Pilot-RC's first ever biplane! And it could be no other than the classically beautiful Pitts Challenger.
Fear not about long setup times of traditional biplanes, Pilot-RC's innovative and patented systems allow you to have the model completely put together in under 5 minutes, to then unleash the acrobatic and 3D monster that our Pitts.
Features
- SPECIAL NEW! Pilot-RC new and patented quick release system for fast wing mounting at the field.
- Special Pilot-RC no screw canopy. Quick release with new security latch design.
- Strong but light, precise and highly acrobatic
- Genuine German Oracover (Ultracote) covering
- Highly prefabricated, experienced builders can have air ready in under a day
- Pre-installed hinges (glued and pinned)
- Internally mounted cowling – so no external screws exposed
- Removable wings, wing stut and stabs.
- Laser engraved motor mounting position
Included Hardware
- Complete air frame with all basic accessories (such as carbon fibre main undercarriage, tail-gear assembly and wing-tubes as well as fibreglass control horns and wheel pants)
- Pre-installed hinges and pre-mounted canopy
- Fuel tank and fuel tubing pre-prepared, fuel dot and breather valve
- Wheels, axles and wheel pants
- Pre-prepared pushrods with ball links
- Matching carbon spinner
Required Hardware
Motor: 150-220cc
Servos: x8 or x9 high torque plus throttle // Uses x1 per aileron (total x4), x1 per elevator (total x2) and x2 or x3 on rudder
Required extension wire lengths:
- x2 for bottom wing aileron servo: 43cm
- x2 for top wing aileron servo: 83cm (installed in bottom wing) + 70cm (installed in wing struts)
- x2 for elevator servo: 126cm
- x1 for throttle servo: 65cm
Also requires all the usual accessories such as transmitter, receiver, propeller, batteries and possibly other small accessories.
Specifications
Model: | Pitts Challenger |
Wingspan: | 106in (2,692mm) |
Length: | 102.4in (2,600mm) |
Wing area: | 3,605sq in (2,326sq cm) |
Dry Weight: | 18.2kg - (40lbs) |
Video
Pitts Challenger 150-220cc
This very simple videos shows just how quickly you can put together and then take apart our new Pilot-RC Pitts at the flying field.
Note: Due to constant design improvements Pilot RC reserves the right to change and modify design specifications without notice. Pilot's goal is to provide you with the highest performing airframes in the world using the latest technology, building techniques and materials.