This is the radio controlled, glow or gasoline powered, Almost Ready to Fly,
Great Planes Cap 27% 232 1.60 Sport 3D Aerobatic Airplane.
Fully 3D and IMAC capable, IMAA legal.
For Advanced Modeler/Fliers.
FEATURES: Construction: Balsa and plywood construction
Wings: Balsa and plwood construction, one-piece, symmetrical low wing
Covering: Factory applied Top Flite MonoKote in Jet White -
Metallic Blue -, True Red -and Metallic Charcoal
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Radio Compartment: Plywood construction
Cowling: Pre-painted fiberglass
Wheel Pants: Pre-painted fiberglass
Canopy: Single, clear polycarbonate
Landing Gear: Preformed aluminum, .22" (5.5mm) thick, painted White
with 2x3/16" bolt-on axle shafts
Wheels: 3" (76mm) main, 1" (25.4mm) tailwheel
Aileron Control: Dual servo control (one servo in each wing half)
Rudder control: Ganged dual servo, pull-pull for glow engines or tail
mounted dual servo control for gas engine (for balancing purposes)
Elevator control: tail mounted dual servo control
Pushrods: 4-40 size, steel construction
Spinner: 3.5" (89mm) diameter aluminum spinner (2-bladed)
Fuel tank: 24oz (709cc) (6.75 x 3 x 2.5")
Engine mount: Great Planes nylon mount -
Building Time: Ready to fly in only 20-24 hours.
Hardware: Pivot point hinges, steel threaded and solder clevis, 4-40
size steel pushrods, nylon wing bolts and various screws and nuts
Warranty Period: Great Planes guarantees this kit free from defects
in both material and workmanship at date of purchase.
INCLUDES: Pre-built and covered wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, pushrods,
main landing gear, spring loaded tailwheel assembly, 3" main wheels,
1" tailwheel, nylon adjustable engine mount, 24oz fuel tank, wood
servo trays and wing joiners, hardware package, decals, 3.5"diameter
aluminum spinner, hardware package , decal sheet, and photo-
illustrated instructions.
REQUIRES: Engine: 1.6 - 1.8 cu in (26 - 30cc) 2-stroke
OR 1.8 - 2.1 cu in (30 - 36cc) 4-stroke
OR 1.9 - 2.6 cu in (32 - 43cc) gasoline engine
Muffler: Pitts style required for 2-stroke glow engine installation
as engine is side mounted -
Radio: 4-channel minimum (6-channel computer radio required for 3D)
Servos: 6-(2-Aileron, 2-Elevator, 2-Rudder) with
at least 70 oz-in torque
1 standard torque (44 oz-in) for throttle servo
Servo Extension 6": Two required -
Servo Extension 24": Two required if using a 6-channel computer radio
and Six required if using a 8+ computer radio -
Y-Harness: One required if using a 4-channel radio (for ailerons)
Dual Servo Reverser: Two required if using a 6-channel computer radio
(elevator and rudder) and Three required if using a 4-channel radio
(elevator, rudder and ailerons) -
Ignition kill switch: One required for gas engine -
Misc. Items: Glow plug, ¼" foam rubber padding, medium fuel tubing,
fuel filter, propeller, building and field equipment.
SPECS: Wingspan: 79" (2005mm)
Wing Area: 1168sq in (75.3sq dm)
Ready to Fly Weight: 12.5 - 14lb (5.67 - 6.35kg)
Wing Loading: 25 - 27oz/sq ft (75 - 84g/sq dm)
Length: 77" (1955mm)
Airfoil: symmetrical, low-wing
Center of Gravity: 5¾" (146mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
Control Throws- High Rate Low Rate 3D Rate
Elevator: Up & Down 2.5" (64mm) 1.5" (38mm) 4" (102mm)
Rudder: Right to Left 4.5" (114mm) 3" (76mm) 6" (153mm)
Ailerons: Up & Down 1.5" (38mm) 1" (25mm) 3" (76mm)
