Great Planes Viper 500 .25-.46 RTC GPMA1267

Great Planes Viper 500 .25-.46 RTC GPMA1267

This is the radio controlled, glow powered, ready to cover Viper 500 Sport/Racing Airplane from Great Planes. **This Ready To Cover version requires fiberglassing the** **wing and fuselage for safety.** **If not experienced in fiberglassing, seek help from an experienced modeler.** For intermediate flyers who have mastered a trainer and some sport models. AMA legal for Quickie 500 Racing in 424 and 428 classes.

Features

• Great Planes Viper 500 .25-.46 RTC GPMA1267

• Construction: Balsa and ply

• Wing: One-piece, carbon fiber reinforced wood and foam construction

• Aileron Control: One servo needed with at least 35 oz-in torque

• Fuel Tank: 6.1oz (180cc)

• Radio Compartment: Easily accessible under wing

• Landing Gear: Prebent aluminum

• Wheels: Two low-drag nylon, 2.5" (61mm) diameter

• Tail Section: Bolt-on V-tail design for accurate alignment that can be removed easily for transportation

• Engine Mount: Multi-fit backplate style, aluminum construction, accepts any engine in the Viper 500s recommended range

• Assembly Time: 6-8 hours

• Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both materials and workmanship at date of purchase

Specifications

• Wingspan: 52" (1320mm)

• Wing Area: 504 sq in (32.5 sq dm)

• Weight: 3-3.4lb (1360-1530g)

• Wing Loading: 13.7-15.4 oz/sq ft (42-47 g/sq dm)

• Length: 41.25" (1048mm)

• Airfoil: Selig

• Center of Gravity: 3" (75mm) Back from the wing's leading edge at the fuselage sides.

• Control Throws-                          Low Rate                 High Rate

•           Ailerons: Up & Down      1/8" (3mm)            3/8" (9.5mm)

•           Elevator: Up & Down   1/8" (3mm) �"          (6.35mm)

•           Rudder: Right & Left   �" (6.35mm)

• Incidences: Thrust Angle 0�, Wing 0�, Tail 0�

Contents

• One Great Planes Viper 500 sport model airplane kit with pre-assembled wing fuselage & tail sections, pushrods, decal sheet, hardware, 2�" (61mm) plastic profile wheels, 6.1oz (180cc) fuel tank (GPMA2552), photo-illustrated instructions

Requirements

• Engine: .25-.46 (4.1-7.5cc) 2-stroke

• Muffler: Stock type supplied with engine

• Radio: Four channel for sport flying

• Six channels or more for V-tail mixing

• Servos: Four 42 oz-in torque minimum

• 1-aileron, 1-elevator, 1-rudder, 1-throttle

• Servo Extensions: Two 12" (305mm) for throttle and aileron servos

• Misc. Items: Glow plug, �" foam rubber padding, 3' medium fuel tubing, fuel filter, propeller, building and field equipment.

• Fiberglass wing and fuselage to insure safety

• Covering such as Top Flite MonoKote

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