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PRODUCT INFORMATION
 
 
VMA-F690B
VMAR F18 HORNET 60-91 JET (PROP) ARF 3DS - BLUE
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
CONDITIONS OF USE     1
 
SUMMARY INFORMATION     2
  GENERAL SUMMARY     3
  SPECIFICATIONS SUMMARY     18
  TECHNICAL SUMMARY     44
 
KNOWLEDGE BASE     67
  Knowledge Base - DIRECTORY (TOC)     68
  Knowledge Base - HOW TO     69
  Knowledge Base - PRIORITY RESPONSE TICKETS     72
  Knowledge Base - PRIORITY RESPONSE NOTIFICATION SERVICE     73
  Knowledge Base - SUPPORT SERVICES     74
 
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS     75
  ACCESSORIES INCLUDED     76
  CLEANING     102
  COVERING     114
  COWL     141
  ENGINE     171
  ENGINE MOUNT SYSTEM     198
  ENGINE MOUNT     209
  FUEL TANK     231
  FUSELAGE     258
  LANDING GEAR     322
  RADIO SYSTEM     454
  SERVO MOUNTING     489
  SET UP     552
  STABILIZER - HORIZONTAL & ELEVATOR     589
  STABILIZER - VERTICAL & RUDDER     664
  WEIGHTS     738
  WING     756
  WING LOADING     859
 
APPENDICES     874
  PACKING LIST     875
  PACKAGING     985
  PRECISION     1025



1 CONDITIONS OF USE   Back to TOP 20100217
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2 SUMMARY INFORMATION   Back to TOP 20070222
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The Summary tables below provide the most commonly requested Information, Specifications & Technical data.


3 GENERAL SUMMARY   Back to TOP 20070222
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8 Part#: VMA-F690B   20110302
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9 Description: VMAR F18 HORNET 60-91 JET (PROP) ARF 3DS - BLUE   20110302
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10 Highlights: MAP IN EFFECT - WITH VCOTE-2 3D DETAILING SYSTEM   20110302
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11 Price List & Web Category: VMA Products AIRPLANE KITS ARF JET (PROP)   20110302
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12 $USA Retail: 349.99   20110302
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13 $CDN Retail: 389.99   20110302
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14 Start Ship Date: 20061010   20110302
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18 SPECIFICATIONS SUMMARY   Back to TOP 20070222
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27 Type: Jet (Prop) .60-.91 ARF Low-Mid Wing Trike   20070222
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28 Skill: For those with intermediate or better RC Flying skills   20070222
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29 Cowl: No   20070222
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30 Landing Gear Type: Trike   20070222
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31 Engine 2 Stroke: .60 to .91 cu in. (.91 Recommended)   20070222
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33 Fuselage Length: 64.57 in. (1640 mm)   20070222
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34 Radio for Basic Remote Control of this product: Analog or Computer 4 Channels with 7 Servos   20070222
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35 Radio with Flaperons + Flaps: Computer 6 Channels with 9 Servos   20070222
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36 Weight Assembled with Radio & 2 stroke Engine, Dry No Fuel Min: 10.01 lbs (4549.22 g)   20070222
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37 Weight Assembled with Radio & 2 stroke Engine, Dry No Fuel Max: 10.61 lbs (4821.36 g)   20070222
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38 Wing Airfoil Shape: Symmetrical   20070222
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39 Wing Area: 740.34 sq in. (4776.39 sq cm)   20070222
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40 Wing Span: 57.24 in. (1454 mm)   20070222
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44 TECHNICAL SUMMARY   Back to TOP 20070222
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56 Engine Mounting System: Fixed firewall permanently attached to fuselage   20070427
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57 Fuselage Pushrods Factory Installed: Yes   20070222
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58 Fuselage Pilot Factory Installed: Yes. 3D Pilot Bust   20070222
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59 Wing Ailerons Flaperon Ready with Computer Radio: Yes   20070222
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60 Wing Flaps Factory Installed: Yes   20070222
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61 Wing Plugs In to Fuselage: Yes   20070222
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62 Wing Loading with Radio & 2 stroke Engine & 11.65 oz (330 ml) Fuel Min: 33.41 oz/sq ft (1.02 g/sq cm)   20070222
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63 Wing Loading with Radio & 2 stroke Engine & 11.65 oz (330 ml) Fuel Max: 35.27 oz/sq ft (1.08 g/sq cm)   20070222
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67 KNOWLEDGE BASE   Back to TOP 20070222
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Our Knowledge Base provides 24x7x365 access to an extensive and growing library of support & service offerings. This On-Line resource contains thousands of articles, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ), operations manuals, additional information not found in the manuals, graphic files for download and access to our Priority Response system for Ticket Management and RMA numbers for authorised returns.


68 Knowledge Base - DIRECTORY (TOC)   Back to TOP 20070222
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Knowledge Base - Directory (TOC) Listing This link goes directly to the top level of our Knowledge Base and offers a Directory Table of Contents (TOC) listing. This is a good way to enter the Knowledge Base if you don't know exactly what you are looking for and want an overview of what is available. The Table of Contents (TOC) is sorted alphabetically and you will see near the top of the list, links to Site How To, Support Services, and Subscriptions. Further down in the list you will see links to Technical Information. Before diving into the specifics, we encourage users to check out the Site How To information. Technical Information is organized into product lines or categories and usually within a particular product line or category there is a section for General information and another for detailed information on a Product by Product basis. It's a good idea to review the General Information AND the Product by Product information. Use the "Search" tool located in the top left of the Knowledge Base window to search by product name, part number or key words. The "Advanced Search" provides for powerful SQL based filtering to narrow your search results.


69 Knowledge Base - HOW TO   Back to TOP 20070222
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Knowledge Base - How To and News This link goes directly to the Site How To section of our Knowledge Base and offers Help on How To work with Tickets, How To Search our Knowledge Base etc.


72 Knowledge Base - PRIORITY RESPONSE TICKETS   Back to TOP 20070222
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Knowledge Base - Priority Response Tickets This link goes directly to the Knowledge Base Priority Response login screen. Login is required to use the Priority Response Ticket System. New Users who are trying to login for the First Time will need to Register First. Registration takes a minute or less. Users may find the following link helpful Knowledge Base - Priority Response Tickets - Help and How To


73 Knowledge Base - PRIORITY RESPONSE NOTIFICATION SERVICE   Back to TOP 20070224
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Knowledge Base - Priority Response Notification Service This link goes directly to the Priority Response Notification Service section of our Knowledge Base where we offer information about how to subscribe to automatic Notifications of changes or additions to articles related to a particular product. Priority Response registered members can receive automatic updates to information related to the products they are interested in. Subscribers can elect to monitor information about one product or one subject or dozens of any mix of either.


74 Knowledge Base - SUPPORT SERVICES   Back to TOP 20070222
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Knowledge Base - Support Services This link goes directly to the Support Services section of our Knowledge Base where we offer information related to Contacts, Claims for Missing or Shipping Damaged Components, Warranty Claims, Return Procedures, Subscription Services for Automatic Notification and Shipping Information.


75 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS   Back to TOP 20070222
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The Detailed Specification tables below provide highly detailed technical information about this product and components that make up this product. Set Up values and calculated Performance Data are also provided where applicable.


