E Flite Cherokee 1.3m - BNF Basic AS3X
Brand: E Flite
Part No: EFL05450
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The E-flite Cherokee 1.3m BNF Basic AS3X (part number EFL05450) pays tribute to the classic PA-28 with an authentic outline, refined handling and modern electronics. This updated version adds a Spektrum Avian 70A Smart Lite ESC and an optimised power system with a smaller-diameter propeller for improved efficiency and ground clearance. Scale touches include molded-in panel lines and rivets, a full-flying stabilator, functional slotted flaps and factory-installed LED navigation, strobe, beacon and landing lights.
Features
- Updated, smarter scale replica of the civil aviation classic with smooth, confidence-inspiring handling
- Optimised power system with smaller-diameter prop for improved ground clearance and performance
- Spektrum AR631 receiver with DSMX technology and AS3X stabilisation
- Optional-use SAFE Select flight envelope protection
- Factory-installed LED navigation, strobe, beacon and landing lights
- Shock-absorbing nose strut with improved design and oversized wheels for varied surfaces
- Two-piece plug-in wing with hands-free servo/light connections and functional slotted flaps
- Full-flying stabilator with updated mounting for precise control
- Composite-reinforced EPO construction with factory paint and modern trim scheme
- Fast, bolt-together assembly – no glue required
- 5-channel control with six factory-installed servos and linkages
- Suggested compatibility with popular 3S or 4S 2200–4000mAh LiPo batteries
- Suggested compatibility with the Spektrum DXS transmitter included with many E-flite/HobbyZone trainers
Exclusive Technologies
AS3X works behind the scenes to smooth turbulence and deliver a locked-in feel, while optional SAFE Select provides self-levelling plus pitch and bank limits that can be enabled or disabled via a switch.
Smart Technology
The Spektrum Avian 70A Smart Lite ESC can relay real-time telemetry such as battery voltage, motor RPM and current via compatible receivers and Spektrum AirWare transmitters. Suggested compatibility includes AirWare-equipped radios such as DX6e, DX8e, DX6 G2/3, DX8 G2, DX9, NX6–NX20 and iX12–iX20.
Specifications
- Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic
- Wingspan: 51.6" (1311 mm)
- Power Type: Electric; Motor Type: Brushless
- Speed Control: Included (Spektrum Avian 70A Smart Lite)
- Receiver: Included (Spektrum AR631)
- Servos: Included
- Flaps: Yes (slotted)
- Material: EPO
- Connector Type: IC3
- Approximate Flight Time: 5 minutes
- LiPo Compatibility: 3S, 4S (battery sold separately)
- Radio and Charger: Sold separately
- Skill Level: Level 2
What’s Included
- E-flite Cherokee 1.3m airframe
- (6) Spektrum sub-micro servos (installed)
- Spektrum brushless outrunner motor (installed)
- Spektrum Avian 70A Smart Lite ESC (installed)
- Spektrum AR631 6-channel receiver with AS3X and SAFE Select (installed)
- Product manual
Required to Complete
- Full-range 5–6+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter
- 3S 11.1V or 4S 14.8V 2200–4000mAh LiPo with EC3 or IC3 connector
- Compatible LiPo charger
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The iconic PA-28 Cherokee began rolling off the assembly line in Vero Beach, Florida in the early 1960s. Since then, thanks to its simple design and smooth handling, more than 32,000 Cherokees and variants have been produced for flight training, personal use, and beyond. The original E-flite Cherokee 1.3m was a popular tribute to this aviation classic that offered incredible handling every RC pilot could appreciate while featuring a variety of functional scale features including navigation and landing lights, a full-flying stabilator, flaps, and more. Now this updated and upgraded version includes a Spektrum Avian 70A Smart Lite ESC as part of the optimized power system along with other improvements to make it Smarter and more fun to fly than ever before!
