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        This is the Radio Controlled, Glow Powered, Balsa and Plywood
        Great Planes Rapture 40 .40-.52  Sport Aerobatic Airplane Kit
         Ideal First Low-Wing Model for Intermediate Modeler/Fliers.

FEATURES: Construction: Easy interlocking die-cut balsa and plywood, with
            built-in thrust angles, openings for receiver switch and battery
            charging jack already cut into fuselage
          Wings: Wood with no cap strips and open wingframe (except for center
            section sheeting) to facilitate the precision of the interlocking
            parts, attach with included dowels and 1/4-20 nylon wing bolts
          Radio Compartment: Adjustable rails instead of die-cut tray for
            wider usage of appropriate size servos
          Canopy: Single, clear
          Landing Gear: Pre-formed wire with tailwheel
          Aileron Control: Single servo-standard size and torque
          Hardware: Full set, including wing bolts, engine and landing gear,
            control horns, hinges, and control rods
          Engine Mount: Nylon, adjustable
          Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this
            kit free from defects in both materials and workmanship at date
            of purchase.

INCLUDES: All wood to construct the airplane, pushrods, prebent .16" (4mm)
            steel main landing gear, .09" (2.2mm) tailwheel wire, adjustable
            engine mount, hardware package, clear canopy, photo-illustrated
            instructions, full-size rolled plans

REQUIRES: Engine: .40-.50 (6.5-8.2cc) 2-stroke
              OR  .40-.52 (6.5- 8.5cc) 4-stroke
          Muffler: Standard muffler supplied with engine
          Radio:   4-Channel
          Servos:  4-42 oz-in torque minimum
            (1-throttle, 1-rudder, 1-elevator, 1-aileron)
          Servo Extension 6": One for aileron servo
          Covering: Modeler's choice, approximately four 6' (1.8m) rolls
          Misc. Items: (2) 2½" (65mm) main wheels, 1" (25.4mm) tailwheel,
            2½" (65mm) spinner, 8oz (240cc) fuel tank, glow plug, ¼" foam
            rubber padding, 3' medium fuel tubing, fuel filter, propeller,
            building and field equipment

SPECS:    Wingspan:     60" (1525mm)
          Wing Area:   635 sq in (41 sq dm)
          Weight:        4.5-5.25lb (2040-2350g)
          Wing Loading: 16-19 oz/sq ft (50-57 g/sq dm)
          Length:       46.5" (1185mm)
          Airfoil: Selig 8036 low-wing
          Center of Gravity: 3¼" (82mm) Back from the wing's leading edge at
            the fuselage sides
          Dihedral: Wing tip 2-3/8" off work surface with other panel flat
          Control Throws-           Low Rate       High Rate
            Ailerons: Up & Down    3/8"  (9mm)     ½" (12.7mm)
            Elevator: Up & Down    3/8"  (9mm)     ½" (12.7mm)
            Rudder: Right & Left     ¾" (19mm)     1" (25.4mm)
          Incidence-
            Engine Right Thrust: 2°, Down Thrust: 2°
            Wing:                0°
            Stabilizer:          0°

COMMENTS: Pilot figure shown is not included

          To reproduce the color scheme in the photo on top of the box one
            each of the following rolls of Top Flite MonoKote are needed:
                     White       TOPQ0204           Medium Purple  TOPQ0225
                     Cub Yellow  TOPQ0220           True Red       TOPQ0227

                                                                   jxs 10/20/03
                                                                         ir/jxs



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