This is a Radio Controlled, Glow Powered, Almost-Ready-to-Fly, Tower Hobbies Kaos 40 ARF Aerobatic .40 Sport Scale Airplane. Recommended for modelers who have had trainer airplane experience and also have safely flown/landed .40 size low wing planes. FEATURES: Construction: all balsa and plywood. Wings: Fully-symmetrical airfoil, mid wing configuration. Attached to fuselage with two ¼-20x2" nylon wing bolts. Covering: Factory applied heat shrink covering. Color scheme is Red and White separated by a Black and Yellow stripe. Radio Compartment: Easily accessible, plywood reinforced Canopy: Single, clear Landing Gear: .16" (4mm) thick pre-bent wire. Nose and main gear. Building Time: Ready to fly in only 10-12 hours Warranty Period: Tower Hobbies guarantees this kit free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. INCLUDES: One Tower Hobbies Almost-Ready-To-Fly Kaos 40 Aerobatic Kit with Pre-built and covered wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, pushrods, pre-bent landing gear, two 2.5" (64mm) main wheels, one 2.25" (57mm) nose wheel, aluminum engine mount, wing bolts, 10oz (300mm) fuel tank, spinner, wood servo trays and wing joiners, hardware package and photo-illustrated instructions. REQUIRES: Engine: .40-.46 (6.5-7.5cc) 2-stroke or .48-.52 (4-stroke) Muffler: Sports-Style, included with engine Radio: Four channel Servos: Four standard (1-Aileron, 1-Elevator, 1-Throttle, 1-Rudder) (a high torque servo is suggested for the rudder, but not required) Misc. Items: Glow plug, ¼" foam rubber padding, medium fuel tubing, fuel filter, propeller, building and field equipment. SPECS: Wingspan: 55" (1398mm) Wing Area: 566 sq in (36.5sq dm) Weight: 5.5lb-6lb (2.5-2.7kg) Wing Loading: 22-24oz/sq ft (67-73g/sq dm) Length: 48.5" (1232mm) Airfoil: Fully-symmetrical, mid-wing. Center of Gravity: 3-1/8" (80mm) Back from the wing"s leading edge at the fuselage Control Throws- Low Rate High Rate Ailerons: Up & Down 3/16" (4.5mm) 5/16" (8mm) Elevator: Up & Down 3/16" (4.5mm) 5/16" (8mm) Rudder: Right & Left 7/8" (22mm) 1-3/8" (35mm) COMMENTS: The replacement canopy for the Kaos 40 kit will fit this model. It is available through Great Planes Manufacturing. The part number is CANPY001. This kit does not include Great Planes brand hardware as stated in the 2003 Tower Hobbies catalog. The hardware is a high quality generic brand. If a replacement fuel tank is needed, order the Sullivan 10oz tank (SULQ1728), or the DuBro 10oz tank (DUBQ0210). Some minor trimming and modifications may be required. Following is a list of the Top Flite MonoKote colors used to cover this model, and order numbers for 6" rolls; White, TOPQ0204 Missile Red, TOPQ0201 Cub Yellow, TOPQ0220 Black, TOPQ0208 ldt 10/22/02 kzh10/18/01 JXS 6/05/02 updt 1/22/03 updt 2/13/03 updt jxs 3/04/05 updt JBM 4/10/06