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 This is the radio controlled, electric or glow powered, almost ready to fly
                Great Planes Zlin Akrobat Sport Scale Airplane.
        Ideal 3rd airplane choice for a sport pilot who has mastered
                 high-wing trainers and low-wing sport planes.

FEATURES: Construction: Balsa and ply
          Wings: Two-piece sheeted foam core construction with aluminum
            joiner tube
          Radio Compartment: Plywood reinforced, accessible under canopy
          Canopy: Single, clear plastic, pilot figure shown in photos not
            included, see COMMENTS
          Aileron Control: Dual servo
          Covering: Top Flite MonoKote
          Cowl: Painted fiberglass
          Landing Gear: Prebent steel wire 0.16" (4mm) diameter
          Wheels: Foam, main 3" (76mm) diameter, 1" (25.4mm) diameter tailwheel
          Engine Mount: Two-piece composite
          Fuel Tank: 9.1oz (270cc)
          Spinner: White plastic 2.25" (57mm) diameter
          Decal Sheet: European registration or United States "N" numbers
          Building Time: Ready to fly in several hours
          Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this
            kit to be free from defects in both materials and workmanship at
            the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component
            part damaged by use or modification.

INCLUDES: Great Planes Zlin Akrobat ARF Airplane with fuel tank, three wheels,
            landing gear, all hardware, engine mount, spinner, decal sheet and
            and instruction manual

REQUIRES: Radio: 4-5 channel
          Servos: 4 standard size ball bearing for electric, OR 5 standard
            ball bearing for glow power
          Receiver Battery: At least 600mAh
          12" (304mm) Servo Extensions: Two for aileron servos
          Y Harness: For aileron servos
          Engine: .46 2-stroke OR .70 4-stroke OR
          Electric Motor: RimFire .55 (42-60-480kV) with Silver Series 60A ESC
            motor mount, ESC programming card and 13x10E propeller, mount
            LiPo battery and charger
          Building and field equipment

SPECS:    Wingspan: 58" (1475mm)
          Wing Area: 633 sq in (40.9 sq dm)
          Weight: 6 - 6.75lbs (2695 - 3005g)
          Wing Loading: 22 -24 oz/sq ft (66 - 74 g/sq dm)
          Length: 52" (1320mm)
          Airfoil: Semi symmetrical
          Center of Gravity: 5-3/8" (136.5mm) back from the leading edge of the
            wing at the wing root
          Control Throws:       Low Rate              High Rate
            Elevator       7/16" (11.1mm) 7°          1/2"   (12.7mm) 8°
            Rudder       2"      (51mm)   17°         2-3/4" (69.9mm) 23°
            Ailerons       3/8"  (9.5mm)  8°           7/16" (11.1mm) 10°

COMMENTS: Following are the Top Flite MonoKote colors used to cover this model
            and order numbers for 6ft rolls;
            Jet White    TOPQ0204      True Red            TOPQ0227
            Royal Blue   TOPQ0221      Charcoal Metallic   TOPQ0407

          The Great Planes 1/5 scale Civilian Pilot fits nicely under the
            canopy of this airplane and is available in the following colors;
              Red     GPMQ9062         Yellow    GPMQ9064
              Blue    GPMQ9063

                                                                   jxs 04/30/09
                                                                         ir/jxs



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