GPMA0160   Great Planes   Piper J-3 Cub 40 Kit .40-.61,76.5" 

TECH NOTES
  A favorite with scale model builders, the Cub is now available with the
Great Planes unique "computer design and drawn" engineering, resulting in
outstanding scale accuracy and easy kit assembly.

FEATURES: Nearly all balsa construction for easy finishing
          Includes all parts and instructions to build either the standard or
            aerobatic "clipped wing" version
          Exact scale outline is taken from original Piper 3-view drawing
          Top quality Great Planes hardware
          Realistic "barn door" ailerons instead of strip ailerons found on
            most Cubs
          High quality shaped balsa leading edge, pre-notched for wing ribs
          Scale wing struts, landing gear fairings, dummy engines for both
            sides of the cowling, numerous decals as well as many "how-to" tips
            for creating additional scale details
          SEMI-SYMMETRICAL AIRFOIL
          Detailed instruction booklet and plans

SPECS:    Wingspan:  76.5" (standard version)
                     61.5" (clipped wing version)
          Wing Area: 820 sq in (standard)
                     653 sq in (clipped wing)
          Weight:    6.5-7.5 lbs
          Length:    49"
          Center of Gravity: 3-5/8" to 4-3/8" back from the leading edge      .
          Wing Loading:      18-21 ounces per square foot
          Degrees Incidence: Engine Thrust: 2 right 0 down
                             Stabilizer:    2.5
                             Wing:          2.5 (flat bottom is 0 to engine)
          Control Throws Each Way:     High             Low
                         Elevator:    1-1/8"            5/8"
                           Rudder:    1-3/8"             1"
                          Aileron:    3/4" up           1/2" up
                                      11/16" down       7/16" down

REQUIRES: Engine: .40-.60 (2-stroke) and Pitts muffler  or .48-.80 (4-stroke)
          Radio:  4 Channel w/Four Servos
          Covering: Two 6 Foot Rolls w/Matching Paint
          Misc. Items: 3-3/8" Main Wheels, 1-1/4" Tailwheel, Wheel Collars,
            Fuel Tubing, 12 oz Fuel Tank, Propeller, Foam Rubber, Flex cable,
            Building and Field Equipment.

COMMENTS: The spinner nuts shown on the box are Fox's FOXQ2700 or FOXQ2707
            (polished).
          Full Wing Dihedral is 5/8"
          Clipped Wing Version Dihedral is 1/2"
                                                                  
          Decal sheet CUB4D01 sold only through GP Manufacturing includes:
            Two 3-1/4" x 3/4" black NC42517
            Two 11-3/8" x 1/2" black lightning stripes
            Two 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" red, brown, black & white Piper Cub logos
            Two 3-1/4" x 5/8" red, black & white Great Planes logos
            One 4-1/2" x 1-1/8" black & white instrument panel
            Two 1-1/4" x 1/4" black & white Piper logos
            Two 3/4" x 3/16" brown & black Sensenich logos
            Two 5/8" x 1/8" black & white Continental logos
          Decal sheet CUB4D02 sold only through GP Manufacturing includes:
            One 23-1/2" x 5-1/4" black NC42517
            One 9-1/8" x 2-1/8" black NC42517
            One 28-1/2" tapered black stripe

ACCESSORIES
KIT IS CONSTRUCTED OF BALSA AND PLYWOOD AND REQUIRES A .40-.61 2 STROKE OR .48-
.80 4 STROKE ENGINE, 4 CHANNEL RADIO, 2 ROLLS OF COVERING (MONOKOTE), ALL THE
ITEMS IN THE 1 OPTION OF THIS GUIDE AND MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING AND FIELD EQUIP-
MENT. INCLUDES MOST HARDWARE, ROLLED PLANS, DECAL SHEET & BUILDING INSTRUCTION
BOOK. WILL ALSO NEED A PROP NUT--SIZE WILL DEPEND ON ENGINE CRANKSHAFT.

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