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 This is the radio controlled, glow or electric powered, almost-ready-to-fly,
        Great Planes P-47 Thunderbolt .25 GP/EP Sport Scale Airplane.
                       For intermediate modeler/flyers.

FEATURES: Construction: All balsa and plywood with fiberglass belly scoop that
            allows air to pass through fuselage
          Controls: Throttle, ailerons, elevator, rudder
          Wings: One-piece with plywood wing joiner
          Covering: Factory applied Top Flite MonoKote
          Cowling: Pre-painted, fiberglass
          Canopy: Clear, single
          Aileron Control: Modeler's choice of single or dual servo control
          Landing Gear: Prebent wire 0.12" (3mm) diameter, Lexan belly is
            provided as a skid for belly landings if landing gear is not
            desired
          Wheels: Two  2" (49.75mm) foam tires
          Building Time: Ready to fly in 6-8 hours
          Fuel Tank: 4oz (120cc)
          Engine Mount: Plywood mount for Rimfire use
                        Two piece composite for Glow use (GPMA2827)
          Warranty Period: Great Planes guarantees this kit free from defects
            in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase.

INCLUDES: One Great Planes Thunderbolt .25 GP/EP sport airplane with pre-built
            and covered wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, pushrods,
            wood servo trays and wing joiners,
            two wheels, mounting components
            for electric/glow setup and photo illustrated instructions

REQUIRES: Glow Engine: .25 cu in (4.0 cc) 2-stroke (OSMG0525) OR
          Brushless Motor: Outrunner type
          Electronic Speed Control: At least 45A, Brushless-compatible
          (GPMM1840) if using Brushless motor
          Propeller: Glow: APC 9x6 Sport Propeller (APCQ0906)
                     Rimfire: APC 9x6 Thin Electric Propeller (APCQ4118)
          Radio: 4-Channel (FUTJ36**)
          Servos: 4 or 5 Futaba S3115 Micro Servos (FUTM0415)
          Servo Extensions: Two 9" (229mm) Servo Extensions (FUTM3910)
           If using an electric motor, One 6" (152mm) Servo Extension
            (HCAM2000) will be needed
          If using a radio system that does not support mixing functions,
           a Y-Harness will be required to connect the aileron servos to the
           receiver (FUTM4130)
          Misc. Items: Building and field equipment

SPECS:    Wingspan:      39.5 (1005mm)
          Wing Area:     290sq in (18.7sq dm)
          Flying Weight:  41 - 45oz (1160 - 1275g)
          Wing Loading:   20.4 - 22.3 oz sq/ft (62 - 68 g/sq dm)
          Length:         34" (865mm)
          Center of Gravity: 2-1/4" (57mm) Back from the wing's leading edge at
            the fuselage
          Control Throws-          High Rate        Low Rate
            Elevator: Up & Down    3/8" (9.5mm)     15/64" (6mm)
            Rudder:   Up & Down    1" (25.4mm)      11/16" (17.5mm)
            Ailerons: Up & Down    13/64" (5.2mm)   1/8" (3.2mm)

          If a replacement fuel tank is needed, order the Sullivan 4oz
            tank (SULQ1737), or the DuBro 4oz tank (DUBQ0204).
            Some minor trimming and modifications may be required.

                                                                   jxs 10/27/08
                                                                         ir/jxs



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