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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

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

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

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

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Product Support(Do Not Remove From Department)INTRODUCTIONTOP FLITE MODELS, INC. isproud to introduce the new Elder40. This design is a direct resulto

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5. The same process is now used to make the reartailskid assembly. First bend the 1/16" dia. M.W. pro-vided to the shape shown using pliers. Wrap

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Now position the trailing edge/torque rod assemblyagainst the trail ing edge of the wing's center section—lightly use a sanding block to "tr

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in place in pre-drilled holes.16. Although we have been instructing you to sand thevarious components of your Elder as you were con-structing them, ta

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adhesive will work well. The fin should now be quite im-mobile on the stab.Use 1-hour epoxy to now glue the hinges required intothe trailing edges of

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movement be smooth, non-binding but not sloppy. Onceyou are satisfied, make the required "Z"-bends at theservo-end of the pushrods and make

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used to the slow-speed characteristics. At lowerspeeds, the rudder is quite effective. Like most aircraftthat have flat-bottom airfoils, the Elder wil

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cannot be exceeded. We urge you to:1. Send for and obtain your AMA (Academy of ModelAeronautics) membership which will provide in-surance for your R/C

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the 3/8" x 1/2" upper leading edge. Glue one of theW-11 ply dihedral braces in place against the insidesurface of the leading edge—be sure t

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6. In this step we want to prepare each of the requiredcomponents—the top and bottom spars, the 3/8" x1/2" front LE. and the rear 1/4"

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4. Remove the stab and elevators from the plans. Buildthe fin next in the same manner using the R-1 and R-2die-cut pieces with 1/4" sq. and 1/4&q

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1/4" SQ. SPRUCE LONGERONSCLEAR PLASTICSHEETALL UPRIGHTS 1/4" SQ. SPRUCEAFT OF THIS LINEIN THE FIRST STEP, THE FUSELAGE SIDES ARE ASSEMBLED D

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10. Use your sanding block and medium sandpaper tonow go over the frame. Make sure the edges are allsquare and clean.11. Locate and assemble, if need

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SHEETING SEQUENCE-FRONT OF FUSELAGENOTE THAT EACH PIECE OF 1/8"SHEET BALSA IS APPLIED"BY THE NUMBERS"OPPOSITE SIDE ISCOVERED IN ASIMILA

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OPTIONAL DECORATION DETAIL-1/4" LENGTHS OF 3/32" OR 1/8" DIA. PLASTICTUBING CAN BE EPOXIED INTO EACH JOINTBETWEEN A SPRUCE CROSS BRACE

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