Great Planes
U-Can-Do
SF By Chris Susicke
AT A GLANCE Type:
Solid 3D performance in a new platform that flies great on glow or electric!
PHOTOGRAPHY: CHRIS SUSICKE & JENNIFER SUSICKE T 38
he Great Planes U-Can-Do 3D line of aircraft goes back well over a decade at this point, carving a repu- tation for itself as one of the easiest and most budget-friendly platforms for (as the name would suggest) introducing pilots to the wild world of 3D flying. Over the years, several versions have been made available. Sizes have spanned from small foamy, .46 size, and .60 size, all the way up to a giant scale version. Clearly, this is a successful de- sign with some serious heritage. Having really enjoyed flying several of its brethren before, I was very excited to hear about the release of the latest and greatest
iteration, the U-Can-Do SF. Sporting sever- al new features and a striking new covering scheme, the SF is an entirely new bird. The most noticeable design tweak is the addition of side force generators (SFGs).
A common sight on high-performance
aero bats, these do exactly what their name would suggest, providing extra side force for maneuvers like knife-edges. They also act like extra vertical stabilizers, offering added directional stability for clean, precise ma- neuvers as well as wild 3D action. This lat- est U-Can-Do is also versatile. Parts are in- cluded to accommodate both glow and electric power.
Construction: Wing span: Wing area: Airfoil: Length: Weight:
Wing loading: Engine:
Motor: ESC:
Battery: Radio:
Receiver: Servos:
Manufacturer:
R/C aerobatic/3D balsa & ply 59 inches 912 sq. in. symmetrical 58 inches
6.5–7.25 pounds 16–18 oz./sq.ft.
.55–.65 two-stroke .82 four-stroke
Rimfire .80
Great Planes 60-amp 6S 3350 mAh LiPo 4-channel
Futaba R6117 FS
(5) Futaba S3152 Futaba S3004
Great Planes Dist. by: Hobbico P.O. Box 9021
Champaign, IL 61826 217-398-3630
www.greatplanes.com MAY 2014
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