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               This is the radio controlled, Almost-Ready-to Fly,
                      Great Planes Fling 2 Meter Sailplane.

FEATURES: Construction: Fiberglass fuselage with room for standard size servos
            if desired
          Boom: Constructed of carbon-fiber and factory joined to pod
            eliminating assembly and shaping time
          Wing: Balsa and plywood one-piece polyhedral shaped with SD7037
            airfoil for trainer-like stability and lift plus the penetration
            to seek out and use thermals, wing halves join with two aluminum
            joiner plates and attaches to fuselage with rubber bands
          Radio Compartment: Plywood reinforced with room for standard size
            servos
          Tow Hook: Multiple position placement insures maximum altitude from
            every launch regardless of wind condidtions
          Building Time: Ready to fly in only 1-2  hours.
          Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this
            kit free from defects in both materials and workmanship at
            the date of purchase.

INCLUDES: Great Planes Fling 2 Meter Sailplane with towhook, all hardware,
            decals wing joiners, rubber bands and photo-illustrated instruction
            manual

REQUIRES: Radio: 2-channel radio with mini or micro receiver
          Servos: 2-standard or micro size (1-Elevator, 1-Rudder)
          6" (153mm) Servo Extension: HCAM2000
          Battery: 350mAh mini pack   GPMP0950
          Battery Charger:            GPMM3005
          Hi-Start:                   DYFP8305
          Misc. Items: Glue and building equipment

SPECS:    Wingspan: 78.5" (1994mm)
          Length:     40" (1016mm)
          Weight:   20oz (567g)
          Wing Area: 495 sq in (31.98 sq dm)
          Wing Loading: 5.8 oz/sq ft (17.70 g/sq dm)
          Airfoil: SD7037,  high wing placement
          Center of Gravity: 3¼" (83mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
          Control Throws-          High Rate        Low Rate
            Elevator: Up & Down     ½" (12.7mm)      ¼" (6.35mm)
            Rudder: Right to Left  1¼"   (32mm)    5/8"   (16mm)

                                                                   jxs 12/20/05
                                                                         ir/jxs



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