aeajr
06-23-2003, 11:42 PM
Tower hobbies has the Great Planes Spirit Select at a killer price of $139. Everyone else has if for $160-190.
The ARF kit is $99 everywhere. If you are more into flying than building this is a tremendous package. Plane is all built, servos installed and a three channel radio is included.
I just ordered one for myself it was such a good package.\
And, no I don't work for Tower Hobbies, Great Planes or anyone else. I have not financial interest in this plane. Just wanted to tell folks about this package.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVK55**&P=7
Here is the description of hte plane:
This is a Radio Controlled, Ready-To-Fly
Great Planes Spirit Select 2-Meter Sailplane with a
pre-installed Hobbico single-stick radio and pre-covered in Top Flite MonoKote.
For Beginner to Advanced Modeler/Flyers.
No Building, Gluing, Sanding or Covering Required.
FEATURES: Construction: All balsa and plywood
Wings: Slide-together wing and bolt-on tail reduce building time and
simplify assembly. The wing's triple taper airfoil increases
stability which is good for inexperienced pilots. Front to rear
stripes on the wing's bottom side help identify the sailplane's
orientation in flight. Wing is attached with rubber bands.
Covering: All major sections are expertly covered with Top Flite
MonoKote. Colors are Missle Red and White with Cub Yellow stripes
and black wing tips on the wing top; White with Cub Yellow/Black
stripes on the wing bottom. Fuselage is White with Cub Yellow and
Black stripes down the sides. Tail sections are Missle Red, White,
and Black with Cub Yellow stripes.
Radio: Hobbico 3 SS (single-stick) AM with CS-61 servos are
pre-installed into the sailplane.
Canopy: Clear
Building Time: Ready to fly in only 20 minutes. (Approximately-
depending on building skills.)
Launching: Can be hand-launched or Hi-Start-launched.
Landing: This is a belly-landing aircraft so it has no landing gear.
Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this kit to be
free from defects in both materials and workmanship at the date
of purchase.
INCLUDES: All pre-assembled wings, fuselage and tail sections, Hobbico 3 SS
radio system, hardware package for final assemblies, clear canopy,
pilot figure and instruction manual.
REQUIRES: Radio Batteries: (8) AA size alkaline for the radio transmitter
(4) AAA size alkaline for on-board the plane
Hi-Start: Standard, use DYFP8301
Basic tools for final assemblies
SPECS: Wingspan: 78.5" (1995mm)
Wing Area: 676 sq in (43.6 sq dm)
Weight: 2.0 lb (910 g)
Wing Loading: 7 oz/sq ft (20 g/sq dm)
Length: 39" (1000mm)
Airfoil: Triple taper, high-wing
Center of Gravity: 3-1/4" (83mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
at the fuselage.
Control Throws:
Elevator: Up & Down 1/2" (13mm)
Rudder: Right & Left 1-1/2" (38mm)
Spoilers: 90 degrees to the upper surface of the wing.
COMMENTS: Pilot shown inside the plane is included.
The radio shown on the outside of the box is a Hitec Focus 3 SS with
HS-300 servos. The plane is coming with the Hobbico 3 SS now.
The ARF kit is $99 everywhere. If you are more into flying than building this is a tremendous package. Plane is all built, servos installed and a three channel radio is included.
I just ordered one for myself it was such a good package.\
And, no I don't work for Tower Hobbies, Great Planes or anyone else. I have not financial interest in this plane. Just wanted to tell folks about this package.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVK55**&P=7
Here is the description of hte plane:
This is a Radio Controlled, Ready-To-Fly
Great Planes Spirit Select 2-Meter Sailplane with a
pre-installed Hobbico single-stick radio and pre-covered in Top Flite MonoKote.
For Beginner to Advanced Modeler/Flyers.
No Building, Gluing, Sanding or Covering Required.
FEATURES: Construction: All balsa and plywood
Wings: Slide-together wing and bolt-on tail reduce building time and
simplify assembly. The wing's triple taper airfoil increases
stability which is good for inexperienced pilots. Front to rear
stripes on the wing's bottom side help identify the sailplane's
orientation in flight. Wing is attached with rubber bands.
Covering: All major sections are expertly covered with Top Flite
MonoKote. Colors are Missle Red and White with Cub Yellow stripes
and black wing tips on the wing top; White with Cub Yellow/Black
stripes on the wing bottom. Fuselage is White with Cub Yellow and
Black stripes down the sides. Tail sections are Missle Red, White,
and Black with Cub Yellow stripes.
Radio: Hobbico 3 SS (single-stick) AM with CS-61 servos are
pre-installed into the sailplane.
Canopy: Clear
Building Time: Ready to fly in only 20 minutes. (Approximately-
depending on building skills.)
Launching: Can be hand-launched or Hi-Start-launched.
Landing: This is a belly-landing aircraft so it has no landing gear.
Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this kit to be
free from defects in both materials and workmanship at the date
of purchase.
INCLUDES: All pre-assembled wings, fuselage and tail sections, Hobbico 3 SS
radio system, hardware package for final assemblies, clear canopy,
pilot figure and instruction manual.
REQUIRES: Radio Batteries: (8) AA size alkaline for the radio transmitter
(4) AAA size alkaline for on-board the plane
Hi-Start: Standard, use DYFP8301
Basic tools for final assemblies
SPECS: Wingspan: 78.5" (1995mm)
Wing Area: 676 sq in (43.6 sq dm)
Weight: 2.0 lb (910 g)
Wing Loading: 7 oz/sq ft (20 g/sq dm)
Length: 39" (1000mm)
Airfoil: Triple taper, high-wing
Center of Gravity: 3-1/4" (83mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
at the fuselage.
Control Throws:
Elevator: Up & Down 1/2" (13mm)
Rudder: Right & Left 1-1/2" (38mm)
Spoilers: 90 degrees to the upper surface of the wing.
COMMENTS: Pilot shown inside the plane is included.
The radio shown on the outside of the box is a Hitec Focus 3 SS with
HS-300 servos. The plane is coming with the Hobbico 3 SS now.