Notes from the Tower Hobbies's Tech Department

      This is a Viper Ready-To-Cover Quickie 500 Racer ARF from Hobbico.
With the .25 size engine the Viper is a great Sport Plane, but with a
.40 size engine, this airplane becomes a Fast Racing Performer.

FEATURES: Comes 70% Pre-Assembled.
          Foam Core Wings are Pre-Sheet with Balsa.
          Balsa and Plywood Fuselage is Nearly Covering Ready.
          Includes Balsa to Build a Conventional Tail.  The
          Instructions Show You How to Build a V-Tail or Mid-Tail
          Version w/ 3/16" Hard Balsa That You Supply. (THREE possible
          tail configurations!) Extremely Nimble Flight
          Characteristics Let You Perform Any Aerobatic Maneuver in
          the Book. 

INCLUDES: Pre-Built Foam Core Sheeted Wings, Pre-Built Wood Fuselage,
          All Wood To Build The Tail Assembly and Finish The Kit,
          Fiberglass Cloth, Hardware Package, Pushrods, 2-1/8" Main
          Foam Wheels, 4 oz Fuel Tank, Pre-Bent 3/16" Wire Landing
          Gear and Photo Illustrated Instuction Manual.

REQUIRES: Engine: .19-.25 (2-stroke)
          (.40 recommended for Advanced Modelers Only -- req's addtnl
          items) 
          Radio: 4 Channel w/ 4 Servos
          Covering: Two 6 Foot Roll
          Misc. Items: Fuel Tubing, Foam Rubber, and Assorted Building and
          Field Equipment.

SPECS:    Wingspan: 50"
          Wing Area: 502 sq. in.
          Weight: 3.5lbs.
          Length: 35-1/2"
          Wing Loading: 16 oz/sq ft
          Airfoil: Fully-Symmetrical, Low-Wing

COMMENTS: We Do Not Carry the Wheels shown in the picture on the box.
          They can be purchased directly from performance specialties
          at (702-265-7523 If using .40, you will need a 6oz Fuel Tank
          (GPMQ4102) & other items. The Kit on the Box is pictured in
          Neon Green, Neon Pink, Neon Yellow, and Neon Blue Top Flite
          MonoKote. 

Pedro Quaresma de Almeida - pedro@mat.uc.pt