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             This is the Radio Controlled, Balsa and Plywood
              Great Planes Fling Almost Ready-to-Fly Sailplane.
                    For Beginner to Intermediate Fliers.
                     Pilots 14 years of age and older.

FEATURES: Construction: Fiberglass fuselage pod, carbon fiber boom, balsa tail
            and wing
          Wings: Built-up one-piece, pre-covered, attaches to fuselage with
            rubber bands
          Canopy: Molded fiberglass
          Covering: Pre-applied transparent purple on wing and tail section
          Radio Compartment: Easily accessible under the canopy with pre-
            installed servo tray
          Launching system: Mini Hi-Start launching system
          Hardware: Rubber bands, TE support, control horns, pushrod strings
          Building Time: Flight ready in 2-3 hours
          Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this
            kit free from defects in both materials and workmanship at
            the date of purchase.

INCLUDES: Pre-built wing, fuselage, and tail section, Hi-Start launch, rubber
            bands, pushrod strings, decal sheet and photo-illustrated
            instructions

REQUIRES: Radio: 2 channel with micro receiver
          Servos: 2 micro or nano size (1-elevator, 1-rudder)
          4.8V 350 NiMH battery pack, GPMP0950
          Misc. Items: Building and field equipment

SPECS:    Wingspan:     48.75" (1238mm)
          Wing Area:   285 sq in (18.45 sq dm)
          Weight:        6.5-8oz (185-225g)
          Wing Loading:  4-4.5 oz/sq ft (11-13 g/sq dm)
          Length:       31.5" (800mm)
          Airfoil: Flat bottom, high wing
          Dihedral:      5-1/2" (140mm)
          Center of Gravity: 2¾" (70mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
            at the fuselage sides.
          Control Throws-
            Elevator: Up & Down between   7/16" (11mm) and  9/16" (14mm)
            Rudder: Right & Left between 11/16" (17mm) and 13/16" (20mm)

                                                                    jxs 4/22/04
                                                                         ir/jxs



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Phone: 217-398-8970


 
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3002 N. APOLLO DRIVE, SUITE #1
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822  








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