This is the Radio Controlled, Gasoline or Electric Powered
Almost Ready to Fly Avistar Trainer from Great Planes.
Ideal as an introduction to gasoline engines or large electric power.
Construction: Balsa and ply
Wing: Two-piece with pre-hinged control surfaces, flaps can be made
operational for slower takeoffs and light landing speeds
1.2 x 15.1" (30 x 384mm) aluminum joiner tube
Cowl: Painted fiberglass
Wheel Pants: Painted fiberglass
Landing Gear: Taildragger, 3.5" (89mm) foam main wheels, 1" (25.4mm)
rubber tail wheel, one-piece prebent aluminum front section, for a
tricycle setup, use the Nose Gear Conversion set GPMA4568, and
Nose Gear Wheel Pant, GPMA456 1 for Float Kit, order GPMA1676
(conversion set, wheel pant and float kit not included, must be
purchased separately)
Motor Mount: Plywood
Engine Mount: Plywood standoff for DLE engine, metal standoffs (not
included) required for mounting O.S. engine
Spinner: Aluminum, 3" (76.2mm) diameter
Fuel Tank: 12oz (355cc) approximately
ARF Avistar Trainer with clear plastic Windshield, Side Windows
removable black ABS Cockpit Floor, Decals, Landing Gear Wheels and
Instruction Manual
Radio: 4-6 channel
Servos: Five high-torque, additional servo for throttle when using
gas power
Gasoline Power;
Engine: 30-35cc gasoline engine
Electric Power;
63-62-250kV electric motor
ESC: 60A
LiPo Batteries: Two 4S 14.8V 5000mAh, or two 5S 18.5V 5000mAh
LiPo charger and charging bag
Propeller, building and field equipment
Wingspan: 90.5" (2300mm)
Wing Area: 1448 sq in (93.4 sq dm)
Weight: 16.5-17.5 lb (7.5-7.9 kg)
Length: 77.25" (1962mm)
Wing Loading: 26-28 oz/sq ft (79-85 g/sq dm)
Center of Gravity: Between 4-1/2" (138mm) and 5-7/16" (114mm)
back from leading edge of wing measured from fuselage
Control Throws: High Rate Low Rate
Elevator: 3/4" (19mm) 21° 1/2" (13mm) 14°
Rudder: 1-3/8" (35mm) 15° 1" (25mm) 11°
Ailerons: 3/4" (19mm) 17° 1/2" (13mm) 12°