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Due the great success experienced in Christmas 2003, TOWERHOBBIES and FSPLANET.COM now offers you another chance to win this Great Planes Cessna 182 Skylane radio controlled airplane, including engine and radio.
A ready to fly kit!

Great Planes Cessna 182 Skylane

This is a .40 Size Sport Scale, Radio Controlled, Almost-Ready-to-Fly
                Great Planes Cessna Skylane 182 Airplane Kit.
          For an Intermediate Modeler as a second or third airplane.
       Recommended for modelers who have had trainer airplane experience
                  and want to build basic aerobatic skills.

FEATURES: All Wood Construction of balsa and plywood. Covering is expertly applied Top Flite MonoKote in a Cessna Skylane color scheme of white and red with black and gray striping. Fuselage is formed by bulkheads and stringers for less flying weight and improved scale appearance. Wings have an interlocking wood framework for strength. Wing struts are airfoil-shaped for less drag and include mounting boots to provide a smooth fairing at the wing and fuselage. Cowling, tail cone, and wheel pants are made of fiberglass, and are factory painted/striped to match for scale appearance. Wing tips are also pre-painted fiberglass w/Hoerner design to re- create the full-size plane's looks & improve stall characteristics. Canopy and side windows are clear. Landing gear is pre-formed aluminum and factory painted white. Dual aileron servos add precision to aileron response. Hardware included is from Great Planes. Building time is 15 to 20 hours. Warranty: Great Planes Model Mfg. Co. guarantees this kit free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase.

INCLUDES: Clear canopy, hardware package, pushrods, CA hinges, control horns, nose gear wire, 1/8" aluminum main gear, fiberglass cowling, wing tips, tail cone and wheel pants, nylon adjustable engine mount, left & right wing panels, fuselage, tail sections, 2-1/2" wheels, 2-1/4"nosewheel, wood servo trays and wing joiners, 8 oz fuel tank, 2" spinner and photo-illustrated instructions.

SPECS: Wingspan: 65.5" (1664mm) Wing Area: 589 sq in (38 dm2) Weight: 6 lb (2.7 kg) Length: 48" (1219mm) Wing Loading: 23.5 oz/sq ft (72 g/dm2) Airfoil: Semi-Symmetrical, High-Wing Scale: 1/8 to 1/9 (approx.) Center of Gravity: 3" (76 mm) back from the wing's leading edge Control Throws: Low Rate High Rate Ailerons: Up & Down 1/4" (6mm) 1/4" (6mm) Elevator: Up & Down 7/16" (11mm) 7/16" (11mm) Rudder: Right & Left 1-7/8" (48mm) 1-7/8" (48mm)

O.S. .40 LA w/Muffler Natural (INCLUDED)

This is 40LA engine from O.S. Max. This engine replaces the 40FP as a sport
   airplane engine that is packed with O.S. quality. This is a non-ring type
   engine. This engine has an aluminum finish (not blue) and 2-Year Warranty.

FEATURES: 1-piece crankcase 2 bronze crankshaft bushings (sometimes called Oilite bearings) Schnuerle porting (AKA Schnuerle scavenging) Side exhaust Nylon backplate with remote needle valve . 40D carb

INCLUDES: One Expansion-style Muffler #E-3030 One Instructions, Engine Mount Template, O.S. poster, O.S.decal sheet One Assembled engine Two 3x30mm screw to bolt muffler to engine

SPECS: Construction: Aluminum 1-piece crankcase, piston, cylinder head, crank- shaft, connecting rod, and crankshaft. Nickel-plated Brass cylinder Bore: 21.2mm (.84") Stroke: 18.4mm (.73") Horsepower: 1.0 BHP at 15,000 RPM Weight: 269g (9.49 ozs) Length: 70.0mm (2.75") distance from backplate to front of drive washer Width: 32mm (1.26") width of engine neglecting engine mounting flanges. 40.5mm (1.59") distance between the centers of mounting holes. Weight: 9.5 oz without muffler Height: 82.2mm (3.24") Crankshaft Thread Size: 1/4-28 Recommended Props: Break In: 11X5 Trainer and Sport Models: 10X6.5, 10.5x6, 11x5 Scale Models: 10.5x6, 11x6 Practical RPM Range: 2,000 - 16,000 RPM Fuel with 5% - 15% Nitromethane and 20% (minimum) oil content (Most of the 5%-15% fuels we carry meet these requirements)

Futaba 6EXA 6-Channel FM/4 S3004 Servos (INCLUDED)

This is the Futaba 6EXA 6 channel FM Computer Radio System with four S3004 standard size ball bearing servos. This system is designed for the first time modeler that prefers a computer style radio.

FEATURES: Compact ergonomically designed transmitter holds completely independent memories for six different models. Standard programming features include all channel servo reversing, End point adjustment (EPA) on all channels, dual rates, exponential flaperon, V-tail, elevon, and wing type selection. Transmitter controls include Throttle Cut Switch-stops engine when flipped twice within one second, Trainer Switch-controls link between instructor and student transmitters, Retract Switch-controls operation of retractable landing gear or other feature, Dual Rate Switch-reduces servo travel and switches exponential curve Flap Knob-controls flap servo. By using the supplied flap control lever modeler can set the maximum up deflection of flaps. This feature prevents flaps being accidently applied as spoilers during flight.
New stick design provides an improved feel. Sticks' length is adjustable.

The full Radio Controlled Aircraft kit will be drawn next May 01st, 2004 and there will be only one winner. To participate you must be a registered customer. Just order one of our VFR Photomesh Sceneries or sign up for First Class Membership service. As soon as you register, you will be automatically entered into the contest. GOOD LUCK!

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