76 ACCESSORIES INCLUDED   Back to TOP 20070222
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89 Accessories Drop Tank: Yes. Please See Note.   20070222
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For more details about this component that is included with this product you may find the following link helpful: More Details about this Component
97 Accessories Spinner: Yes. Please See Note   20070222
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For more details about this component that is included with this product you may find the following link helpful: More Details about this Component


102 CLEANING   Back to TOP 20070222
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107 Cleaning Caution: Do NOT NOT NOT clean with Simple Green, 409, 2-butoxymethanol, Butyl Cellulose, Glycol Ethers or Solvents. Test all plastics first. Test small area of covering first. Avoid dousing or flooding. Lightly spray only. Please See Notes.   20070222
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Before cleaning this product either before or after use, thoroughly review any Read Me First documents that may have been included with this product AND the information at the following link: VMAR - Cleaning Model Aircraft
108 Recommended Cleaner: Fantastic diluted up to 50/50 with water   20070222
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109 Cleaning Method: Do NOT NOT NOT spray any cleaner directly onto plastic parts or canopy without first testing thoroughly. Mist cleaner onto model, then wipe gently with paper towel.   20070222
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110 Polishing Method: Spray Armorall onto paper towel then wipe onto surface of model. Use another paper towel or soft cloth to buff to high gloss.   20070222
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114 COVERING   Back to TOP 20070222
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119 Covering Caution: Please See Note   20070222
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Before attempting covering maintenance or repairs, thoroughly review any Read Me First documents that may have have been included with your model AND the information at the following link: VMAR - Covering - General Information
120 Covering Factory Applied: Yes   20070222
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121 Covering Type: VCOTE2-3DS (3D Detailing System)   20070222
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122 Covering Material: Heat Shrink Film with Heat Activated Adhesive   20070222
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123 Covering Heat Shrinkable: Yes, with Medium to High Temperature   20070222
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124 Covering Seams: Minimal. Sealed with Sure Seal System   20070222
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125 Covering Repairable: Yes with Heat Iron and Heat Gun   20070222
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126 Covering Repair & Maintenance Method: Please See Note   20070222
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Please do NOT assume that this covering has the same characteristics as older or other covering systems. It may but it may not and diving into a repair without preparing can be an expensive one way trip into trouble. Before attempting covering maintenance or repairs, thoroughly review any Read Me First documents that may have have been included with your model AND the information at the following link: VMAR - Covering - General Information
127 Covering Patch Sheets Available: Yes, as an aftermarket item. Please See Note   20070222
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For covering patch sheets, please consult the spare parts listing for this product.
128 Covering Sets Available: Yes, as an aftermarket item. Please See Note   20070222
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For covering sets consisting of original factory covering sheets, please consult the spare parts listing for this product. Covering sets are intended for aftermarket application following large scale repairs to major components such as wings, fuselages and stabilizers.
129 Covering Fuelproof Caution: If above 15% Nitro Test All Plastics First   20070222
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130 Covering Graphics Factory Applied: Yes   20070222
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131 Covering Graphics Inside the Covering: Yes. Between the Base Layer and the Clear Top Layer   20070222
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132 Covering Fuelproof to Glow Fuel: Yes for common model engine glow fuel to at least 25% nitromethane.   20070222
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133 Covering Decals: No. All graphics factory applied   20070222
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134 Covering Fuelproof to other Model Fuel: No known issues. Please See Note.   20070222
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Caution: Avoid applying raw fuel of any type onto the model. Test all plastics first. Test small out of sight area of covering first.
135 Covering Layers: No.   20070222
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136 Covering Strips: No.   20070222
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137 Covering Stripes: No.   20070222
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141 COWL   Back to TOP 20070222
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142 Cowl On this model: No   20070222
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171 ENGINE   Back to TOP 20070222
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176 Engine Location: Front end of Fuselage   20070222
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177 Engine Location of Propeller: Forward of Engine (Tractor)   20070222
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178 Engine Orientation: 90 degrees (Head Facing Right)   20070222
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179 Engine Quantity: 1   20070222
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180 Engine 2 Stroke Minimum Size: .60 cu in. (9.83 cu cm)   20070222
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181 Engine 2 Stroke Maximum Size: .91 cu in. (14.91 cu cm)   20070222
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182 Engine 2 Stroke Recommended Size: .91 cu in. 14.91 cu cm)   20070222
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186 Engine 4 Stroke Recommendation: This model has been designed to accomodate 2 stroke engines. No provision has been made for the use of 4 stroke engines in this model.   20070222
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187 Engine Horizontal Thrust Adjustable: Yes by inserting washers   20070222
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188 Engine Horizontal Thrust Recommended: 0 degrees   20070222
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189 Engine Horizontal Thrust Maximum Angle: 3 degrees Right   20070222
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190 Engine Vertical Thrust Adjustable: Yes by adjusting position of engine on engine mount beams   20070222
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191 Engine Vertical Thrust Recommended: 0 degrees   20070222
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192 Engine Vertical Thrust Maximum Angle: 2 degrees Down   20070222
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193 Engine Replace with Electric Motor: Please See Note   20070222
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If your model is equipped with a Power Module (see section re Engine Mount System) then conversion to Electric Motor power is likely possible. For more information please click on the following link: More Information about Electric Power Conversions & Requirements
194 Engine Replace with Jet (Turbine): Not Recommended. Please See Note   20070222
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This model has been designed to use a 2 stroke engine mounted in the nose and turning a propeller in a standard "tractor" power configuration. For information about converting this model to use Jet (Turbine) power please click on the following link: More Information about Jet (Turbine) Conversions & Requirements


198 ENGINE MOUNT SYSTEM   Back to TOP 20070222
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204 Engine Mounting System: Fixed firewall permanently attached to fuselage   20070427
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205 Engine Mount Firewall Drilled for Engine Mount: Yes   20070427
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209 ENGINE MOUNT   Back to TOP 20070222
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210 Engine Mount Quantity: 1 Set for 1 Engine   20070222
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211 Engine Mount Installed: Yes   20070222
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212 Engine Mount Engine Width Max: 1.57 in. (40 mm)   20070222
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215 Part#: RRC-MOUNTUPP   20110223
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220 Engine Mount Type: T-Bar Beams (2) without clamp plates or fasteners   20070131
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221 Engine Mount Material: Composite T-Bar Beams   20070131
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222 Engine Mount Attaches to Firewall with: 2 Machine Bolts per T-Bar Beam   20070131
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223 Engine Mount Retains Engine with: End user supplied Fasteners   20070131
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224 Engine Mount Drilling Required: Yes   20070131
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225 Engine Mount Drilling Optional: No. Must Drill   20070131
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226 Engine Mount Mounting Bolt Type: Black Allen Head Machine Bolts with Washers and Fiber Insert Lock Nuts recommended   20070131
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231 FUEL TANK   Back to TOP 20070222
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232 Fuel Tank Included: Yes   20070222
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233 Fuel Tank Installation: Mounts aft of firewall in fuel tank compartment   20070222
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234 Fuel Tank is Accessible by: Removing Canopy (screws) and Cockpit Tub (screws)   20070222
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237 Part#: VMA-TANK3503   20100328
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242 Fuel Tank Material: Plastic   20061231
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243 Fuel Tank Metal Tubes Included: 3 (Straight)   20070203
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244 Fuel Tank Flexible Tubing Included: No. Select for fuel type.   20061228
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245 Fuel Tank Safety Stopper System: Yes. Metal overcap retains stopper and prevents tank neck from splitting.   20061221
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246 Fuel Tank Stopper Compatibility: Glow Fuel Only   20061221
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247 Fuel Tank Clunk: Yes   20061221
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248 Fuel Tank Length (external not including neck): 5.16 in. (131 mm)   20110330
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249 Fuel Tank Width A (external): 2.40 in. (61 mm)   20061221
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250 Fuel Tank Width B (external): 2.05 in. (52 mm)   20061221
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251 Fuel Tank Capacity: 11.645 oz. (330 ml)   20070106
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252 Fuel Tank Installation Gasket: Yes   20061221
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253 Fuel Tank Weight (empty): .132 lbs (60 g). Please See Note   20070207
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The Fuel Tank Weight (empty) includes the tank, clunk, stopper, metal tubes and gasket. It does NOT include any flexible fuel tubing inside the tank.
254 Fuel Tank Weight (full): .862 lbs (392 g). Please See Note   20070207
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The Fuel Tank Weight (full) includes the tank, clunk, stopper, metal tubes, gasket, flexible fuel tubing inside the tank and a full load of glow fuel. The weight does not include the weight of any external fuel tubing.


