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Great Planes ElectriFly Spectra Kit 78.5"
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Great Planes ElectriFly Spectra Kit 78.5"
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Instruction Manuals: Manual 1 (2.4 MB)
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Manufacturer Stock#
GPMA0540

Stock Number
LXJ597
Retail Price
129.99
 
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79.99
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Tech Notes
 
NOTES FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT

          This is a Great Planes Spectra Electric Powered Sailplane.
   This is an Entry Level Electric Sailplane with Unmatched Climbing Ability.

FEATURES: ElectriFly S-600 Motor Allows the Spectra to Soar from 0 to 500 feet in just 60 Seconds, motor available separately (GPMG0710). Triple-Taper Wing with a modified Selig 3010 Airfoil Provides Longer Soaring Time. Can be Built for Optional 3 Channel Throttle Control.

INCLUDES: All Wood to Build the Kit, ElectriFly S-600 Motor, Hardware Bag, 8x4 Propeller, Motor Switch Harness, Photo-Illustrated Instructions and Full Size Rolled Plans.

SPECS: Wingspan: 78.5" (1995mm) Wing Area: 675 sq in (43.6 sq dm) Weight Range: 48oz (1360g) Wing Loading: 10.2oz/sq ft (31g/sq dm) Length: 41.5" (1055mm) Airfoil: Selig 3010 Polyhedral, High-Wing Aspect Ratio: 9.1/1 Thrust: 4° down, 0° right (eng) w/ stab & bott fuse @ wing 0, wing 2.5+ REQUIRES: Radio: 2-3 Channel (3rd channel is for optional throttle control) Battery: 6 or 7 Cell (7 cell is recommended) and charger Covering: Two to Three 6-Foot Rolls Misc. Items: One 1-3/4" Spinner, Foam Rubber, Rubber Bands, and Assorted Building and Field Equipment.

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.

This kit can be built as a one-piece or two piece wing This kit is basically an electric powered Spirit Sailplane. The wings are identical so the spoilers can be incorporated into this kit's wing. Decal set SPECD01 available only through GP Manufacturing includes: One 11" x 1-1/2" rainbow striped Spectra logo Two 5-1/4" x 3/4" rainbow striped Spectra logos One 2-7/8" x 1/2" Red, Black & White Great Planes logo ir/jl Two 1-5/8" x 3/8" Red, Black & White Great Planes logos upd NNA 8/28/03 updt jxs 9/02/03

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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 PLYWOOD AND REQUIRES A 2-3 CHANNEL RADIO, 2 ROLLS OF COVERING (MODELER'S CHOICE) 6 OR 7 CELL BATTERY (7 CELL RECOMMENDED), AND A CHARGER. KIT IS UNASSEMBLED. KIT INCLUDES A MOTOR, SWITCH HARNESS AND A 8X4 PROP. KIT IS TO BE COVERED IN YELLOW WITH INSIGNIA BLUE, RED AND ORANGE TRIM.

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

Accessories for the Great Planes ElectriFly Spectra Kit 78.5"

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  • Radio & Engine Equipment
  • Building & Field Equipment
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     LXDXA2 Great Planes ElectriFly Peak 400 DC 1-10C Peak Charger
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     LXJC78 Tower Hobbies #64 Rubber Bands 1/4 lb
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    Subtotal for this Group of Accessories: $135.24  
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