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       This is the radio controlled, glow powered, Almost-Ready-to-Fly,
         Great Planes PT-17 Stearman .91-1.20 Scale Military Biplane.
                For Intermediate to Advanced Modeler/Fliers.
          Performs loops, rolls, spins stall turns, inverted flight
                          and other scale aerobatics.

FEATURES: Construction: Balsa and plywood
          Wings: All wood
          Covering: Factory applied Top Flite MonoKote color scheme consists
            of a Gray fuselage, Sky Blue tail section, Yellow wings with bands
            of Red on upper wing
          Radio Compartment: Accessible over lower wing, plywood reinforced
          Cowling: Pre-painted fiberglass with plastic non-functional replica
            radial engine
          Cockpit: Dual with painted pilot and instructor busts, instrument
            panel decals and vacu-formed windscreens with painted frames
          Landing Gear: Pre-formed .16" (4mm) thick aluminum with tailwheel
            wire
          Wheels: Treaded 4" (102mm) main wheels, 1.25" (31mm) tailwheel
          Aileron Control: Dual servo
          Hardware: Great Planes hardware supplied
          Engine Mount: Two-piece, composite construction
          Interplane Struts: Painted gray
          Pilot Busts: Two pre-painted with goggles, cap and brown flight suit
          Building Time: Ready to fly in only 12 - 15 hours.
          Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing company guarantees this
            kit free from defects in both materials and workmanship at date of
            purchase.

INCLUDES: Pre-built and covered wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, pushrods,
            pre-bent main landing gear, tailwheel wire, main wheels, tailwheel,
            two-piece engine mount, 32oz (960cc) fuel tank (approximate),
            plywood servo trays and wing joiners, hardware package, struts,
            cabanes and photo illustrated instructions

REQUIRES: Engine: .91 - 1.20 cu in (15 - 20 cc) 2-stroke OR
            .91 - 1.20 (19.5 - 23cc) 4-stroke
          Muffler: Pitts style if using 2-stroke engine, or standard muffler
            included with 4-stroke engine
          Radio: 4-Channel
          Servos: 1 standard for throttle
                  4 high torque (2-Aileron, 1-Elevator, 1-Rudder)
          Servo Extension 12" (305mm): 2 for aileron servos
          Y-Harness: 1 for aileron servos
          Misc. Items: Glow plug, ¼" foam rubber padding, medium fuel tubing,
            fuel filter, propeller, building and field equipment.

SPECS:    Top Wingspan: 71.5" (1815mm)
          Bottom Wingspan: 69" (1755mm)
          Top Wing Area: 762 sq in (49.1 sq dm)
          Bottom Wing Area: 704 sq in (45.4 sq dm)
          Total Wing Area: 1466 sq in (94.7 sq dm)
          Wing Incidence: 0°
          Engine Thrust:  3° right, 1° down
          Weight: 14 - 15lb (6.35 - 6.8kg)
          Wing Loading: 22 - 23.5 oz/sq ft (67 - 72 g/sq dm)
          Length:    57" (1450mm)
          Airfoil: Full symmetrical
          Center of Gravity: 5½" (140mm) Back from leading edge of top wing
          Control Throws-          High Rate      Low Rate
            Elevator: Up & Down    1" (25mm)      7/8" (22mm)
            Rudder: Right to Left 1½" (38mm)        1" (25mm)
            Ailerons: Up & Down   1½" (38mm)        1" (25mm)

COMMENTS: Following are the Top Flite MonoKote colors used on this model and
            order numbers for 6' rolls;
                  Cub Yellow TOPQ0220        Sky Blue TOPQ0206
                  Dove Gray  TOPQ0211        True Red TOPQ0227

          Replacement parts;
            Top Wing Set       GPMA2800   Bottom Wing Set      GPMA2801
            Fuselage Kit       GPMA2802   Tail Surface Set     GPMA2803
            Landing Gear       GPMA2804   Cowl                 GPMA2805
            Dummy Radial Eng.  GPMA2806   Pilot
            Wheel Covers       GPMA2808   Windscreens          GPMA2809
            Caane Set          GPMA2810   Interplane Strut Set GPMA2811
            Decal Sheets       GPMA2812   Metal Brackets       GPMA2473
            Instruction Manual

                                                                    jxs 4/19/05
                                                                         ir/jxs



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