258 FUSELAGE   Back to TOP 20070222
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260 Part#: VMA-F690BF   20070222
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261 Dimensions: Please See Note   20070222
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Fuselage Length is with Stabilizers and without Spinner unless otherwise noted.
262 Terminology: Please See Note   20070222
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The term "effective" is used to desribe the size of an object which is tapered or irregularly shaped.
266 Fuselage Length with Stabilizers: 64.57 in. (1640 mm)   20070222
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267 Fuselage Length with Stabilizers and Spinner: 68.94 in. (1751 mm)   20070222
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268 Fuselage Length without Stabilizers or Spinner: 59.33 in. (1507 mm)   20070222
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269 Fuselage External Horizontal Width Maximum: 10.87 in. (276 mm)   20070222
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270 Fuselage External Horizontal Width at Firewall: 4.06 in. (103 mm)   20070222
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271 Fuselage External Vertical Thickness Maximum: 9.25 in. (235 mm)   20070222
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272 Fuselage External Vertical Thickness at Firewall: 4.53 in. (115 mm)   20070222
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273 Fuselage Internal Width of Radio Bay (effective): 2.80 in. (71 mm)   20070222
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Radio Bay internal width tapers from 85 mm at the foreward former to 57 mm at the aft former.
274 Fuselage Internal Height of Radio Bay (effective): 4.33 in. (110 mm)   20070222
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Radio Bay internal height varies from 107 mm at the forward former to 113 mm at the aft former. The turtle deck cavity is not included in these measurements.
275 Fuselage Internal Length of Radio Bay (effective): 9.61 in. (244 mm)   20070222
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276 Fuselage Internal Volume of Radio Bay: 116.29 cu in. (1906 cu cm)   20070222
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277 Fuselage Material: Balsa Wood & Light Plywood. Ribs, Formers and Sheeting are Laser Cut. Sticks, Stringers & Strips are Saw Cut.   20070222
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278 Fuselage Construction Method: Built Up   20070222
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279 Fuselage Wing Saddle Tape: No. This model utilizes foam gaskets between the wing roots and the sides of the fuselage.   20070222
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280 Fuselage Sheeted Fully: Yes   20070222
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281 Fuselage Construction Adhesive: PVA, Cyanoacrylate and Epoxy   20070222
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282 Fuselage Shape of Main Section: Complex semi-scale cross section   20070222
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283 Fuselage Shape of Turtle Deck: Elliptical   20070222
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284 Fuselage Hatches: Yes 2 on bottom. Forward hatch at mid ships for access to radio bay. Rear hatch near tail for access to servos.   20070222
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285 Fuselage Pushrods Factory Installed: Yes   20070222
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286 Fuselage Pushrods Rudder: 2   20070222
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287 Fuselage Pushrods Elevator: 2   20070222
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288 Fuselage Pushrods Throttle: 1   20070222
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289 Fuselage Pushrod Material: Inner & outer plastic tubes and threaded rods are used for long pushrods. Threaded rods are used for short pushrods.   20070222
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290 Fuselage Pushrods Threaded: Yes both ends   20070222
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291 Fuselage Pushrods In Guide Tubes: Yes when long   20070222
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292 Fuselage Pushrod Exit Guides: Yes   20070222
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293 Fuselage Canopy Factory Installed: Yes. After factory fitting the canopy is removed for shipping   20070222
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294 Fuselage Canopy attached to Fuselage with: Screws. Canopy can be removed and then reattached. Please See Note   20070222
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For more details about this component that is included with this product you may find the following link helpful: More Details about this Component
295 Fuselage Pilot Factory Installed: Yes. 3D Pilot Bust   20070222
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296 Fuselage Cockpit Instrument Panel: Yes   20070222
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298 Fuselage Cockpit "Tub": Yes   20070222
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299 Fuselage Cockpit "Tub" attached to Fuselage with: Screws. Cockpit Tub can be removed and then reattached   20070222
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300 Fuselage Color Top Schema: Blue Angels with yellow turtle deck aft of cockpit   20070222
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301 Fuselage Color Top Main: Blue   20070222
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302 Fuselage Color Top Trim: Yellow and Grey with Gold exhaust nozzles   20070222
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303 Fuselage Color Top Lines: Gray and Black   20070222
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304 Fuselage Color Top Rivets: Gray 3D and Black graphics   20070222
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305 Fuselage Color Top vs Bottom: Different   20070222
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306 Fuselage Color Bottom Schema: Blue Angels   20070222
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307 Fuselage Color Bottom Main: Blue   20070222
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308 Fuselage Color Bottom Trim: Blue with Gold exhaust nozzles   20070222
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309 Fuselage Color Bottom Lines: Gray   20070222
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310 Fuselage Color Bottom Rivets: Gray 3D and Black graphics   20070222
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311 Fuselage Color Left Side Schema: Blue with "Blue Angels" logo.   20070222
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312 Fuselage Color Right Side Schema: Blue with "Blue Angels" designator   20070222
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313 Fuselage Color Left vs Right: Very Similar   20070222
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314 Fuselage Color Side Main: Blue   20070222
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315 Fuselage Color Side Trim: Small elements of Orange, Yellow & Black   20070222
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316 Fuselage Color Side Lines: Gray   20070222
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317 Fuselage Color Side Rivets: Gray 3D and Gray graphics   20070222
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318 Fuselage Weight: 2.94 lbs (1336 g). Please See Note   20070222
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The weight of the Fuselage is as it was when it is removed from the shipping box. This weight does NOT include weight related to any power systems, radio gear, control surfaces or other weight associated with end user assembly.


322 LANDING GEAR   Back to TOP 20070222
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327 Landing Gear Type: Trike   20070222
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328 Nose Gear Included: Yes   20070222
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329 Nose Gear Mounted to: Fuselage Bottom (2 attachment points)   20070222
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330 Nose Gear Axle points to the: Left   20070222
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331 Nose Gear Vertical Distance of Axle from Fuselage: 6.5 in. (165 mm)   20070222
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332 Nose Gear Wheel Quantity: 2   20070222
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333 Nose Gear Wheel Tire Material: Rubber   20070222
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334 Nose Gear Wheel Hub Material: Plastic   20070222
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335 Nose Gear Wheel Diameter: 1.969 in. (50 mm)   20070222
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336 Nose Gear Wheel Treaded: Yes Regular   20070222
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337 Nose Gear Wheel Pant: No   20070222
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338 Nose Gear Retract Ready: No   20070222
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339 Nose Gear Retract Possible: No. Not without major modifications   20070222
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340 Nose Gear Steerable: Yes   20070222
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341 Nose Gear Steers from: Left Side   20070222
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342 Please Note: The following specifications refer to additional related components included with this product and also made available as spare (replacement) parts per the part number (Part#) shown below.   20070222
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344 Part#: VMA-F690XNGB   20070222
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355 Nose Gear Material: Wire and Functional Oleo Tubes   20070126
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356 Nose Gear Shock Absorbing: Yes. Shock Absorption via Functional Oleo Struts (2)   20070126
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357 Nose Gear Strut (Functional Oleo) Provided: Yes   20070126
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358 Nose Gear Strut (Functional Oleo) Pre-Assembled: Yes   20070126
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359 Nose Gear Length from Axle to Oleo Scissor Hinge Center Pin: 1.02 in. (26 mm)   20070126
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360 Nose Gear Length above Oleo Scissor Hinge Center Pin: 6.81 in. (173 mm)   20070126
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361 Nose Gear Wire Diameter: .197 in. (5.000 mm)   20070121
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362 Nose Gear Shaped by Factory: Yes   20070121
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363 Nose Gear Axle Provided: Yes   20070121
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364 Nose Gear Collars Provided: Yes 1   20070121
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365 Nose Gear Weight (without wheel): .32 lbs (146 g). Please See Note   20070306
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The weight of the nose gear does not include the weight of wheel.
369 Main Gear Included: Yes. 1 Right and 1 Left   20070222
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370 Main Gear Stance between center of wheels: 9.69 in. (246 mm)   20070222
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371 Main Gear Mounted to: Fuselage   20070222
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372 Main Gear Axles point: Outboard   20070222
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373 Main Gear Vertical Distance of Axle from Fuselage: 4.61 in. (117 mm)   20070222
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374 Main Gear Wheel Quantity: 2   20070222
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375 Main Gear Wheel Tire Material: Rubber   20070222
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376 Main Gear Wheel Hub Material: Metal   20070222
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377 Main Gear Wheel Diameter: 3.15 in. (80 mm)   20070222
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378 Main Gear Wheels Treaded: Yes Regular   20070222
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379 Main Gear Wheel Pants: No   20070222
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380 Main Gear Retract Ready: No   20070222
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381 Main Gear Retract Possible: No. Not without major modifications   20070222
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382 Please Note: The following specifications refer to additional related components included with this product and also made available as spare (replacement) parts per the part number (Part#) shown below.   20070222
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384 Part#: VMA-F690XMGB   20070222
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396 Main Gear Material: Wire and Functional Oleo Tubes   20070122
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397 Main Gear Shock Absorption: Yes. Shock Absorption via Functional Oleo Struts (2)   20070126
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398 Main Gear Struts (Functional Oleo) Provided: Yes   20070126
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399 Main Gear Struts (Functional Oleo) Pre-Assembled: Yes   20070126
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400 Main Gear Length from Axle to Oleo Scissor Hinge Center Pin: .85 in. (21.5 mm)   20070126
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401 Main Gear Length from Oleo Scissor Hinge Center Pin to Torque Segment of wire parallel to Fuselage: 4.02 in. (102 mm)   20070126
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402 Main Gear Length of Torgue Segment of wire parallel to Fuselage: 3.50 in. (89 mm)   20070126
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403 Main Gear Length of Torgue Segment inside and perpendicular to Fuselage: .87 in. (22 mm)   20070126
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404 Main Gear Wire Diameter: .197 in. (5.000 mm)   20070122
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405 Main Gear Shaped by Factory: Yes   20070122
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406 Main Gear Axles Provided: Yes 2 as part of main gear   20070122
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407 Main Gear Collars Provided: No. The axle captures the wheel and a set screw secures the axle to the strut   20070122
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408 Main Gear Weight (without wheels): .36 lbs (162 g). Please See Note   20070122
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The weight of the main gear does not include the weight of wheels.


