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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