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Great Planes - GPMA1328   735557013288 0735557013288
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GPMA1328
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Great Planes Shoestring Sport/Racer GP/EP ARF 54"
 
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Instruction Manuals: Manual 1 (1.3 MB) Manual 2 (45 KB) Manual 3 (86 KB)
Tower Catalog Page: 37

 
Stock Number
LXXJF3
Stock Status
Discontinued
   
 

Tech Notes
 
NOTES FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT
  This is the radio controlled, glow or electric powered, almost ready to fly
                Great Planes Shoestring Sport Racer Airplane.
    Wide sport flying envelope, from gentle to "racer" fast and responsive-
                  Ideal for intermediate to advanced pilots.

FEATURES: Construction: Fiberglass fuselage Wing: Two-piece foam core sheeted balsa with carbon fiber wing tube Landing Gear: Two-piece painted fiberglass with prebent 0.10" (2.5mm) diameter tail wheel wire Wheels: Foam, two 3" (76mm) diameter front, 1" (25.4mm) rear Wheel Pants: Painted fiberglass Cowl: Painted fiberglass Canopy: Single tinted, with painted pilot bust Spinner: 2.5" (64mm) red plastic Fuel Tank: Approximately 16oz (480cc) Engine Mount: Two-piece composite Covering: Top Flite MonoKote Building Time: 6-8 hours Warranty Period: Great Planes warrants this kit free from defects in material and workmanship at date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any part damaged by use or modification.

INCLUDES: Pre-built fuselage, wing and tail sections, pushrods, two 3" (76mm) diameter wheels, prebent wire for landing gear, 1" (25.4mm) tail wheel, 2.5" (64mm) plastic spinner, composite engine mount, fuel tank, two decal sheets and instruction manual

REQUIRES: Radio: 4-channel w/4 standard servos with at least 44 oz-in torque 6" (152mm) Servo Extensions: Two for aileron servos Glow Power, Extra servo for throttle Engine: 2-stroke .46-.55 cu in (7.5-9cc) OR 4-stroke .70-.81 (11.5-13.5 cc) OR Electric Power, Brushless Electric Motor: Great Planes RimFire Outrunner (42-60-800) ESC: 60A brushless Battery: LiPo 6S 3200mAh Battery Charger: LiPo compatible Cell Balancer: For LiPo battery listed above 6" (152mm) Servo Extension: For ESC Propeller, building and track equipment

SPECS: Wingspan: 54" (1372mm) Length: 47" (1195mm) Wing Loading: 26 - 28 oz/sq ft (79 - 85 g/sq dm) Weight: 6.5 - 7lb (2948 - 3175g) Center of Gravity (CG): 3-5/8" (92mm) back from the leading edge of the wing Control Throws- Low Rate High Rate Ailerons: Up & Down 5/16" (8mm) 8° 5/8" (16mm) 17° Elevator: Up & Down 3/8" (10mm) 10° 1/2" (13mm) 14° Rudder: Right & Left 5/8" (16mm) 10° 7/8" (22mm) 14°

COMMENTS: Following is the Top Flite MonoKote color used on this model and the order number for a 6ft roll; Cub Yellow, TOPQ0220

If a replacement fuel tank is needed, order the Sullivan 16oz tank (SULQ1743), or the DuBro 16oz tank (DUBQ0216). Some minor trimming and modifications may be required.

jxs 9/03/09 ir/jxs updt jxs 11/16/09

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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
This is the glow or electric powered Great Planes Shoestring Sport Racer. FEATURES: Fiberglass landing gear, wheel pants & cowl, foam core balsa sheeted wing, carbon fiber joiner rod, pilot bust, covered in Top Flite MonoKote REQUIRES: 4-ch radio, 4 servos, .46 glow engine, muffler OR outrunner brushless motor, LiPo battery, charger, propeller, building & field equip.

Accessories for the Great Planes Shoestring Sport/Racer GP/EP ARF 54"

— 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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 LXJ778 Great Planes Switch/Charge Jack Mounting Set
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3.89   In Stock
 LXL431 Hobbico Latex Foam Rubber 1/2"
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6.99   In Stock
Subtotal for this Group of Accessories: 10.88  
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Primary Accessories Radio & Motor Equipment Building & Field Equipment Optional Accessories

 
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