454 RADIO SYSTEM   Back to TOP 20070222
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459 Radio Complete System Factory Installed: No. Radio System NOT Included   20070222
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460 Radio Receiver Installed: No. Receiver NOT Included   20070222
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461 Radio Servos Installed: No. Servos NOT Included   20070222
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462 Radio for Basic Remote Control of this product: Analog or Computer 4 Channels with 7 Servos   20070222
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463 Radio for Basic Remote Control - Servo Usage: 1 for Throttle, 2 for Rudder, 2 for Elevator, 2 for Ailerons   20070222
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464 Radio for Basic Remote Control - Additional Wiring: 3 Aileron 24 in Extensions, 1 Y-Harness for Ailerons, 1 Y for Rudder, 1 Y for Elevator   20070222
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468 Radio with Flaperon Function: Computer 5 Channels with 7 Servos   20070222
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469 Radio with Flaperon Function - Servo Usage: 1 for Throttle, 2 for Rudder, 2 for Elevator, 2 for Flaperons   20070222
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470 Radio with Flaperon Function - Additional Wiring: 4 Aileron 24 in. Extensions, 1 Y-Harness for Rudder, 1 Y for Elevator   20070222
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474 Radio with Flap Function: Analog or Computer 6 Channels with 9 Servos   20070222
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475 Radio with Flap Function - Servo Usage: 1 for Throttle, 2 for Rudder, 2 for Elevator, 2 for Ailerons, 2 for Flaps   20070222
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476 Radio with Flap Function - Additional Wiring: 3 Aileron 24 in. Extensions, 1 Flap 24 in. plus 2 Flap 12 in. Extensions, 1 Y-Harness for Ailerons, 1 Y for Flaps, 1Y for Rudder, 1 Y for Elevator   20070222
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480 Radio with Flaperons + Flaps: Computer 6 Channels with 9 Servos   20070222
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481 Radio with Flaperons + Flaps - Servo Usage: 1 for Throttle, 2 for Rudder, 2 for Elevator, 2 for Flaperons, 2 for Flaps   20070222
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482 Radio with Flaperons + Flaps - Additional Wiring: 4 Aileron 24 in. Extensions, 1 Flap 24 in. plus 2 Flap 12 in. Extensions, 1 Y-Harness for Ailerons, 1 Y for Flaps, 1 Y for Rudder, 1 Y for Elevator   20070222
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489 SERVO MOUNTING   Back to TOP 20070222
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494 Primary Location for Servos: In Servo Bay near aft end of Fuselage (accessible via bottom hatch)   20070222
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495 Servo Mounting Method at Primary Location: Tray   20070222
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496 Primary Servo Tray Included: Yes   20070222
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497 Primary Servo Tray Universal: Yes. Fits Standard Servos from Airtronics, VRS, Futaba, JR, & HiTech   20070222
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498 Primary Servo Tray Adjustable: No   20070222
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499 Primary Servo Tray Material: Wood   20070222
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500 Primary Servo Tray Number of Servos: 5   20070222
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501 Primary Servo Tray hold Servos for: Elevators (2), Rudders (2) and Throttle   20070222
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502 Primary Servo Tray provide for Switch Mount: No   20070222
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503 Secondary Location for Servos: In Wings   20070222
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504 Servo Mounting Method at Secondary Location: Rails   20070222
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505 Secondary Servo Rails Included: Yes   20070222
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506 Secondary Servo Rails Universal: Yes. Fits Standard Servos from Airtronics, VRS, Futaba, JR, & HiTech   20070222
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507 Secondary Servo Rails Adjustable: No   20070222
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508 Secondary Servo Rails Material: Wood   20070222
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509 Secondary Servo Rails Number of Servos: 2   20070222
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510 Secondary Servo Rails hold Servos for: Ailerons   20070222
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511 Secondary Servo Rails provide for Switch Mount: No   20070222
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512 Tertiary Location for Servos: In Wings   20070222
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513 Servo Mounting Method at Tertiary Location: Rails   20070222
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514 Tertiary Servo Rails Included: Yes   20070222
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515 Tertiary Servo Rails Universal: Yes. Fits Standard Servos from Airtronics, VRS, Futaba, JR, & HiTech   20070222
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516 Tertiary Servo Rails Adjustable: No   20070222
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517 Tertiary Servo Rails Material: Wood   20070222
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518 Tertiary Servo Rails Number of Servos: 2   20070222
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519 Tertiary Servo Rails hold Servos for: Flaps   20070222
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520 Tertiary Servo Rails provide for Switch Mount: No   20070222
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552 SET UP   Back to TOP 20070222
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557 CG Measured with Respect To: Distance Back from Wing Leading Edge adjacent to side of Fuselage with No Fuel. (See Diagram in Assembly & Operations Manual)   20070222
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558 CG Location for First Flight: 5.51 in. (140 mm)   20070222
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559 CG Location Nominal: 5.71 in. (145 mm)   20070222
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560 CG Location Max: 5.91 in. (150 mm)   20070222
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562 Thrust Line Horizontal: Coincident with midway point between the two factory installed T-bar engine mounts (mounts are rotated 90 degrees).   20070222
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563 Thrust Line Vertical: Up & Down through Center of Firewall   20070222
00006010
564 Rudder Movement Min & First Flight Left: .630 in. (16 mm)   20070222
00006011
565 Rudder Movement Min & First Flight Right: .630 in. (16 mm)   20070222
00006012
566 Rudder Movement Min & First Flight Total Left & Right: 1.260 in. (32 mm)   20070222
00006013
567 Rudder Movement Maximum Left: .984 in. (25 mm)   20070222
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568 Rudder Movement Maximum Right: .984 in. (25 mm)   20070222
00006015
569 Rudder Movement Maximum Total Left & Right: 1.969 in. (50 mm)   20070222
00006016
570 Elevator Movement Min & First Flight Up: .315 in. (8 mm)   20070222
00006017
571 Elevator Movement Min & First Flight Down: .315 in. (8 mm)   20070222
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572 Elevator Movement Min & First Flight Total Up & Down: .630 in. (16 mm)   20070222
00006019
573 Elevator Movement Maximum Up: .472 in. (12 mm)   20070222
00006020
574 Elevator Movement Maximum Down: .472 in. (12 mm)   20070222
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575 Elevator Movement Maximum Total Up & Down: .945 in. (24 mm)   20070222
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576 Aileron Movement Min & First Flight Right Up & Left Down: .315 in. (8 mm)   20070222
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577 Aileron Movement Min & First Flight Left Up & Right Down: .315 in. (8 mm)   20070222
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578 Aileron Movement Min & First Flight Total Up and Down: .630 in. (16 mm)   20070222
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579 Aileron Movement Maximum Right Up & Left Down: .472 in. (12 mm)   20070222
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580 Aileron Movement Maximum Left Up & Right Down: .472 in. (12 mm)   20070222
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581 Aileron Movement Maximum Total Up & Down: .945 in. (24 mm)   20070222
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582 Flaperon Movement Min & First Flight Down: None. Minimize to Neutral   20070222
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583 Flaperon Movement Maximum Down: .24 in. (6.00 mm)   20070222
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For more details about this component that is included with this product you may find the following link helpful: More Details about this Component
584 Flap Movement Min & First Flight Down: None. Minimize to Neutral   20070222
00006031
585 Flap Movement Maximum Down: .689 in. (17.50 mm)   20070222
00006032
For more details about this component that is included with this product you may find the following link helpful: More Details about this Component


