This is the radio controlled, electric powered, almost-ready-to-fly,
Multiplex Mentor Trainer Airplane.
For Beginner to Intermediate Modeler/Fliers 14 Years of Age and Older.
FEATURES: Construction: Elapor foam white in color
Wings: One-piece all foam
Radio Compartment: Accessible under wing
Landing Gear: Prebent aluminum 0.098" (2.5mm) thick
Wheels: Two foam 2-3/4" (70mm) main wheels and one 1" (26mm) tail
wheel
Aileron Control: Dual servo
Cowl: Elapor foam, one piece
Spinner: Elapor foam, 2.5" (63mm)
Motor Mount: Two-piece plastic
Decals: Peel and stick application with red, gray and silver accents
with black windows
Building Time: Ready to fly in several hours
INCLUDES: Pre-molded wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, pushrods, all
hardware, pre-bent 0.098" (2.5mm) landing gear, two 2-3/4" (70mm)
main wheels, plastic two-piece motor mount, decal sheet and photo-
illustrated instructions
REQUIRES: Speed Control: At least 45 amp and electric motor, Multiplex offers a
Power Pack for the Mentor that includes their Himax 3528-1000
brushless motor and BL-55 ESC, MPUG3228
Propeller: 11x5.5E
Battery: 11.1V LiPo, at least 3200mAh recommended
Radio: at least 6 channel
Servos: Two mini size, 1-Elevator, 1-Rudder
Three micro size, 2-Ailerons, 1-Micro Tow Release
Receiver Battery: 4.8V
Misc. Items: Building and field equipment
SPECS: Wingspan: 64.2" (1630mm)
Wing Area: 697 sq in (45 sq dm)
Weight with 3 LiPo Cells: 4.3lbs (1950g)
Wing Loading: 14.58 oz/sq ft (44.5g/sq dm)
Length: 46.1" (1170mm)
Airfoil: Flat bottom high-wing placement
Center of Gravity: 3.3" (85mm) Back from the wing's leading edge at
at the fuselage
Control Throws-
Elevator: Up 0.59" (15mm), Down 0.47" (12mm)
Rudder: Right to Left 0.59" (15mm)
Ailerons: Up 0.59" (15mm)
Down 0.27" (7mm)
COMMENTS: This model is NOT made of styrofoam and it is not possible to glue
the material using white or epoxy glue. Medium CA glue used with
an activator is the only method of gluing recommended by the
manufacturer.
jxs 7/31/08
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