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GPMA1052 Dynaflite Bird Of Time Sailplane ARF 118"
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GPMA1052 Dynaflite Bird Of Time Sailplane ARF 118". Classic thermal soarer as a quick-building ARF!
Enjoy the quiet beauty of flying a sailplane...and some of the simplest assembly you’ve ever done! Originally designed by Dave Thornburg, the Bird of Time ranks as one of the most popular Dynaflite kits ever — and this ARF delivers the same soaring performance with prebuilt ease. With its broad wingspan and beautiful MonoKote finish, the Bird of Time ARF is easy to see at high altitudes — a must for experienced pilots aiming for maximum altitudes and flight times.
Excels at thermal and duration soaring.
Built-up wood wing sections are expertly covered in Top Flite MonoKote film.
Airfoil maximizes performance at all times, whether you’re riding slow-rising thermals or chasing a fast-moving updraft.
Ready to soar in as little as 2-3 hours.
Hand laid-up fiberglass fuselage increases durability and distributes weight evenly.
Tow hook position adjusts to maximize launch angles and altitude. FEATURES
Wings: Built up wood, disassembles quickly into three manageable
sections for easy transport.
Fuselage: Hand laid fiberglass construction
Radio compartment: Ample room for full or micro size receiver, room
for a ballast box for increased wind penetration if desired.
Dedicated upper antenna tube.
Canopy: Dark tinted plastic canopy
Covering:The fuselage is gel coated in White with a Red pin stripe.
The main wing is covered with MonoKote White and Orange
film covering.
Tow hook: Adjustable position to maximize launch angles and altitudes
Hardware: Complete hardware package for the plane
Assembly time: 2-3 hours
Warranty: Dynaflite Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this ARF
to be free from defects in both materials and workmanship at date
of purchase.
INCLUDES
Prebuilt sailplane, installed pushrod guides, pushrods,
complete hardware package, dark tinted canopy, decal sheet,
fully-illustrated manual.
REQUIREMENTS
Radio: 2 Channel
Servos: 1 Micro/Mini Servo, 1 Standard Servo
24"-30" (610-765mm) Servo extension wire
Receiver battery pack with at least 500mAh capacity
Misc. items: ¼" foam rubber padding, high start, glue, building and
field equipment
.050" hex wrench (GPMR8000)
SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan: 118" (2997mm)
Wing Area: 1050 sq in (67.73 sq dm)
Weight: 3.75lbs (1700g)
Wing Loading: 8.2 oz/sq ft (25 g/sq dm)
Length: 50" (1270mm)
Airfoil: Semi-symmetrical high wing
Center of Gravity: 3¾" (95mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
at the fuselage sides.
Control Throws- Low Rate High Rate
Elevator: Up & Down 3/8" (9mm) 9/16" (15mm)
Rudder: Right & Left ¾" (19mm) 1½" (38mm)
COMMENTS
The 4" pushrod is not required
The MonoKote used is White (TOPQ0204) and Orange (TOPQ0202)
The Dynaflite Bird of Time ARF & kit versions do not have spoilers
Enjoy the quiet beauty of flying a sailplane...and some of the simplest assembly you’ve ever done! Originally designed by Dave Thornburg, the Bird of Time ranks as one of the most popular Dynaflite kits ever — and this ARF delivers the same soaring performance with prebuilt ease. With its broad wingspan and beautiful MonoKote finish, the Bird of Time ARF is easy to see at high altitudes — a must for experienced pilots aiming for maximum altitudes and flight times.
Excels at thermal and duration soaring.
Built-up wood wing sections are expertly covered in Top Flite MonoKote film.
Airfoil maximizes performance at all times, whether you’re riding slow-rising thermals or chasing a fast-moving updraft.
Ready to soar in as little as 2-3 hours.
Hand laid-up fiberglass fuselage increases durability and distributes weight evenly.
Tow hook position adjusts to maximize launch angles and altitude. FEATURES
Wings: Built up wood, disassembles quickly into three manageable
sections for easy transport.
Fuselage: Hand laid fiberglass construction
Radio compartment: Ample room for full or micro size receiver, room
for a ballast box for increased wind penetration if desired.
Dedicated upper antenna tube.
Canopy: Dark tinted plastic canopy
Covering:The fuselage is gel coated in White with a Red pin stripe.
The main wing is covered with MonoKote White and Orange
film covering.
Tow hook: Adjustable position to maximize launch angles and altitudes
Hardware: Complete hardware package for the plane
Assembly time: 2-3 hours
Warranty: Dynaflite Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this ARF
to be free from defects in both materials and workmanship at date
of purchase.
INCLUDES
Prebuilt sailplane, installed pushrod guides, pushrods,
complete hardware package, dark tinted canopy, decal sheet,
fully-illustrated manual.
REQUIREMENTS
Radio: 2 Channel
Servos: 1 Micro/Mini Servo, 1 Standard Servo
24"-30" (610-765mm) Servo extension wire
Receiver battery pack with at least 500mAh capacity
Misc. items: ¼" foam rubber padding, high start, glue, building and
field equipment
.050" hex wrench (GPMR8000)
SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan: 118" (2997mm)
Wing Area: 1050 sq in (67.73 sq dm)
Weight: 3.75lbs (1700g)
Wing Loading: 8.2 oz/sq ft (25 g/sq dm)
Length: 50" (1270mm)
Airfoil: Semi-symmetrical high wing
Center of Gravity: 3¾" (95mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
at the fuselage sides.
Control Throws- Low Rate High Rate
Elevator: Up & Down 3/8" (9mm) 9/16" (15mm)
Rudder: Right & Left ¾" (19mm) 1½" (38mm)
COMMENTS
The 4" pushrod is not required
The MonoKote used is White (TOPQ0204) and Orange (TOPQ0202)
The Dynaflite Bird of Time ARF & kit versions do not have spoilers
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