The Great Planes Piper J-3 Cub 40 Kit .40-.61 with a 76.5" wingspan is 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 "barndoor" 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
| REQUIRES: | Engine: .40-.60 (2-stroke) and Pitts muffler or .48-.80 (4-stroke) |
| | Radio: 4 Channel with Four Servos |
| | Covering: Two 6-Foot Rolls with Matching Paint |
| | 3-3/8" Main Wheels and 1 1/4" Tailwheel |
| | Wheel Collars |
| | Fuel Tubing |
| | 12oz Fuel Tank |
| | Propeller |
| | Foam Rubber |
| | Flex cable |
| | Building and Field Equipment |
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| SPECS: | Wingspan: 76.5" (standard version) |
| | 61.5" (clipped wing version) |
| | Wing Area: 820 sq in (standard) |
| | 653 sq in (clipped wing) |
| | Weight: 6.5-7.5lbs |
| | Length: 49" |
| | Center of Gravity: 3-5/8" to 4-3/8" back from the leading edge |
| | Wing Loading: 18-21oz/sq ft |
| | Degrees Incidence: Engine Thrust: 2° RIGHT 0° DOWN |
| | Stabilizer: 2.5° |
| | Wing: 2.5° (flat bottom is 0° to engine) |
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| Control Throws: | High Rate | Low Rate |
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| Elevator: Up & Down | 1-1/8" | 5/8" |
| Rudder: | 1 -3/8" | 1" |
| Aileron: | 3/4" UP & 11/16" DOWN | 1/2" UP & 7/16" DOWN |
