PT-60 (oz16472)

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PT-60. Radio control sport trainer model. Wingspan 71 in, wing area 888 sq in. For .60 engines.

Discontinued kit from Great Planes. See the (now defunct) website catalog page for more details: https://web.archive.org/web/201603...

Quote: "Thank you for purchasing the Great Planes PT-60, the Perfect Trainer, for possibly your first step into the exciting world of R/C flying. We are sure that you will find a great deal of modeling satisfaction while building and flying this new version of the classic trainer that has helped tens of thousands of newcomers to successfully get off the ground and into the sky.

The PT family of trainers has been around since 1986. As just about any old pro will tell you, no other trainer model offers so many of the important features most needed by a novice. While R/C flying can be learned by practically anyone, it does require a fair amount of eyehand coordination - a skill that can only be learned by quality stick time. This is where the PTs shine. They are all designed to be rugged, stable, self-recovering and able to fly slowly enough to allow you time to think about your next maneuver.

For your tricky first flights, altitude is your friend. Our newest member of the family, the PT-60, has a relatively large 71 inch wingspan so it is easy to see, even when flying a few hundred feet above the ground. Once a PT has been trimmed for straight and level flight (hopefully by an experienced pilot) you will be able to get out of most bad situations by simply letting go of the sticks on your transmitter. The PT will normally level its own wings and resume stable flight within 50-100 feet. This feature alone has helped many student pilots master the basics in the shortest possible time.

The PT-60 is designed for either 3 or 4 channel operation. By this we mean that you can start with just rudder, elevator and throttle control, then add a fourth servo for the ailerons when you want to refine your skills. The ailerons are designed to be locked in the neutral position after the wing is assembled, but can be activated with only a few minutes of work and an additional servo. We recommend the three channel setup for beginners. Due to the dihedral (upward angle of the wing) built into the wing and generous rudder size, the turn and bank response is almost identical to using ailerons. When you are ready to move up to advanced maneuvers such as crosswind landings and basic aerobatics, you will need to hook up the ailerons.

If you are already an experienced pilot who is just looking for a sport model for those lazy summer afternoons, we provide the necessary information to build the wing with less dihedral and less washout to allow more responsive flight characteristics.

Due to its rugged construction and light wing loading, the PT-60 can be powered by a wide range of engines. We flew our prototype with several engines, from a high performance .61 two-stroke to a .48 four-stroke. Every engine we tried exhibited exceptionally fine performance for a trainer.

We have written this instruction manual with the novice in mind and have tried to include enough information, expert tips and practical suggestions to help get you on the right track (or should we say runway) from the start. Our goal is for you to experience the fun and satisfaction that thousands of modelers the world over enjoy, without the mistakes that have spoiled the hobby for some..."

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Instructions (48 pages).

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