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       This is the radio controlled, glow powered, Almost-Ready-to-Fly,
            Phoenix Model Decathlon .40 Scale Aerobatic Airplane.
                   For Intermediate to Advanced Modeler/Fliers.

FEATURES: Construction: Laser cut balsa and plywood
          Wings:  One-piece, all wood with aluminum joiner tube
          Covering: Factory applied adhesive backed Red and White Oracover
            Oracover not carried separately
          Radio Compartment: Accessible under wing, plywood reinforced
          Cowling: Fiberglass, pre-painted White and Red
          Wheel Pants: Fiberglass, pre-painted Red
          Canopy: Clear single, with side windows pre-installed
          Landing Gear: Pre-formed aluminum 1/8" (3mm) thick main gear, pre-
            bent 0.078" (2mm) tailwheel wire
          Main Wheels: Treaded rubber 2.5" (63mm) diameter
          Tailwheel: Rubber 1" (25mm) diameter
          Spinner: Red plastic 2-1/4" (57mm) diameter
          Fuel Tank: 8oz (240cc)
          Aileron Control: Two standard size servos
          Engine Mount: Nylon, attached to firewall
          Building Time: Ready to fly in several hours

INCLUDES: Pre-built and covered wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, pushrods,
            pre-bent 1/8" (3mm) main landing gear, 0.078" (3mm) tailwheel wire,
            2.5" (63mm) main wheels, 1" (25mm) tailwheel, nylon engine mount,
            8oz (240cc) fuel tank, 2-1/4" (57mm) spinner, wood servo trays and
            aluminum wing joiner, fuel tank foam, fiberglass cowl and wheel
            pants, hardware package and photo-illustrated instructions

REQUIRES: Engine: .46-.51 cu in (7.5-8.3 cc) 2-stroke
              OR  .52 cu in (8.5 cc) 4-stroke
          Muffler: Sports-style supplied with engine
          Radio: 4-channel
          Servos: 5-standard size and torque (2-Aileron, 1-Elevator, 1-throttle
            1-Rudder)
          Y-Harness: One for aileron servos
          Misc. Items: Glow plug, medium fuel tubing, fuel filter, propeller
            building and field equipment.

SPECS:    Wingspan: 66" (1675mm)
          Wing Area: 701 sq in (45 sq dm)
          Weight: 7lb (3180g) approximate
          Wing Loading: 23 oz/sq ft (71 g/sq dm)
          Fuselage Length: 50" (1270mm)
          Airfoil: Semi-symmetrical, high-wing placement
          Center of Gravity: 3.9" (100mm) Back from the wing's leading edge at
            the fuselage
          Control Throws-
            Elevator: Up & Down    0.63" (16mm)
            Rudder: Right to Left  0.79" (20mm)
            Ailerons: Up & Down    0.31"  (8mm)

COMMENTS: If a replacement fuel tank is needed, an 8oz (240cc) tank like
            SULQ1439 can be used. Some minor modification may be needed as this
            is not the exact shape of the original tank

                                                                    jxs 6/09/05
                                                                         ir/jxs



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