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              This is a radio controlled, electric powered, foam
  Great Planes FlatOuts Matt Chapman CAP 580 3D Profile Park Flyer Airplane.
                       Park Pilot Program Legal Aircraft
                  For Intermediate to Advanced Modeler/Fliers.

FEATURES: Construction: 1/8" (3mm) thick foam with carbon fiber reinforcing
            rods to strengthen the infrastructure
          Trim: Yellow with Blue, Orange, Green and Purple splatter marks
          Wings: 1/8" (3mm) thick foam with with carbon fiber leading edge
                 and trailing edge reinforcement
          Landing gear: Carbon fiber rods and composite axle supports
          Wheel Pants: 1/4" (6mm) thick White foam construction
          Building Time: Flight ready in 2-3 hours
          Hardware: Carbon fiber pushrods and wing struts, clip-hinge system
            on tail section allows up to 80° of deflection without binding and
            also pops loose in the event of a crash
          Motor: T-370 size Brushed
          Gearbox: 5:1 gear ratio, ball bearing-supported
          Propeller: 10x3.8 Slo-Flyer with prop saver
          Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this
            kit free from defects in both materials and workmanship at
            the date of purchase.

INCLUDES: Cap 580 foam construction 3D airplane, 370 size motor, 5:1 gearbox,
            10x3.8 Slo-Flyer prop, prop saver, carbon fiber rods and tubes,
            complete hardware package and photo-illustrated manual

REQUIRES: Speed Control: 7+A continuous current
          Battery: 3S 350-700mAh Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery
                     **For optimum performance battery weight should not exceed
                       2.3oz (65g).**
          Charger: Lithium Polymer capable
          Radio: 4-channel
          Receiver: Ultra micro size
          Servos: 3 micro with a 15+ oz-in minimum torque rating
          Misc. Items: Foam-safe CA, building and field equipment

SPECS:    Wingspan: 36" (915mm)
          Wing Area: 222 sq in (14 sq dm)
          Weight: 7.5 - 9oz (215 - 225g)
          Wing Loading: 4.9-5.8oz/sq ft (15-18g/sq dm)
          Length:    30.5" (770mm)
          Airfoil: Flat plate
          Center of Gravity: 2.25" (57mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
            at the fuselage sides.
          Control Throws:
     Function    High rate endpoints  High rate travel  High rate exponential
     Aileron       +/- 100%           +/- 55-60°        40%
     Elevator      +/- 100%           +/- 55-60°        40%
     Rudder        +/- 100%           +/- 55-60°        40%
                 Low rate endpoints   Low rate travel   Low rate exponential
     Aileron       +/-  40%           +/- 15-25°         0%
     Elevator      +/-  40%           +/- 15-25°         0%
     Rudder        +/-  40%           +/- 15-25°         0%

          Only one ultra micro receiver is required depending on the channel of
            the radio selected (Low band Ch 11-35, High band Ch 36-60). Please
            note the Accessory Completion Guide lists both Low and High band
            receivers. Channel selection is left to the modeler's preference.

                                                                    jxs 1/25/05
                                                                    ajw 7/19/05
                                                                         ir/jxs



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