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Great Planes Mini Super Sportster EP ARF 39.5"
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Great Planes Mini Super Sportster EP ARF 39.5"
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Manufacturer Stock#
GPMA1156

 
Stock Number
LXHSR6
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Discontinued


   
 

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NOTES FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT

     This is the radio controlled, electric powered, Almost Ready-to-Fly
             Great Planes Mini Super Sportster EP Sport Airplane.
                       Park Pilot Program Legal Aircraft
                For Intermediate Modeler/Fliers who have safely
                     flown and landed a high wing trainer.

FEATURES: Construction: Easy interlocking balsa and plywood, with built-in thrust angles. Pre-built and pre-covered in heat shrink covering Wings: Built-up, one-piece, pre-covered Motor: 400 size with preassembled 2.4:1 ball bearing gear drive, prop adapter and 10x4.5 propeller Covering: Heat shrink type color scheme is White with Purple, Orange and Red accents (logo decal sheet included for added decoration) Radio Compartment: Plywood reinforced, easily accessible under wing Cowling: Lightweight ABS plastic, White in color Canopy: Single, tinted and hinged to allow easy access to battery Landing Gear: Pre-formed wire with 1.75" (44mm) diameter foam wheels Wheel Pants: Painted fiberglass, White in color Aileron Control: Single servo, full strip ailerons offer basic aerobatic potential for loops, rolls, spins and more Tail skid: Pre-covered plywood construction (no tailwheel) Hardware: Included Building Time: Ready to fly in 4-6 hours Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this kit free from defects in both materials and workmanship at date of purchase.

INCLUDES: Pre-built and covered wing, fuselage and tail, pushrods, prebent wire main landing gear, 1.75" foam wheels, hardware package, ABS plastic cowling, fiberglass wheel pants, tinted canopy, decals, 10x4.5" prop, 400 size motor with 2.4:1 gear box, and instructions

REQUIRES: Radio: 4 channel Servos: 3 micro FUTM0025 Electronic Speed Control: At least 12A Servo Extension: One 6" (152mm) HCAM2701 Battery: 9.6V 1100mAh battery GPMP0251 Charger: GPMM3005 Misc. Items: Building and field equipment

SPECS: Wingspan: 39.5" (1005mm) Wing Area: 276 sq in (17.8 sq dm) Weight: 22-24oz (624-680g) Wing Loading: 11-13 oz/sq ft (33.6-39.7 g/sq dm) Length: 30.3" (770mm) Airfoil: Semi-Symmetrical Center of Gravity: 2-3/16" (56mm) Back from the wing's leading edge at the fuselage sides. Control Throws- Low Rate High Rate Ailerons: Up & Down 1/8" (3mm) ¼" (6.35mm) Elevator: Up & Down 3/16" (5mm) 5/16" (8mm) Rudder: Left & right ¾" (19mm) 1" (25.4mm)

COMMENTS: Page 3 of the manual incorrectly states that a BEC type connector is included to attach to the battery wires on your speed control to work with the required battery. This part is not included with the model. Order GPMM3107 for this BEC plug.

kpm12/28/2004 ir/jxs

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
THE MINI SUPER SPORTSTER EP ARF FEATURES PRE-BUILT AND PRE-COVERED ALL-WOOD CONSTRUCTION, WHEEL PANTS, COWL, CANOPY, 10X4.5 PROP, 400 SIZE MOTOR AND BALL BEARING GEARBOX (2.41:1), 1.75" FOAM WHEELS, REQUIRES A 4-CHANNEL RADIO, 3 MICRO SERVOS, 12AMP SPEED CONTROL, 8-CELL 2/3A SIZE BATTERY PACK, CHARGER AND MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING AND FIELD EQUIPMENT

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