E-Flite: Taylorcraft 450 ARF

by Bob Bishop
(RC Airplanes Simplified.com)

The Taylorcraft is a beautiful scale RC plane that is constructed from balsa and ply and covered with UltaCote.
It has a wing span of 46" and a finished weight of 29-31oz.
Typical of all ARF RC airplanes, the construction is 100% complete and covered but no electrical or radio components are included.
To complete this RC airplane, you will require four s75 sub-micro servos, a 20-40 amp RC ESC,a Park 450 outrunner brushless motor, a 3S 11.1V 2100mAh lipo battery and a suitable receiver and RC transmitter. Note that the interior features a detailed cockpit and fabric covered seats



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E-Flite: Aeronca Champ 15e ARF

by Bob Bishop
(RC Airplanes Simplified.com)

This stunning scale RC plane is very easy to fly and very stable.Full of scale details that are finished for you and include a classic Aeronca Champ color scheme,instrument panel details and a finish painted fiberglass cowl with simulated exhausts.
Wit a wing span of 60" and a finished weight of about 58 oz, the balsa and ply construction is expertly covered in UltraCote.
Being one of E-Flite's ARF RC airplanes, it comes complete and covered but does require an outrunner brushless motor(Power15, 950Kv),4-MC35 micro RC servos, a 4-channel receiver and RC transmitter, a 40A RC ESC and a lipo battery (3200mAh 3S 11.1V)
For those of you who like the classic scale lines and scale detail but prefer not to build it yourself, you should consider the Aeronca Champ 15e ARF!



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E-Flite: Beechcraft Bonanza 15e ARF

by Bob Bishop
(RC Airplanes Simplified.com)

The Beechcraft Bonanza has been a favorite of modelers for a long time. Now you can own a 15 size version with virtually no building!
E-Flite offers this scale RC plane with a host of extra options available.
The basic construction is of balsa and ply and the finished airframe is covered with UltaCote.
It has a wing span of 48" and the finished weight should be no more than 4.5lb.
It comes with flaps installed and the most exciting option are the electric retracts! These units use the lipo battery for power and feature jam detection that switches off the power if resistance is present.
The upper hatch, complete with the cockpit and pre-installed windows is easily removable and gives great access to the interior.
Other extras include a cockpit kit and a V-tail.
This is not a beginner RC plane and it is best flown at the club field.
If the retracts are installed, you will need a minimum of a 6-channel RC transmitter and a total of 7-micro servos.



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E-Flite: J-3 Cub 25 ARF

by Bob Bishop
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Nothing flies like a Cub! This scale RC plane has outstanding scale detail and scale ailerons. The construction is of conventional balsa and ply and the covering is UltaCote.
All the building is done for you and you just have to install the gear!
With a wing span of 62", the finished weight should be no more than 4.25lb.
The firewall is set-up to fit a Power 25 outrunner brushless motor.Note that the fuselage has built in float mounts.(Available as an extra)
To fly this RC airplane you will need-
Radio system of 4-channels or more.
Motor-Power 25 Outrunner.
RC ESC-40A Pro Brushless.
Battery- 3-cell 3200mAh Li-Po.
RC servos- 4JR Sport MN-48.
Prop-12x6E



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E-Flite: RV-9 450 ARF

by Bob Bishop
(RC Airplanes Simplified.com)

With it's sporty lines and lively performance, the RV-9 is one of general aviation's most popular home built aircraft.
This scale RC plane is an accurate rendition that captures the spirit of the full size.
Covered with UltaCote in a sparkling color scheme, this 50" wing span model should weigh less than 40oz when ready for flight.
The RC aerobatics will be spirited but when slowed down for landing it becomes a pussycat!
Items required for completion-
Radio-4 channels. 5 required if optional flaps are used.
Power- 450-480 outrunner brushless motor,
Speed control- 450-30A RC ESC. 480- 40A ESC.
RC servos- S75.
Lipo battery- 450-1800mAh 3S; 480-2100mAh 3S.
Assembly time- 3 to 5 hours.


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