589 STABILIZER - HORIZONTAL & ELEVATOR   Back to TOP 20070222
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The ("Horiz") Horizontal Stabilizer ("Stab") consists of the horizontal tailplane that is attached to the fuselage and the elevator which is the moveable control surface attached to the trailing edge of the tailplane.
591 Part#: VMA-F690BTH   20070222
00005422
594 Dimensions: Please See Note   20070222
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The dimensions of the Horizontal Stabilizer include the mounting Saddle and Elevator unless otherwise noted. The Elevator Quantity is the number of elevator segments. This is usually 1 or 2. i.e. 1 if the elevator is one piece, 2 if the elevator is split into a right and left segment. The Elevator Length is expressed as the length per elevator segment. The Elevator Area is expressed as the total of the area of all elevator segments.
595 Terminology: Please See Note   20070222
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The term "effective" is used to desribe the size of an object which is tapered or irregularly shaped. The term "chord" describes the linear distance from the leading edge to the trailing edge through a wing or control surface. The terms "saddle" and "saddle area" describe that portion of a flying surface such as the center section of a wing or horizontal stabilizer where it intersects the fuselage.
598 Horiz Stabilizer Location: Horizontal Stabilizer slot in aft end of Fuselage   20070222
00005429
599 Horiz Stabilizer Span Tip to Tip: 32.48 in. (825 mm)   20070222
00005430
600 Horiz Stabilizer Span (effective): 32.32 in. (821 mm)   20070222
00005431
601 Horiz Stabilizer Chord Maximum: 7.76 in. (197 mm)   20070222
00005432
602 Horiz Stabilizer Chord at outboard end of Elevator: 4.80 in. (122 mm)   20070222
00005433
603 Horiz Stabilizer Chord (effective): 6.28 in. (160 mm)   20070222
00005434
604 Horiz Stabilizer Area: 202.97 sq in. (1309.50 sq cm)   20070222
00005435
605 Horiz Stabilizer Area relative to Wing Area: 27.42 %   20070222
00005436
606 Horiz Stabilizer Width of Saddle: 9.02 in. (229 mm)   20070222
00005437
607 Horiz Stabilizer Length of Saddle: 7.76 in. (197 mm)   20070222
00005438
608 Horiz Stabilizer Area of Saddle: 69.93 sq in. (451 sq cm)   20070222
00005439
609 Horiz Stabilizer Area without Saddle: 133.05 sq in. (858.37 sq cm)   20070222
00005440
610 Horiz Stabilizer Area without saddle relative to Wing Area without wing saddle: 23.22 %   20070222
00005441
611 Horiz Stabilizer Airfoil Shape: Slab   20070222
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612 Horiz Stabilizer Thickness Maximum: .394 in. (10.0 mm)   20070222
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616 Horiz Stabilizer Taper along Leading Edge: Yes   20070222
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617 Horiz Stabilizer Taper along Trailing Edge: No   20070222
00005448
618 Horiz Stabilizer Material: Balsa   20070222
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619 Horiz Stabilizer Construction Method: Solid   20070222
00005450
620 Horiz Stabilizer Construction Adhesive: PVA, Cyanoacrylate and Epoxy   20070222
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626 Horiz Stabilizer Attaches to Fuselage via: Slot in Fuselage and Adhesive   20070222
00005457
627 Horiz Stabilizer Adhesive Required: 30 Minute Epoxy   20070222
00005458
628 Horiz Stabilizer Requires Struts: No   20070222
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629 Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Factory Installed: Yes   20070222
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630 Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Quantity: 2 (i.e. split into left & right halves)   20070222
00005461
631 Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Length (effective): 13.62 in. (346 mm)   20070222
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Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Length is 346 mm at the hinge line (closest to the wing). The Elevator Length is 346 mm at the trailing edge.
632 Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Chord (effective): 2.72 in. (69 mm)   20070222
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Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Chord is 69 mm at the inboard end (closest to the fuselage). The Elevator Chord is 69 mm at the outboard end.
633 Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Area: 74.01 sq in. (477 sq cm)   20070222
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634 Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Area relative to Wing Area: 10.00 %   20070222
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635 Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Area relative to Wing Area without wing saddle: 12.92 %   20070222
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636 Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Area relative to Horiz Stabilizer Area: 36.46 %   20070222
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637 Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Area relative to Horiz Stabilizer Area without saddle: 55.63 %   20070222
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638 Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Hinges per Elevator: 3   20070222
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639 Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Hinge Type: Flexible Live Low Gap   20070222
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640 Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Hinge Material: Proprietary Super Strong   20070222
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641 Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Hinge Adhesive: Cyanoacrylate   20070222
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642 Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Hinges Pinned: Yes, Inboard & Outboard   20070222
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643 Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Servo Required: Yes 1 Standard   20070222
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644 Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Servo Location: In servo bay located in bottom of aft end of Fuselage   20070222
00005475
645 Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Servo Mounting Method: Tray (Wood)   20070222
00005476
649 Horiz Stabilizer Color Top Schema: Blue Angels   20070222
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650 Horiz Stabilizer Color Top Main: Blue   20070222
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651 Horiz Stabilizer Color Top Trim: Yellow at Tips. Very small black elements   20070222
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652 Horiz Stabilizer Color Top Lines: Gray   20070222
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653 Horiz Stabilizer Color Top Rivets: 3D Gray   20070222
00005484
654 Horiz Stabilizer Color Top vs Bottom: Very Similar   20070222
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655 Horiz Stabilizer Color Bottom Schema: Blue Angels   20070222
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656 Horiz Stabilizer Color Bottom Main: Blue   20070222
00005487
657 Horiz Stabilizer Color Bottom Trim: Yellow at Tips. Very small black elements   20070222
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658 Horiz Stabilizer Color Bottom Lines: Gray   20070222
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659 Horiz Stabilizer Color Bottom Rivets: 3D Gray   20070222
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660 Horiz Stabilizer Weight: .407 lbs (185 g)   20070222
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664 STABILIZER - VERTICAL & RUDDER   Back to TOP 20070222
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The ("Vert") Vertical Stabilizer ("Stab") consists of the vertical tailplane that is attached to the fuselage and the rudder which is the moveable control surface attached to the trailing edge of the vertical tailplane. In the vast majority of cases there is one Vertical Stabilizer per aircraft, in some relatively rare cases there are two.
666 Part#: VMA-F690BTV   20070222
00005495
671 Source Data - Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Area: 74.01 sq in. (477 sq cm)   20070222
00005500
672 Dimensions: Please See Note   20070222
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The dimensions of the Vertical Stabilizer include the Rudder unless otherwise noted. The Rudder Quantity is the number of rudder segments. This is usually 1 and occasionally 2. i.e. 1 for 1 rudder, 2 for 2 rudders in the case of two vertical stabilizers on one model. The Rudder Length is expressed as the length per rudder segment. The Rudder area is expressed as the total of the area of all rudder segments.
673 Terminology: Please See Note   20070222
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The term "effective" is used to desribe the size of an object which is tapered or irregularly shaped. The term "chord" describes the linear distance from the leading edge to the trailing edge through a wing or control surface. The terms "saddle" and "saddle area" describe that portion of a flying surface such as the center section of a wing or horizontal stabilizer where it intersects the fuselage.
676 Vertical Stabilizer Location: Vertical Angled Slots in "Shoulders" of aft end of Fuselage   20070222
