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       This is the radio controlled, glow powered, Almost-Ready-to-Fly,
                    Great Planes Venus II Sport Airplane.
                For Intermediate to Advanced Modeler/Fliers.

FEATURES: Construction: Jig-built for straightness with hand-selected woods,
           for maximum strength with minimum weight
          Wings: Factory built and covered, balsa and plywood construction
          Covering: Factory applied Top Flite MonoKote color scheme in White
           TOPQ0204, Royal Blue TOPQ0221, Cub Yellow TOPQ0220, Orange TOPQ0202
           True Red TOPQ0227, Dark Teal TOPQ0223, and Metallic Plum TOPQ0403
          Radio Compartment: Plywood reinforced
          Cowling: Painted fiberglass
          Canopy: Clear polycarbonate with factory painted Silver trim
          Wheel pants: Factory painted, fiberglass construction
          Landing Gear: Pre-formed aluminum, factory painted White
          Wheels: 2.75" (70mm) diameter foam wheels main wheels and 1" (25.4mm)
           foam tailwheel with 2mm diameter tailgear wire
          Aileron Control: Dual servos
          Fuel Tank: 14oz (420cc) 5.52" x 2.78" x 2.18"
          Spinner: 2.5" (63mm) diameter polished aluminum construction (a Great
           Planes spinner adapter will be needed for the engine you choose)
          Engine mount: Great Planes 60-120 nylon adjustable - GPMG1091
          Pilot Bust: 3.5" (88mm) tall  4" (100mm) wide factory decorated
          Pushrods: 2-56 and 4-40 diameter
          Building Time: Ready for its first performance in just 10-12 hours
          Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this
           kit free from defects in both materials and workmanship at
           the date of purchase.

INCLUDES: Factory built and covered wings, fuselage and tail assemblies,
           pushrods, pre-bent main landing gear, tailwheel wire, main wheels,
           tailwheel,adjustable engine mount, 14oz fuel tank, wood servo trays
           and wing joiners, aluminum spinner, CA hinges, wheel pants, cowl,
           canopy, hardware package and photo-illustrated instructions.
          For a complete list of kit contents see page 7 of the online manual.

REQUIRES: Engine:  .61-.91 cu in (10-15cc) 2-stroke for sport flying
              OR   .91-1.20 cu in (15-20cc) 4-stroke for F3A practice and
              aerobatic maneuvers
          Muffler: Pitts style (Engine mounts on its side) - BISG4061
          Radio: 4-channel - FUTJ40**
          Servos: 6 Standard (2-Aileron, 2-Elevator, 1-Throttle, 1-Rudder) for
           tail mounted servo set-up (minimum 50 oz-in torque for rudder servo)
          Servos: 5 standard size (1 50 oz-in Elevator, 1 50 oz-in rudder,
           2 45 oz-in Ailerons, 1 45 oz-in throttle) for front mounted servos
          Servo Extension 24": qty. 3 for for rudder and elevator (rear mount)
          Servo Extension 12": qty. 2 for aileron servos (rear mount set-up)
          Servo Extension 6": qty. 1 for aileron Y-harness to receiver (for
           rear mount servo set-up)
          Y-Harness: qty. 1 for aileron servos (rear mount servo set-up)
          Servo Extension 12": qty. 2 for aileron (front mounted servo set-up)
          Servo Extension 6": qty. 1 for aileron Y-harness to receiver (front
           mount servo set-up)
          Y-Harness: qty. 1 for aileron servos (front mount servo set-up)
          Receiver Battery: Minimum 1000mAh required
          Misc. Items: Glow plug, ¼" foam rubber padding, medium fuel tubing,
            fuel filter, propeller, building and field equipment.

SPECS:    Wingspan:      66" (1676.40mm)
          Wing Area:    866 sq in (55.94 sq dm)
          Weight:       8.5-9.5lb (3855-4309g)
          Wing Loading:  23-26oz/sq ft (70.19-79.34g/sq dm)
          Length:        69.5" (1765mm)
          Airfoil: Fully symmetrical low-wing placement
          Center of Gravity: 6.5" (165mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
          Control Throws-          High Rate       Low Rate
            Elevator: Up & Down   9/16" (14mm)    3/8"   (10mm)
            Rudder: Right to Left    3" (76mm)     1¾"   (44mm)
            Ailerons: Up & Down    7/8" (22mm)      ½" (12.7mm)
          Wing and Stabilizer Incidence: 0°
          Engine Incidence: Down 1°, right 3.5°

COMMENTS: In the accessories needed section we have included servos & related
           items for the economy servo set-up mounted in the tail of the model.
           For the precision or front mounted servo set up read pages 3 and 4
           of the online manual for required items.

          If a replacement fuel tank is needed, order the Sullivan 14oz Slant
            Type Flextank (SULQ1742), or the DuBro 14oz tank (DUBQ0214).
            Some minor trimming and modifications may be required.

                                                                   jxs 12/32/05
                                                                  kpm03/02/2006
                                                                         ir/jxs



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