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Great Planes Giant Scale 38% Extra 330S ARF 110.5"
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GPMA1290

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LXSWA3
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1399.99
 
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     This is the radio controlled, gasoline powered, Almost Ready to Fly,
                Great Planes 38% Extra 330S Giant Scale Aerobat.
                    IMAA Legal and Fully 3D and IMAC Capable
                          For Advanced Modeler/Fliers.

FEATURES: Construction: Built-up balsa and ply airframe, sheeted foam turtle deck with balsa sheeting, full deflection throws and double beveled control surfaces Wings: Two-piece wing panels with aluminum joiner tube Horizontal Stabilizer: Two-piece with carbon fiber joiner tube Radio Compartment: Located under canopy, plywood reinforced Covering: Top Flite MonoKote Cowl: Carbon-fiber/fiberglass, painted to match covering Cockpit Detail: Instrument panel and painted pilot head Canopy: Clear, integrated with hatch, removal allows access to electronics and battery packs Landing Gear: Carbon-fiber Main Wheels: 5" (217mm) Du-Bro, constructed of rubber Tailwheel: Adjustable aluminum Landing Gear Fairings: Painted fiberglass Aileron Control: Four servo, prehinged with giant scale hinge point hinges Pilot Figure: Lightweight painted fiberglass Fuel Tank: 49oz (1450cc) Spinner: Polished aluminum 4" (102mm) diameter Stabilizer: Bolt-on halves with prebuilt servo pockets, carbon fiber tubes Rudder: Pull-pull design with three servo set-up, dual ball bearing supported tiller arm and aluminum servo tray Hardware: Complete giant scale set with all-aluminum servo arms (normally an extra-cost add-on) Building Time: Ready to fly in 6-8 hours Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this kit free from defects in both materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.

INCLUDES: Pre-built and covered wing and fuselage sections, aluminum spinner, instrument panel, wheel pants, wheels, all hardware including aluminum servo arms and servo tray, pilot head, and manual

REQUIRES: Engine: (120 -150 cc) gasoline, Desert Aircraft 150cc recommended Propeller: 30x12 (not carried) Radio: 5-6 channel with mixing capabilities Servos: 4-Aileron servos with at least 190 oz-in torque (FUTM0215) 3-Rudder servos with at least 120 oz-in torque (FUTM0235) 2-Elevator servos with at least 300 oz-in (FUTM0216) 1-Thottle servo medium torque (FUTM0075) Servo Synchronizer: FUTM4155, for the three rudder servos Two 6" (150mm) Heavy Duty Dual Servo Extension: (FUTM4135) from receiver for ailerons Two 6" (150mm) Heavy Duty Servo Extensions: (HCAM2701) for throttle servo and rudder synchronizer Two 12" (305mm) Heavy Duty Servo Extensions: (HCAM2711) for inboard aileron servos Two 36" (915mm) Heavy Duty Servo Extensions (HCAM2726) for outboard aileron servos

If connecting elevator servos to separate channels in receiver and using mixing in transmitter the following extensions will also be required: Two 6" (150mm) Heavy Duty Servo Extensions: (HCAM2701) Two 12" (305mm) Heavy Duty Servo Extensions: (HCAM2711) Two 36" (915mm) Heavy Duty Servo Extensions (HCAM2726)

If connecting elevator servos to the same channels in receiver the following will be required: Two 36" (915mm) Heavy Duty Servo Extensions (HCAM2726) Servo Reverser: FUTM4150

Receiver Battery: At least 3000mAh capacity (HCAM6355) Two Heavy Duty On/Off Switches: Ignition battery and radio system (HCAM2761) Misc. Items: CA and epoxy glue, gasoline fueler valve, 1/2" foam rubber padding, 3' medium gasoline tubing, fuel filter, propeller, decals, building and field equipment.

SPECS: Wingspan: 110.5" (2805mm) Wing Area: 2279 sq in (147 sq dm) Weight: 36 - 38lb (16.3 - 17.2kg) Wing Loading: 36 - 38 oz/sq ft (111 - 117g/sq dm) Length: 103" (2616mm) Airfoil: Fully symmetrical Center of Gravity: 5-3/4" (146mm) Back from the wing's leading edge measured at the wing tips Control Throws- Low Rate High Rate 3D Ailerons: Up & Down 1-3/8" (35mm) 2" (50mm) 3-1/2" (90mm) Elevator: Up & Down 1" (25mm) 1-3/4" (45mm) 4-3/4" (120mm) Rudder: Right & Left 5" (130mm) 7" (180mm) 8" (200mm)

COMMENTS: Following are the Top Flite MonoKote colors used on this model and order numbers for 6ft rolls; Yellow, TOPQ0203 Metallic Blue, TOPQ0402 Missile Red, TOPQ0201 Aluminum, TOPQ0205

jxs 1/24/08

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
THIS IS THE GREAT PLANES GIANT SCALE 38% EXTRA 330S ARF AEROBAT. FEATURES: CARBON FIBER LANDING GEAR & HORIZONTAL STAB TUBE & COWL, FIBERGLASS PILOT, WHEEL PANTS & GEAR CUFFS, ALUMINUM SPINNER, PULL-PULL RUDDER REQUIRES: 120-150CC GASOLINE ENGINE, 6 CHANNEL RADIO W/10 SERVOS, SERVO SYNCHRONIZER, PROP, BUILDING & FIELD EQUIPMENT

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