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GPMA1360 Seawind Amphibian .60 ARF
TECH NOTES
This is the radio controlled, glow powered, almost ready to fly
Great Planes Seawind .60 Airplane.
For Intermediate to Advanced Modeler/Flyers.
FEATURES: Construction: Fiberglass fuselage with balsa and plywood wings and
tail section
Wings: Plug-in installation for easy transportation, also has
fiberglass wing floats to support the model while in water,
aluminum wing joiner
Fuselage: Constructed of fiberglass with self draining auto bailer
that drains water out of rear of plane
Covering: Covered in Top Flite MonoKote in White (TOPQ0204)
Radio Compartment: Plywood reinforced, easily accessible under wing
Cowling: Pre-painted fiberglass
Wheel Pants: Pre-painted fiberglass
Hull: Constructed of fiberglass, shaped to make airplane come up on
the "step" quickly quickly for fast take-offs
Landing Gear: Fixed pre-bent, 0.16" (4mm) thick wire for main and
nose gear, see COMMENTS
Wheels: Three foam 3" (76mm) diameter
Aileron Control: Dual servo
Spinner: Aluminum, 3 blade, 2.5" (64mm) diameter
Fuel Tank: 14.2oz (420cc)
Foam Stand: Holds model during construction and starting engine, also
prevents damage to water rudder when model is sitting on ground
Hardware: Full set included
Building Time: Ready to fly in 15-20 hours
Motor Mount: Adjustable, composite construction
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: Pre-built fuselage, wing and tail sections, pushrods, three 3" (76mm)
diameter wheels, prebent wire for landing gear, 2.5" (64mm)
diameter aluminum spinner, composite engine mount, 14.2oz (420cc)
fuel tank, foam stand, hardware package, metal water rudder and
photo-illustrated instructions
REQUIRES: Engine: .60 cu in (10cc) 2-stroke
OR .70-.91 cu in (11.5-15cc) 4-stroke
Muffler: Stock muffler supplied with engine can be used, engine
mounts inverted
Radio: 5-7 channel
Micro Servos with Metal Gears: Three for rudder throttle and elevator
Standard Ball Bearing Servos: Four, two for ailerons and two for
flaps
12" (300mm) Servo Extension: One
36" (910mm) Servo Extension: Seven
Y-Harness: Two for aileron servos
Misc. Items: Fuel tubing, fuel filter, propeller, building and field
equipment
SPECS: Wingspan: 71" (1805mm)
Wing Area: 676sq in (43.6 sq dm)
Weight: 10.25 - 12.25lb (4620 - 5555g)
Wing Loading: 35 - 41 oz/sq ft (106-127 g/sqdm)
Length: 56" (1410mm)
Airfoil: Flat bottom
Center of Gravity: 1-1/32" (26mm) Back from the wing's leading edge.
This aircraft does not have a CG range, do not move the CG forward
or aft of the above figure.
Control Throws- Low Rate High Rate
Ailerons: Up & Down 3/8" (10mm) 1/2" (13mm)
Elevator: Up & Down 7/16" (11mm) 5/8" (16mm)
Rudder: Right & Left 1-1/8" (29mm) 2" (51mm)
Flaps: 1/2" (13mm) 1-1/8" (29mm)
COMMENTS: Robart makes tri-gear retracts (ROBQ1622) especially for this model.
If using these, an Air Kit (ROBQ2307) and Air Line Quick Disconnect
(ROBQ2395) are also required.
This airplane can be flown off water with the optional retracts
installed. The amphibian nose wheel cover must be taped in place
with clear box tape. The retracts MUST be disabled during water
take offs and landings.
The aircraft cannot take off from land and then land on water or vice
versa.
ACCESSORIES
THIS IS THE ARF GREAT PLANES SEAWIND .60 AIRPLANE.
FEATURES: FIBERGLASS FUSELAGE COWL CANOPY & WING TIPS, BALSA & PLY WINGS, METAL
WATER RUDDER, COVERED IN TOPFLITE MONOKOTE, SELF DRAINING WATER BAILER ON FUSE
REQUIRES: .60 CU IN (10CC) 2-STROKE OR .70-.91 CU IN (11.5-15CC) 4-STROKE
ENGINE, 5-7 CH RADIO, 7-9 SERVOS, BUILDING & FIELD EQUIPMENT
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