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Great Planes Extra 300S 40 Kit .40-.51,58"
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Manufacturer Stock#
GPMA0235

Stock Number
LXJ579
Retail Price
179.99
 
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99.99
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Late Nov


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NOTES FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT

            This is the Great Planes Extra 300S .40-size Aerobatic
                        Sport Scale Airplane Kit.

FEATURES: Constructed of balsa and plywood, with the entire fuselage consisting of interlocking, die-cut parts. Fully symmetrical wing has die-cut ribs with jig tabs on them to easily and accurately build in the correct dihedral and taper Large radio compartment allows quick access to the fuel tank area ABS cowl and wheel pants included for scale appearance and heavy duty aluminum landing gear for durability Highly aerobatic plane, performs any maneuver with "Extra" gusto

INCLUDES: Clear canopy, adjustable engine mount, hardware (pushrods, hinges, control horns, tailwheel bracket, misc. nuts and bolts), decals, full-size rolled plans, and photo-illustrated instructions.

REQUIRES: .40-.51 (2-stroke) or .48-.70 (4-stroke) engine Pitts-style muffler 4-channel radio with four servos 2½" main wheels and 1" tailwheel 10oz fuel tank, fuel tubing, and fuel filter 2¼" spinner Building and field equipment, 2 plus rolls of covering, and paint

SPECS: Wingspan: 58" Wing srea: 594 sq in Wing loading: 24oz/sq ft Weight: 5.75lbs Length: 48" CG: 4" back from the leading edge

Control throws: High Rate Low Rate Elevator 5/16" up ¼" up 3/8" down 5/16" down Rudder 2-1/8" right 1½" right 2-1/8" left 1½" left Ailerons 3/8" UP ¼" UP 3/8" DOWN ¼" DOWN COMMENTS: Canopy: CANPY076 (GPMA2173)

Decals: EXTR4D01-(1) instrument panel (only available from GPM) (4) Red, White and Blue American flag decals (2) 3" L x 1" H Black, White and Red GREAT PLANES logos (2) 3" L red EXTRA 300S logos (2) each 1" H Red numbers & letter-0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 and N (2) 1½"L x 1½"H Red, White & Black Great Planes Aerobatic team logos 9/6/96eke 8/4/98dh ir/jl updt jxs 5/21/03

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Phone: 217-398-8970
 
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3002 N. APOLLO DRIVE, SUITE #1
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822  

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Accessories Needed
 
COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
KIT IS CONSTRUCTED OF BALSA AND PLY AND COMES WITH BASIC HARDWARE, ABS COWL AND WHEEL PANTS, AND ALUMINUM LANDING GEAR. REQUIRES 4-CHANNEL RADIO, .40-.51 2-STROKE OR .48-.70 4-STROKE ENGINE, PITTS MUFFLER, ALL THE ITEMS IN THE #1 OPTION OF THIS GUIDE, BUILDING AND STARTING EQUIPMENT, AND 2+ ROLLS OF COVERING. KIT IS PICTURED ON BOX WITH A RED,WHITE, AND BLUE COLOR SCHEME.

Other Required Primary Accessories
(Not included in the list of items below)
Two 6-Foot Rolls of Covering

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