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E-Flite Ultimate 3D 950mm Smart BNF Basic with AS3X & SAFE (E-Flite EFL16550 | EFL16550)

Model: E-Flite EFL16550
Dist. #: EFL16550   SKU: EFL16550

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Ultimate 3D 950mm Smart BNF Basic with AS3X & SAFE...


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THE ULTIMATE ULTIMATE
With its apparent lines and thrilling efficiency, the Ultimate biplane — in full-scale and in RC model type — has offered pilots all over respect for the aerobatic capabilities of a plane with two wings. Gordon Price constructed and flew the very first 10 Dash "Ultimate" design in the mid 1980s and flew the 10-300 in the 1988 World Aerobatic Championships. E-flite® debuted the Ultimate2 in 2015, making appreciation from RC pilots worldwide for its strong aerobatic efficiency and 3D capabilities. With the Ultimate 3D, E-flite® has updated and updated that proven airframe to modern-day requirements. Its new power system provides much better THREE efficiency and BALLISTIC power with a FOUR battery. Higher-torque and higher-speed metal-geared servos keep you firmly in control with the additional power. It's likewise equipped with a 60-amp Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC, and the BNF® Standard variation is equipped with an AR637TA receiver that provides full-range telemetry including real-time battery voltage, present, temperature level and more – together with motor reversing for unique ground handling and other capabilities – when using compatible transmitters.





Features

Upgraded and updated to provide enhanced scale and sport flying, precision aerobatic and full-scale 3D capabilities

Oversized control surfaces efficient in extreme tosses plus vortex generators to improve 3D efficiency

Specifically tuned motor compatible with THREE and FOUR batteries without the need for modifications or upgrades

60-amp Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC offers real-time battery voltage, temperature level and other information, plus reversing capabilities, through compatible receivers and transmitters (7+ channel transmitter required for reversing)

Spektrum AR637TA receiver with full-range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX® innovation

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

The unequaled stability and locked-in feel of unique AS3X® innovation

Four (4) factory-installed higher-torque, higher-speed, metal-geared servos with ball-link equipped linkages

Tool-free wing assembly with quick-release hardware for hassle-free storage and transport

Light-weight yet durable composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO construction

Factory-finished with an upgraded trim plan including brilliant graphics





GO MILD OR WILD!
Equipped with the most recent modern-day innovations and upgrades, the E-flite® Ultimate 3D biplane raises the bar for scale, sport and precision aerobatic flying — plus full-scale 3D efficiency too! Stronger, much faster metal-geared servos and ball-link equipped linkages provide positive, exact control while the beveled hinge lines make it possible for the control surfaces to deflect to high angles for extreme 3D capabilities. The new power system, with a specially-tuned motor and prop, is compatible with THREE AND with FOUR batteries to provide additional power and unlimited vertical ability — no modifications required. It likewise features unique Smart Innovation through the Spektrum™ Avian™ 60-amp Smart ESC, and the BNF® Standard variation is equipped with an AR637TA receiver that provides full-range telemetry including real-time battery voltage, present, temperature level and more to compatible transmitters. Plus, with 7+ channel transmitters, the optional-use motor reversing function includes unique ground handling and other distinct capabilities. The composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO construction offers a lightweight but durable airframe that's factory-finished in a striking, ready-to-admire trim plan. Most importantly you can have the Ultimate 3D flight-ready in less time than it requires to charge a battery because no glue is required for final assembly, and installation/removal of the wings is tool-free for easy storage and transport. This makes it the most convenient and best choice for practically any pilot trying to find their very first or next biplane!





Needed to Total

Full-range 5–7+ channel Spektrum™ DSMX®/DSM2® compatible transmitter

THREE 11.1V or FOUR 14.8V 1800–2700mAh LiPo with EC3™ or IC3™ Connector

Suitable LiPo battery charger

What remains in the Box?

(1) E-flite® Ultimate 3D 950mm with:

(1) Spektrum™ Avian™ 60A Brushless Smart ESC (installed)

(1) Brushless Outrunner Motor (installed)

(4) High-Torque Metal-Geared Servos (installed)

(1) Spektrum™ AR637TA 6-Channel Receiver (installed)

(1) Item Manual





Item Introduce





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Ultimate Capabilities

Ultimate Capabilities
Diagonal hinge lines make it possible to deflect every control surface to high angles for exceptional control and extreme 3D aerobatic ability. Vortex generators likewise improve the efficiency and handling total so you can fly as moderate or as wild as you'd like — whether you prefer scale, sport, precision aerobatic or full-scale 3D flying.
 

