Flight Characteristics; Other Required Items; Building Supplies; Glue & Fillers - Top Flite Contender User Manual

FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS

During our flight testing we found no bad
characteristics in this airplane. Takeoffs were
straightforward with good ground handling. The
plane was airborne in approximately 100 feet [30m].
Once the plane is flying it goes exactly where you
point it. Depending on how you set up the model,
rolls can be very slow or very fast. Power-off stalls
were very soft and predictable with only the nose
dropping in the stall. There was no tendency for the
wing to tip stall. Landings were straightforward with
or without the flap. Without the flap you should
maintain a bit more airspeed on your approach. With
full flap deployment the plane slows very nicely and
allows for a very soft landing. If you have never flown
with flaps this an excellent model to learn with.

OTHER REQUIRED ITEMS

These are additional items you will need to complete
your Contender that are not included with your kit.
Order numbers are in parentheses (GPMQ4130).
Our exclusive brand is listed where possible: TOP is
the Top Flite brand, GPM is the Great Planes
®
brand, and HCA is the Hobbico
®
4 to 5 Channel radio with 4 to 5 servos
Engine
O.S. Engines
.40 LA
.61 FX 2-stroke
FS .52
FS .70 Surpass ™ 4-stroke
Super Tigre
®
G-51 2-stroke
G-61 2 stroke
Propellers appropriate for your engine
(3) 2-1/2" [64mm] Wheels (GPMQ4223)
(1) 8 - 10 oz. [240 - 300cc] Sullivan Flex Tank
(SULQ1739 or SULQ1740)
(2) 12" [305mm] Servo Extensions (3 if optional
flap is used)
(1) Y-connector
(1) 3 feet [914mm] Medium Silicone Fuel Tubing
(GPMQ4131) (12" needed for the model)
(1) 2-1/2" [64mm] Spinner (GPMQ4525)
(1) 1/4" [6mm] (HCAQ1000) Foam Rubber Padding
(2) rolls of Top Flite Super MonoKote
(1) 2" [50mm] 1/6th Scale Pilot
Here's a checklist of supplies you should have on
hand while you're building. Some of these are
optional. Use your own experience to decide what
you need. We recommend Great Planes Pro
and Epoxy.
GLUE/FILLER
4 oz. [120g] Thin CA (GPMR6004)
4 oz. [120g] Medium CA+(GPMR6010)
2 oz. [60g] Thick CA- (GPMR6015)
® CA Accelerator (GPMR6035)
brand.
CA Debonder (GMPR6039)
CA Applicator Tips (HCAR3780)
6-minute epoxy (GPMR6045)
30-minute epoxy (GPMR6047)
4 oz. [120g] Pro Wood Glue (GPMR6161)
Prop
Lightweight Hobby Filler (Balsa Color, HCAR3401)
10 x 6, 10 x 7
11 x 7, 12 x 6

TOOLS

11 x 6, 11 x 7
13 x 8
#11 Blades (HCAR0311, 100 qty.)
Prop
Single Edge Razor Blades (HCAR0312, 100 qty.)
10 x 7, 11 x 6
Razor Plane (MASR1510)
11 x 7, 12 x 6
Hobbico Builder's Triangle (HCAR0480)
T-Pins (HCAR5100 (S), HCAR5150 (M),
HCAR5200 (L)
1/4-20 Tap and drill (GPMR8105)
6-32 Tap and drill (GPMR8102)
Tap wrench (GPMR8120)
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BUILDING SUPPLIES

4
Drill Bits:
1/16" [1.6mm]
3/32" [2.4mm]
5/32" [4.0mm]
3/16" [4.8mm]
7/32" [5.6mm]
17/64" [6.7mm]
Curved Tip Scissors (HCAR0667)
Great Planes Plan Protector (GPMR6167)
or wax paper
Masking Tape
Easy-Touch ™ Bar Sanders*
Dremel ® #178 cutting bit for countersinking
screws in the fuel tank hatch. (DRER1178)
RECOMMENDED COVERING
™ CA
TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
Top Flite Heat Gun (TOPR2000)
Top Flite Trim Seal Tool (TOPR2200)
-and-
Top Flite Sealing Iron (TOPR2100)
Top Flite Hot Sock (TOPR2175)
™
21st Century Sealing Iron (COVR2700)
®
21st Century Cover Sock (COVR2702)
EASY-TOUCH
A flat, durable, easy to handle sanding tool is a
necessity for building a well finished model. Great
Planes makes a complete range of Easy-Touch Bar
Sanders (patented) and replaceable Easy-Touch
5/64" [2mm]
1/8" [3.2m
11/64" [4.4mm]
13/64" [5.2mm]
1/4" [6.4mm]
-or-
™ BAR SANDER