GPMA1220   Great Planes   Big Stik 40 ARF MonoKote .40-.51,58.5" 

TECH NOTES
       This is the Radio Controlled, Glow Powered, Almost-Ready-to-Fly,
                   Great Planes Big Stik .40 Sport Airplane.
        Great planes returned to the original Big Stik plans to create
               this 90% Pre-Built and Monokote Covered ARF Kit.
          Recommended for modelers with trainer airplane experience.

FEATURES: Construction: All balsa and plywood.
          Wings: One piece, all wood, held to fuselage with two included 1/4-
            20 wing bolts.  Fully symmetrical high-wing configuration.
          Covering: Factory applied adhesive backed MonoKote.  Color scheme is
            red with the Maltese Cross in black set against a white background
            on the wings, tail section, and top of the fuselage behind the
            wing. For stock numbers of covering used, see COMMENTS.
          Radio Compartment: Easily accessible, plywood reinforced.
          Landing Gear: Pre-formed aluminum 0.12" (3mm) thick.  Steerable 0.16"
            (4mm) thick pre-formed wire nose gear.
          Aileron Control: Dual standard size servos.
          Building Time: Ready to fly in only 12-15 hours.
          Warranty Period: Great Planes Model Manufacturing guarantees this kit
            to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the date of
            purchase.  This warranty does not cover any components damaged by
            use or modification.

INCLUDES: One Great Planes ARF R/C Glow Powered Big Stik .40 Sport Airplane
            with pre-built and covered wings fuselage and tail assemblies,
            pushrods, pre-bent .012" (3mm) main landing gear, 2.75" (70mm) main
            wheels, nylon adjustable engine mount, 8.75oz (260cc) fuel tank,
            2.5" (64mm) spinner, plywood servo trays and wing joiners, hardware
            package, fuel tubing,  and photo-illustrated instructions.

REQUIRES: Engine: .40-.51cu in (6.5-8.5cc)(2-stroke)
              OR  .50-.70cu in (8.5-11.5cc)(4-stroke)
          Muffler: Sports-Style, engine mounts in an upright position, stock
            muffler supplied with engine will work fine.
          Radio: Four channel.
          Servos: Standard (2-Aileron, 1-Elevator, 1-Throttle, 1-Rudder).
            (a high torque servo is suggested for the rudder, but not required)
          Servo Extensions: Two 6" (152mm).
          Y-Harness: One, for aileron servos.
          Misc. Items: Glow plug, 1/4" foam rubber padding, medium fuel tubing,
            fuel filter, propeller, building and field equipment.

SPECS:    Wingspan:      59"        (1500mm)
          Wing Area:   757sq in     (48.8sq dm)
          Weight:        6.5 - 7lbs (2.94 - 3.17kg)
          Wing Loading: 19.8 - 21.3oz/sq ft (50 - 65g/sq dm)
          Length:        51"        (1295mm)
          Airfoil: Fully-Symmetrical High Wing.
          Center of Gravity: 3.35" (95mm) Back from the wing's leading edge.
          Control Throws-          High Rate        Low Rate
            Elevator: Up & Down     .75" (19mm)     .62" (16mm)
            Rudder: Right to Left  1.61" (41mm)    1.00" (25mm)
            Ailerons: Up & Down    0.86" (22mm)     .62" (16mm)

COMMENTS: Following are the Monokote colors used on this model and stock
            numbers for six foot rolls,
            True Red-TOPQ0227   White-TOPQ0204   Black-TOPQ0208
                                                                  
ACCESSORIES
 THIS IS THE GREAT PLANES ALMOST READY TO FLY BIG STIK 40 W/MONOKOTE COVERING.

FEATURES: ALL WOOD CONSTRUCTION, FULLY SYMMETRICAL HIGH WING ATTACHES WITH
   INCLUDED NYLON WING BOLTS, USES DUAL AILERON SERVOS, TRADITIONAL TRIM SCHEME

REQUIRES: 4-CHANNEL W/5 STANDARD SERVOS, .40-.51 2 STROKE OR .60-.80 4 STROKE
   ENGINE, CA & EPOXY GLUES, PROPELLER, BUILDING TOOLS.

  |  Homepage  |  ARF  Planes  |  Electric  |  Kits  |  Park Flyers  |  Sailplanes  |  Search  |