Phoenix Models Decathlon .46-.52 GP/EP ARF PMMA1545

Phoenix Models Decathlon .46-.52 GP/EP ARF PMMA1545

This is the radio controlled, glow or electric powered, Almost-Ready-to-Fly, Phoenix Model Decathlon .40 Scale Aerobatic Airplane.

For Intermediate to Advanced Modeler/Fliers.

Features

• Phoenix Models Decathlon .46-.52 GP/EP ARF PMMA1545

• Construction: Laser cut balsa and plywood

• Wings: One-piece, all wood with aluminum joiner tube

• Covering: Factory applied adhesive backed Red and White Oracover Oracover not carried separately

• Radio Compartment: Accessible under wing, plywood reinforced

• Cowling: Fiberglass, pre-painted White and Red

• Wheel Pants: Fiberglass, pre-painted Red

• Canopy: Clear single, with side windows pre-installed

• Landing Gear: Pre-formed aluminum 1/8" (3mm) thick main gear, pre- bent 0.078" (2mm) tailwheel wire

• Main Wheels: Treaded rubber 2.5" (63mm) diameter

• Tailwheel: Rubber 1" (25mm) diameter

• Spinner: Red plastic 2-1/4" (57mm) diameter

• Fuel Tank: 8oz (240cc)

• Aileron Control: Two standard size servos

• Engine Mount: Nylon, attached to firewall

• Building Time: Ready to fly in several hours

Specifications

• Wingspan: 66.1" (1680mm)

• Wing Area: 701 sq in (45 sq dm)

• Weight: 6.4lb (2900g) approximate

• Wing Loading: 23 oz/sq ft (71 g/sq dm)

• Length: 44.5" (1230mm)

• Airfoil: Semi-symmetrical, high-wing placement

• Center of Gravity: 3.9" (100mm) Back from the wing's leading edge at the fuselage

• Control Throws-

•   Elevator: Up & Down 0.63" (16mm)

•   Rudder: Right to Left 0.79" (20mm)

•   Ailerons: Up & Down 0.31" (8mm)

Contents

• Pre-built and covered wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, pushrods, pre-bent 1/8" (3mm) main landing gear, 0.078" (3mm) tailwheel wire, 2.5" (63mm) main wheels, 1" (25mm) tailwheel, nylon engine mount, 8oz (240cc) fuel tank, 2-1/4" (57mm) spinner, wood servo trays and aluminum wing joiner, fuel tank foam, fiberglass cowl and wheel pants, hardware package and photo-illustrated instructions

Requirements

•   For glow power;

• Engine: .46-.51 cu in (7.5-8.3 cc) 2-stroke

•   OR .52 cu in (8.5 cc) 4-stroke

• Muffler: Sports-style supplied with engine

• Servos: 5-standard size and torque (2-aileron, 1-elevator, 1-throttle 1-Rudder)

• Y-Harness: One for aileron servos

• Propeller: 11x6

•   For electric operation;

• Brushless Motor: Great Planes Rimfire .46 42-60-800, GPMG4725

• ESC: 60A

• Propeller: 12x8, or 13x6.5

• LiPo Battery 4S (14.8V) 30C, at least 4000mAh

• LiPo battery charger and balancer

• Servos: Four, 42 oz/in torque minimum

• (2-ailerons, 1-elevator, 1-rudder)

•   For glow and electric power;

• Radio: 4-channel

• Misc. Items: Propeller building and field equipment

Comments

• If a replacement fuel tank is needed, an 8oz (240cc) tank like SULQ1439 can be used. Some minor modification may be needed as this is not the exact shape of the original tank