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GPMA1018

Revolver .46-.70 GP/EP Sport Aerobatic ARF

Great Planes GPMA1018 Airplane Nitro/Gas Electric ARF
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$209.97
This item has an oversize charge of $9.99.

This is the radio controlled, glow or electric powered, almost-ready-to-fly,
Great Planes Revolver Sport Aerobatic Airplane.
For Average Sport Pilots.

Features

Construction: Balsa and ply
Wings: Two piece, foam core balsa sheeted, aluminum wing tube
Cowl: Painted fiberglass
Covering: Factory applied Top Flite MonoKote
Radio Compartment: Plywood reinforced
Landing Gear: Pre-formed composite
Wheels: Two main 2.71" (69mm) diameter, one 1.18" (30mm) tail wheel
Wheel Pants: Painted and constructed of fiberglass
Spinner: 3.25" (83mm) diameter aluminum
Canopy: Vacuum formed, tinted
Aileron Control: Dual servo
Tail Group: Airfoil shaped tail surfaces for better tracking
Fuel Tank: Approximately 16oz (480cc)
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 wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, pushrods,
pre-bent main landing gear, main and tail wheels, wood servo trays,
two wheel pants, fiberglass cowl, hardware package,engine mount,
pilot, fuel tank, photo-illustrated instructions and decal sheet

Requires

Engine: .46 -.55 cu in (7 - 9cc) two stroke OR
.70 cu in (11.5cc) four stroke OR brushless motor (see below)
Muffler: Pitts type (BISG4046)
Motor: Brushless type Great Planes RimFire 42-60-800 (GPMG4725)
Motor Mount: Medium size, (GPMG1255)
Electronic Speed Control: 80A (GPMM1860)
Radio: 4-channel minimum
Servos: 4 standard size coreless ball bearing for electric operation,
one extra servo required for throttle if using glow engine
6" (152mm) Servo Extension: (HCAM2701)
Y-Harness: One for aileron servos (HCAM2751)
Battery: Two 3200mAh 11.1V Balanced LiPo (GPMP0727
Equinox LiPo Cell Balancer: (GPMM3160)
Adapter: Deans U Adapter 2 to 1 (GPMM3143)
Battery Charger: LiPo compatible (GPMM3015)
Propeller: Glow, size depending on engine selected
Electric, 11.5x5 (APCQ1055)
Misc. Items: Building and field equipment

Specifications

Wingspan: 59" (1500mm)
Wing Area: 563 sq in (36 sq dm)
Flying Weight: 6 - 7lb (2720 - 3180g)
Wing Loading: 25 - 29 oz/sq ft (76 - 88 g/sq dm)
Length: 48" (1220mm)
Airfoil: Semi symmetrical
Center of Gravity: 4-5/16" (110mm) Back from the leading edge of the
wing at the fuselage
Control Throws: Low Rate High Rate
Elevator: Up & Down, 5/16" (8mm) 1/2" (13mm)
Rudder: Right to Left, 1-3/8" (35mm) 2-1/4" (57mm)
Ailerons: Up & Down, 1/4" (6mm) 3/8" (10mm)

Comments

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

Features

• Select balsa and ply are used for the fuselage and tail section; the 2-piece, plug-in wing features a wire cut foam core that is balsa-sheeted.
• Airfoil-shaped tail surfaces allow the plane to lock in and track solidly.
• Comes with a complete package of quality Great Planes hardware.
• Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this kit free from defects in both materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.

Specifications

Type: Airplanes