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       This is the radio controlled, glow powered, Almost-Ready-to-Fly,
             Great Planes Super Skybolt Aerobatic Scale Airplane.
                 For Experienced to Advanced Modeler/Fliers.

FEATURES: Construction: Balsa and plywood
          Wings: Balsa and plywood
          Struts: Constructed of wood with simple thumbscrew wing attachment
            system that eliminates brackets
          Covering: Factory applied Top Flite MonoKote, see COMMENTS
          Radio Compartment: Plywood reinforced, accessible under lower wing
          Cowling: Painted and constructed of fiberglass
          Wheel Pants: Painted and constructed of fiberglass
          Canopy: Constructed of molded plastic and tinted brown
          Landing Gear: Main; pre-formed aluminum .098" (2.5mm) thick
            tailwheel wire; .079" (2mm) diameter
          Wheels: Foam, two main 2.75" (70mm) diameter, one 1" (26mm) tailwheel
          Aileron Control: Dual servo in bottom wing half
          Spinner: Aluminum 2.5" (64mm) diameter
          Fuel Tank: 14.2oz (420cc)
          Engine Mount: Two-piece composite construction
          Building Time: Ready to fly in only 12 - 15 hours.
          Warranty Period: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees
            this kit free from defects in both material and workmanship at date
            of purchase. The warranty does not cover any component parts
            damaged by use or modification.

INCLUDES: Pre-built and covered wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, pushrods,
            .098" (2.5mm) pre-bent landing gear, .079" (2mm) tailwheel wire,
            2.75" (70mm) main wheels, .079" (2mm) tailwheel, adjustable
            engine mount, 14.2oz (420cc) fuel tank, 2.5" (64mm) spinner plywood
            servo trays and wing joiners, wing and cabane struts, hardware
            package, decal sheet and illustrated instructions

REQUIRES: Engine: .60-.75 cu in (10-13 cc) 2-stroke
              OR  .70 -.91 cu in (11.5-15 cc) 4-stroke
          Muffler: Pitts type for 2-stroke or stock muffler supplied with
            4-stroke
          Radio: 4-Channel
          Servos: 5-Standard (2-Aileron, 1-Elevator, 1-Throttle, 1-Rudder)
          6" (152mm) Servo Extensions:
          Y-Harness: One, for aileron servos
          Misc. Items: Glow plug, ¼" foam rubber padding, medium fuel tubing,
            fuel filter, propeller, building and field equipment.

SPECS:    Wingspan: 57" (1450mm)
          Wing Area: 924 sq in (60 sq dm)
          Weight: 7.7lb (3490g)
          Wing Loading: 19.2 oz/sq ft (59 g/sq dm)
          Length: 53" (1345mm)
          Airfoil: Fully symmetrical
          Center of Gravity: 4-5/8" (118mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
          Control Throws-          High Rate        Low Rate
            Elevator: Up & Down   1"   (25mm)      5/8" (16mm)
            Rudder: Right to Left 3"   (76mm)    1-1/2" (38mm)
            Ailerons: Up & Down   5/8" (16mm)      3/8" (10mm)

COMMENTS: Pilot shown inside the plane is not included.

          Following are the Top Flite MonoKote colors used on this model and
            order numbers for six foot rolls;
            Metallic Blue TOPQ0402       Metallic Gold TOPQ0404
            Metallic Red TOPQ0405        White TOPQ0204

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

                                                                    jxs 2/14/06
                                                                         ir/jxs
                                                              updt jxs 11/16/09



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