PT-17 Stearman 15e

Key Features

• Large magnetic hatch for easy access to electronics
• Realistic 9-cylinder dummy radial engine
• Includes wing jig for easy transport and storage
• Can be assembled and flight ready in just a few evenings
• Plug-in wings speed assembly
• Painted fiberglass landing gear fairings
• Authentic pre-WWII UltraCote® trim scheme
• Painted fiberglass cowl
• This model is one of the many available for the Phoenix RC Flight Simulator

Needed to Complete

• 5+ Channel radio system
• Motor and ESC
• 2 mini and 2 micro servos
• 2 servo extensions
• Electric propeller
• LiPo battery and charger
• Tools and adhesives
• Please see manual for a full list of required components

What's in the box?

• (1) Stearman PT-17 15e ARF, 44"
• (1) User Manual

Overview

Introduced as a primary trainer for the U.S. Army Air Corps in the days leading up to WWII, the Stearman PT-17’s robust construction and good-natured flying manners endeared it to thousands of pilots throughout the war years and beyond. Its sheer numbers (over 10,000 built, by some estimates) and numerous post-war roles, from crop duster to air show star, have made it one of the most recognizable biplanes among the general public to this day.

E-flite has expertly re-created the rugged good looks and benign flight behavior of the full-scale Stearman with this easy-to-assemble 15-size model that is a joy to fly. It comes out of the box constructed of balsa and light plywood and covered in an authentic early-WWII UtlraCote® trim scheme. Other scale touches include a painted fiberglass cowl, painted fiberglass landing gear fairings, and a great-looking 9-cylinder dummy radial engine. Assembly is remarkably simple thanks to the plug-in wings and bolt-on interplane struts. E-flite’s even included specially designed jigs that allow you to keep the upper and lower wing halves connected for easier transport and storage.

In the air the Stearman PT-17 15e’s flat-bottom airfoils and light wing loading translate into exceptionally scale-like flight characteristics that everyone from intermediate to advanced pilots will instantly fall in love with.

PT-17 Stearman 15e Specfications:

• Approximate Flight Time: 12–15 minutes
• Battery Type: 3200mAh 3S 11.1V 20C LiPo (not included)
• Completion Level: Almost Ready-to-Fly
• Flying Weight: 3.5–3.8 lb (1.5–1.7kg)
• Hardware Included: Yes
• Material: Balsa
• Motor Type: Brushless Outrunner (not included)
• Propeller Size: 12 x 6 (not included)
• Recommended Fuel: Electric
• Speed Control: 40-Amp Pro Brushless ESC (not included)
• Trimscheme Colors: Sky Blue, Bright Yellow
• Wingspan: 44.0 in (1120mm)