This is the Radio Controlled, Glow Powered, Almost-Ready-to-Fly,
Great Planes Slowpoke .40 Sport Airplane.
For Intermediate Modeler/Flyers.
FEATURES: Construction: Balsa and plywood.
Wings: Aileron equipped three piece with center section that attaches
to underside of fuselage with two included 1/4-20 nylon wing bolts.
Low wing flat bottom airfoil.
Covering: Factory applied adhesive backed Top Flite MonoKote. Color
scheme is roughly half blue and half white on the fuselage, top
section of the wing, and tail section. The bottom of the wing is
white with black accents. See COMMENTS section for exact colors.
Radio Compartment: Easily accessible with plywood servo and receiver
trays.
Windshield: Single, clear.
Engine Mount: Plywood, integral with fuselage.
Landing Gear: Main, prebent 0.16" (4mm) wire. Tail, 0.10" (5mm)
prebent wire.
Aileron Servos: Two required, standard size and torque
Building Time: Ready to fly in only 10-15 hours.
Warranty Period: Great Planes guarantees this kit to be free from
defects in material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This
warranty does not cover any parts damaged by use or modification.
INCLUDES: One Glow Powered Almost-Ready-to-Fly Great Planes Slowpoke .40 Sport
Airplane with pre-built and covered wing, fuselage and tail
assemblies, pushrods, pre-bent main 0.16" (4mm) and 0.10 (5mm) tail
gear, 2.75" (70mm) foam main wheels, 1.25" (32mm) foam tailwheel,
10 oz (300cc) fuel tank, 2.5" (63mm) spinner, wood servo trays and
wing joiner, hardware package and photo-illustrated instructions.
REQUIRES: Engine: .32 -.46 cu in (5.5 - 7.5 cc) (2-stroke)
OR .40 -.52 cu in (6.5 - 8.5 cc) (4-stroke)
Muffler: Sports-Style (Engine mounts in an upright position)
Radio: Four channel
Servos: Standard size, 2-Aileron, 1-Elevator, 1-Throttle, 1-Rudder.
(a high torque servo is suggested for the rudder, but not required)
Servo Extension: Two, 6" (152mm) for ailerons.
Y-Harness: One for aileron servos.
Misc. Items: Glow plug, 1/4" foam rubber padding, medium fuel tubing,
fuel filter, propeller, building and field equipment.
SPECS: Wingspan: 61.5" (1560mm)
Wing Area: 1076 sq in (69.4 sq dm)
Weight: 6- 6.5 lb (2.7 -2.95 kg)
Wing Loading: 13-14.25 oz/sq ft (40-43 g/sq dm)
Length: 49" (1245mm)
Airfoil: Flat Bottom low-wing
Center of Gravity: 4.57" (116mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
Control Throws- Low Rate High Rate
Ailerons: Up & Down 3/4" (19mm) 1" (25mm)
Elevator: Up & Down 1/4" (6mm) 7/16" (11mm)
Rudder: Right & Left 1-1/2" (38mm) 1-1/2" (38mm)
COMMENTS: Following are the MonoKote colors used on this model and order
numbers for six foot rolls,
White TOPQ0204 Black TOPQ0208
Gray TOPQ0211 Sapphire Blue TOPQ0226
Pilot shown inside the plane is not included, can use 1/5th scale
standard pilot (WBRQ2477).
10/02/01
JXS 2/08/02
ir/kh
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