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The 30's pioneer returns as a powerful electric aerobat!

Its looks and construction were daring — the Ryan STA was one of the first low-wing planes ever designed and featured an all-aluminum airframe. The performance was so good that Tex Rankin flew a stock version to a first-place finish in the International Aerobatic Competition of '37. Great Planes' all-wood Ryan STA EP kit combines the original's classic curves with powerful electric performance for a first-class R/C sport flying experience.

Balsa sheeting easily recreates the original's oval fuselage and provides an ideal surface for finishing.
Offers snappy aerobatic performance plus the convenience of clean, quiet electric power.
Dual aileron servos boost precision and authority, as well as simplifying set-up.
Semi-symmetrical, NACA 2412 wing enhances aerobatic capabilities and contributes to smooth, stable handling.
Wide-stance main landing gear and steerable tailwheel make ground handling stable yet maneuverable.

Remove a simple pin, and the cockpit lifts out for easy access to the radio compartment below. Generous dimensions leave ample room for all on-board equipment — and the hands that install it.

Motor and gear drive installation takes only minutes. The mounting area is wide-open for ease, and completely covered by the cowl to preserve the scale appearance.

"Satisfying as a sport flyer, a sound choice for a second or third plane, the Ryan STA EP is a modern classic — a plane that complements yesterday's graceful style with today's best building and electric technology."

Don Anderson
President and Founder
Great Planes Model Manufacturing

SPECIFICATIONS
Stock Number: GPMA0165
Wing Span:49 in (1245 mm)
Wing Area: 401 in² (25.9 dm²)
Wing Loading: 17-20 oz/ft² (51-61 g/dm²)
Weight: 3-3.5 lb (1360-1590 g)
Length: 36.3 in (920 mm)
Requires: 4-channel radio with 3 mini servos, 600 motor (reverse rot.), gearbox, ESC (30A min.), battery, charger, 9x8 prop and 2+ rolls of MonoKote®

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Recommended Accessories
Included Misc. hardware	Radio TOWJ41 (4-ch fm), FUTJ61 (4VF w/3-S3003 servos), FUTJ40** (4YF w/4-S3004 servos) see note below	Receiver GPML0044 (4-ch fm lo), GPML0045 (4-ch fm hi), GPML0056 (4-ch fm lo), GPML0057 (4-ch fm hi), FUTL0442 (4-ch fm lo), FUTL0443 (4-ch fm hi)
Crystal FUTL62 (LOW) FUTL63 (HI)	Servo Requires four FUTM0033 (S3101), TOWM4505 (TS-10), HCAM0110 (CS-12)	Gearbox/Ratio GPMG0850 (2.5:1 18T), GPMG0852 (3:1 15T)
ESC GPMM2030 (C-30), GPMM2050 (C-50)	Battery GPMP0741 (2000 mAh 7C 8.4V, NiCd)
Prop APCQ0908 9x8 prop	Charger GPMM3153 (Triton2), GPMM3001 (Peak 400 DC)

Note: Some models require a 3-channel radio system, but a 4-channel will also work and it's beneficial because the modeler can use it in a wider range of applications with larger aircraft in the future. It depends on whether the modeler plans on using their radio for different uses other than just this airplane. Also please note that some radios come with receiver, crystal and/or servos.