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
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