E-Flite Twin Otter BNF Basic with Floats

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Introduction
FLEXIBLE AND CAPABLE
The DHC-6 Twin Otter was developed by de Havilland Canada in 1965. Designed as a rugged STOL (Short Liftoff and Landing) commuter airplane, the Twin Otter brought travelers and freight into extreme environments such as the sub-zero Antarctic and scorching North African desert. The line was closed down in 1988, after producing 844 airplane. Viking Air Limited bought the Type Certificates for all out-of-production de Havilland airplane in 2005 and announced the Viking Series 400 Twin Otter Production Program 2 years later on. By mid-2015 Viking provided 75 new airplane and re-established the Twin Otter as an effective commuter airliner — while nearly 500 of the initial airplane likewise remained in operation. The E-flite® Twin Otter 1.2m is a scale replica that makes the ideal first twin-powered design for intermediate to skilled RC pilots. It's flexible, easy to fly, and is outfitted with functional features that include LED navigation and landing lights, flaps, and optional-use floats.





Features

Scale replica of the STOL (Short Remove and Landing) capable freight and guest bring utility airplane

Easy to remove, fly and land, making it an ideal option for a very first twin-powered design

Functional features including LED navigation and landing lights plus functional flaps

Scale details including molded-in panel lines, corrugated control surfaces and more

High-power brushless power systems with striped 3-blade counter-rotating props

A single THREE 2200–3200mAh battery provides outstanding power and long flight times

Spektrum™ AR631 6-channel receiver with industry-leading 2.4GHz DSMX® technology

Easy to fly with innovative and optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope security

The unrivaled stability and locked-in feel of unique AS3X® technology

5-Channel control with 6 (6) factory-installed servos and linkages

Tricycle landing equipment with steerable nose wheel for easy ground handling

Consists of matching optional-use drifts with steerable rudder for flying from water

Conveniently sized so it can be flown at soccer fields, large parks and in other ideal areas

Easy to install/remove one-piece composite-reinforced wing with thumbscrew and snap-in struts

Magnetically-secured top hatch for fast and easy access to the battery compartment

Lightweight and extremely resilient composite-reinforced EPO airframe

Quick and easy assembly, no glue needed





Overview
THE IDEAL FIRST TWIN
For RC pilots who want a terrific first (or next) twin design, there's no much better option than the E-flite® Twin Otter 1.2m. It provides interesting "bush aircraft" scale looks and performance along with the fundamental stability of a high-wing design. The hassle-free size of the Twin Otter suggests you can transport it fully put together for flying at a wide range of locations with paved, yard or jam-packed dirt surfaces, such as large parks, sports fields and RC flying fields. Your adventures won't stop there, though — get rid of the tricycle landing equipment, set up the supplied drifts, and now you're ready to fly off of large ponds and small lakes. Having 2 landing equipment options consisted of in the box just means this design's extraordinary value. Together with molded-in panel lines, corrugated control surfaces and a scale-inspired trim plan, the E-flite Twin Otter includes lots of functional features including functional flaps, LED navigation and landing lights, and props completed with black and white stripes that look incredible whether spinning or stalling. The Twin Otter 1.2m provides a genuinely unique flying experience that a wide range of pilots can take pleasure in.





 






Twin Power
The factory-installed power systems include high-power brushless outrunner motors geared up with three-blade counter-rotating props. The ESCs are wired so they can be powered with a single THREE 2200-3200mAh battery to provide better-than-scale power and long flight times of up to 10+ minutes.
 



Versatile Gear Options
Geared up with tricycle landing equipment that includes a steerable nose wheel, the Twin Otter provides outstanding ground handling and can be flown from paved, yard or dirt surfaces. You can likewise fly from water utilizing the consisted of float set — it matches the trim plan and features a water rudder for exceptional steering control. Both equipment options are easy to set up and can be swapped out in minutes.
 







Functional Features
The realistic-looking LED landing and navigation lights are factory-installed and powered from the flight battery. Functional flaps offer improved slow-flight capability and performance while likewise making it possible to remove and land in much shorter distances and at slower speeds.
 



Resilient Style
Construction with molded EPO product makes it possible to duplicate complex details and shapes in a light-weight yet resilient kind. The outcome is an exceptional scale appearance that's easy to maintain and provides the very best flight experience possible.
 







Bind-N-Fly Completion Level Benefit
Currently own a Spektrum™ transmitter? Bind-N-Fly (BNF) airplane make entering the air quickly and with the very best control experience possible much easier than ever. They come out of the box with the power system, servos and a Spektrum 2.4GHz receiver installed so all you need to do is bind the receiver to a suitable transmitter, complete any final assembly, and fly!

This Bind-N-Fly Basic design is geared up with a Spektrum 2.4GHz DSMX® receiver including AS3X (Synthetic Stabilization–3-aXis) technology that works behind the scenes to ravel the effects of wind and turbulence. The outcome is a heightened sense of stability and accuracy that makes you seem like you're flying a much bigger, expertly tuned aircraft.

If this is your first design of its type, or you want an extra margin of security while familiarizing yourself with the airplane, you can enable the optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope security technology built into the receiver. No programs is needed. Simply alter the binding sequence as directed in the manual.

With SAFE Select allowed, you get:

Pitch and Bank Angle Limits
These envelope restricts keep the airplane from rolling or pitching upside down. They likewise prevent extreme climb or dive angles.

Automatic Self-Leveling
The airplane instantly goes back to and holds level flight when the sticks are launched and in the center position. It's likewise valuable for keeping the wings level throughout takeoffs/launches and landings.

Easy Switch Task—No Complex Programs Required
The easy procedure for designating a transmitter switch to turn SAFE Select features on and off doesn't need any complex programs and takes simply a few seconds.

If you do not want to enable the SAFE Select features, simply bind the receiver typically and it will work like a standard AS3X receiver.

 


Specs

Airfoil Shape: Semi-symmetrical

Approximate Assembly Time: 1 - 3 hours

Approximate Flight Time: 6 - 8 minutes with THREE 2200mAh battery

Battery: Sold Separately

CG (Center of Gravity): 1.8" +/- 0.20" (45mm +/-5mm) from leading edge of wing determined at fuselage

Battery Charger: Sold Separately

Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic

Flaps: Yes

Flying Weight: 251-2000g

Landing Gear: Prebent wire, tricycle setup

Product: Foam

Minimum Required Radio: 5-channel

Motor Size: 2210-1350Kv

Motor Type: Brushless

Power Type: Electric

Product Length: 36.75" (933 mm)

Product Weight: 37 - 39.5oz (1049 - 1118g)

Propeller Size: 7" (178 mm)

Radio: Sold Separately

Receiver: Consisted of

Recommended Motor Battery: THREE 11.1V 2200-3200mAh LiPo with EC3 or IC3 port

Servos: Consisted of

Speed Control: Consisted of

Steering: Steerable nose wheel

Innovation : AS3X and SAFE

Trim Scheme Colors: White, light and dark blue, and black

Wing Area: 264 sq in (17 sq dm)

Wing Loading: 20-21.5 oz/sq ft

Wingspan: 48" (1219 mm)