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Great Planes Extra 300SP GP/EP ARF 55"
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GPMA1022

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GPMA1022
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249.99
 
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NOTES FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT

 This is the radio controlled, electric or glow powered, almost ready to fly
                    Great Planes Extra 300SP Sport Airplane.

FEATURES: Construction: Balsa and ply Wings: Two-piece with aluminum joiner tube Radio Compartment: Plywood reinforced, accessible under canopy Canopy: Single, clear plastic (pilot figure shown in photos not included) Aileron Control: Dual servo Covering : Top Flite MonoKote Cowl: Painted fiberglass Landing Gear: Painted aluminum 0.12" (3.2mm) thick Wheels: Foam, main 2.25" (57mm) diameter, 1" (25.4mm) diameter tailwheel Wheel Pants: Painted fiberglass Fuel Tank: 10.8oz (320cc) Spinner: White plastic 2.5" (63mm) diameter Building Time: Ready to fly in 20-25 hours Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this kit free from defects in both materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.

INCLUDES: Great Planes Extra 300SP ARF Sport Airplane with wheels, spinner, 2-pc engine mount, two decal sheets, fuel tank, pushrods, all hardware and instruction manual

REQUIRES: Radio: 4-5 channel, 4-5 servos Servos: Three standard ball bearing (1-elevator, 2-ailerons) One high torque ball bearing (1-rudder) One micro servo (1-throttle) *this is the setup for sport flying, micro servos can also be used for rudder, elevator and aileron control Servo Extensions: One 8" (203mm)for throttle or ESC One 12" (305mm) for rudder servo if installing in rearward mounting position Engine: .46-.55 cu in (7.5-9cc) 2-stroke OR .52-.81 (8.5-13cc) 4- stroke OR Electric Motor: RimFire .80 (50-55-500kV) with Silver Series 60A ESC motor mount, ESC programming card and 15x7E propeller, hook and loop adhesive strips, LiPo battery and charger

SPECS: Wingspan: 55" (1395mm) Wing Area: 590 sq in (38.1 sq dm) Weight: 5.5 - 6.5lbs (2495 - 2950g) Wing Loading: 21 -25 oz/sq ft (65 - 77 g/sq dm) Length: 53" (1345mm) Airfoil: Semi symmetrical Center of Gravity: 3-3/4" (95mm) from leading edges of wing at the fuselage Control Throws: Low Rate High Rate 3D Elevator: 3/8" (9.5mm) 6° 3/4" (19mm) 11° 3" (76mm) 51° Rudder: 2" (51mm) 16° 2-3/4" (70mm) 22° 5" (127mm) 44° Ailerons: 3/8" (9.5mm) 6° 3/4" (19mm) 14° 1-3/8" (34.5mm) 26°

COMMENTS: Following are the Top Flite MonoKote colors used to cover this model and order numbers for 6ft rolls; Yellow TOPQ0203 Jet White TOPQ0204 Metallic Blue TOPQ0402 Metallic Platinum TOPQ0408

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.

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
This is the glow or electric powered Great Planes Extra 300SP Sport Airplane. FEATURES: Large airfoiled control surfaces for precise control, 2-pc wing, fuel tank, engine mount, balsa & ply construction, covered in MonoKote, REQUIRES: 4-5 ch radio, 4-5 servos, 2 or 4 stroke engine OR Brushless motor, prop, fuel or battery, charger, building & field equipment

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     LXNKY9 Great Planes Series Deans U 2 to 1 Adapter
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     LXMGS7 Great Planes ElectriFly Equinox LiPo Cell Balancer 1-5
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     LXK203 Great Planes Velcro Hook & Loop 1x6" (2)
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    8.49   In Stock
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