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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: 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
INCLUDES: 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
REQUIRES: 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
SPECS: 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)
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
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