This is the radio controlled, glow powered, ready to cover
              Viper 500 Sport/Racing Airplane from Great Planes.
          **This Ready To Cover version requires fiberglassing the**
                       **wing and fuselage for safety.**
**If not experienced in fiberglassing, seek help from an experienced modeler.**

   For intermediate flyers who have mastered a trainer and some sport models.
           AMA legal for Quickie 500 Racing in 424 and 428 classes.

FEATURES: Construction: Balsa and ply
          Wing: One-piece, carbon fiber reinforced wood and foam construction
          Aileron Control: One servo needed with at least 35 oz-in torque
          Fuel Tank: 6.1oz (180cc)
          Radio Compartment: Easily accessible under wing
          Landing Gear: Prebent aluminum
          Wheels: Two low-drag nylon, 2.5" (61mm) diameter
          Tail Section: Bolt-on V-tail design for accurate alignment that can
            be removed easily for transportation
          Engine Mount: Multi-fit backplate style, aluminum construction,
            accepts any engine in the Viper 500s recommended range
          Assembly Time: 6-8 hours
          Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this
            kit to be free from defects in both materials and workmanship at
            date of purchase

INCLUDES: One Great Planes Viper 500 sport model airplane kit with
            pre-assembled wing fuselage & tail sections, pushrods, decal sheet,
            hardware, 2½" (61mm) plastic profile wheels, 6.1oz (180cc) fuel
            tank (GPMA2552), photo-illustrated instructions

REQUIRES: Engine:  .25-.46 (4.1-7.5cc) 2-stroke
          Muffler: Stock type supplied with engine
          Radio:  Four channel for sport flying
                  Six channels or more for V-tail mixing
          Servos: Four 42 oz-in torque minimum
                  1-aileron, 1-elevator, 1-rudder, 1-throttle
          Servo Extensions: Two 12" (305mm) for throttle and aileron servos
          Misc. Items:  Glow plug, ¼" foam rubber padding, 3' medium
            fuel tubing, fuel filter, propeller, building and field equipment.
          Fiberglassing wing and fuselage to insure safety
          Covering such as Top Flite MonoKote

SPECS:    Wingspan:      52" (1320mm)
          Wing Area:     504 sq in (32.5 sq dm)
          Weight:        3-3.4lb (1360-1530g)
          Wing Loading:  13.7-15.4 oz/sq ft (42-47 g/sq dm)
          Length:        41.25" (1048mm)
          Airfoil:       Selig
          Center of Gravity:  3" (75mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
            at the fuselage sides.
          Control Throws-           Low Rate       High Rate
            Ailerons: Up & Down    1/8" (3mm)     3/8"  (9.5mm)
            Elevator: Up & Down    1/8" (3mm)       ¼" (6.35mm)
            Rudder: Right & Left                    ¼" (6.35mm)
          Incidences:  Thrust Angle 0°
                       Wing         0°
                       Tail         0°

COMMENTS: If a replacement fuel tank is needed, order the Sullivan 6oz
            Flextank (SULQ1738), or the DuBro 6oz tank (DUBQ0206).
            Some minor trimming and modifications may be required.

                                                              updt jxs 11/16/09