A 1/4 scale model for glow or electric power.
Whether you prefer flying with electric or glow power, our 1/4 scale RV-4 ARF is an excellent choice. Whichever you install, you'll enjoy the same outstanding performance. An ideal first 1/4 scale model -- and for learning how to fly with flaps.
A favorite for recreation and cross-country travel, the full-size RV-4 is the most popular homebuilt in the world. This IMAA-legal, 1/4 scale model likewise earns high marks for versatility -- offering a realistic flight envelope whether you install a glow engine or electric brushless motor system.
Assembles in as little as 20 hours, from factory-built and covered balsa/ply main structures and high-quality fiberglass parts. Includes an aluminum spinner, durable formed aluminum landing gear and high-quality Great Planes brand hardware.
Features:
• Construction: Balsa and ply
• Wings: Prebuilt halves slide onto aluminum joiner and bolt to fuselage
• Covering: Covered in Top Flite MonoKote, see COMMENTS for colors
• Radio Compartment: Accessible from removable hatch-also alllows access to wing bolts
• Cowling: Painted and constructed of fiberglass
• Canopy: Clear plastic
• Wheel Pants: Painted and constructed of fiberglass
• Landing Gear: Pre-bent aluminum .16" (4mm) thick, .04" (1mm) diameter tailwheel wire
• Wheels: Main, 3.5" (89mm) diameter foam; Tailwheel, 1" (26mm) hard rubber
• Engine Mount: Two-piece conposite construction
• Fuel Tank: 14.2oz (420cc)
• Spinner: Aluminum 3.25" (83mm) diameter
• Aileron Control: Dual servo
• Flap Control: Dual servo
• Building Time: Ready to fly in approximately 20 hours
Required for Completion
Glow Power:
Engine: .61 - .75 cu in (10 - 12.2 cc) 2-stroke, or .91 cu in (15cc) 4-stroke
Propeller: 16x6
Muffler: Supplied with engine
Misc. Items: ¼" foam rubber padding, medium fuel tubing, fuel filter, propeller, building and field equipment.
Electric Power:
Propeller: APC 16x8E
C50-65-450 RimFire Brushless Outrunner Electric Motor (GPMG4770)
Electric Motor Mount: Brushless, large (GPMG1260)
Speed Control: GPMM1860
Battery: Two 6S1P 11.1V 3200mAh (GPMP0727)
Battery Charger: LiPo compatible
Radio: 5-Channel
Servos: 7 (2 flaps, 2 ailerons, 1 throttle, 1 elevator, 1 rudder)
Receiver Battery: 4.8V, at least 500mAh
Servo Extension: 12" (300mm) (HCAM2711)
Y-Harnesses: Two (HCAM2751)
