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Our aircraft.
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Our aircraft.

Our airframe is a radio-controlled model plane, specifically a Great Planes Sport 40 Trainer that is about 15 years old. The engine is a MFA Panther 40, which has an output of 1.22 brake horse power. We also have a Hitec Focus 4 FM radio system that came with the plane. Refer to the table for more information.

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Closeup of the engine.
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Closeup of the engine.
Specifications
Wingspan 1.5m
Material Balsa wood + monokote covering
Engine
Displacement 0.40 cu in., 6.47 cu cm
Bore 20.5mm
Stroke 19.6mm
Output 1.22 BHP @ 16,000 rpm
RPM range 2,000 to 17,000
Weight 340g (engine only)
Output Shaft 1/4-28 UNF
Glow plug Long reach
Fuel Mix 20% Castor Oil, 80% Methanol
Radio Gear
Model Hitec Focus 4
Type FM 4 channel
Range Over 3000 ft
TX Battery 9.6V NiCD, draws 150 mA
RX Battery 4.8V NiCD, draws 22 mA
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