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TOPA0160   Top Flite   T-34B Mentor Kit .61-.91,80" 
TECH NOTES
        This is the Radio Controlled, Glow Powered, Balsa and Plywood
     Top Flite T-34B Mentor .60 Size 1/5th Scale Aerobatic Airplane Kit.
                For Intermediate to Advanced Modeler/Flyers.
        For almost 50 years the T-34 Mentor has been a primary trainer
        for new U.S. Airforce and Navy pilots. Top Flite has produced
this IMAA legal 1/5TH scale kit that looks and performs just like the original.
       With its many scale touches, along with Gold Edition engineering
         to ease the building process, this American classic will be a
                 proud addition to your military model hangar.

FEATURES: Construction: CAD engineered balsa and plywood.
          Wings: One-piece wood. Selig 3086 and 3087 airfoils deliver stability
            for smooth flight and basic aerobatics. Low wing configuration.
            Can be constructed with or without flaps.
            Attaches to fuselage with two 1/4-20 wing bolts.
          Radio compartment: Spacious, plywood reinforced.
          Cowling: One-piece ABS plastic.
          Canopy: Clear plastic one-piece. May be cut apart and made into a
            sliding canopy if desired.
          Cockpit features: Modeler may purchase the Scale Cockpit Interior
            (TOPQ8413) for added realism.
          Landing gear: Fixed
          Hardware: Pushrods, pre-bent wire wing and nose landing gear, wing
            bolts, all clevises and fasteners.
          Motor Mount: Two-piece adjustable glass filled nylon.
          Warranty: Top Flite Models guarantees this kit to be free from
            defects in both materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.

INCLUDES: All wood to construct the airplane, pushrods, prebent main and nose
            gear, nylon adjustable engine mount, ABS plastic cowl and tail
            cone, hardware package, clear canopy, decals, photo-illustrated
            instructions, full-size rolled plans.

REQUIRES: Engine: .60-.91 cu.in. (9.8-14.9cc) 2-stroke.
              OR  .90-1.20 cu.in. (14.7-19.7 cc) 4-stroke.
          Muffler: Pitts-Style is required so that the muffler will be
            concealed inside of the cowling.
          Radio: 4-6 channel, 6-channel with servos for optional flaps.
          Servos: 6-9 44oz/in torque minimum (2-ailerons, 1-elevator, 1-rudder,
            1-throttle, 1-steering). 2 needed for optional flaps.
          Servo Extension: One 6" (152mm) for elevator and rudder
                           Two 12" (305mm) for ailerons
          Y-Harness:       One for aileron servos
          Covering:        3-4 6' rolls
          Misc. Items: 3.5" (89mm) main wheels, 2.75" (70mm) nose wheel, 2.75"
          (70mm) spinner, 14oz (420cc)  fuel tank, glow plug, 1/4" (6mm) foam
          rubber padding, 3'(914mm) medium fuel tubing, fuel filter, propeller,
          building and field equipment.

SPECS:    Wingspan:        80" (2032mm)
          Wing Area:     1025 sq in (66 sq dm)
          Weight:        10-14 lb (4.5-6.4 kg)
          Wing Loading:  22.5-31.5 oz/sq ft (69-96 g/sq dm)
          Length:          63" (1600mm)
          Airfoil: Semi-symmetrical, low-wing.
          Center of Gravity: 6-3/8" (162mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
            at the fuselage sides.
          Control Throws-           Low Rate        High Rate
            Ailerons: Up & Down    1/2" (13mm)       3/4" (19mm)
            Elevator: Up & Down   9/16" (14mm)     11/16" (17mm)
            Rudder: Right & Left   3/4" (19 mm)        1" (25 mm)
            Flaps: Down-takeoff 1"  (25mm)50%  landing 2" (51mm)100%
          Incidence-
            Engine Down Thrust:  2 degrees
            Engine Right Thrust: 2.5 degrees
            Wing:               +2 degrees
            Stabilizer:         +2 degrees

COMMENTS: The pilots shown inside the plane are not included. 1/4 Scale
            Standard Pilots such as WBRQ2625 may be used.
          The model shown on the box was covered in Top Flight Yellow Monokote
            (TOPQ0203) and the green trim was painted with Parma Faskcolor
            Fasgreen (PARR4005).
          For Flaps, the following additional items are needed:
            Two Standard Servos; (HCAM0150)
            One Y Harness; (HCAM2500)
            One package Robart #309 Super Hinge Points; (ROBQ2509)
          For Retractable Landing Gear the following additional items are
            needed:
            Robart 630BNZ Retracts; (ROBQ1620)
            Standard Air Kit; (ROBQ2302)
            Extra Pressure Tubing; (ROBQ2369)
            Tubing Connectors; (ROBQ2395)
            2-56 Ball Link set; (GPMQ3840)
            2-56 Pull-Pull Cable System; (DUBQ1417)
            Two Screw Lock Connectors; (GPMQ3870)
            Two 1/4" Wheel Collars; (DUBQ1200)
            One Nylon Clevis and Pushrod; (GPMQ3770)
            Eight #4 x 3/8" (9.5mm) flat head sheet metal screws
                                                                  


ACCESSORIES
    THIS IS THE TOPFLITE T-34B MENTOR 1/5TH SCALE AEROBATIC AIRPLANE KIT.
FEATURES: BALSA & PLY CONSTRUCTION, ABS PLASTIC COWL & TAIL CONE, LOW WING
  SEMI SYMMETRICAL AIRFOIL, OPTIONAL FLAPS, INCLUDES MOTOR MOUNT & HARDWARE.
REQUIRES: .60-.91 CU IN (9.8-14.9CC) 2 STROKE OR .90-1.20 CU IN (14.7-19.7CC)
  4 STROKE ENGINE, 4-6 CH RADIO, FUEL TANK, WHEELS, SPINNER, COVERING, TOOLS.

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