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  This is the UPDATED Sport Scale Model of the Famous Gull-Wing Fighter flown
in WWII and Korea. This kit NOW ACCEPTS THE OPTIONAL COCKPIT KIT AND HAS RIGHT
THRUST BUILT IN, so even hobbyists with moderate building skills can assemble
it easily. Ideal for sport fliers wanting a high-performance model with
exciting fighter aircraft looks.

FEATURES: Computer-designed from the ground up.
          Interlocking parts simplify assembly and increase durability.
          Injection-Molded ABS Cowl and Vacuum-Formed Wing Air Scoops (oil-
            coolers) add authentic detail.
          Photo-Illustrated Instruction Manual explains installation of
            optional retracts and flaps.

INCLUDES: All Balsa and Plywood to assemble this kit, ABS Cowl and Air Scoops,
            Illustrated Instruction Manual, CAD-drawn Rolled Plans, Pushrods,
            Hardware, CA Hinges, Vacuum-Formed Butyrate Canopy and Engine Mount

REQUIRES: .60-.80 2-stroke or .91-1.20 4-stroke Engine
          Pitts-Style Muffler
          4-7 channel radio
          4-Servos(minimum) Additional Channels & Servos for Retracts and Flaps
          1¼" Tailwheel, seven servos maximum
          Fuel Tank, Prop, Prop Safety Nut, Wheel Collars, Foam Rubber
          3-Rolls of Covering and Matching Paint
          Pneumatic 100° Rotating Retracts
            Top Flite recommends using Robart (ROBQ1815)
            OR Century Jet Complete Kit (CJMQ3055). (SEE BELOW)
            Items required to operate retracts:  1 ROBQ2363 hand pump w/gauge
                                                 1 ROBQ2302 air kit complete
                                                 1 ROBQ2389 air restrictors
         For rough area landings, also purchase: 2 ROBQ1700 straight Robostrut
                                                 2 ROBQ1515 scale wheel 3¼".
          The only retracts that can be used with this kit are the retracts
            recommended in the ACG #4. Hobbico retracts will NOT work.

SPECS:    Wingspan:  62"
          Wing Area: 700 sq in
          Weight:    7-9.5lbs
          Length: 48.5"
          Scale: 1:8
          Center of gravity: 4" to 4½" back of the leading edge at root
          Wing loading:      26oz/sq ft
          Degrees incidence: Engine thrust:   0° down,   2°right
                             Stabilizer:      0°
                             Wing:            0°        1° washout at tip
          Control throws each way:           HIGH             LOW
                           Elevator:       11/16" up          ½" up
                                             5/8" down     7/12" down
                           Rudder:         2-3/8"         1-3/8"
                           Ailerons:           ½"           3/8"
                           Flaps:          1-3/8"         1-3/8"

COMMENTS: Kit uses the same wing as the original version.
          Decal set: CRS6D01 only sold thru GP Manufacturing and includes:
                    (4) stars 5¾ x 5¾"
                    (1) 2½" NAVY decal
                    (2) 1¾" NAVY decal
                    (2) 3" Top Flite logo
                    (3) 3½ x 4½" Ts
                    (8) 3¼ x 1½" Red & White stripes
                    (3) 2" White numbers 410
                    (1) instrument panel 4 x 1½"
                    (2) 1/2" White numbers 122007
                    (2) ¼" NAVY decal
                    (2) ¼" F4U-5
                    (2) 1½ x 1¼" Red & White sunburst flag

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