TOPA0101   Top Flite   F4U Corsair Gold Edition Kit .60-.80,62" 

TECH NOTES
  This is the UPDATED Sport Scale Model of the Famous Gull-Wing Fighter flown
in WWII and Korea. This kit NOW ACCEPTS THE OPTIONAL COCKPIT KIT AND HAS RIGHT
THRUST BUILT IN, so even hobbyists with moderate building skills can assemble
it easily. Ideal for sport fliers wanting a high-performance model with
exciting fighter aircraft looks.


FEATURES: Computer-designed from the ground up.
          Interlocking parts simplify assembly and increase durability.
          Injection-Molded ABS Cowl and Vacuum-Formed Wing Air Scoops (oil-
            coolers) add authentic detail.
          Photo-Illustrated Instruction Manual explains installation of
            optional retracts and flaps.

INCLUDES: All Balsa and Plywood to assemble this kit, ABS Cowl and Air Scoops,
            Illustrated Instruction Manual, CAD-drawn Rolled Plans, Pushrods,
            Hardware, CA Hinges, Vacuum-Formed Butyrate Canopy and Engine Mount

REQUIRES: .60-.80 2-stroke or .91-1.20 4-stroke Engine
          Pitts-Style Muffler
          4-7 channel radio
          4-Servos(minimum) Additional Channels & Servos for Retracts and Flaps
          1-1/4" Tailwheel
          Fuel Tank, Prop, Prop Safety Nut, Wheel Collars, Foam Rubber
          3-Rolls of Covering and Matching Paint
          Pneumatic 100 Degree Rotating Retracts
            Top Flite recommends using Robart (ROBQ1815)
            OR Century Jet Complete Kit (CJMQ3055). (SEE BELOW)
            Items required to operate retracts:  1-ROBQ2363 hand pump w/gauge
                                                 1-ROBQ2302 air kit complete
                                                 1-ROBQ2389 air restrictors
         For rough area landings, also purchase: 2-ROBQ1700 straight Rob strut
                                                 2-ROBQ1515 scale wheel 3 1/4.
          The only retracts that can be used with this kit are the retracts
            recommended in the ACG #4. Hobbico retracts will not work.

SPECS:    Wingspan:  62"
          Wing Area: 700 sq in
          Weight:    7-9.5 lbs (proto 9.2 lbs MonoKote, retr, flaps, cockpit.)
          Length: 48.5"
          Center of gravity: 4" to 4 1/2" back of the leading edge at root.
          Wing loading:      26 ounces per square foot
          Degrees incidence: Engine thrust:   2 down,   2 right
                             Stabilizer:      0
                             Wing:            0         1 degree washout at tip
          Control throws each way:           HIGH                LOW
                           Elevator:       11/16" up           1/2" up
                                             5/8" down        7/12" down
                           Rudder:         2-3/8"            1-3/8"
                           Ailerons:         1/2"              3/8"
                           Flaps:          1-3/8"            1-3/8"

COMMENTS: The UPDATE kit to convert the original Top Flite Corsair to this
            revised version is TOPQ8060.
          This uses the same wing TOPA1600 as the original version (TOPA0100).
          Decal set: CRS6D01 only sold thru GP Manufacturing and includes:
                    (4) stars 5 3/4 x 5 3/4"
                    (1) 2 1/2" NAVY decal
                    (2) 1 3/4" NAVY decal
                    (2) 3" Top Flite logo
                    (3) 3 1/2 x 4 1/2" T's
                    (8) 3 1/4 x 1 1/2" red & white stripes
                    (3) 2" white numbers 410
                    (1) instrument panel 4 x 1 1/2"
                    (2) 1/2" white numbers 122007
                    (2) 1/4" NAVY decal
                    (2) 1/4" f4u-5
                    (2) 1 1/2 x 1 1/4" red & white sunburst flag
    

ACCESSORIES
THE NEW UPDATED GOLD EDITION CORSAIR HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO ACCEPT THE
OPTIONAL COCKPIT KIT AND ALSO HAVE RIGHT THRUST BUILT INTO THE FIREWALL.

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