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Great Planes ElectriFly Spectra ARF 78.5"

Instruction Manuals: Manual 1 (309 KB) Manual 2
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GPMA1050

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179.99
 
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NOTES FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT

          This is an All-Wood Spectra ARF Glider (Sailplane) Kit.
        Expertly Factory-Covered in Genuine Top Flite MonoKote Film.
            The wing is Shaped to Increase Stability, Making the
      Spectra as Suitable for Entry-Level Pilots as Experienced Fliers.

*****The information on the box indicates that a speed control and battery***** ******are included. This is incorrect, these are not included and MUST be****** ****************************purchased separately.******************************

FEATURES: Expertly factory-covered in genuine Top Flite MonoKote film. Sapphire Blue TOPQ0226 Black TOPQ0208 Orange TOPQ0202 Missile Red TOPQ0201 Jet White TOPQ0204 Cub Yellow TOPQ0220

Can be ready to fly in as little as two hours. Comes with an ElectriFly T-601 motor. The slide together wing (no glue required) and bolt-together tail reduce building time and simplify assembly. Wing also has an aluminum reinforced joiner for extra stability. Tail assembly is quick, easy, and self-aligning. The horizontal stabilizer slides into a slot at the back of the fuselage. The vertical stabilizer plugs in from the top & secures with two bolts. Spectra wing's modified Selig 3010 airfoil, low wing loading, triple taper platform and polyhedral shape combine for excellent stability Includes tinted canopy, with easy lift-off access to on-board gear and has a high-tech NACA style vent for cooling. Bold stripes on bottom side of wing aid in quickly identifying flight orientation.

INCLUDES: One Each, Pre-Covered Left and Right Wing, Fuselage, Horizontal and Vertical Stabilizer; Smoked Plastic Canopy, T-601 ElectriFly motor, folding Prop, Wing Joiners, Pushrods, Hardware and Illustrated Instruction Manual. (hardware is metric)

SPECS: Wingspan: 78.5" (1995mm) Wing loading: 10.6 oz/sq ft (32g/sq dm2) Wing Area: 676 sq in (43.6sq dm) Aspect Ratio: 9:1 Weight Range: 50oz (1415g) Length: 41.5" (1055mm) Dihedral: 4-3/8" Wing Loading: 10.7 oz/sq ft (33 g/sq dm) Throws: Ele ½" up & down CG: 3-1/8" aft of LE @ fuse Rud 1½" left & right

REQUIRES: 3-4 Channel Radio 2 Mini or Standard Servos (1-Elevator, 1-Rudder) Electronic Speed Control (GPMA2345) Battery Pack (GPMP0361) Deans Male to Standard Adapter (GPMM3131) needed if battery listed above is used Building Equipment (glues, hobby knife, sandpaper, tools)

COMMENTS: Only one receiver is required depending on the channel of the radio selected(Low band Ch 11-35, High band Ch 36-60). Please note the Accessory Completion Guide lists both Low and High band receivers. Channel selection is left to the modelers preference.

It is recommended to use ONLY the suggested battery with this kit

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
PLANE IS CONSTRUCTED OF BALSA AND PLYWOOD AND COVERED IN MONOKOTE COVERING, EQUIPPED WITH A T-601 MOTOR,FOLDING PROP, SMOKED CANOPY, ALL HARDWARE, AND MANUAL. REQUIRES: 3-4 CHANNEL RADIO, 2 STANDARD SERVOS, ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL, 7-CELL BATTERY ( GPMA2344 ), CHARGER, ASSORTED BUILDING AND FIELD EQIP.

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