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PART NUMBER

VMA-D014

HISTORICAL INFO

- First Introduced

2000 05 15

- Availability Status

Shipping as of 2000 07 15

- Supercedes

Brand New Release

- Superceded by

Brand New Release

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RECOMMENDED FOR

Training. Ideal first RC aircraft.

HOURS TO FINISH

Six

WING

- Location on Fuselage

Above Fuselage

- Span

63-1/4 in. (1607 mm)

- Area*

730 sq in. (4710 sq cm)

- Airfoil

Flat Bottom

- Taper

None

- Chord Size

Root = 11-1/8 in. Tip = 11-1/8 in. (Root = 2821 mm Tip = 2821 mm)

- Thickness

1-5/8 in. (40 mm)

- Construction

Wood - Built Up

- Aileron Type

Strip with pre-installed torque rods

- Pre-Hinged?

Yes. 4 Hinges per Aileron

- Hinges Factory Pinned?

Yes. Inboard and outboard on both ailerons. 4 pins per pinned hinge.

- Hinge Type

Real Hinge with Metal Pin

- How Joined?

Wood Dihedral Brace & 2 Wood Align Pins & 30 minute Epoxy Glue

- How Mount to Fuse?

4 Nylon Bolts

- Servo for Wing?

Yes 1

- Servo Location

Bottom centre of wing.

- Second Wing Servo

No.

- Color Top

Deep Blue and Sky Blue on White with Bright Yellow & Black Trim & Grey Panel Lines

- Color Bottom

Green and Flame Red on Bright Yellow with Black lettering and Grey Panel Lines

- Color Pattern Top vs Bottom

Very Different

- Picture of Wing Top and Bottom.

Note totally different colors and graphics pattern of the top vs bottom of the wings. Makes for high visibility and easy orientation.

FUSELAGE

- Length*

48 in. (1219 mm)

- Construction

Wood - Built Up

- Pushrods

Preinstalled

- Pushrod Material

Steel Rods w/thread on both ends. Running in plastic guide tubes. Variable Length two piece rod for throttle w/thread on both ends. Plain Nose Gear steering rod with EZ Connectors on both ends.

- Servo Tray

Preinstalled. Universal Adjustable for F/JR/Air/HiT

- Color

Bright Yellow Bottom. Sides are top are Bright Yellow and Sky Blue on White with Flame Red and Black Trim and Black Panel Lines.

- Servos Needed?

1 Throttle, 1 Elev, 1 Rudder

- Servo Locations

Tray Centre Inside Fuse

- Picture of Fuselage as seen from right side.

HORIZONTAL STAB/ELEV

- Horiz Stab Span

23-5/8 in. (600 mm)

- Horiz Stab Area

130 sq in. (838 sq cm)

- Elevator Area

34 sq in. (219 sq cm)

- Construction

Wood - Built Up

- Pre-Hinged

Yes. 4 Hinges.

- Hinges Factory Pinned?

Yes. Inboard and outboard on stabilizer. 4 Pins per pinned hinge.

- Hinge Type

Real Hinge with Metal Pin

- Airfoil

Slab

- How Mount to Fuse?

Install into machined slot in fuselage and glue with 30 Minute Epoxy

- Support Struts?

No. Not Required

- Color Top

Deep Blue and Sky Blue on White with Bright Yellow and Black Trim & Grey Panel Lines

- Color Bottom

Green and Flame Red on Bright Yellow with Grey Panel Lines.

- Color Pattern Top vs Bottom

Different.

- Picture of Horizontal Stabilizer and Elevator. Top and Bottom views shown.

VERTICAL STAB/RUDDER

- Vertical Stab Area

46 sq in. (297 sq cm)

- Rudder Area

16 sq in. (101 sq cm)

- Construction

Wood - Built Up

- Pre-Hinged

Yes. 2 Hinges.

- Hinges Factory Pinned?

Yes. Upper and Lower on Rudder. 4 pins per pinned hinge.

- Hinge Type

Real Hinge with Metal Pin

- Airfoil

Slab

- How Mount to Fuse?

Install into machined slot in fuselage and glue with 30 Minute Epoxy

- Color

Deep Blue and Sky Blue with Bright Yellow, White and Black Trim.

- Color Pattern Left vs Right

Same

- Picture of Vertical Stabilizer and Rudder.

