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                  This is the Great Planes Slowpoke Kit.
               This Kit is Great For Intermediate Modelers
               With Established Low Wing Flying Experience.

FEATURES: Easy-To-Build, with CAD-Engineered, Precisely Interlocking
            Construction Allows the Slow Poke to be Ready-To-Cover in Only
            A Single Weekend by an Experienced Modeler.
          Comes With Premium-Quality Hardware Package.
          Flies Well Using Small, Economical Engines, Which Bolt Onto A
            Supplied Plate, So No Additional Mount Is Required.
          The Polyhedral Wing With Its Flat-Bottom Airfoil Builds As Three
            Sections. It Offers Huge Wing Area - As Much As Some .60 Size
            Models - For A Very Light Wing Loading and Impressive Lifting
            Power. This Also Lets You Slow To A Crawl For An Easy Touchdown.
          Handles Extremely Easy On The Ground With Wide-Stance Wire Main Gear.
          Generously Sized Radio Compartment Allows For Easy Receiver, Battery
            and Servo Installation.
          Compact Size Is Convenient To Transport and Well-Suited For Flying
            At Small Sites Being Slow and Easy-To-Fly.
          Any Modeler With Intermediate Building Experience Can Enjoy This Kit.

INCLUDES: All Wood To Build The Kit, Full Size Rolled Plans, Photo Illustrated
            Instruction Manual w/Reference Plans, Clear Windshield, CA Hinges,
            Engine Mounting Plates, Hardware Package, Decal Sheet.

REQUIRES: Engine: .10-.25 (1.5-4.0cc)(2-stroke) or .26 (4.0)(4-stroke)
          Radio:  3 Channel w/3 Standard Servos
          Covering: Approx. Two 6-Foot Rolls with Matching Paint
          Misc. Items: Propeller, 3" Main Wheels, 1-1/4" Tailwheel, 4oz Fuel
            Tank, 1/4" Foam Rubber, Fuel Tubing, 1-1/2" Spinner, 1/9th Scale
            Pilot, 5/32" & 3/32" Wheel Collars, Building and Field Equipment.

SPECS:    Wingspan:      50" (1270mm)
          Wing Area:     656.5 sq in (42.3 sq dm)
          Wing Loading:  8.8-12.4oz/sq ft (26.8-37.8g/sq dm)
          Weight:        2.5-3.5 lbs (1130-1590 g)
          Length:        36.5" (930mm)
          Airfoil:       Flat-Bottom, Low-Wing
          Center of Gravity: 3-5/8" Back from the Leading Edge of Wing.
          Degrees Incidence:                       (CG confirmed. CGolema 6/99)
                   Stabilizer:       +1
                   Wing:             +1
                                                                     "WEEKEND
                                           "SPORT MODEL PERF."        FLIER
                                           "SPORT MODEL SETTINGS"     SETTINGS
          Control Throws:                  High Rate   Low Rate
                   Elevator: (EACH WAY)   5/8" (16mm)  1/2" (12.5mm)   3/8"
                   Rudder:   (EACH WAY)    2" (51mm)   1-1/2"          1"
                   CG:                         3-5/8" aft              3-3/8"

COMMENTS: Box Says "1" Tailwheel Required", Use 1-1/4" Listed In The Book.
          Spinner Shown On Box Is Red, Requires In Manual Says To Use White.
          Top Flite MonoKote Used For Color Scheme Is Cream and Maroon.
          *Can not have ailerons easily added. Would require        JAL 3/31/99
            extensive modification, change polyhedral, etc.               ir/jl
          Note: per designer, this model could be converted to electric by
                an experienced electric modeler. He recommends a Model
                Electronics Turbo Ten or AstroFlight geared 15.  amc 5/4/99
          Note: The very first run of this kit had a problem with the firewall
                not being punched from the proper side. Be sure the modeler
                has the addendum if they have a first run kit.         5/99 amc
          NOSEWEIGHT:
          Please also note that depending upon your engine selection the model
          may require noseweight, up to 8-10oz. This model has a HUGE wing area
          and this additional weight is NOT an issue at all; in fact it is part
          of the design of the aircraft to keep it as light as possible for
          the smallest lightest engine's flying.

          NOTE: The model is considered to be an easy build. It is
                not a complex scale model that requires extensive
                labor during assembly. The model builds in less time
                than most sport models, for example, an UltraSport
               or similar. However, this is a nostalgia style aircraft
               and, as such, is more of a 'builders kit' than some of
               the more modern kit styles.
               This kit is NOT designed or intended to be a first airplane
                    nor are the instructions written for a first time builder.
          Decal set SP15D01 sold only through GP Manufacturing includes:
            Two 6" x 2-1/8" Maroon, Black and White SlowPoke logos.



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