Electrifly by Great Planes has available another great foam airplane from the “Flatouts” series called the Extra 300S. This airplane is capable of doing some advanced 3-D aerobatics and since it is a a foamie style model it assembles quickly, is easy to repair in the field and electric propulsion is quick and easy. This park flyer is an idea model for someone who is an intermediate to an advanced pilot ready to try 3D aerobatics. Electrifly also as an optional brushless kit that could be purchased for this model that offers even better performance for you at the field.
Construction and Required Equipment
The Extra 300S assembles quickly and easily with a quoted time of “2 to 3 hours” from box to flight. The kit comes nicely packages in secured plastic wrap. It includes a brushed motor and gear box as well as a propeller. Needed accessories include the electronics (radio, 2 micro servos, ESC, LiPo battery pack, receiver and charger). The included manual is very detailed and lists all the required tools and accessories recommended for assembly. It aso shows the proper set-up of the control surfaces and balancing the Extra 300S for the best performance. During assembly, the set-up portion is critical for your first successful flight. Don’t rush this part of the process to make sure your model has the best chance of success on it’s first flight. Great Planes Electrifly Extra 300S is fun park flyer and sure to thrill your spectators at the field when you learn all the new 3D aerobatics this plane is surely capable of doing.
Model Specifications:
- Wingspan: 35.5 in (915mm)
- Wing Area: 207 sq in (13 dm^2)
- Weight: 7.5 to 9 oz (215 to 255 g)
- Wing Loading: 4.5 to 5.8 oz/sq ft (15 to 18 g/dm^2)
- Length 29in (750mm)
Requires: Radio: 4-channel minimum, 3 micro servos, 10A ESC and micro receiver, 11.1V 350-700 mAh LiPo battery, LiPo compatible charger.
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