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 This is the radio controlled, glow or gasoline powered, Almost Ready to Fly,
          Great Planes Cap 27% 232 1.60 Sport 3D Aerobatic Airplane.
                    Fully 3D and IMAC capable, IMAA legal.
                         For Advanced Modeler/Fliers.

FEATURES: Construction: Balsa and plywood construction
          Wings: Balsa and plwood construction, one-piece, symmetrical low wing
          Covering: Factory applied Top Flite MonoKote in Jet White - TOPQ0204
           Metallic Blue - TOPQ0402, True Red - TOPQ0227 and Metallic Charcoal
           - TOPQ0407
          Radio Compartment: Plywood construction
          Cowling: Pre-painted fiberglass
          Wheel Pants: Pre-painted fiberglass
          Canopy: Single, clear polycarbonate
          Landing Gear: Preformed aluminum, .22" (5.5mm) thick, painted White
           with 2x3/16" bolt-on axle shafts
          Wheels: 3" (76mm) main,  1" (25.4mm) tailwheel
          Aileron Control: Dual servo control (one servo in each wing half)
          Rudder control: Ganged dual servo, pull-pull for glow engines or tail
           mounted dual servo control for gas engine (for balancing purposes)
          Elevator control: tail mounted dual servo control
          Pushrods: 4-40 size, steel construction
          Spinner: 3.5" (89mm) diameter aluminum spinner (2-bladed)
          Fuel tank: 24oz (709cc) (6.75 x 3 x 2.5")
          Engine mount: Great Planes nylon mount - GPMG1101
          Building Time: Ready to fly in only 20-24 hours.
          Hardware: Pivot point hinges, steel threaded and solder clevis, 4-40
           size steel pushrods, nylon wing bolts and various screws and nuts
          Warranty Period: Great Planes guarantees this kit free from defects
            in both material and workmanship at date of purchase.

INCLUDES: Pre-built and covered wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, pushrods,
           main landing gear, spring loaded tailwheel assembly, 3" main wheels,
           1" tailwheel, nylon adjustable engine mount, 24oz fuel tank, wood
           servo trays and wing joiners, hardware package, decals, 3.5"diameter
           aluminum spinner, hardware package , decal sheet, and photo-
           illustrated instructions.

REQUIRES: Engine: 1.6 - 1.8 cu in (26 - 30cc) 2-stroke
              OR  1.8 - 2.1 cu in (30 - 36cc) 4-stroke
              OR 1.9 - 2.6 cu in (32 - 43cc) gasoline engine
          Muffler: Pitts style required for 2-stroke glow engine installation
          as engine is side mounted - BISG4116
          Radio: 4-channel minimum (6-channel computer radio required for 3D)
          Servos: 6-(2-Aileron, 2-Elevator, 2-Rudder) with
           at least 70 oz-in torque
           1 standard torque (44 oz-in) for throttle servo
          Servo Extension 6": Two required - HCAM2000
          Servo Extension 24": Two required if using a 6-channel computer radio
           and Six required if using a 8+ computer radio - HCAM2200
          Y-Harness: One required if using a 4-channel radio (for ailerons)
          Dual Servo Reverser: Two required if using a 6-channel computer radio
           (elevator and rudder) and Three required if using a 4-channel radio
           (elevator, rudder and ailerons) - FUTM4150
          Ignition kill switch: One required for gas engine - GPMG2150
          Misc. Items: Glow plug, ¼" foam rubber padding, medium fuel tubing,
            fuel filter, propeller, building and field equipment.

SPECS:    Wingspan:    79" (2005mm)
          Wing Area:   1168sq in (75.3sq dm)
          Ready to Fly Weight: 12.5 - 14lb (5.67 - 6.35kg)
          Wing Loading: 25 - 27oz/sq ft (75 - 84g/sq dm)
          Length: 77" (1955mm)
          Airfoil: symmetrical, low-wing
          Center of Gravity: 5¾" (146mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
          Control Throws-         High Rate     Low Rate       3D Rate
           Elevator: Up & Down   2.5"  (64mm)   1.5" (38mm)    4" (102mm)
           Rudder: Right to Left 4.5" (114mm)     3" (76mm)    6" (153mm)
           Ailerons: Up & Down   1.5"  (38mm)     1" (25mm)    3"  (76mm)

COMMENTS:  In the accessory completion guide for this model we have gone with
            a 6 channel computer radio and glow engine installation. If you are
            using a radio with more or less channels or are installing a gas
            engine please read the manual online for information on accessories
            required for your installation.
          The pilot shown on the box is not currently available.

          If a replacement fuel tank is needed, order the Sullivan 24oz
            tank (SULQ1444), or the DuBro 24oz tank (DUBQ0224).
            Some minor trimming and modifications may be required.

                                                                  kpm01/09/2006
                                                                    jxs 9/28/05
                                                                         ir/jxs
                                                              updt jxs 11/16/09



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