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GPMA1581

Syncro Electric Ducted Fan Glider ARF

Great Planes GPMA1581 Airplane Electric ARF
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$49.99

This is the electric powered, radio controlled, almost ready to fly
Syncro EDF Glider from ElectriFly.
For modelers 14 years of age and older.

Features

Construction: AeroCell foam
Wings: Two sets, glider wing for long relaxing flights and sport wing
for jet-like graceful aerobatics
Aileron Control: Dual servo, glider or sport wing configuration
Ducted Fan: 56mm EDF unit
Power Pod: Ducted fan type, attaches to center of wings with magnets
and one bolt
Landing Gear: 0.08" (2mm) diameter wire
Wheels: Three foam, two 1.5" (38mm) diameter, one 1" (25.4mm)
Battery Compartment: Large size allows easy access without removing
wing
Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this
kit to be free from defects in both materials and workmanship at
the date of purchase.

Includes

Syncro EDF Glider, HyperFlow 370 Ducted Fan Unit, Landing Gear,
18" (450mm) Y-harness, 9.4" (240mm) Y-harness, Motor Leads, Decals,
Airplane & Ducted Fan Instruction Manuals

Requires

Radio: At least 4-channels
Servos: Six micro, two for elevator and rudder and two for each wing
Extension: 6" (152mm)
Motor: ElectriFly 24-33-4040kV Brushless In-Runner recommended
Electronic Speed Control: 25A brushless compatible
Battery: 11.1V 1800mAh LiPo
Battery Charger: LiPo compatible
Building and field equipment

Specifications

Length: 24.5" (875mm)
Wingspan: Glider, 55.5" (1410mm)
Sport, 31.5" (800mm)
Wing Area: 400 sq in (25.8 sq dm)
219 sq in (14.1 sq dm)
Weight: Glider, 28.0 - 29.5oz (795 - 835g)
Sport, 22.5 - 24.0 (640 - 680g)
Control Throws Low Rate High Rate:
Elevator Up & Down: 1/4" (6.5mm) 11° 3/8" (10mm) 17°
Rudder: 3/8" (10mm) 13° 5/8" (16mm) 22°
Ailerons (Glider Wing): 1/4" (6.5mm) 12° 3/8" (10mm) 18°
Ailerons (Sport Wing): 3/16" (5mm) 8° 5/16" (8mm) 13°
Center of Gravity:
Center of Gravity:
Glider Wing, 4" (102mm) from middle of wing
2-1/2" (64mm) back from leading edge
Mark two more lines 1/4" (6.4mm) ahead of each marked line
Sport Wing, 4" (102mm) from middle of wing
2-3/4" (70mm) back from leading edge
Mark two more lines 3/8" (10mm) ahead of each marked line
Place fingers on middle balance lines and lift. Model should
balance on middle lines.

Specifications

Type: Airplanes