Great Planes Taylorcraft .20 Kit GPMA0155

Great Planes Taylorcraft .20 Kit GPMA0155

This is a High Wing, Aerobatic, Clipped-Wing T-Craft .20 Sport Model Airplane. This kit is great for the intermediate flier who has successfully mastered a sport low wing flying aircraft.

Features

• Great Planes Taylorcraft .20 Kit GPMA0155

• Easy-to-build, with CAD-engineered, precisely interlocking balsa and plywood construction

• Includes premium-quality hardware package

• Flies well using a 2-stroke .25 or 4-stroke .20, excellent aerobatic potential with a 2-stroke .32 or 4-stroke .26.

• Designed based on a full size clipped-wing Taylorcraft aircraft of the 1930s which was the predecessor to the classic Piper J-3 Cub

• Compact size is convenient to transport and well-suited for flying at small sites

• Any modeler with intermediate building experience can enjoy this kit

Specifications

• Wingspan: 56" (1422mm)

• Wing Area: 496.7 sq in (32.0 sq dm)

• Wing Loading: 17.5-21.0oz/sq ft (53.5-64.2g/sq dm)

• Weight: 3.75-4.5lbs (1705-2045g) prototype weight was around 3.75lbs

• Length: 40.75" (1035mm)

• Airfoil: NACA 23012, semi-symmetrical

• Center of Gravity: 3" Back from the Leading Edge of Wing at Fuselage

• Degrees incidence:

• Stabilizer: +2�

• Wing: +2�

• Engine: +3� up thrust, this is needed because the wing and stab are at a positive angle of attack.

• Control throws: High Rate Low Rate

• Elevator: (EACH WAY) �" (12.7mm) 5/16" (8mm)

• Rudder: (EACH WAY) 1" (25.4mm) �" (12.7mm)

• Ailerons: (EACH WAY) 5/8" (16mm) 7/16" (11mm)

Contents

• All wood to build the kit, full size rolled plans, photo illustrated instruction manual w/reference plans, clear windshield, CA hinges, engine mount, hardware package, decal sheet, 3-piece ABS cowl and 2-piece ABS wheel pants.

Requirements

• Engine: .25-.32 (4-5.3cc)(2-stroke) or .26-.30 (4-stroke)

• Radio: 4 channel w/5 servos (3 standard and 2 micro for ailerons)

• Covering: approx. Two 6-foot rolls with matching paint

• Misc. items: prop, 2.5" main wheels, 1" tailwheel, 6oz fuel tank, �" foam rubber, fuel tubing, aluminun spinner nut, 1/6 scale pilot, 5/32" & 3/32" wheel collars, 24" Servo lead extensions and Y-harness, building and field equipment.

Comments

• The cowl will cover the range of recommended engines but the cylinder head will protrude slightly in most cases.

• The muffler will be enclosed in the cowl with a 4-stroke engine but will protrude through the bottom of the cowl with a 2-stroke and the cowl must be trimmed accordingly.

• The firewall is indented to allow for inconspicuous mounting of the muffler, close to the fuselage.

• Pilot figure shown in the picture on the box is Not included

• This airplane is not designed for electric power so there are no instructions concerning this.

• Decal sheet TYL2D01 sold only through GP Manufacturing includes:

• Two 7-1/8" x 1-1/8" Red & White checkerboard stripes

• 6�" x 1�" Red & Black Great Planes logo

• Two 3" x �" Red & Black Great Planes logos

• Two 1-5/8" x 1-3/8" Red, White & Blue Great Planes Aerobatic Team logos

• 4-7/8" x 7/8" Black & White instrument panel

• 2�" x 1-5/8" ownership tag with clear frame