Ultimate Power

Ultimate Power
The factory-installed brushless power system features a 60-amp Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC plus a specially-tuned motor and prop that provide an abundance of thrust with a 3S LiPo battery, or additional power and unlimited vertical efficiency with a FOUR battery without the need for any modifications or upgrades.
 





Ultimate Durability

Ultimate Durability
Composite-reinforced, hollow-core construction with EPO product provides a lightweight yet durable airframe. The Ultimate 3D is likewise equipped with higher-torque, higher-speed, metal-geared servos and ball-link equipped linkages for added sturdiness plus more positive and exact control.
 

Ultimate Convenience

Ultimate Convenience
No glue is required for final assembly, and you can have the Ultimate 3D prepared to fly in less time than it requires to charge a battery. Although it's easily sized to fit totally put together in almost any lorry, installation and elimination of the wings is tool-free for easy storage and transport. Pins easily secure the struts and thumbscrews secure the wings to the fuselage.
 





Smart Innovation

Smart Technology
The Ultimate 3D is equipped with a special Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC that can provide a variety of real-time power system related telemetry information including motor RPM, present, battery voltage and more through compatible receivers (including the AR637TA) and Spektrum AirWare™ equipped transmitters (including the DX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/3 and 8 G2, the DX9, iX12, iX20 and others) while you fly. It likewise features optional-use motor reversing to provide unique ground handling and other capabilities (7+ channel transmitter required for reversing).
 

Bind-N-Fly Basic Completion Level Advantage

Bind-N-Fly® Basic Completion Level Advantage
Currently own a Spektrum™ transmitter? Bind-N-Fly® (BNF®) aircraft make entering the air rapidly and with the best control experience possible much easier than ever. They come out of package with the power system, servos and a Spektrum 2.4GHz receiver installed so all you need to do is bind the receiver to a compatible transmitter, finish any final assembly, and fly!
 





Exclusive Technologies

Exclusive Technologies

Exclusive Technologies
The Ultimate 3D is equipped with unique Spektrum™ AS3X® and SAFE® Select innovations. AS3X works behind the scenes to smooth out the effects of wind and turbulence to provide a locked-in feel that makes it seem like you're flying a much larger aircraft. Optional-use SAFE Select provides pitch and bank angle limitations together with automatic self-leveling that can be switched on and off at the flip of a switch! And if you do not want to allow the SAFE Select functions, just bind the receiver typically and just AS3X will be active.
 





E-flite Ultimate 3D 950mm with Smart Technology



Requirements

Aileron: Yes

Airfoil Shape: Symmetrical

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

CG (Center of Gravity): 3.3 - 3.8 in (85-96mm) from leading edge of top wing at center

Charger: Sold separately

Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic

Control Throw - High (Ailerons): 1.1 in (27mm)

Control Throw - High (Elevator): 2.2 in (55mm)

Control Throw - High (Rudder): 2.7 in (70mm)

Control Throw - Low (Ailerons): 0.55 in (14mm)

Control Throw - Low (Elevator): 1.1 in (27mm)

Control Throw - Low (Rudder): 1.4 in (35mm)

Elevator: Yes

Flaps: No

Flying Weight: 251-2000g, 45 - 48oz (1270 - 1360g)

Landing Equipment: Fixed main LG with steerable tail wheel

Length: 42.6 in (1082.3mm)

Product: Composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO

Minimum Required Radio: Complete Variety DSMX 6 channel computer radio

Minimum Speed Control: 60A Smart w/IC3 adapter

Motor Size: BL10 brushless outrunner

Prop Size: 11.6 X 6"

Receiver: Spektrum AR637TA

Recommended Motor Battery: 3S - FOUR LiPo 2200mAh sold separately

Retracts: No

Rudder: Yes

Servos: Four 9g high torque metal equipment

Innovation : AS3X, SAFE Select

Throttle: Reversible Smart ESC w/Telemetry

Transmitter Variety: Complete

Trim Plan Colors: White with Red, Grey, and Black

Wing Location: 519 sq. in. (33.5 sq dm)

Wing Loading: 12.5 oz/sq ft, 13.3 oz/sq ft

Frequently Bought Together

E-Flite Ultimate 3D 950mm Smart BNF Basic with AS3X & SAFE
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Spektrum 2200mah 4S 14.8V Smart LiPo 30C; IC3
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Spektrum Smart S2200 G2 AC Charger
This Item: E-Flite Ultimate 3D 950mm Smart BNF Basic with AS3X & SAFE
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Spektrum 2200mah 4S 14.8V Smart LiPo 30C; IC3
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Spektrum Smart S2200 G2 AC Charger
$279.99

Total Price: $619.97

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Rated 5 stars Ultimate 3D
By Mike S on August 30, 2020   Verified Purchase

Excellent performance, great plane for intermediate.

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