This is the Radio Controlled, Glow Powered, Balsa and Plywood
Great Planes Old Timer .40 Sport Scale Trainer Airplane Kit.
For Beginner to Intermediate Modeler/Flyers.
Combining a nostalgic profile with today's technology the Old Timer
recaptures the "Good Old Days" of carefree flying with this
low cost, low maintenance sport model.
FEATURES: Construction: Interlocking balsa and plywood.
Wings: Three-piece balsa and plywood, polyhedral shape, flat bottom
airfoil. Wing attaches with two 1/4"-20 wing bolts. No ailerons-
only three channels of radio operation are needed.
Radio compartment: Plywood reinforced, easily accessible.
Canopy: Clear plastic one-piece windshield and side windows.
Landing gear: Pre-bent 3/16" (4.9mm) diameter wire with plastic wheel
pants. 0.08" (2mm) diameter tailwheel wire.
Hardware: Nylon hinges, pushrods, and engine mounting hardware
included.
Motor Mount: Pre-cut three ply wooden engine tray.
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
parts damaged by use or modification.
INCLUDES: All wood to construct the airplane, pushrods, 3/16" (4.9mm) wire
landing gear, 0.08" (2mm) tailwheel wire, full size rolled plans,
hardware package, ABS plastic wheel pants, clear windshield and
side windows, decals, and photo-illustrated instructions.
REQUIRES: Engine: .30 -.40 (5.0 - 6.5cc) 2-stroke
OR .40 -.52 (6.5 - 8.5cc) 4-stroke
Exhaust extension: required for muffler to clear side of fuselage if
using two stroke engine.
Muffler: Standard type supplied with engine. Engine mounts in upright
position.
Radio: Three channel.
Servos: Three standard size and torque. One each for throttle,
elevator and rudder.
Covering: Four rolls.
Misc. Items: Two 3" (76mm) main wheels, 1-1/4" (31.5mm) tailwheel,
2-1/4" (57mm) spinner, 8 oz (240cc) fuel tank, glow plug, 1/4"
(6mm) foam rubber padding, 3ft (914mm) medium fuel tubing,
fuel filter, propeller, building and field equipment.
SPECS: Wingspan: 73" (1854mm)
Wing Area: 735 sq in (47 sq dm)
Weight: 5-6 lb (2.2 -2.7 kg)
Wing Loading: 15.7 - 18.8 oz/sq ft (48 - 57 g/sq dm)
Length: 55" (1397mm)
Airfoil: Flat bottom, high wing.
Center of Gravity: 4-3/16" (106.4mm) Back from leading edge of center
wing panel.
Control Throws- Low Rate High Rate
Elevator: Up & Down 11/16" (17.5mm) 7/8" (22.2mm)
Rudder: Right & Left 7/16" (11.1mm) 5/8" (15.9mm)
Incidence-
Engine Down Thrust: 2 degrees
Wing: 0 degree
Stabilizer: 0 degree
COMMENTS: For a pilot figure, use the Williams Brothers 1/6 Scale Standard
Pilot Bust (WBRQ2475).
To reproduce the trim scheme shown on the top of the box, six foot
rolls of Top Flite Monokote White (TOPQ0204), Black (TOPQ0208),
Light Purple (TOPQ0224), and Transparent Blue (TOPQ0304) (one each)
are needed.
To reproduce the trim scheme shown on the side of the box, six foot
rolls of Cream (TOPQ0212) and Maroon (TOPQ0213) (one each) are
needed.
JXS 8/06/02
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