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Great Planes Z526 Zlin Akrobat GP/EP ARF 58"
 
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 This is the radio controlled, electric or glow powered, almost ready to fly
                Great Planes Zlin Akrobat Sport Scale Airplane.
        Ideal 3rd airplane choice for a sport pilot who has mastered
                 high-wing trainers and low-wing sport planes.

FEATURES: Construction: Balsa and ply Wings: Two-piece sheeted foam core construction with aluminum joiner tube Radio Compartment: Plywood reinforced, accessible under canopy Canopy: Single, clear plastic, pilot figure shown in photos not included, see COMMENTS Aileron Control: Dual servo Covering: Top Flite MonoKote Cowl: Painted fiberglass Landing Gear: Prebent steel wire 0.16" (4mm) diameter Wheels: Foam, main 3" (76mm) diameter, 1" (25.4mm) diameter tailwheel Engine Mount: Two-piece composite Fuel Tank: 9.1oz (270cc) Spinner: White plastic 2.25" (57mm) diameter Decal Sheet: European registration or United States "N" numbers Building Time: Ready to fly in several hours Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both materials and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component part damaged by use or modification.

INCLUDES: Great Planes Zlin Akrobat ARF Airplane with fuel tank, three wheels, landing gear, all hardware, engine mount, spinner, decal sheet and and instruction manual

REQUIRES: Radio: 4-5 channel Servos: 4 standard size ball bearing for electric, OR 5 standard ball bearing for glow power Receiver Battery: At least 600mAh 12" (304mm) Servo Extensions: Two for aileron servos Y Harness: For aileron servos Engine: .46 2-stroke OR .70 4-stroke OR Electric Motor: RimFire .55 (42-60-480kV) with Silver Series 60A ESC motor mount, ESC programming card and 13x10E propeller, mount LiPo battery and charger Building and field equipment

SPECS: Wingspan: 58" (1475mm) Wing Area: 633 sq in (40.9 sq dm) Weight: 6 - 6.75lbs (2695 - 3005g) Wing Loading: 22 -24 oz/sq ft (66 - 74 g/sq dm) Length: 52" (1320mm) Airfoil: Semi symmetrical Center of Gravity: 5-3/8" (136.5mm) back from the leading edge of the wing at the wing root Control Throws: Low Rate High Rate Elevator 7/16" (11.1mm) 7° 1/2" (12.7mm) 8° Rudder 2" (51mm) 17° 2-3/4" (69.9mm) 23° Ailerons 3/8" (9.5mm) 8° 7/16" (11.1mm) 10°

COMMENTS: Following are the Top Flite MonoKote colors used to cover this model and order numbers for 6ft rolls; Jet White TOPQ0204 True Red TOPQ0227 Royal Blue TOPQ0221 Charcoal Metallic TOPQ0407

The Great Planes 1/5 scale Civilian Pilot fits nicely under the canopy of this airplane and is available in the following colors; Red GPMQ9062 Yellow GPMQ9064 Blue GPMQ9063

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
This is the electric or glow powered Great Planes ARF Zlin Akrobat Airplane. FEATURES: Covered in Top Flite MonoKote, sheeted foam core wings, European or US registration decal sheet, fuel tank, fiberglass cowl REQUIRES: .46-.55 cu in two-stroke OR .52-.70 cu in engine OR brushless motor 4-5 ch radio, building & field equipment

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