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.