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Top Flite - TOPA0800   707768008001 0707768008001
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Top Flite Giant P-51D Mustang RTC 2.1-2.8,84.5"
 
Top Flite Giant P-51D Mustang RTC 2.1-2.8,84.5"
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Tower Catalog Page: 57

 
Stock Number
LXGUR3
Stock Status
Discontinued
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Tech Notes
 
NOTES FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT
    This is the Radio Controlled, Glow or Gasoline Powered, Ready-to-Cover,
          Top Flite P-51D Mustang 1/5 scale Sport Model Airplane Kit.
                  For intermediate to advanced modeler fliers
                  who want to create their own covering scheme.
                           84.5" IMAA legal wingspan

FEATURES: Construction: Fully sheeted balsa and plywood with unpainted fiberglass fillets Wing: One-piece, built up wood frame which is then sheeted with wood Radio Compartment: Easily accessible, plywood reinforced Cowling: Fiberglass, unpainted Canopy: Clear, single, Landing Gear: Fixed heavy duty wire (¼"), but is also set up to use optional Robart retracts with functional landing gear doors, see COMMENTS Dual Wing Servos: Two servos per wing half (1 Flap, 1 Aileron) Spinner: 5" (127mm) Aluminum Cockpit Kit: ABS plastic with decals Building Time: Ready to fly in only 30-35 hours. Warranty: Top Flite Models guarantees this kit free of defects in material and workmanship at the date of purchase. Warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification.

INCLUDES: Pre-built wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, pushrods, pre-bent ¼" (6mm) fixed main landing gear, 5" (127mm) main wheels 2" (51mm) tailwheel, adjustable engine mount, 32oz (960cc) fuel tank, 5" (127mm) spinner, wood servo trays and wing joiner, extensive hardware package and photo-illustrated instructions

REQUIRES: Engine: 2.1 -2.8 cu in (34.5 - 46cc) 2-stroke OR 2.5 -4.3 cu in (41-70 cc) spark ignition gasoline engine Muffler: Pitts style Radio: 5 - 7 channel Servos: 10-11 Standard (2-Aileron, 2-Elevator, 1-Throttle, 1-Rudder, 2-Flaps, 1-Tail Steering, 1-Air Control Valve) Servos with a minimum 50 oz-in (3.9 kg-cm) of torque required for elevators, rudder and ailerons, standard servos may be used everywhere else Servo Extensions: (2) 24" Extension, (1) Dual Servo Extension (4) 6" Extensions Y-Harness: (1) Y-harness for flaps Covering: seven 6-foot rolls Misc. Items: Glow plug, ¼" foam rubber padding, medium fuel tubing, fuel filter, propeller, building and field equipment.

SPECS: Wingspan: 84.5" (2146mm) Wing Area: 1245 sq in (80.3 sq dm) Weight: 17.5 - 19lb (7.9 - 8.6kg) Wing Loading: 32 - 35 oz/sq ft (98 - 107 g/sq dm) Length: 73.5" (1865mm) Airfoil: Fully-symmetrical, low-wing Center of Gravity: 4-9/16" (116mm) Back from the wing's leading edge Control Throws: High Rate Low Rate Elevator: Up & Down 9/16" (14mm) 3/8" (10mm) Rudder: Right to Left 1½" (38mm) 1" (25mm) Ailerons: Up & Down ¾" (19mm) up ½" (13mm) up 5/8" (16mm) down 3/8" (10mm) down Flaps: 1-3/16" (30mm) 2-1/8" (55mm)

COMMENTS: Pilot shown inside the plane is not included.

Following is a complete list of items required to install Robart retracts; #611-5 Pneumatic Landing Gear ROBQ1635 #160LWC Tail Gear Assembly ROBQ2225 #157VRX Air Control Kit ROBQ2305 #169 Pressure Tubing ROBQ2369 #190 Quick Disconnects ROBQ2395 #500 Treaded Lightweight Wheel DUBQ0847 Size "F" (6.5mm or 17/64" (6.8mm) drill (to enlarge wheel holes for axles) 1¾" (45mm) Tailwheel DUBQ0860 jxs 5/18/04

– If you need more information, use these Top Flite resources –
Email: airsupport@top-flite.com
Web Site: http://www.top-flite.com/
Phone: 217-398-8970
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Top Flite
3002 N. APOLLO DRIVE, SUITE #1
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822

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Accessories Needed
 
COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
THIS IS AN RTC TOP FLITE GIANT SCALE P-51D MUSTANG SPORT AIRPLANE. FEATURES: UNCOVERED BALSA & PLY CONSTRUCTION, UNPAINTED FIBERGLASS WING FILLETS & COWL, FIXED WIRE LANDING GEAR OR CAN USE ROBART RETRACTS REQUIRES: 5-7CH RADIO WITH 10-11 SERVOS, 2.1-2.8 CU IN. 2-STROKE OR 2.5-4.3 CU IN. GAS ENGINE, COVERING, PAINT, BUILDING AND FIELD EQUIPMENT

Accessories for the Top Flite Giant P-51D Mustang RTC 2.1-2.8,84.5"

Primary Accessories Radio & Engine Equipment Building & Field Equipment Optional Accessories
 
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 LXH451 Futaba Dual Servo Extension 6" J
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8.99   In Stock
 LXK130 Great Planes Large Fuel Tubing 2'
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2.39   In Stock
 LXK134 Great Planes Ultra Precision Fuel Filter
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3.79   In Stock
 LXK135 Great Planes Easy Fueler Valve Glow
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13.99   In Stock
 LXL295 Hobbico 24" Extension Futaba J
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4.99   In Stock
 LXUR67 Hobbico Pro HD Extension 6" Futaba J
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5.99   In Stock
 LXUR75 Hobbico 24" Pro Heavy Duty Y-Harness Futaba J
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11.99   In Stock
 LXL430 Hobbico Latex Foam Rubber 1/4"
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3.99   In Stock
 LXHY46 Top Flite 18x10 Power Point Propeller
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14.99   In Stock
 LXRXC4 Tower Hobbies TOWER Power 10% Airplane Fuel Quart
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6.99   In Stock
Subtotal for this Group of Accessories: 101.06  
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Primary Accessories Radio & Engine Equipment Building & Field Equipment Optional Accessories

 
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