications may be required.

pjm 5/7/03 ir/jxs MonoKote colors checked & matched updated tjt 022305 updt jxs 11/16/09

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
THIS IS THE GLOW POWERED, GREAT PLANES EASY SPORT .40 ARF SPORT AIRPLANE KIT. FEATURES: COVERED IN MONOKOTE, FULLY SYMMETRICAL SHOULDER MOUNT WING, BALSA & PLY CONSTRUCTION, TRICYCLE LANDING GEAR, HARDWARE & DECALS INCLUDED. REQUIRES: 4CH RADIO W/4 SERVOS, .40-.50 CU IN (6.5-8.0 CC) 2-STROKE OR .52-.70 (8.5-11.5CC) 4 STROKE ENGINE, PROPELLER, GLUE, TOOLS, & FUEL

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