This is the radio controlled, gasoline powered, almost ready to fly,
Great Planes Eagle 580 Giant Scale Aerobatic Airplane.
IMAA Legal, Fully 3D and IMAC Capable
For Advanced Modeler/Fliers.
FEATURES: Construction: Built-up balsa and ply airframe
Wings: Two-piece wing panels with aluminum joiner tube
Horizontal Stabilizer: Two-piece with carbon fiber joiner tube
Radio Compartment: Located under canopy, plywood reinforced
Covering: Top Flite MonoKote
Cowl: Fiberglass, painted to match covering
Cockpit Detail: Dash with gauges
Pilot Bust: Fiberglass, painted black, white, blue and blue-green
Canopy: Clear, integrated with hatch, removal allows access to
electronics and battery packs
Landing Gear: Painted fiberglass
Main Wheels: Treaded rubber 4" (102mm) diameter
Tailwheel: Treaded rubber 1-1/2" (39mm) diameter
Wheel Pants: Painted fiberglass
Aileron Control: Four servo, prehinged with giant scale hinge point
hinges
Fuel Tank: Approximately 40oz (1183cc)
Spinner: Aluminum 4" (102mm) diameter, painted blue
Stabilizer: Bolt-on halves with prebuilt servo pockets, carbon fiber
tubes
Aileron Control: Dual Servo, double beveled control surfaces
Rudder Control: Dual servo, double beveled control surfaces
Hardware: Complete giant scale set with all-aluminum servo arms
(normally an extra-cost add-on)
Building Time: Ready to fly in 6-8 hours
Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this
kit free from defects in both materials and workmanship at
the date of purchase.
INCLUDES: Pre-built and covered wing and fuselage sections, spinner,
instrument panel, wheel pants, wheels, all hardware including
aluminum servo arms and servo tray, pilot bust and manual
REQUIRES: Engine: (85 - 100cc) gasoline
Propeller:
Radio: At least 6 channel computer radio with mixing functions
highly recommended
Servos: 1 - 2 throttle and optional choke
8 standard size high torque digital, 2/elevator,
4/ailerons, 2/rudder
Two 12" Servo Extensions: Receiver to each wing
Three 36" Heavy Duty Servo Extensions: Outer aileron/elevator servos
Three 24" Heavy Duty Servo Extensions: Inner aileron & rudder servos
Two 40" Heavy Duty Servo Extensions: Elevator servos
Three Y-Harnesses: Aileron & rudder servos
Receiver Battery: NiMH, at least 4200mAh capacity
Ignition Battery: NiMH, at least 2000mAh capacity
Two Heavy Duty Switch Harnesses: Ignition battery and RX
Two Charge Jacks
If not using a radio with mixing functions or one with less than 6
channels, the following items are required; Dual Servo Reverser
(FUTM4150) and Servo Synchronizer (FUTM4155) if Synchronizer is
used, the two Y-harnesses are not needed
Misc. Items: CA and epoxy glue, gasoline fueler valve, 1/2" foam
rubber padding, 3' medium gasoline tubing, fuel filter, building
and field equipment
SPECS: Wingspan: 100" (2540mm)
Wing Area: 1892 sq in (122 sq dm)
Weight: 24 - 28lb (10880 - 12700g)
Wing Loading: 29 - 34 oz/sq ft (88 - 104g/sq dm)
Length: 96" (2440mm)
Airfoil: Fully symmetrical
Center of Gravity: 3-1/2" (89mm) Back from the wing's leading edge
measured at the wing tips, NOT THE FUSELAGE
Control Throws- Low Rate High Rate 3D
Ailerons: 1-3/8" (35mm) 17° 1-3/4" (44mm) 22° 2" (51mm) 26°
Elevator: 7/8" (22mm) 7° 1-1/8" (29mm) 10° 4-1/4" (108mm) 38°
Rudder: 2" (51mm) 10° 3" (76mm) 15° 8" (203mm) 44°