Features- An updated and upgraded, Smarter and more modern scale replica of the civil aviation classic
- Incredibly smooth flight performance and handling make it the perfect choice for a first low-wing or scale model
- Optimized power system featuring a more efficient, smaller diameter prop for improved ground clearance and performance
- Compatible with popular 3S and 4S 2200–4000mAh batteries that deliver excellent performance and flight times
- 70-amp Spektrum Avian™ Smart Lite ESC provides real-time battery voltage, motor RPM, and other data via compatible receivers and transmitters
- Compatible with the Spektrum DXS transmitter included with many of the most popular E-flite and HobbyZone trainer airplane models
- Spektrum™ AR631 receiver with fly-by range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX® technology
- Easier to take off, fly and land with optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope protection
- The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive AS3X® technology
- Abundant scale detail including molded-in panel lines, rivets, corrugated control surfaces, and more
- Factory-installed LED navigation lights, strobes, beacon, and landing lights for added scale realism and visibility
- Extremely large top hatch featuring a pilot figure and plastic instrument panel cover for easy access to the battery mounting area and electronics
- Shock-absorbing nose strut featuring an improved design for easier maintenance and oversized wheels for operation from a variety of surfaces
- Full-flying horizontal stabilizer/elevator (stabilator) with an updated mounting system for improved precision and control
- Two-piece plug-in wing panels featuring a convenient hands-free servo connection system for the servos and lights
- Functional slotted flaps for shorter takeoffs/landings and improved slow-speed handling
- 5-channel control with six (6) factory-installed servos and linkages
- Factory-painted and finished in a classic yet modern trim scheme
- Lightweight and durable composite-reinforced EPO construction
- Fast and easy bolt-together assembly – no glue required
This updated and upgraded E-flite Cherokee 1.3m celebrates the classic design of the legendary full-scale PA-28 with an accurate outline, a long list of scale details, modern-day convenience features and technologies, plus fantastic power and flight performance that makes flying exciting and fun. An abundance of scale details including molded-in panel lines, rivets, corrugated control surfaces, factory-installed LED lights, and more highlight the authentic appearance. The shock-absorbing nose strut features an improved steering arm and mounting design for easier maintenance, while the oversized wheels make it possible to fly from a variety of paved, dirt, and even some grass surfaces. Plug-in wing panels are equipped with convenient hands-free servo connections and include operational slotted flaps for shorter takeoffs and landings plus improved slow-flight handling. An extremely large top hatch featuring a pilot figure – and now including a plastic instrument panel cover to eliminate “gatoring” – offers easy access to the electronics and the battery mounting area with plenty of space to fit a 3S or 4S 2200–4000mAh battery, while the high-power brushless motor and 70-amp Smart Lite ESC deliver better-than-scale power. The power system has also been optimized with a smaller diameter propeller that offers better ground clearance plus improved efficiency and performance. Best of all, no glue is required for assembly of the lightweight, composite-reinforced EPO airframe so you can be flying in less time than it takes to charge a battery! It all adds up to deliver a scale marvel that offers incredible handling and fantastic flight performance for shooting smooth touch and goes, rock-solid low and high-speed cruising, and even for performing aggressive aerobatics in a model that’s perfect for intermediate to experienced pilots.
Exclusive Technologies
This BNF® Basic version is equipped with exclusive Spektrum™ AS3X® and SAFE® Select technologies. AS3X works behind the scenes to smooth out the effects of wind and turbulence to deliver a locked-in feel that makes it seem like you’re flying a much larger airplane. Optional-use SAFE Select offers pitch and bank angle limits and automatic self-leveling that can be turned on and off at the flip of a switch! If you don’t want to enable the SAFE Select features, bind the receiver normally, and only AS3X will be active.
Smart Technology
The Cherokee 1.3m is equipped with an exclusive Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart Lite ESC that can provide a variety of real-time power system related telemetry data including motor RPM, current, overall battery voltage and more – with Smart and non-Smart batteries – via compatible receivers (including the AR631) and Spektrum AirWare™ equipped transmitters (including the DX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/3 and 8 G2, the DX9, NX6 to 20, iX12 to 20 and others) while you fly.
E Flite Cherokee 1.3m - BNF Basic AS3X Specfications:
- Battery: Sold Separately
- Connector Type: IC3
- Approximate Flight Time: 5 Minutes
- Flaps: Yes
- Material: EPO
- LiPo Compatibility: 3S, 4S
- Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic
- Motor Type: Brushless
- Speed Control: Included
- Charger: Sold Separately
- Receiver: Included
- Radio: Sold Separately
- Power Type: Electric
- Servos: Included
- Skill Level: Level 2
- Wingspan: 51.6" (1311 mm)
- (1) E-flite® Cherokee 1.3m with:
- (6) Spektrum Sub-Micro Servos (installed)
- (1) Spektrum Brushless Outrunner Motor (installed)
- (1) Spektrum Avian 70-Amp Smart Lite Brushless ESC (installed)
- (1) Spektrum AR631 6-Channel Receiver with AS3X and SAFE Select (installed)
- (1) Product Manual
- (1) Full-range 5–6+ channel Spektrum DSMX®/DSM2® compatible transmitter
- (1) 3S 11.1V or 4S 14.8V 2200–4000mAh LiPo Battery with EC3 or IC3 Connector
- (1) Compatible LiPo Charger
Key Info:
- Brand: E Flite
- Part No: EFL05450
- Barcode: 660132889791
- Assembly Level: BNF Basic
- Power: Electric
- Flying Style: Sport
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The E-flite Cherokee 1.3m typically has a take-off distance of around 10-15 feet (3-5 meters) in calm conditions, depending on the battery used, propeller selection, and pilot skill.
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