Great Planes Extra 300SP GP/EP ARF 55

This is the radio controlled, electric or glow powered, almost ready to fly
Great Planes Extra 300SP Sport Airplane.

 

FEATURES

Construction: Balsa and ply
Wings: Two-piece with aluminum joiner tube
Radio Compartment: Plywood reinforced, accessible under canopy
Canopy: Single, clear plastic (pilot figure shown in photos not
included)
Aileron Control: Dual servo
Covering : Top Flite MonoKote
Cowl: Painted fiberglass
Landing Gear: Painted aluminum 0.12" (3.2mm) thick
Wheels: Foam, main 2.25" (57mm) diameter, 1" (25.4mm) diameter
tailwheel
Wheel Pants: Painted fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 10.8oz (320cc)
Spinner: White plastic 2.5" (63mm) diameter
Building Time: Ready to fly in 20-25 hours
Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this
kit free from defects in both materials and workmanship at
the date of purchase.

 

INCLUDES

Great Planes Extra 300SP ARF Sport Airplane with wheels, spinner,
2-pc engine mount, two decal sheets, fuel tank, pushrods, all
hardware and instruction manual

 

REQUIREMENTS

Radio: 4-5 channel, 4-5 servos
Servos: Three standard ball bearing (1-elevator, 2-ailerons)
One high torque ball bearing (1-rudder)
One micro servo (1-throttle)
*this is the setup for sport flying, micro servos can also be used
for rudder, elevator and aileron control
Servo Extensions: One 8" (203mm)for throttle or ESC
One 12" (305mm) for rudder servo if installing in rearward
mounting position
Engine: .46-.55 cu in (7.5-9cc) 2-stroke OR .52-.81 (8.5-13cc) 4-
stroke OR
Electric Motor: RimFire .80 (50-55-500kV) with Silver Series 60A ESC
motor mount, ESC programming card and 15x7E propeller, hook and
loop adhesive strips, LiPo battery and charger

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Wingspan: 55" (1395mm)
Wing Area: 590 sq in (38.1 sq dm)
Weight: 5.5 - 6.5lbs (2495 - 2950g)
Wing Loading: 21 -25 oz/sq ft (65 - 77 g/sq dm)
Length: 53" (1345mm)
Airfoil: Semi symmetrical
Center of Gravity: 3-3/4" (95mm) from leading edges of wing at the
fuselage
Control Throws: Low Rate High Rate 3D
Elevator: 3/8" (9.5mm) 6° 3/4" (19mm) 11° 3" (76mm) 51°
Rudder: 2" (51mm) 16° 2-3/4" (70mm) 22° 5" (127mm) 44°
Ailerons: 3/8" (9.5mm) 6° 3/4" (19mm) 14° 1-3/8" (34.5mm) 26°

 

COMMENTS

Following are the Top Flite MonoKote colors used to cover this model
and order numbers for 6ft rolls;
Yellow TOPQ0203 Jet White TOPQ0204
Metallic Blue TOPQ0402 Metallic Platinum TOPQ0408

If a replacement fuel tank is needed, order the Sullivan 10oz
tank (SULQ1728), or the DuBro 10oz tank (DUBQ0210).
Some minor trimming and modifications may be required.