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Great Planes Ultimate Biplane 40 Kit .40-.46,43.4"
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Great Planes Ultimate Biplane 40 Kit .40-.46,43.4"
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Manufacturer Stock#
GPMA0240

Stock Number
LXJ581
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199.99
 
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NOTES FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT

  The Great Planes Ultimate 40 Bipe is Capable of Outrageous Stunts, But Also
            Shows a Docile Side a Sport Pilot Can Enjoy.

FEATURES: Constructed of die-cut balsa and plywood Plug-in struts and pre-bent aluminum cabanes Fully-symmetrical airfoil, removable wings ABS cowl and wheel pants are precision-formed for scale appearance

INCLUDES: Aluminum landing gear, clear canopy, ABS cowl and wheel pants, adjustable nylon engine mount, hardware package, rolled plans, instructions, and all balsa and plywood to build the kit.

SPECS: Wingspan: 43.375" Wing Area: 742 sq in Length: 47.75" Wing Loading: 17-20oz/sq ft Weight: 5.5-6.5lbs CG: 2-3/8" back on lower wing with model suspended inverted Throws: Elev 5/8" hi 7/16" low Rudder 1¼" Aileron ¼" hi 3/16" low

REQUIRES: 4-channel radio with 4 servos .40-.46 (2-stroke) or .48-.70 (4-stroke) engine In-cowl muffler (not required, but strongly suggested) 10oz fuel tank and fuel tubing 2½" spinner 2¼" main wheels and 1" tailwheel Building and starting equipment 3 rolls of covering and paint (for cowl and wheel pants)

COMMENTS: DECALS: (1) ULT4D01 and (1) ULT4D02 are only available from Great Planes Manufacturing. ULT4D01--(2) 9" L x 3" H Red and Black Ultimate logo (2) 3" L x ¾" H White, Red and Black GREAT PLANES logo (2) ¾" L X ¾" H White, Red and Black GPAT logo (2) 3" L x 2¼" H White, Red and Black GPAT (Great Planes Aerobatic Team) logo. ULT4D02--(1) 18½" L x 6¼" H Black and White Ultimate logo 5/22/97eke 8/3/98dh ir/jl

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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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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
KIT IS CONSTRUCTED OF BALSA AND PLY AND COMES WITH ALUMINUM LANDING GEAR, ABS COWL, AND CLEAR CANOPY. REQUIRES 4-CHANNEL RADIO, .40-.46 (2-CYCLE) OR .48-.70 (4-CYCLE) ENGINE, ALL THE ITEMS IN THE #1 OPTION OF THIS GUIDE, BUILDING AND STARTING EQUIPMENT, 3 ROLLS OF COVERING, AND PAINT. KIT IS PICTURED ON BOX WITH A WHITE, BLACK, RED, ORANGE, AND YELLOW COLOR SCHEME.

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Three 6-Foot Rolls of Covering
LustreKote Paint

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