Remember: Take your time and follow the instructions to
end up with a well-built model that is straight and true.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Hardware & Accessories
This is the list of hardware and accessories required to
finish the Vista sailplane. Order numbers are provided in
parentheses.
❍
2-channel radio with two standard servos
❍
1/4" [6mm] R/C foam rubber (HCAQ1000)
❍
Spare #64 rubber bands (TOWQ1220)
❍
Great Planes
®
Self Adhesive Lead Weights (GPMQ4485)
❍
Launching system: Standard Hi-Start (up to 500' launches
at sites with 800' or more launch area) (DYFP8301)
-or-
❍
Up-Start 2m (up to 200' launches at sites with 300' or
more launch area) (DYFP8305)
Adhesives & Building Supplies
In addition to a few common household tools, this is the
"short list" of the most important items required to assemble
the Tower Vista sailplane.
❍
Tower Hobbies Build-It
™
30-minute epoxy (TOWR3811)
❍
#1 Hobby knife (TOWR1010)
❍
#11 blades (5-pack, TOWR1015)
❍
Drill bits: 1/16" [1.6mm] , 3/32" [2.4mm], 1/8" [3.2mm]
❍
Drill
Optional Supplies & Tools
Here is a list of optional items mentioned in the manual that
will help you assemble the Tower Vista sailplane.
❍
Model airplane covering iron with covering sock
❍
Epoxy brushes (6, GPMR8060)
❍
Mixing sticks (50, GPMR8055)
❍
Mixing cups (GPMR8056)
❍
Builder’s Triangle Set (HCAR0480)
❍
Denatured alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
❍
CG Machine
™
(GPMR2400)
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts for the Tower Hobbies Vista sailplane are
available using the order numbers in the
Replacement Parts
List
Replacement Parts may be ordered from Tower Hobbies at
www.towerhobbies.com
or by calling (800) 637-6050.
Parts may also be ordered from Hobby services by calling
(217) 398-0007, or via facsimile at (217) 398-7721. but full
retail prices and shipping and handling charges will apply.
Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged sales tax.
If ordering via fax, include a Visa
®
or MasterCard
®
number
and expiration date for payment.
Mail parts orders and payments by personal check to:
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822
Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in
the
Replacement Parts List
. Payment by credit card or
personal check only; no C.O.D.
If additional assistance is required for any reason, contact Product
Support by e-mail at
,
or by telephone at (217) 398-8970.
Replacement Parts List
Order Number
Description
How to Purchase
Missing pieces
Contact Product Support
Instruction manual
Contact Product Support
Full-size plans
Not available
TOWA4011
Wing Kit
Contact Hobby Supplier
TOWA4012
Fuselage Kit
Contact Hobby Supplier
TOWA4013
Tail Set
Contact Hobby Supplier
METRIC CONVERSIONS
1" = 25.4mm (conversion factor)
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and flyability of your finished model depends on
how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way
guarantee the performance of your completed model, and
no representations are expressed or implied as to the
performance or safety of your completed model.
3
1/64" =
.4 mm
1/32" =
.8 mm
1/16" =
1.6 mm
3/32" =
2.4 mm
1/8" =
3.2 mm
5/32" =
4.0 mm
3/16" =
4.8 mm
1/4" =
6.4 mm
3/8" =
9.5 mm
1/2" = 12.7 mm
5/8" = 15.9 mm
3/4" = 19.0 mm
1" = 25.4 mm
2" = 50.8 mm
3" = 76.2 mm
6" = 152.4 mm
12" = 304.8 mm
18" = 457.2 mm
21" = 533.4 mm
24" = 609.6 mm
30" = 762.0 mm
36" = 914.4 mm