Top Flite Elder 40 - Manual

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INTRODUCTION
TOP FLITE MODELS, INC. is
proud to introduce the new Elder
40. This design is a direct result
of popular demand after the
great little Elder 20 was introduc-
ed. Modelers loved the design,
still do, but wanted something
"larger" and "while you're at it,
give it ailerons." So, here it is and
does it ever fly nice'.
The Elder 40 was designed and
sized expressly for .40 engines
and this includes the popular .40-
.45 and .49 engines. The design
turns in great performance with
the four-stroke power plants and
there is plenty of power margin
left over for the aerobatic-
minded pilot. However, the real
"kick" of this design, like its smaller brother, is the
realistic, slow-speed flights that allow you to actually
see the airplane instead of just a blur.
The design lends itself to all kinds of detailing, if you're
so inclined. For the beginner, nothing fancy is needed;
go out and fly it. The Elder 40 makes a remarkably good
training aircraft with gentle and totally honest flying
characteristics. A big bonus here is that your trainer is
just not going to look like everyone else's high-wing,
trike-gear, slab-sided beginner's airplane. In terms of
strength, theEIder40 is a lightly-loaded design that does
not tend to build-up inertia with excess flight speed. This
means that fairly rough handling does not necessarily
mean destruction. While nothing is "crash-proof", the
Elder 40 is a rugged aircraft that will keep coming back
for more.
While we touched on power earlier, a little more should
be said. This design simply does not need a lot of excess
power to fly the way it was intended to. Our experience
has shown us that normal 2-cycle .40's work great as
well as the 4-cycle engine sizes mentioned earlier. With
awing area of just under 800 sq. in., the Elder 40 gets its
tail up quickly and is airborne in just a few feet. Flying
the design with 4-cycle engines is an absolute delight.
Give it a try in your Elder 40. Note that the motor mount
we have provided in the kit may not fit some 4-cycle
engines and it may be necessary to visit your local retail
hobby shop to get the right one for your engine.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
TOP FLITE MODELS, INC. would certainly recommend
the Elder 40 as a first R/C powered aircraft. However, if
you are a beginner to the sport of R/C flying, we would
urge you to seek and use experienced assistance in con-
structing and flying this airplane. Again, if you are new
to this hobby, consider this:
Flying this or any other radio-controlled model aircraft is
a PRIVILEGE and not a RIGHT and this privilege begins
with the utmost safety considerations to others and
yourself as well. An R/C model airplane in inexperienced
hands has the potential of doing serious personal or pro-
perty damage. These safety considerations start at the
building board by following instructions, seeking com-
petent help when you are confused and avoiding short-
cuts. These considerations have to be carried over to the
flying field where safety must come first and limitations
TOP FLITE MODELS INC.
1901 NORTH NARRAGANSETT AVENUE • CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60639