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Avistar Elite from Great Planes.
Ideal step up from a flat bottom wing trainer,
or suitable as a first airplane with the help of an instructor.
Construction: Balsa and ply
Wing: Two-piece with aluminum joiner tube, optional flaps
Aileron Control: Dual servo
Covering: Top Flite MonoKote
Fuel Tank: Approximately 8oz (240cc)
Radio: Tactic TTX600 6-channel 2.4GHz, with trainer system and five
standard servos
Engine: O.S. .46AXII AB with muffler
Engine Mount: Aluminum with with rubber isolation boots
Propeller: 12x5
Spinner: 2.5" (63.5mm) diameter red plastic
Landing Gear: Prebent aluminum with two 2.5" (64mm) main foam wheels
and 2" (51mm) nose wheel
Wingspan: 62.5" (1590mm)
Wing Area: 672 in sq (43.3sq dm)
Wing Loading: 22-24 oz sq/ft (67-73 g sq/ft)
Weight: 6.5-7lbs (2950-3170g)
Length: 55" (1395mm)
Airfoil: Semi-symmetrical
Center of Gravity (CG): 3-5/16" (84mm) back from the leading edge of
the wing at the fuselage
Control Throws Low Rate High Rate
Elevator 5/16" (8mm) 11° 7/16" (11mm) 16°
Rudder 1/2" (13mm) 13° 7/8" (22mm) 22°
Ailerons 3/8" (10mm) 11° 9/16" (14mm) 17°