Great Planes ElectriCub II Kit GPMA0156
This is a Piper J-3 ElectriCub Radio Controlled Electric Airplane.
This kit is designed for the beginner to intermediate electric flier.
The stable flight characteristics of the J-3 ElectriCub lets you make a quick
transition to electric power.
Features
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Great Planes ElectriCub II Kit GPMA0156
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Improved design with new CAD
engineering provides easy, perfectly interlocking construction for a quick
building, light weight, yet strong airframe assembly.
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In addition to rudder control,
this model also includes ailerons. Now adventurous pilots can easily perform
basic aerobatic maneuvers and coordinated turns.
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Motor mount accepts direct
drive or gear drive motors. The motor is not included, but this allows the
modeler to choose from a variety of options such as direct drive, gear drive
or gear drive with Electronic Speed Control, all offered from Great Planes.
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Semi-scale details include
clear, precision-formed cabin windows
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Access the 7-cell NiCd battery
easily from the compartment on the underside of the fuselage. No disassembly
or wing removal is required. Simply pop out the pack, recharge and get right
back in the air.
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Bolt-on wing mounting lets you
quickly and easily remove the wing for travel, then reattach it securely in
no time at the flying field.
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Replica engine cylinder heads,
authentic Cub markings and a one-piece ABS cowling are all included.
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The Piper J-3 ElectriCub's
flat-bottom wing has just enough dihedral for comforting low-speed
stability.
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Hand-launched, runway-land
Electric Cub
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90-Day Warranty
Specifications
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Wingspan: 58.75" (1490mm)
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Wing Area: 471.5 sq in (30.4
sq dm)
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Wing Loading: 16-17oz/sq ft
(49-52g/sq dm)
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Fuselage Length: 37" (940mm)
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Weight: 3.25-3.5lb
(1470-1590g)
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Airfoil: Flat-bottom,
high-wing
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Center of gravity: 2-7/8" back
from the leading edge of wing at fuse (not from inside the windshield area)
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Control Throws- High Rate Low
Rate
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Elevator: Up and Down ¾" 5/8"
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Ailerons: Up ½" Down 3/8" Up
3/8" Down ¼"
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Rudder: Left and Right ¾" ½"
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Note: If your radio does not
have dual rates, we recommend setting the throws between the low and high
rate amount.
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Incidence- Wing: +2°
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Stabilizer: +3° with the aft
deck base at 0°
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Motor: 4° down thrust and 2°
right thrust
Contents
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1/8" wire landing gear, hardware package, all balsa and plywood to
build the kit, ABS plastic cowling with dummy engine, full size
rolled plans, photo illustrated instruction manual with plan
reference, decals, clear butyrate canopy and side windows.
Requirements
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Radio: 4 channel w/4 mini
servos (or 3 mini servos and Electronic Speed Control)
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Motor: Speed 600 size or Speed
600 size with gear drive system
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Battery: 7-Cell (8.4V NiCd) at
least 1700mAh
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Charger: for 7 Cell Batteries
(Peak Charger Recommended)
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Covering: Two 6 foot rolls and
matching paint for cowl
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Misc items: two 2" Ultralite
wheels, one ¾" tailwheel, 1/16" and 1/8" wheel collars, foam Rubber, 1/6
scale pilot, assorted building and field equipment.
Comments
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Only one receiver is required depending on the channel of the
radio selected(Low band Ch 11-35, High band Ch 36-60). Please note
the Accessory Completion Guide lists both Low and High band
receivers. Channel selection is left to the modelers preference.
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The pilot figure shown in the
picture is not included
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If the cust is needing the
wing decal to match the number on the plan he will need CUB2D01 from Great
Planes at (217)398-8970
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Decal sheet ECUBD01 sold only
through GP Manufacturing includes:
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Two 2½" x ½" Black NC42257
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Two 7/8" x 3/16" Black & White
Piper logos
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Two 1-1/8" x 1-3/8" Brown,
White & Black Piper Cub logos
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Two ½" x ¼" Black Cub |
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