GPMA0535   Great Planes   Spirit Elite 2-Meter Kit 78.5" 

TECH NOTES
       This is a 2-Meter Class Spirit Elite Sailplane from Great Planes.
       The Elite Makes A Fine First Sailplane For Experienced R/C Pilots
             Wanting Casual Soaring Or Even Competition Flying.
   Versatility and Performance with Exceptional Speed and Air Penetration.

FEATURES: Interlocking Assembly, with Basswood Spars For Strength.
          I-Beam Spar and D-Tube Construction.
          Extremely Light-Weight, Low-Drag Design with Triple Taper Platform.
          New Selig/Ashok Gopalarathnam SA7035 Airfoil, Which Blends Into A
            SA7036 Airfoil At The Tips For Better Stability and Lift.
            (See COMMENTS for washout comments.)
          Two-Piece, Bolt-On Wing Features A Plywood/Aluminum Joiner For Extra
            Strength To Handle Hi-Starts and Winch Launches.
          The Wing Can Be Built One Of Two Ways: With "V" Dihedral For
            Efficient Forward Flight and Coordinated Turns, Or With Polyhedral
            That Allows For Quicker Turns Using The Rudder Only.
          Control Surfaces Allow Modelers With A 6-Channel Computer Radio To
            Easily Perform Crow Mixing Functions To Lower Flaps, Raise Ailerons
            And Slow Down Quickly For Spot Landings, As Well As To "Zoom"
            Quickly From Thermal To Thermal.
          Generous Package Of High-Quality Great Planes Hardware Is Included.

INCLUDES: All Wood To Build The Kit, Vacuum-Formed Canopy, Hardware Package,
            Illustrated Instruction Manual w/Plan Reference, Full Size Rolled
            Plans, Pushrods, Hinges and Decals.

REQUIRES: Radio:  4-6 Channel (5 Channels Required For Crow Mixing)
           (A Computer Radio w/Mixing Is Highly Recommended For Full Functions)
          Servos: 4-6 Micro Servos (standard torque is fine)
          Hi-Start or other Launching Device
          1/4" Thick Foam Padding for Radio Equipment
          BB's or Lead Shot for Balancing
          Covering: Two 6-Foot Rolls
          Misc. Building Equipment (10-24 tap & tap wrench not carried) & Glues

SPECS:    Wingspan: 78.5" (1995mm)
          Wing Area: 645 sq in (41.6 sq dm)
          Wing Loading: 7.3 oz/sq ft (22 g/sq dm)
          Weight: 33-35 ounce (940-990g)
          Length: 46" (1170mm)
          Center of Gravity: 3-1/4" (82mm) Back From The Leading Edge
          Control Surface Throws:
            Elevator:   1/2" (13mm)
            Rudder:       2" (50mm)
            Flaps:    1-3/8" (35mm) down
            Ailerons:   3/4" (19mm) up, 3/8" (9.5mm) down

COMMENTS: The wing tips have close to 1 degree washout.  The primary purpose of
            this is to match the zero lift angle of attack coefficients of the
            two different airfoils.  This will give the Elite the lowest amount
            of drag on the wing as a whole.  The tabs on the bottom of the ribs
            allow you to pin or weight the structure to your table while you
            install the top wing sheeting and allows you to "build in" the
            correct amount of washout.
                                                                     
Per designer:                                                             
An Electric motor should work well on the front. Build the nose similar to the
Spectra and you will be fine. The airframe is strong enough to handle the extra
weight without any mods.   
The Goldfire motor package is a great choice for this aircraft.  (GPMG0755)
Decal set SPELD01 available only through GP Manufacturing includes:
  One 10" x 3-5/8" blue, black and white Spirit Elite logo
  Two 3-1/8" x 1-1/8" blue, black and white Spirit Elite logos
  Two 3-1/8" x 1-1/8" black and white Great Planes logos
  One 3" x 1" ownership tag with clear frame

ACCESSORIES
SPIRIT ELITE COMPETITION OR CASUAL FLYING KIT IS CONSTRUCTED OF BALSA & PLYWOOD

INCLUDES: ALL WOOD TO BUILD KIT, HARDWARE & PUSHRODS, INSTR. BOOK, PLANS

REQUIRES: 4 CH RADIO (6 CH RADIO RECOMMENDED FOR FULLY FUNCTIONAL KIT), TWO 6-
          FOOT ROLLS OF COVERING, HI-START, BUILDING AND FIELD EQUIPMENT.
           KIT IS COVERED IN INSIGNIA BLUE AND WHITE ON THE BOX.

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