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Great Planes - GPMA1414   735557014148 0735557014148
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GPMA1414
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Great Planes Edge 540 Performance Series GP/EP ARF 78"
 
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Great Planes Edge 540 Performance Series GP/EP ARF 78"
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Instruction Manuals: Manual 1 (4.7 MB)
Tower Catalog Page: 36

 
Stock Number
LXTYJ0
Stock Status
Discontinued
   
 

Tech Notes
 
NOTES FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT
     This is the radio controlled, glow, gasoline or electric powered, ARF,
           Great Planes 27% Edge 540 Performance Series Airplane
                 For Intermediate to Advanced Modeler/Fliers.
                   Fully 3D and IMACC Compatible IMAA Legal.

FEATURES: Construction: Balsa and plywood Wings: One-piece, built-up, with short aileron linkages for smooth accurate control, wood and aluminum wing joiner Covering: Factory applied Top Flite MonoKote, color scheme is blue and yellow with red accent stripe 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 Main Wheels: Two 3.5" (89mm) diameter foam 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: Great Planes brand, IMAA legal Building Time: Ready to fly in several 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: 1.60-1.80 cu in (26-30 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, 100A ESC and 33.3V - 44.4V 3200mAh 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 (heavy duty servo arms required for servos used on control surfaces) (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: 78" (1980mm) Length: 74.5" (1890mm) Weight: 13 - 15lbs (5.9 - 6.8kg) Wing Area: 1088 sq. in. (70.2 sq dm) Wing Loading: 28-32 oz/sq. ft. (84-97 g/sq dm) Airfoil: Symmetrical Center of Gravity: 4-15/16" (110mm) Back from the wing's leading edge measured at the fuselage Control Throws- 3D Rate High Rate Low Rate Elevator: 2.75" (70mm) 32° 2" (51mm) 22° 1.5" (38mm) 17° Rudder: 5.5" (140mm) 34° 4.5" (114mm) 27° 3" (76mm) 18° Ailerons: 1.9" (48mm) 32° .75" (19mm) 12° .5" (13mm) 8°

COMMENTS: Following are the Top Flite MonoKote colors used on this model and order numbers for 6ft rolls; Yellow (TOPQ0203) White (TOPQ0204) Missile Red (TOPQ0201) Metallic Blue (TOPQ0402)

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.

jxs 6/23/08 ir/jxs

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Accessories Needed
 
COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
THIS IS THE ARF GREAT PLANES EDGE 540 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, 4CH RADIO

Accessories for the Great Planes Edge 540 Performance Series GP/EP ARF 78"

— Accessories Needed for Electric Setup — + View Accessories Needed for Glow Setup
Primary Accessories Radio & Motor Equipment Building & Field Equipment Optional Accessories
 
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Primary Accessories Radio & Motor Equipment Building & Field Equipment Optional Accessories

 
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