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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-blown and in RC model type — has given pilots all over respect for the aerobatic capabilities of an aircraft with 2 wings. Gordon Price developed and flew the first 10 Dash "Ultimate" style in the mid 1980s and flew the 10-300 in the 1988 World Aerobatic Championships. E-flite® debuted the Ultimate2 in 2015, earning praise from RC pilots worldwide for its strong aerobatic efficiency and 3D capabilities. With the Ultimate 3D, E-flite® has updated and upgraded that proven airframe to modern-day requirements. Its brand-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 strongly in control with the additional power. It's likewise geared up with a 60-amp Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC, and the BNF® Basic variation is geared up with an AR637TA receiver that provides full-range telemetry consisting of real-time battery voltage, current, temperature and more – along with motor reversing for unique ground handling and other capabilities – when using suitable transmitters.





Features

Updated and upgraded to use enhanced scale and sport flying, precision aerobatic and all-out 3D capabilities

Extra-large control surface areas efficient in extreme throws plus vortex generators to improve 3D efficiency

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

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

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

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

The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive AS3X® technology

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 practical storage and transportation

Light-weight yet long lasting composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO building and construction

Factory-finished with an upgraded trim plan consisting of brilliant graphics





GO MILD OR WILD!
Equipped with the latest modern-day innovations and upgrades, the E-flite® Ultimate 3D biplane raises the bar for scale, sport and precision aerobatic flying — plus all-out 3D efficiency too! Stronger, quicker metal-geared servos and ball-link equipped linkages provide positive, precise control while the beveled hinge lines make it possible for the control surface areas to deflect to high angles for extreme 3D capabilities. The brand-new power system, with a specially-tuned motor and prop, is compatible with THREE AND with FOUR batteries to provide additional power and endless vertical capability — no modifications required. It likewise features exclusive Smart Technology through the Spektrum™ Avian™ 60-amp Smart ESC, and the BNF® Basic variation is geared up with an AR637TA receiver that provides full-range telemetry consisting of real-time battery voltage, current, temperature and more to suitable transmitters. Plus, with 7+ channel transmitters, the optional-use motor reversing function adds unique ground handling and other special capabilities. The composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO building and construction supplies a lightweight but long lasting 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 last assembly, and installation/removal of the wings is tool-free for simple storage and transportation. This makes it the most convenient and finest choice for almost any pilot searching for their first or next biplane!





Needed to Complete

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

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

Compatible LiPo charger

What remains in package?

(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 Handbook





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Ultimate Abilities

Ultimate Capabilities
Diagonal hinge lines make it possible to deflect every control surface area to high angles for impressive control and extreme 3D aerobatic capability. Vortex generators likewise improve the efficiency and dealing with general so you can fly as mild or as wild as you'd like — whether you prefer scale, sport, precision aerobatic or all-out 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 endless vertical efficiency with a FOUR battery without the need for any modifications or upgrades.
 





Ultimate Resilience

Ultimate Durability
Composite-reinforced, hollow-core building and construction with EPO material provides a lightweight yet long lasting airframe. The Ultimate 3D is likewise geared up with higher-torque, higher-speed, metal-geared servos and ball-link equipped linkages for included durability plus more positive and precise control.
 

Ultimate Convenience

Ultimate Convenience
No glue is required for last assembly, and you can have the Ultimate 3D prepared to fly in less time than it requires to charge a battery. Although it's conveniently sized to fit fully assembled in practically any vehicle, installation and removal of the wings is tool-free for simple storage and transportation. Pins easily secure the struts and thumbscrews secure the wings to the fuselage.
 





Smart Technology

Smart Technology
The Ultimate 3D is geared up with an exclusive Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC that can offer a variety of real-time power system related telemetry data consisting of motor RPM, current, battery voltage and more through suitable receivers (consisting of the AR637TA) and Spektrum AirWare™ equipped transmitters (consisting of 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 use unique ground handling and other capabilities (7+ channel transmitter required for reversing).
 

Bind-N-Fly Basic Conclusion Level Benefit

Bind-N-Fly® Basic Completion Level Advantage
Already own a Spektrum™ transmitter? Bind-N-Fly® (BNF®) airplane make getting into 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 require to do is bind the receiver to a suitable transmitter, complete any last assembly, and fly!
 





Exclusive Technologies

Exclusive Technologies

Exclusive Technologies
The Ultimate 3D is geared up with exclusive Spektrum™ AS3X® and SAFE® Select technologies. AS3X works behind the scenes to ravel the results of wind and turbulence to provide a locked-in feel that makes it look like you're flying a much bigger airplane. Optional-use SAFE Select provides pitch and bank angle limits along with automatic self-leveling that can be turned on and off at the flip of a switch! And if you don't wish to enable the SAFE Select features, simply bind the receiver typically and only AS3X will be active.
 





E-flite Ultimate 3D 950mm with Smart Technology



Requirements

Aileron: Yes

Airfoil Forming: Balanced

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

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

Charger: Sold individually

Conclusion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elevator: Yes

Flaps: No

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

Landing Equipment: Repaired 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 port

Motor Size: BL10 brushless outrunner

Prop Size: 11.6 X 6"

Receiver: Spektrum AR637TA

Recommended Motor Battery: 3S - FOUR LiPo 2200mAh offered individually

Withdraws: No

Rudder: Yes

Servos: Four 9g high torque metal gear

Technology : AS3X, SAFE Select

Throttle: Reversible Smart ESC w/Telemetry

Transmitter Variety: Complete

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

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

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

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
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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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