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Great Planes 1/3 Scale Pitts Special ARF 1.6-2.7,68.5"
Great Planes 1/3 Scale Pitts Special ARF 1.6-2.7,68.5in.
Stock Number: GPMA1218
Price  $419.95  Order
Specifications - Tech Notes:
This is the Radio Controlled, Glow Powered, Almost-Ready-to-Fly,
                 Great Planes 1/3 Scale Pitts Special Biplane.
       This aerobatic replica of the Curtiss Pitts Special is IMAA legal.
                  For Intermediate to Advanced Modeler/Flyers.

FEATURES: Construction: Balsa and plywood.
          Wings: One-piece all wood. Two pieces will be assembled by modeler
            then cannot be taken apart.
          Covering: Factory applied, heat sensitive Top Flite MonoKote
          Cowling: Fiberglass and pre-painted to match the covering
          Wheel pants: Fiberglass and pre-painted to match the covering.
          Canopy: Clear, single with painted frame.
          Landing Gear:  Painted aluminum
          Dual Aileron Servos: Giving more control and authority.
          Interplane struts: Fiberglass and pre-painted to match the covering.
          Servo placement: All control surface servos-including the elevator,
            rudder and dual ailerons are mounted externally near their
            respective surfaces with short linkages for swift response and
            more maneuvering muscle.
          Building Time: Ready to fly in only 20-25 hours.
          Warranty Period: 90 days

INCLUDES: One Glow Powered, Almost-Ready-to-Fly Great Planes 1/3rd Scale Pitts
            Special Biplane with pre-buit and covered wings fuselage and tail
            assemblies, pushrods,  pre-bent painted aluminum main landing gear,
            steerable tail gear, nylon adjustable engine mount, wheels,
            spinner, wood servo trays, wing joiners, fuel tank, and
            hardware package and photo-illustrated instructions.

REQUIRES: Engine: 1.6-2.7   (26-45cc) 2-stroke
              OR  2.5 cu in (41cc) gasoline/oil mix
              OR FT300 (OSMG1250) 4-stroke
          Muffler: Pitts style muffler for scale in-cowl appearance
          Radio: 4 to 6 channel
          Servos: 6-8 S9001 suggested (2 to 4-Aileron, 2-Elevator, 1-Throttle,
            1-Rudder (1-high speed servo is suggested for the rudder (FUTM0102)
          Servo Extension 6": qty. 2
          Y-Harness: qty. 1
          Misc. Items: Glow plug, 1/4" foam rubber padding, medium fuel tubing,
            fuel filter, propeller, building and field equipment.
          Fuel tank: 24oz

SPECS:    Wingspan:     68.5" (1740mm) Top Wing
                        64.3" (1630mm) Bottom Wing
          Wing Area:    1303 sq in (84 sq dm)
          Weight:       14-16 lb (6.35-7.25 kg)
          Wing Loading: 25-28 oz/sq ft (75-85 g/sq dm)
          Length:       60"   (1524 mm)
          Airfoil: (Fully-Symetrical Bi-Plane
          Center of Gravity:5-5 3/4" Back from the top wing's leading edge
          Control Throws-          High Rate          Low Rate
            Elevator: Up & Down:1-5/8 " (40.9mm)     1" (25mm)
           Rudder: Right & Left:2-1/2"  (64mm)       1-1/2" (38mm)
     Upper Aileron: Up & Down:  1" (25mm)       5/8" (15.9mm)
     Lower Aileron: Up & Down:  1" (25mm)            1/2" (12.7mm)

     Wing Incidence: Stabilizer set at 0
                     Bottom wing set at 0
                     Top wing set at 0 with some variations +/-
COMMENTS: Pilot shown in picture is not included.
          If the modeler overpowers or otherwise increases           kh10/02/01
                 the weight of the aircraft over 16 lbs, the model        ir/kh
                 performance changes, risks of structural failure are
                 possible, especially if overpowered. At 18 lbs the model
                 is no longer a pilot-friendly easy to handle, graceful
                 sport model.                                       9/16/02 AMC

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