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    This is the electric powered, radio controlled, almost ready to fly
                           Hobbico Upstar 2M Glider.
                         For Beginning Modeler/Flyers.

FEATURES:  Construction: Blow molded plastic fuselage
           Wing: One-piece, constructed of balsa with built-in polyhedral for
             increased stability, two plywood wing joiners, wings attach to
             fuselage with rubber bands and are covered with high-quality heat
             shrink film
           Radio Compartment: Accessible under canopy and will accept standard
             size servos
           Canopy: Single, molded tinted plastic
           Tail Design: Built-up balsa covered in high-quality heat shrink film
           Motor: 540 size with pre-installed leads
           Propeller: 8x4, hardened black plastic, two piece folding design
           Spinner: 1-3/4" (45mm) diameter, plastic, black in color
           Battery: 1800mAh 8-cell NiMH, 9.6V with 2-pin connector,
             NOTE, if male plug is needed to connect to charger, order WSDM1302
             solder and soldering iron are also required to attach this plug to
             charger leads
           Ready to fly in 3-4 hours
           Warranty: Hobbico guarantees this kit to be free from defects in
             both materials and workmanship at the date of purchase

INCLUDES: One Hobbico Upstar 2M glider with 540 size motor, folding propeller,
          1800mAh battery pack, electronic speed control, pushrods,
          hardware, illustrated manual, decals and rubber bands

REQUIRES: Radio: 3-channel with two standard servos
          AA Batteries: Eight batteries for radio
          Battery Charger: NiMH compatible, GPMM3001

SPECS:    Wingspan: 68" (1725mm)
          Wing Area: 462 sq in (29.8 sq dm)
          Weight: 2.75 lb (1247 g)
          Wing Loading: 13.7 oz/sq ft (42 g/sq dm)
          Center of Gravity (CG): 2-1/2 (64mm) back from leading edge of wing
            at fuselage side
          Control Throws;               High Rate          Low Rate
            Elevator (Up and Down)   3/8" (10mm)        1/4" (6mm)
            Rudder (Right and Left)  7/8" (22mm)        9/16" (14mm)

                                                                    jxs 4/19/06
                                                            updated rda 5/24/06
                                                                         ir/jxs



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Web Site: http://www.hobbico.com/
Phone: 217-398-8970


 
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3002 N. APOLLO DRIVE, SUITE #1
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822  








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