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677 Vertical Stabilizer Quantity: 2   20070222
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678 Vertical Stabilizer Height Fuse to End Of Tip: 11.42 in. (290 mm)   20070222
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679 Vertical Stabilizer Height (effective): 8.78 in. (223 mm)   20070222
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20070128/20:26/kps... It is important when attaching the vertical stabiliers to the fuselage to ensure that the rudders are able to fully deflect without coming into contact with the fuselage. The aforementioned "Fuse to End of Tip" and "Vertical Stabilizer Height (effective)" specifications are guidelines only. Full deflection of the rudders is of paramount consideration.
680 Vertical Stabilizer Chord Maximum: 11.81 in. (300 mm)   20070222
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681 Vertical Stabilizer Chord at tip end of Rudder: 6.69 in. (170 mm)   20070222
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682 Vertical Stabilizer Chord (effective): 8.46 in. (215 mm)   20070222
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683 Vertical Stabilizer Area: 148.63 sq in. (958.90 sq cm)   20070222
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684 Vertical Stabilizer Area relative to Wing Area: 20.08 %   20070222
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685 Vertical Stabilizer Area relative to Wing Area without wing saddle: 25.94 %   20070222
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686 Vertical Stabilizer Airfoil Shape: Slab   20070222
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687 Vertical Stabilizer Thickness Maximum: .390 in. (9.9 mm)   20070222
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688 Vertical Stabilizer Taper along Leading Edge: Yes   20070222
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689 Vertical Stabilizer Taper along Trailing Edge: Yes   20070222
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690 Vertical Stabilizer Material: Balsa   20070222
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691 Vertical Stabilizer Construction Method: Solid   20070222
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692 Vertical Stabilizer Construction Adhesive: PVA, Cyanoacrylate and Epoxy   20070222
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697 Vertical Stabilizer Attaches to Fuselage via: Slot in Fuselage and Adhesive   20070222
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698 Vertical Stabilizer Adhesive Required: 30 Minute Epoxy   20070222
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699 Vertical Stabilizer Requires Struts: No   20070222
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700 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Factory Installed: Yes   20070222
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701 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Quantity: 2 (i.e. dual rudders)   20070222
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702 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Length (effective): 7.56 in. (192 mm)   20070222
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Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Length is 192 mm at the hinge line. The Rudder Length is 192 mm at the trailing edge.
703 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Chord (effective): 2.26 in. (58 mm)   20070325
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The Vertical Stablizer Rudder Chord is 45 mm at the tip end. The Rudder Chord is 70 mm at the Root end.
704 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Area: 34.22 sq in. (220.80 sq cm)   20070325
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705 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Area relative to Wing Area: 4.62 %   20070325
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706 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Area relative to Wing Area without wing saddle: 5.97 %   20070325
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707 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Area relative to Vertical Stabilizer Area: 23.03 %   20070325
00005536
708 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Area relative to Horiz Stabilizer Area: 16.86 %   20070325
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709 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Area relative to Horizontal Stabilizer Area without saddle: 25.72 %   20070325
00005538
710 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Area relative to Horiz Stabilizer Elevator Area: 46.24 %   20070325
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711 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Hinges per Rudder: 2   20070222
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712 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Hinge Type: Flexible Live Low Gap   20070222
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713 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Hinge Material: Proprietary Super Strong   20070222
00005542
714 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Hinge Adhesive: Cyanoacrylate   20070222
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715 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Hinges Pinned: Yes   20070222
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716 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Servo Required: Yes 2 Standard   20070222
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717 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Servo Location: In servo bay located in bottom of aft end of Fuselage   20070222
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718 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Servo Mounting Method: Tray (Wood)   20070222
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722 Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Actuation Rod: Yes. Along hinge line and extending down into fuselage to connect to servo via steering arm   20070222
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723 Vertical Stabilizer Color Outboard Schema: Yellow tips, rectangle and text on Blue   20070222
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724 Vertical Stabilizer Color Outboard Main: Blue   20070222
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725 Vertical Stabilizer Color Outboard Trim: Yellow with very small Black elements   20070222
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726 Vertical Stabilizer Color Outboard Lines: Gray   20070222
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727 Vertical Stabilizer Color Outboard Rivets: 3D Gray and Gray graphics   20070222
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728 Vertical Stabilizer Color Outboard vs Inboard: Different. No Yellow rectangle inboard   20070222
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729 Vertical Stabilizer Color Inboard Schema: Blue Angels   20070222
00005558
730 Vertical Stabilizer Color Inboard Main: Blue   20070222
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731 Vertical Stabilizer Color Inboard Trim: Black. Very Small Elements   20070222
00005560
732 Vertical Stabilizer Color Inboard Lines: Gray   20070222
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733 Vertical Stabilizer Color Inboard Rivets: 3D Gray and Gray graphics   20070222
00005562
734 Vertical Stabilizer Weight: .374 lbs (170 g)   20070222
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738 WEIGHTS   Back to TOP 20070429
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Please note the following convention for weights: When referring to the weight of a model without radio or engine (motor) (i.e. "empty"), the range between the Min and Max weights for the empty model reflect normal variations in production weights associated with material densities. When referring to the weight of a model complete with radio and engine (motor), the Min weight reflects the sum of the Min weight of the empty model plus the weight of the minimum size engine (motor) specified for the model plus the weight of a radio system using the minimum number of channels and servos required for basic remote control of this product. When referring to the weight of a model complete with radio and engine (motor), the Max weight reflects the sum of the Max weight of the empty model plus the weight of the maximum size engine (motor) specified for the model plus the weight of a radio system using the maximum number of channels and servos specified for this product.
743 Weight of Model Only without Radio or Engine Min: 7.13 lbs (3242.72 g)   20070222
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744 Weight of Model Only without Radio or Engine Max: 7.49 lbs (3404.86 g)   20070222
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745 Weight Assembled with Radio & 2 stroke Engine, Dry No Fuel Min: 10.01 lbs (4549.22 g)   20070222
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746 Weight Assembled with Radio & 2 stroke Engine, Dry No Fuel Max: 10.61 lbs (4821.36 g)   20070222
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749 Weight Flying with Radio & 2 stroke Engine & 11.65 oz (330 ml) Fuel Min: 10.73 lbs (4879.22 g)   20070222
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750 Weight Flying with Radio & 2 stroke Engine & 11.65 (330ml) Fuel Max: 11.33 lbs (5151.36 g)   20070222
00006052


