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Great Planes XPD-8 EP Ducted Fan ARF w/Fan & Motor 28"
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Manufacturer Stock#
GPMA1865

 
Stock Number
LXMKN1
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Discontinued


   
 

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NOTES FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT

                This is the radio controlled, electric powered,
                 Great Planes ElectriFly XPD-8 Ducted Fan ARF.
                      Park Pilot Program Legal Aircraft

***The manual under Radio Equipment and Electronics lists an incorrect*** ***battery. This battery will not fit.***

FEATURES: Construction: EPS foam, prepainted Black with Red Stripe accents Motor: 370 size, Brushed with Ducted Fan System producing 8.5oz of static thrust at 28,200 RPM on an 11.1V 910mAh 3S LiPo battery Wings: Integrated with fuselage, foam winglets add stability Top Hatch (canopy): EPS foam black with Blue window detail Radio Compartment: Accessible under duct channel top hatch fastens to channel with magnets Building Time: Ready to fly in only 1-2 hours Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this kit free from defects in both materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.

INCLUDES: Great Planes ElectriFly XPD-8 Ducted Fan ARF with winglets, hand grip, photo-illustrated manual, Ducted Fan Unit with 370 size Brushed motor

REQUIRES: Radio: 3-channel minimum with micro receiver, transmitter must be capable of elevon mixing or separate mixer is required Servos: 2 micro size 6" (152mm) Servo Extension: (HCAM2000) As some servos have short leads, a 6" (152mm) servo extension may be required Electronic Speed Control: 25A (GPMM2025) LiPo Battery: (GPMP0500) LiPo Balancer: (GPMM3160) Battery Charger: LiPo compatible (GPMM3010) Misc. Items: Building and Field Equipment

SPECS: Wingspan: 28" (710mm) Wing Area: 210 sq in (13.5 sq dm) Weight: 11.6 - 13.9oz (330-395g) Wing Loading: 8 - 9.6 oz/sq ft (24.5 - 29.4 g/sq dm) Length: 15" (380mm) Center of Gravity: 6-1/8" (156mm) Back from the wing's leading edge on both sides of the fuselage Control Throws High Rate Low Rate Elevon Up and Down: ½" (13mm) 5/16" (8mm) Aileron Up and Down: ½" (13mm) 5/16" (8mm)

COMMENTS: Also available without Ducted Fan System, GPMA1867. Most micro servos should work. The Futaba micro servos were tested and will fit. However, the Tower Hobbies servos are too large to fit.

jxs 4/11/06 updated JAW 10/4/06

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
THIS IS THE GREAT PLANES ELECTRIFLY XPD-8 DUCTED FAN ARF. FEATURES: ELECTRIFLY DUCTED FAN SYSTEM W/370 SIZE MOTOR, EPS PAINTED FOAM CONSTRUCTION, WINGLETS PROVIDE EXTRA STABILITY, HANDGRIP FOR LAUNCHING REQUIRES: 3-CH W/MICRO RECEIVER & 2 MICRO SERVOS, 6" (152MM) EXTENSION, 20-25A ESC, 3S LIPO BATTERY, CHARGER, BUILDING & FIELD EQUIP.

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