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Great Planes Extra 330S GP/EP Sport 3D ARF 79.5"
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GPMA1413

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LXTAW7
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599.99
 
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NOTES FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT

     This is the radio controlled, glow, gasoline or electric powered, ARF,
           Great Planes 27% Extra 330S 3D Performance Series Airplane
                 For Intermediate to Advanced Modeler/Fliers.
                   Fully 3D and IMACC Compatible IMAA Legal.

FEATURES: Construction: Balsa and plywood Wings: Two-piece, built-up, wood with aluminum joiner tube, short aileron linkages for smooth accurate control Covering: Factory applied Top Flite MonoKote, color scheme is yellow and red separated by blue and silver accent stripes Radio Compartment: Plywood construction, accesible under canopy Cowling: Factory painted, fiberglass construction Canopy: Vacu-molded clear plastic Wheel Pants: Factory painted, fiberglass construction Landing Gear: Painted fiberglass Wheels: Two 3.5" (89mm) diameter foam main wheels Tailwheel: Prebent wire wire with 1" (25mm) rubber tailwheel Rudder control: Ganged dual servo, pull-pull for glow engines or tail mounted dual servo control for gas engine (for balancing purposes) (forward mounting position recommended for electric operation) Aileron Control: Dual servo (one servo in each wing half) Elevator Control: Tail mounted dual servo control Spinner: 3.5" (89mm) diameter aluminum, 2 blade spinner with adapter nut designed to fit into tapered prop nut used on the O.S. Max 1.60 FX glow engine Engine Mount: Two-piece adjustable Fuel Tank: 24oz (720cc) approx. suitable for glow fuel only, can be converted for gasoline usage Hardware: IMAA legal, forward (pull-pull system) or aft (pushrod system), engine mount & miscellaneous screws Building Time: Ready to fly in only 20-24 hours Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this kit free from defects in both materials and workmanship at date of purchase.

INCLUDES: Pre-built and covered wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, pushrods, decals, pre-bent main landing gear, tailwheel wire, 3.5" (89mm) main wheels, 1" (25mm) tailwheel, adjustable engine mount, fuel tank 3.5" (89mm) spinner, aluminum wing joiner, hardware package and photo-illustrated manual

REQUIRES: Engine: 1.50-1.80 cu in (25-29 cc) 2 stroke OR 1.80-2.10 cu in (30-34 cc) 4 stroke OR 1.90-2.60 cu in (32-43 cc) gasoline OR 63-62-250 RimFire Outrunner Brushless motor, ESC and battery Muffler: Pitts-Style (Engine mounts on its side) Radio: At least 4 channel radio with electronic mixing recommended for ultimate 3D flight performance Receiver Battery: At least 1500mAh capacity Servos: 6 high-torque (2-elevator, 2-aileron, 2-rudder) 1 standard torque for throttle (6 servos required for electric flight) Servo Extension 24": 4, 2 required for aileron servos, and 2 for elevator servos - HCAM2721 if mounting receiver in aft radio tray OR 2 36" [914mm] servo extensions for the elevators if mounting receiver in the forward radio tray (HCAM2726) 2 more 24" [610mm] servo extensions for rudder servos if mounting in them in the aft location under the horizontal stabilizer and using the aft radio tray (HCAM2721) OR 2 36" [914mm] servo extensions for rudder servos if mounting them in the aft location under the horizontal stabilizer and using the forward radio tray (HCAM272) 2 Dual servo connectors such as Futaba Dual Servo Extension Extension Futaba J (FUTM4130) for rudder and servos Building and field equipment

SPECS: Wingspan: 79.5" (2025mm) Length: 78" (1980mm) Weight: 13.5 - 15.5lbs (6125-7030g) Wing Area: 1209 sq. in. (77.9 sq dm) Wing Loading: 26-29 oz/sq. ft. (79-90 g/sq dm) Airfoil: Fully symmetrical, mid wing placement Center of Gravity: 5-1/4" (133mm) Back from the wing's leading edge Control Throws- 3D Rate High Rate Low Rate Elevator: 2" (50mm) 1" (25mm) 5/8" (16mm) Rudder: 6" (150mm) 4-1/2" (115mm) 3" (76mm) Ailerons: 1-1/2" (38mm) 1-1/4" (32mm) 3/4" (19mm)

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

Pilot figure is not included. Great Planes offers 1/4-scale Sport Pilot Figures in RED GPMQ9010 YELLOW GPMQ9012 BLUE GPMQ9011 UNPAINTED GPMQ9013 Also available are 1/4-scale Civilian Pilot Figures in RED GPMQ9058 YELLOW GPMQ9060 BLUE GPMQ9059 UNPAINTED GPMQ9061

The 1/4-scale Red Sport Pilot is mounted in the model on the box cover.

If a replacement fuel tank is needed, order the Sullivan 24oz tank (SULQ1444), or the DuBro 24oz tank (DUBQ0224). They are 1oz smaller than the original tank. Some minor trimming and modifications may be required.

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
THIS IS THE ARF GREAT PLANES 1.60 EXTRA 330S 3D AIRPLANE. FEATURES: FULLY 3-D AND IMAC CAPABLE, IMAA LEGAL, FIBERGLASS COWL, DUAL SERVO AILERON & ELEVATOR CONTROL, PULL-PULL RUDDER, MONOKOTE COVERED REQUIRES: 1.6-1.8 CU IN (25-30 CC) 2 STROKE/1.8-2.1 CU IN (30-36 CC) 4 STROKE OR 1.9-2.6 CU IN (32-43 CC) GAS ENGINE, OR BRUSHLESS MOTOR, 6CH RADIO

Accessories for the Great Planes Extra 330S GP/EP Sport 3D ARF 79.5"

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