Top Flite Wristcrat - Manual

RC-35 WRISTOCRAT INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
The concept of being able to hand-launch
a sail plane into a thermal is not a new one.
While we may never know the origins of
the concept, a gentleman named Dave
Thornburg was probably the first to write
about it in the modeling press.
We believe the Wristocrat to be one of the
best hand-launched sailplane designs
available today and certainly one of the
most complete kits of its kind. With 335
sq. in. of wing and a subsequent low wing
loading, it will work the lightest of lift.
With practice, realistic launch heights of
35 to 45 feet can be achieved by persons of
average build, resulting in "dead air" (no
lift) times of 40 to 60 seconds per launch.
By learning to launch your Wristocrat over
lift generators, such as baseball dia-
monds, tennis courts, e t c . . . . (patches of
land with dark, contrasting topography),
experience the thrill of hooking and riding your first low-
level thermal.
The Wristocrat isn't just a thermal ship, you'll find it
excellent on the slope as well. It's aerobatic and the
airfoil allows it to be flown in a fair wind. Installation of
the optional towhook allows the use of small hi-starts
for even greater heights on flat land. It's a versatile
model and a lot of fun on trips such as vacations.
You'll note on the plans that we've even shown a flap
option. This additional control function is easy to build
and makes your Wristocrat even more versatile in the
performance department! This simple option is
explained well in this manual and on the plans, give it
some consideration.
Choose your radio system carefully for your Wristocral,
there are several factors to address; size, weight, etc. As
shown, our prototypes are being flown with Airtronics
#501 servos, standard six-channel receivers and SR 300
Mah battery packs of either square or flat configuration.
There are several systems that will also work; Futaba,
Cannon, Tower "Mini Flight Pack", etc. We do urge you
to have the radio system that you plan to use available to
you before you start construction.
Build your Wristocrat to the plans and instructions
provided and you are going to have a strong, light model
that is up to the task it was designed for.
Included in this kit is a 1/4" scale model of the same
airplane, the Wristocrat II. This model, when built
properly, can provide your children or grandchildren
with hours of enjoyment and help them to understand
some of the simple laws of aerodynamics that apply to
models as well as full-size aircraft. We urge you to take
the time to work with that special child in your life on this
project and to take them with you when you fly your
Wristocrat. We believe that you'll be amply rewarded with
not only the flight characteristics of this small model,
but also with the time spent together. While the
instructions provided with the Wristocrat II are simple,
your own special input to your child can be an
experience that will be long remembered. Sharing the
wonders of model aviation with a child is its own reward.
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