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Great Planes - GPMA1062   735557010621 0735557010621
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Great Planes Fling 2-Meter Sailplane ARF 78.5"
 
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Great Planes Fling 2-Meter Sailplane ARF 78.5"
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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-micro, mini or standard size (1-Elevator, 1-Rudder) standard size servos may require modification 6" (153mm) Servo Extension: HCAM2000 Battery for receiver Battery charger Hi-Start: GPMP8015 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)

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
THIS IS THE RADIO CONTROLLED GREAT PLANES 2 METER FLING ARF SAILPLANE. FEATURES: CARBON FIBER BOOM, FIBERGLASS FUSELAGE, MULTIPLE POSITION TOW HOOK MOUNTING, BALSA & PLY WING, SD7037 AIRFOIL, RUBBER BANDS, DECAL SHEET REQUIRES: 2-CH RADIO W/MICRO RX, 2 SERVOS, SERVO EXTENSION, BATTERY & CHARGER, HI-START, BUILDING & FIELD EQUIPMENT

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