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GPMA1047   Great Planes   Spirit Elite ARF 78.5" 
TECH NOTES
       This is a 2-Meter Class Spirit Elite ARF Sailplane from Great Planes.
       The Elite Makes A Fine First Sailplane For Experienced R/C Pilots
             Wanting Casual Soaring Or Even Competition Flying.

FEATURES: Interlocking Assembly, with Basswood Spars For Strength.
          I-Beam Spar and D-Tube Construction.
          Durable, get-coated white Fiberglass Fuselage.
          New Selig/Ashok Gopalarathnam SA7035 Airfoil, Which Blends Into A
            SA7036 Airfoil At The Tips For Better Stability and Lift.
          Two-Piece, Bolt-On Wing Features A Plywood/Aluminum Joiner For Extra
            Strength To Handle Hi-Starts and Winch Launches.
          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:   Pre-built wing and fuse, Vacuum-Formed Canopy, Hardware Package,
            Illustrated Instruction Manual,

REQUIRES: Radio:  4-6 Channel (5 Channels Required For Crow Mixing)
           (A Computer Radio w/Mixing Is Highly Recommended For Full Functions)
          Servos: 6 Mini or Micro Servos (standard torque is fine)
          Hi-Start or other Launching Device
          1/4" Thick Foam Padding for Radio Equipment

SPECS:    Wingspan:      78.5" (1995mm)
          Wing Area:     645 sq/in (41.6dm2)
          Wing Loading:  10.3-10.7 oz/sq ft (31-33g/dm2)
          Weight:   46-48 oz (1300-1360g)
          Length:   46 in (1168mm)
          Center of Gravity:  3-1/4" (82mm) back from the leading edge.
          Control Surface Throws:
            Elevator:    1/2" up        1/2" down
            Rudder:      2"   right     2"   left
            Flaps:       1-3/8" down
            Ailerons:    3/4" up      3/8" down

 
ACCESSORIES
SPIRIT ELITE ARF W/FIBERGLASS FUSE, BALSA & PLYWOOD
INCLUDES: PREBUILT SAILPLANE, HARDWARE & PUSHRODS, DECALS, AND INSTRUCTION BOOK
REQUIRES: 4 CH RADIO (6 CH RADIO RECOMMENDED FOR FULLY FUNCTIONAL KIT),
            HI-START,  AND FIELD EQUIPMENT.
           KIT IS COVERED IN INSIGNIA BLUE AND WHITE.

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