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.