756 WING   Back to TOP 20070222
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758 Part#: VMA-F690BW   20070222
00005567
759 Dimensions: Please See Note   20070222
00005568
The dimensions of the Wing include the mounting Saddle plus any Ailerons, Flaperons, Flaps or other control surfaces unless otherwise noted. The Aileron Quantity is the number of aileron segments. This is usually 2 with one aileron on the right wing panel plus one aileron on the left wing panel. The Aileron Length is expressed as the length per aileron segment. The Aileron Area is expressed as the total of the area of all aileron segments. Flaperons by design have the same specifications as ailerons. Flap dimensions are denoted in the same manner as ailerons. Flap Quantity is usually 2 (one on the left wing panel plus one on the right wing panel). Flap Length is the length of each flap segment and Flap Area is expressed as the total of the area of all flap segments.
760 Terminology: Please See Note   20070222
00005569
The term "effective" is used to desribe the size of an object which is tapered or irregularly shaped. The term "chord" describes the linear distance from the leading edge to the trailing edge through a wing or control surface. The terms "saddle" and "saddle area" describe that portion of a flying surface such as the center section of a wing or horizontal stabilizer where it intersects the fuselage.
763 Wing Location: Attached to sides of Fuselage   20070222
00005572
764 Wing Span Tip to Tip: 57.24 in. (1454 mm)   20070222
00005573
765 Wing Span (effective): 57.24 in. (1454 mm)   20070222
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766 Wing Chord at Root: 17.56 in. (446 mm)   20070222
00005575
767 Wing Chord at outboard end of Aileron: 8.31 in. (211 mm)   20070222
00005576
768 Wing Chord (effective): 12.93 in. (329 mm)   20070222
00005577
769 Wing Area: 740.34 sq in. (4776.39 sq cm)   20070222
00005578
770 Wing Width of Saddle: 9.53 in. (242 mm)   20070222
00005579
771 Wing Length of Saddle: 17.56 in. (446 mm)   20070222
00005580
772 Wing Area of Saddle only: 167.29 sq in. (1079.32 sq cm)   20070222
00005581
773 Wing Area without Saddle: 573.05 sq in. (3697.07 sq cm)   20070222
00005582
774 Wing Airfoil Shape: Symmetrical   20070222
00005583
776 Wing Dihedral at Center: 0 degrees   20070222
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778 Wing Taper along Leading Edge: Yes   20070222
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779 Wing Taper Along Trailing Edge: Yes   20070222
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780 Wing Thickness Maximum: 1.81 in. (46 mm)   20070222
00005589
781 Wing Material: Balsa Wood & Light Plywood. Ribs, Formers and Sheeting are Laser Cut. Sticks, Stringers & Strips are Saw Cut.   20070222
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782 Wing Construction Method: Built Up   20070222
00005591
783 Wing Construction Adhesive: PVA, Cyanoacrylate and Epoxy   20070222
00005592
784 Wing Sheeted Fully: Yes   20070222
00005593
789 Wing Plugs In to Fuselage: Yes   20070222
00005598
790 Wing Front attaches to Fuselage with: Bolt, Washer & Nut   20070222
00005599
791 Wing Back attaches to Fuselage with: Bolt, Washer & Nut   20070222
00005600
792 Wing Requires Struts: No   20070222
00005601
793 Wing Spar Joiner Quantity: 2   20070222
00005602
794 Wing Spar Joiner Material: Aluminum Tube   20070222
00005603
795 Wing Spar Joiner Length: 26.77 in. (680 mm)   20070222
00005604
796 Wing Spar Joiner Width: .576 in. (14.63 mm)   20070222
00005605
798 Wing Spar Joiner (Secondary) Material: Aluminum Tube   20070222
00005607
799 Wing Spar Joiner (Secondary) Length: 20.87 in. (530 mm)   20070222
00005608
800 Wing Spar Joiner (Secondary) Width: .576 in. (14.63 mm)   20070222
00005609
805 Wing Ailerons Factory Installed: Yes   20070222
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806 Wing Ailerons Quantity: 2   20070222
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807 Wing Aileron Type: Semi-Strip (2)   20070222
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808 Wing Aileron Length per Aileron (effective): 9.80 in. (249 mm)   20070222
00005617
809 Wing Aileron Chord (effective): 2.421 in. (62 mm)   20070222
00005618
Wing Aileron Chord tapers from 71 mm at the inboard end (closest to the fuselage) to 52 mm at the outboard end.
810 Wing Aileron Area: 47.47 sq in. (306 sq cm)   20070222
00005619
811 Wing Aileron Area relative to Wing Area: 6.41 %   20070222
00005620
812 Wing Aileron Area relative to Wing Area without wing saddle: 8.28 %   20070222
00005621
813 Wing Aileron Hinges per Aileron: 3   20070222
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814 Wing Aileron Hinge Type: Flexible Live Low Gap   20070222
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815 Wing Aileron Hinge Material: Proprietary Super Strong   20070222
00005624
816 Wing Aileron Hinge Adhesive: Cyanoacrylate   20070222
00005625
817 Wing Aileron Hinges Pinned: Yes   20070222
00005626
818 Wing Aileron Servo Required: Yes 2 Standard   20070222
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819 Wing Aileron Servo Location: Bottom of Wing aligned approximately with the inboard end of the aileron.   20070222
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820 Wing Aileron Servo Rails: Yes in Servo Cavity   20070222
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822 Wing Aileron Servo Wiring Tube: Yes   20070222
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823 Wing Ailerons Flaperon Ready with Computer Radio: Yes   20070222
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824 Wing Flaps Factory Installed: Yes   20070222
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825 Wing Flaps Mandatory: No. Can be locked at neutral position   20070222
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826 Wing Flaps Quantity: 2   20070222
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827 Wing Flaps useable as Spoilers or Speed Brakes by deflecting upwards: No   20070426
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828 Wing Flap Length per Flap (effective): 12.60 in. (320 mm)   20070222
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829 Wing Flap Chord (effective): 3.307 in. (84 mm)   20070222
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Wing Flap Chord tapers from 73 mm at the inboard end (closest to the fuselage) to 95 mm at the outboard end.
830 Wing Flaps Area: 83.33 sq in. (538 sq cm)   20070222
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831 Wing Flap Area relative to Wing Area: 11.26 %   20070222
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832 Wing Flap Area relative to Wing Area without wing saddle: 14.54 %   20070222
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833 Wing Flap Hinges per Flap: 3   20070222
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834 Wing Flap Hinge Type: Flexible Live Low Gap   20070222
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835 Wing Flap Hinge Material: Proprietary Super Strong   20070222
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836 Wing Flaps Hinge Adhesive: Cyanoacrylate   20070222
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837 Wing Flap Hinges Pinned: Yes   20070222
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838 Wing Flap Servo Required: Yes 2 Standard   20070222
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839 Wing Flap Servo Location: Bottom of Wing aligned approximately with the inboard end of the flap   20070222
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840 Wing Flap Servo Rails: Yes in Servo Cavity   20070222
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842 Wing Flap Servo Wiring Tube: Yes   20070222
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844 Wing Color Top Schema: Blue Angels   20070222
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845 Wing Color Top Main: Blue   20070222
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846 Wing Color Top Trim: Gray leading edges and Yellow tips   20070222
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847 Wing Color Top Lines: Gray   20070222
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848 Wing Color Top Rivets: Gray 3D and Gray graphics   20070222
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849 Wing Color Top vs Bottom: Very Similar   20070222
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850 Wing Color Bottom Schema: Blue Angels   20070222
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851 Wing Color Bottom Main: Blue   20070222
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852 Wing Color Bottom Trim: Gray leading edges and Yellow tips   20070222
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853 Wing Color Bottom Lines: Gray   20070222
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854 Wing Color Bottom Rivets: Gray 3D and Black graphics   20070222
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855 Wing Weight: 1.49 lbs (676 g). Please See Note   20070222
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The weight of the Wing is as it was when it is removed from the shipping box. This weight does NOT include the weight associated with any adhesives, spar joiners or other weight associated with end user assembly.


