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  A Favorite with Scale Model Builders, the Cub is Now Available with the
 Great Planes Unique "Computer Design and Drawn" Engineering, Resulting in
             Outstanding Scale Accuracy and Easy Kit Assembly.

FEATURES: Nearly all balsa construction for easy finishing
          Includes all parts and instructions to build either the standard or
            aerobatic "clipped wing" version
          Exact scale outline is taken from original Piper 3-view drawing
          Top quality Great Planes hardware
          Realistic "barndoor" ailerons instead of strip ailerons found on
            most Cubs
          High quality shaped balsa leading edge, pre-notched for wing ribs
          Scale wing struts, landing gear fairings, dummy engines for both
            sides of the cowling, numerous decals as well as many "how-to" tips
            for creating additional scale details
          SEMI-SYMMETRICAL AIRFOIL
          Detailed instruction booklet and plans

SPECS:    Wingspan:  76.5" (standard version)
                     61.5" (clipped wing version)
          Wing Area: 820 sq in (standard)
                     653 sq in (clipped wing)
          Weight:    6.5-7.5lbs
          Length:    49"
          Center of Gravity: 3-5/8" to 4-3/8" back from the leading edge      .
          Wing Loading:      18-21oz/sq ft
          Degrees Incidence: Engine Thrust: 2° RIGHT 0° DOWN
                             Stabilizer:    2.5°
                             Wing:          2.5° (flat bottom is 0° to engine)
          Control Throws Each Way:     High             Low
                         Elevator:    1-1/8"            5/8"
                           Rudder:    1-3/8"             1"
                          Aileron:        ¾" UP          ½" UP
                                      11/16" DOWN       7/16" DOWN

REQUIRES: Engine: .40-.60 (2-stroke) and Pitts muffler  or .48-.80 (4-stroke)
          Radio:  4 Channel w/Four Servos
          Covering: Two 6-Foot Rolls w/Matching Paint
          Misc. Items: 3-3/8" Main Wheels, 1¼" Tailwheel, Wheel Collars,
            Fuel Tubing, 12oz Fuel Tank, Propeller, Foam Rubber, Flex cable,
            Building and Field Equipment.

COMMENTS: The spinner nut shown on the box are Fox's FOXQ2700 (polished).
          Full Wing Dihedral is 5/8"
          Clipped Wing Version Dihedral is ½"
          Decal sheet CUB4D01 sold only through GP Manufacturing includes:
            Two 3¼" x ¾" Black NC42517
            Two 11-3/8" x ½" Black lightning stripes
            Two 1½" x 1¼" Red, Brown, Black & White Piper Cub logos
            Two 3¼" x 5/8" Red, Black & White Great Planes logos
            One 4½" x 1-1/8" Black & White instrument panel
            Two 1¼" x ¼" Black & White Piper logos
            Two  ¾" x 3/16" Brown & Black Sensenich logos
            Two 5/8" x 1/8" Black & White Continental logos
          Decal sheet CUB4D02 sold only through GP Manufacturing includes:
            One 23½" x 5¼" Black NC42517
            One 9-1/8" x 2-1/8" Black NC42517
            One 28½" tapered Black stripe

             Items needed to convert this plane to electric:
           Motor: Sport Application, FUN500-27 (KONG2461)
                  Power Application, FUN600-18 (KONG2200)
           Battery: Sport Application, 38A @ 14 cells (16.8V)
                    Power Application, 36A @ 16 cells (19.2V)
           Aeronaut Prop: Sport Application, 14x6
                          Power Application, 14x7
           APC Prop: Sport Application, 13x6.5E (APCQ3065)
                     Power Application, 14x7E   (APCQ4145)
           Speed Control: Jazz 40-6-18 (KONM3100)
           Gear Drive: KPG 3.7:1
           Drive Set:  Brushless Set 500 Sport Application, (KONG5040)
                       Brushless Set 600 Power Application, (KONG5060)

                                                                   11/10/93 NHH
                                                                          ir/jl
                                                              updt jxs 10/13/04



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