COVERING

- "Sure Seal"

Thermal Shrink Film

- Self Adhesive

Low Temperature

- Patchable

Yes. Use patch sheet provided or aftermarket use Ultracote Plus or Ultracote Regular.

- Patch Sheet Provided?

Yes. Bright Yellow and White. Use Factory Patch Sheets if possible. Aftermarket covering will not match colors exactly.

- Ultracote System Approx Color Match

Note: We recommend Ultracote Plus and a Heat GUN for patching using after market covering.

Color	UltraCote	UltraCote Plus	UltraTrim	UltraPaint	UltraStripe
Bright Yellow	GOL-872	GOL-802	GOL-80200	GOL-P80290	na
Deep Blue	GOL-873	GOL-803	GOL-80300	GOL-P80390	na
Sky Blue	GOL-875	GOL-805	GOL-80500	GOL-P80590	na
Green	GOL-860	GOL-810	na	na	na
Flame Red	GOL-883	GOL-813	GOL-81300	GOL-P81390	na
Black	GOL-874	GOL-804	GOL-80400	GOL-P80490	na
White	GOL-870	GOL-800	GOL-80000	GOL-P80090	na
Grey Panel Line	na	na	na	Silver GOL-P81190	1/16 in. Silver GOL-81120

LANDING GEAR

Trike

- Main Gear

5/32 in. (4 mm) steel wire pre-bent and chromed

- Stance - Between Wheels

13-1/2 in. (343 mm) between inboard side of wheels.

- Main Wheels

Two of 2-7/16 in. (62 mm) Ultralight Treaded.

- Main Wheel Pants

- Wheels Pants made of?

- Retract Ready?

- Retracts that fit...

- Nose Gear

Prebent 5/32 in. (4 mm) chrome steel wire with shock coil

- Nose Wheel

One of 2-7/16 in. (62 mm). Ultralight Treaded.

- Nose Wheel Pants

- Nose Wheel Pant made of?

- Tail Wheel Assembly

na. Trike Gear

- Tail Wheel

na. Trike Gear

- Tail Wheel Steering Mechanism

na. Trike Gear

COWL

- included

- material

- color

- trim supplied

- trim applied by?

ENGINE

Not included. See Options

- 2 cycle

.32-.47 cu in. (____ - ____ cc) (GMS-40PRO or Enya Super Sport 40SS Recommended)

- 4 cycle

.38-.48 cu in? (_____-_____cc)]

ENGINE MOUNT

T-bar Beams. Aluminum Clamp Type all pretapped

- Firewall Predrilled for Mount?

Yes. Mount Pre-installed

- Predrilled orientation choices

No. Mount Preinstalled

- Orientation Recommended

Upright as pre-installed.

- Mount Installed?

Yes. Upright

- Engine Lug Length - Max

1-5/8 in. (41 mm)

- Engine Width - Max

At Crankcase = 1-7/16 in. (36 mm)

- Beam Length

2-7/8 in. (73 mm) flat useable. 3-1/2 in. (89 mm) from firewall to tips.

- Power Module System

No. Single Fixed Firewall.

More Pictures of Engine Mount

RADIO

Not included. See Options

- 4 channels

Need 4 servos

SERVO TRAY

Preinstalled. Universal adjustable for F/JR/Air/HiT.

- Picture of Servo Tray with universally adjustable sliders highlighted in purple shading. Adjust to fit length of Futaba, Airtronics, JR or Hi-Tech standard servo. Tighten screws to lock slider into position.

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More Pictures of Servo Tray & Linkages

FUEL TANK

- Type

Plastic

- Size

10.5 oz / 300 cc

- Clunk

Yes

- Silicone Tubing

- Metal Tubing

2 - Prebent & fitted in stopper

HARDWARE

Pictures of all Parts Bags Included with this Model.

WEIGHT

- Empty* - Assembled

4-1/16 lbs (1847 g)

- Flying Dry* - 2 cycle

5.5 - 6.0 lbs (2500 - 2727 g)

- Flying Dry* - 4 cycle

6.0 - 6.5 lbs (2727 - 2955 g)

WING LOADING

- Empty* - Assembled

12.5 oz/sq ft @ 4-1/16 lbs

- Flying Dry* - 2 cycle

17.2 oz/sq ft @ 5.75 lbs

- Flying Dry* - 4 cycle

18.7 oz/sq ft @ 6.25 lbs

SET UP SPECS

- CG Location

3-1/2 to 4-/1/4 in. (89 to 108 mm) back from the leading edge of the wing with the tank installed but empty. Ideally 3-3/4 in. (95 mm) back from leading edge of the wing with tank empty. CG is measured with the engine, tank, radio gear and all components installed but WITH NO FUEL IN THE TANK.

