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      This is the Radio Controlled, Glow Powered, Almost Ready-to-Fly,
               Great Planes U-Can-Do 3D .60 Aerobatic Airplane.
     Slow flight characteristics suitable for first time low wing pilots.
   Increase control throws to 3D levels for thrilling aerobatic performance.
                 For Intermediate to Advanced Modeler/Fliers.

FEATURES: Construction: Balsa and plywood. Wings: One-piece all wood, attaches to fuselage with two ¼-20 nylon wing bolts (included). Fully symmetrical, mid-wing placement. Covering: Factory applied Top Flite MonoKote. Color scheme is White with swirls of Red, and Light and Dark Blue on the wing and tail sections. Bottom of wing is large Red and White checkerboard pattern. Cowling: Pre-painted White fiberglass-reinforced cowl and wheel pants. Canopy: Single, clear plastic. Landing Gear: .12" (3mm) thick pre-formed aluminum. Dual Aileron Servos: Standard size with at least 50 oz-in torque. Building Time: Ready to fly in as few as six to eight hours. Warranty Period: Great Planes warrants this kit free from defects in both material and workmanship at date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification.

INCLUDES: Pre-built and covered wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, pushrods, pre-bent .12" (3mm) main landing gear, .08" (2mm) tailwheel wire, 3" (76mm) main wheels, 1.25" (31mm) tailwheel, nylon adjustable engine mount, 14.2oz (420cc) fuel tank, 2¼" (57mm) Red spinner, plywood servo trays, hardware package, decals, and photo-illustrated instructions.

REQUIRES: Engine: .61 -.91 (10-15cc) (2-stroke) OR .70 -.91 (11.5-15cc)(4-stroke)

NOTE: For maximum 3D aerobatic performance, choose an engine in the upper power range. The O.S. Max .91FX (OSMG0591) is an ideal engine to utilize the full aerobatic potential of this airplane.

Muffler: Stock type supplied with engine. Engine mounts in inverted position. Radio: Four channel minimum, Six channel computerized radio recommended for maximum flexibility and performance. Servos: Standard size 2 ball bearing-Aileron, 2 ball bearing-Elevator 1 high torque-Rudder, 1 standard-Throttle. Servo Extensions: Two 6" (152mm) for ailerons unless using a 20" Y-harness 24" Extensions: One for rudder and two 24" for elevator Y-Harness: One, for aileron servos, unless using computer radio. Servo reversing Y-harness for elevator servos unless using comp radio Misc. Items: Glow plug, ¼" foam rubber padding, medium fuel tubing, fuel filter, propeller, building and field equipment.

SPECS: Wingspan: 65" (1651mm) Wing Area: 1072 sq in (69 sq dm) Weight: 7-7.3lb (3175-3345g) Wing Loading: 15-15.9 oz/sq ft (46-48 g/sq dm) Length: 69.5" (1765mm) Airfoil: Fully-symmetrical mid-wing Incidence: Wing: 0° Stab: 0° Engine: 1.5° down, 1° right

Center of Gravity: 4-7/8" (124mm) Back from the wing's leading edge Control Throws (3D) - Elevator: Up & Down 3" (75mm) Rudder: Right to Left 4" (102mm) Ailerons: Up & Down 2-1/8" (55mm) Flaperons: Up & Down 2" (51mm) assigned to a switch, not mixed to the elevator Expo for 3D Rates-no mixing other than expo: Elevators: -20% Rudder: -20% Ailerons: -20%

COMMENTS: A 2¼" nylon spinner is included, but the larger engines require extensive trimming of the spinner. If the stock spinner must be trimmed, it is strongly suggested to use an aluminum spinner and lock nut such as TRUQ1065 and TRUQ3063.

If a replacement fuel tank is needed, order the Sullivan 14oz tank (SULQ1742), or the DuBro 14oz tank (DUBQ0214). Some minor trimming and modifications may be required.

The U-Can-Do 3D is covered with the following MonoKote colors: Jet White (TOPQ0204) True Red (TOPQ0227) Sky Blue (TOPQ0206) Sapphire Blue (TOPQ0226) Black (TOPQ0208

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
THIS IS THE GREAT PLANES GLOW POWERED U-CAN-DO .60 3D ARF AEROBATIC PLANE. FEATURES: BALSA & PLY CONSTRUCTION, MONOKOTE COVERED, FULLY SYMMETRICAL ONE PIECE WING, FIBERGLASS COWL & WHEEL PANTS, CLEAR CANOPY, DECAL SHEET. REQUIRES: .61 TO .91 2-STROKE ENGINE, 4 TO 6-CHANNEL RADIO WITH 6 SERVOS, BUILDING AND FIELD EQUIPMENT.

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