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Great Planes U-Can-Do 3D 46 ARF .32-.51,56.75"
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GPMA1269

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NOTES FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT

      This is the Radio Controlled, Glow Powered, Almost Ready-to-Fly,
               Great Planes U-Can-Do 3D .46 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, Dark Blue, and Yellow on the tail and wing sections. Bottom of wing is large Blue 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 little 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, 2¼" (57mm) main wheels, 1" (25mm) tailwheel, nylon adjustable engine mount, 8oz (270cc) fuel tank, 2" (51mm) red spinner, plywood servo trays, hardware package, decals, and photo-illustrated instructions.

REQUIRES: Engine: .32 -.50 (5-8cc) (2-stroke) OR .52 -.70 (8-11cc) (4-stroke)

NOTE: For maximum 3D aerobatic performance, choose an engine in the upper power range.

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 and one 24" (610mm) 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: 56.75" (1441mm) Wing Area: 904 sq in (58.3 sq dm) Weight: 5 - 5lbs 10oz (2268-2551g) Wing Loading: 12.7-14.3 oz/sq ft (39-44 g/dm2) Incidence: Wing: 0° Stab: 0° Engine: 1.5° down, 2° right Length: 58.5" (1486mm) Airfoil: Fully-symmetrical mid-wing Center of Gravity: 4¾" (120mm) Back from the wing's leading edge

Control Throws- Elevator: High Rate(3D) Up & Down 2¼" (57mm) Low Rate 1" (25.4mm) Rudder: High Rate(3D) Right & Left 3½" (89mm) Low Rate 1½" (38mm) Ailerons: High Rate(3D) Up & Down 2½" (63.5mm) Low Rate 1¼" (32mm)

The U-Can-Do 3D is covered with the following MonoKote colors: Jet White (TOPQ0204) True Red (TOPQ0227) Insignia Blue (TOPQ0207) Cub Yellow (TOPQ0220)

If a replacement fuel tank is needed, an 8oz (240cc) tank like SULQ1439 can be used. Some minor modification may be needed as this is not the exact shape of the original tank

AJW 5/31/03 ir/jxs updt jxs 6/16/03 updt jxs 10/16/04 MonoKote colors checked & matched updated tjt 022305

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
THIS IS THE GREAT PLANES GLOW POWERED U-CAN-DO 3D .46 ARF AEROBATIC PLANE. FEATURES: BALSA & PLY CONSTRUCTION, MONOKOTE COVERED, FULLY SYMMETRICAL ONE PIECE WING, FIBERGLASS COWL & WHEEL PANTS, CLEAR CANOPY, DECAL SHEET. REQUIRES: .32 TO .51 (5-8.5CC) 2-STROKE, OR .52-.70 (8.5-11.5CC) 4 STROKE ENGINE, 4CH RADIO W/6 SERVOS, BUILDING AND FIELD EQUIPMENT.

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