859 WING LOADING   Back to TOP 20070425
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Please note the following convention for Wing Loading: When we say Min we mean the wing loading to be expected when using the minimum size engine (motor) specified for this model and the minimum number of servos specified for this model. When we say Max we mean the wing loading to be expected when using the maximum size engine (motor) specified for this model and the maximum number of servos specified for this model.
864 Wing Area: 740.34 sq in. (4776.39 sq cm)   20070222
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865 Wing Loading with Radio & 2 Stroke Engine, Dry No Fuel Min: 31.15 oz/sq ft (.95 g/sq cm)   20070222
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866 Wing Loading with Radio & 2 Stroke Engine, Dry No Fuel Max: 33.01 oz/sq ft (1.01 g/sq cm)   20070222
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867 Wing Loading with Radio & 2 stroke Engine & 11.65 oz (330 ml) Fuel Min: 33.41 oz/sq ft (1.02 g/sq cm)   20070222
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868 Wing Loading with Radio & 2 stroke Engine & 11.65 oz (330 ml) Fuel Max: 35.27 oz/sq ft (1.08 g/sq cm)   20070222
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874 APPENDICES   Back to TOP 20070222
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The Appendice tables below provide additional information associated with this product, it's components, it's packaging or other related information.


875 PACKING LIST   Back to TOP 20070222
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880 Major Component: 1 Fuselage with pre-installed Control Rods, Servo Tray and Engine Mounts.   20070222
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881 Major Component: 1 Wing left   20070222
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882 Major Component: 1 Wing right   20070222
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883 Major Component: 2 Horizontal Stabilizers with pre-installed Elevators   20070222
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884 Major Component: 2 Vertical Stabilizers with pre-installed Rudders   20070222
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886 Major Component: 1 Main Landing Gear Bag   20070222
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887 Major Component: 1 Nose Gear Bag (may be shipped in Main Gear Parts Bag)   20070222
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888 Major Component: 1 Master Bag of Hardware   20070222
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889 Major Component: 1 Documentation Set   20070222
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890 Major Component: Drop Tank (Dummy) and Screws   20070222
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891 Major Component: Missile Set (Dummy)   20070222
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892 Major Component: Wing Joiner Tubes (2)   20070222
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893 Major Component: Canopy   20070222
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894 Major Component: Spinner   20070222
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898 Master Bag contains: 1 Wing Parts Bag   20070222
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899 Master Bag contains: 1 Control Horn Parts Bag   20070222
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906 Master Bag contains: 1 Miscellaneous Parts Bag (may be packed mixed with items in Spare Parts Bag)   20070222
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907 Master Bag contains: 1 Spare Parts Bag   20070222
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908 Master Bag contains: 1 Fuel Tank with stopper & clunk(s)   20070222
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919 Wing Parts Bag contains: 4 Control Horn assemblies (2 for ailerons, 2 for flaps) each consisting of a metal nut, metal bolt & plastic horn, T-nut & bevelled washer   20070222
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921 Wing Parts Bag contains: 2 Aileron control rods each with a clevis on each end   20070222
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922 Wing Parts Bag contains: 2 Flap control rods each with a clevis on each end   20070222
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926 Control Horn Parts Bag contains: 2 Control Horn assemblies (1 for each elevator, 1 for each rudder) each consists of metal nut, metal bolt & plastic horn, T-nut & bevelled washer   20070222
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928 Main Gear Parts Bag contains: 1 Main Gear (left) with Functional Oleo Strut, Axle and Wheel   20070222
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929 Main Gear Parts Bag contains: 1 Main Gear (right) with Functional Oleo Strut, Axle and Wheel   20070222
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931 Main Gear Parts Bag contains: 1 Hex (Allen) wrench for the wheel collars   20070222
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932 Main Gear Parts Bag contains: Larger screws to attach the main gear to the fuselage   20070222
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933 Main Gear Parts Bag contains: Plastic landing gear straps (white)   20070222
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934 Main Gear Parts Bag contains: Small screws for the landing gear straps   20070222
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939 Nose Gear Parts Bag contains: 1 Nose Gear with Functional Oleo Strut, Axle and 2 Wheels.   20070222
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940 Nose Gear Parts Bag contains: 1 Steering Arm with retaining screw   20070222
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941 Nose Gear Parts Bag contains: 1 Wheel Collar   20070222
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962 Miscellaneous Parts Bag contains: 2 Rudder Control Arms with Rods & Clevises   20070222
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963 Spare Parts Bag contains: 2 Control Horn assembly each consisting of a metal nut, metal bolt and plastic horn, T-nut and bevelled washer   20070222
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965 Spare Parts Bag contains: 1 Clevis   20070222
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966 Spare Parts Bag contains: 1 Metal bolt (long) with washers and nut   20070222
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967 Spare Parts Bag contains: 1 Metal bolt (short) with washers and nut   20070222
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969 Spare Parts Bag contains: 3 Extra Clevis Screws   20070222
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970 Spare Parts Bag contains: 1 Wood Washer   20070222
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977 Documentation Set contains: 1 Assembly and Operations Manual   20070222
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985 PACKAGING   Back to TOP 20070222
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986 Dimensions: Please See Note   20070222
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The Display Box contains the product and is intended for display in a retail or end user environment. The Display Box weight also includes the weight of the protective Shipping Bog. The Shipping Box completely surrounds and contains the Display Box and the product itself.
987 Terminology: Please See Note   20070222
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The term "Length" refers to the longest side of a box, "Width" refers to the second longest side and "Height" refers to the shortest side of a box. The term "Girth" refers to the sum of the Width + Width + Height + Height. Think of this as the distance around (i.e. waistline) an object. The term "Length + Girth" refers to the sum of the Length plus the Girth and is used by some carriers for the calculation of size limits. The term "Volume" refers to the multiple of the Length x Width x Height. The term "Density" refers to Weight/Volume. The term "Dimensional Weight" refers to the weight that is calculated for an object assuming a density requirement of X lbs per cubic foot where X is typically in the range of 8 to 15 lbs/cuft. Carriers charge freight based on the larger of the actual Weight or the Dimensional Weight. For light bulky items such as ARF model airplanes the Dimensional Weight is usually the larger and many carriers use this as the basis for shipping charges. Air Shipments always use the Dimensional Weight applicable for Air Shipments. For reference purposes we show Dimensional Weights here for both Ground and Air shipments.
990 Packaging: 1 Shipping Box   20070222
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991 Packaging: 2 Plywood Shipping Shield   20070222
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992 Packaging: 1 Plastic Shipping Bag   20070222
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993 Packaging: 1 Display Box   20070222
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994 Display Box Material: White Cardboard with Color Label   20070222
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995 Display Box Weight with Contents: 22.45 lbs (10204 g)   20070222
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996 Display Box Size Outside Length: 61.73 in. (1568 mm)   20070222
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997 Display Box Size Outside Width: 20.59 in. (523 mm)   20070222
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998 Display Box Size Outside Height: 12.32 in. (313 mm)   20070222
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999 Display Box Size Outside Length + Width + Height: 94.65 in. (2404 mm)   20070222
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1000 Display Box Size Outside Length + Girth: 127.56 in. (3240 mm)   20070222
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1001 Display Box Size Outside Volume: 9.06 cu ft. (.26 cbm)   20070222
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1002 Display Box Size Outside Density: 2.48 lbs/cu ft. (40 kg/cbm)   20070222
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1003 Display Box Label Colors Primary: Red, White & Black   20070222
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1004 Display Box Label Coverage Front: 42.13 x 14.96 in. (1070 380 mm)   20070222
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1005 Display Box Label Coverage Side A: 20.87 x 4.33 in. (530 110 mm)   20070222
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1006 Display Box Label Coverage Side B: 20.87 x 4.33 in. (530 110 mm)   20070222
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1007 Display Box Label End Panel A: 15.55 x 10.63 in. (395 270 mm)   20070222
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1010 Shipping Box Material: Brown Cardboard with inner Plywood Shields   20070222
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1011 Shipping Box Weight with Contents: 27.15 lbs (12340 g)   20110302
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1012 Shipping Box Size Outside Length: 63.07 in. (1602 mm)   20110302
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1013 Shipping Box Size Outside Width: 20.59 in. (523 mm)   20110302
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1014 Shipping Box Size Outside Height: 12.32 in. (313 mm)   20110302
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1015 Shipping Box Size Outside Length + Width + Height: 95.98 in. (2438 mm)   20110302
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1016 Shipping Box Size Outside Length + Girth: 128.90 in. (3274 mm)   20110302
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1017 Shipping Box Size Outside Volume: 9.26 cu ft. (.26 cbm)   20110302
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1018 Shipping Box Size Outside Density: 2.93 lbs/cu ft. (47 kg/cbm)   20110302
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1019 Shipping Box has a Dimensional Weight of: 82.49 lbs @ UPS Ground Requirement of 8.91 lbs/cu ft. (per factor of 194.00)   20110302
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1020 Shipping Box has a Dimensional Weight of: 96.40 lbs @ UPS Air Requirement of 10.41 lbs/cu ft. (per factor of 166.00)   20110302
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1025 PRECISION   Back to TOP 20100217
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In using this information, the user accepts all responsibility for the use of this information and accepts all liability for such use as stated at the following link: Liability Disclaimer & Copyright Notice Within the limitations of this Condition of Use and the Liability Disclaimer, the data published here is intended to meet the following standards of precision.
1031 Units of Measure: All measurements are taken in metric units. Imperial units are derived rather than measured. In cases where two or more numbers are used to compute a result, the calculation is done in metric and the result converted to imperial.   20070106
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1032 In general, measurements are accurate to within: + - 3% except + - .30 for measurements of magnitude 10.0 or less.   20070106
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1033 Distances such as length, width, depth, thickness etc are measured to the nearest: 1 mm. When converted to imperial, inches are calculated to the nearest .01 in. except to the nearest .001 in. for distances approx 30 mm or less   20070106
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When measuring wire diameter, machined metal parts etc where a micrometer or caliper is used, measurements are taken to the precision of the measuring instrument and expressed using more significant figures. The presence of additional digits to the right of the decimal is used to denote this higher level of precision.
1034 Weights and Mass are measured to the nearest: 1 gram. When converted to imperial, pounds and ounces are calculated to the nearest .01 lb. or .01 oz. except to the nearest .001 lb. or the nearest .001 oz. for weights of approx 500 g or less   20070106
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1035 Volumes related to fluids are measured to the nearest: 1 ml or 1 cc. When converted to imperial, volumes of fluids are calculated to the nearest .01 oz. except to the nearest .001 oz. for volumes of approx 500 ml or less   20070106
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1036 Volumes related to non-fluids are measured to the nearest: .01 cbm (cubic metre). When converted to imperial, volumes of non-fluids are calculated to the nearest .01 cubic ft. except to the nearest .001 cubic ft. for volumes of approx .1 cbm or less.   20070106
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