- Aileron Throw. (Use Low Rate for first flights and all training and/or if your radio does not support dual rates)

Aileron Movement	Low Rate	High Rate
Left Up & Right Down	1/4 in. (6 mm)	3/8 in. (10mm)
Left Down & Right Up	1/4 in. (6 mm)	3/8in. (10 mm)
Total Throw from Up to Down.	1/2 in. (12 mm)	3/8 in. (10 mm)

- Rudder Throw at Widest section of Rudder. (Use Low Rate for first flights and all training and/or if your radio does not support dual rates)

Rudder Movement	Low Rate	High Rate
Left	3/8 in. (10 mm)	3/4 in. (20 mm)
Right	3/8 in. (10 mm)	3/4 in. (20 mm)
Total Throw from Left to Right.	3/4 in. (20 mm)	1-1/2 in. (40 mm)

- Elevator Throw (Use Low Rate for first flights and all training and/or if your radio does not support dual rates)

Elevator Movement	Low Rate	High Rate
Up	3/8 in. (10 mm)	3/4 in. (20 mm)
Down	3/8 in. (10 mm)	3/4 in. (20 mm)
Total Throw from Up to Down	3/4 in. (20 mm)	1-1/2 in. (40 mm)

- Engine Thrust Line

na. Engine Mount preinstalled.

- Engine Offset

None. A couple of degrees to the right may assist with take offs but is not required.

SHIPPING BOX

- Cardboard

Brown

- Size Length x Width x Depth

__ x___ x___ in. ___ x ___ x ___ mm

- Length plus Girth

___ in. (___ mm)

- Volume

___ cu ft (_____ cu m)

- Weight with kit

____ lbs (_____g)

SHIPPING INFO

- Shipping Method in Canada.

Canpar most locations (enroute time 1-3 business days west, 5-10 business days east). Canada Post to remote locations in the south and to YT, NWT, Nunavut in the north.

- Shipping Method to USA lower 48 states

UPS or Fedex Ground (enroute time 5-10 business days west, 10-14 business days east)

- Shipping method to Hawaii, USA, APO or USA possessions.

United States Postal Service (enroute time 14-28 business days surface, 3-7 business days expedited)

- Shippable outside Canada or USA by Air or Surface Mail?

- No. Length plus Girth exceeds limit of 78.8 in (2 m) and/or Length exceeds limit of 39.4 (1 m)

- Shippable outside Canada or USA by Air or Surface Mail if separated into multiple boxes?

- No. Fuselage is too long.

- Shippable outside Canada or USA by Fedex?

- Yes. Refer to www.fedex.com for quote. Size, weight and location will be required.

DISPLAY BOX

- Cardboard

White

- Protected by

Plastic Bag & Shipping Box

- Size Length x Width x Depth

__ x___ x___ in.( ___ x ___ x ___ mm)

- Length plus girth

___ in. (___ mm)

- Volume

___ cu ft ( _____ cu m)

- Weight with kit & protective plastic bag.

____ lbs (_____g)

- Label front colors

Colors = [?]

- Label covers all of Display Box except Bottom?

No. Applied to Front Panel and one end panel.

- Label front size

__ x___ x___ in. ( ___ x ___ x ___ mm)

- Label end panel colors

Colors = [?]

- Label end panel size

__ x___ x___ in. ( ___ x ___ x ___ mm)

- Label side panel colors

- Label side panel size

* NOTES & LEGEND

- Accuracy of Dimensions

Dimensions provided here are within +/- 3% in production.

- na

Not applicable this model

- blank data or information

Not known at this time

- [info?]

Estimated. Yet to be confirmed.

- Area* of Wing

Includes wing saddle area

- Length* of Fuse

From Spinner back plate to Trailing Edge of Rudder

- Empty* Weight

No radio, engine or fuel

- Flying Dry* Weight

With radio, engine. No fuel

- Flying Dry* Loading

With radio, engine. No fuel

Prices, Specifications, Features and Availability subject to change without notice

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