Pilot-RC 73in Wingspan (50-70cc) Pitts Challenger

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Overview

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

• 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, specially developed for precision acrobatic and extreme 3D flying
• 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: 50-70cc (easily fits DLE60, DA70 and GP76 engines inside the cowl)

Servos: x7 high torque plus throttle // Uses x1 per aileron (total x4), x1 per elevator and x1 on rudder

Required extension wire lengths:

• x2 for bottom wing aileron servo: 12cm
• x2 for top wing aileron servo: 55cm (installed in bottom wing) + 46cm (installed in wing struts)
• x2 for the receiver to the the wing root, inside fuselage: 32cm
• x2 for elevator servo: 50cm
• x1 for throttle servo: 35cm

Also requires all the usual accessories such as transmitter, receiver, propeller, batteries and possibly other small accessories.

MacGregor RC Recommended Hardware

Motor: DLE60 Twin 2-Stroke Petrol Engine.

Servos: Please see MacGregor Hardware Packs below.

MacGregor 60cc Pitts Standard Servo Pack

• 7 x MacGregor MG5921HV Servo
• 7 x Single Aluminium Servo Arm 1.6in
• 3 x Dualsky 450mm HD Leads
• 2 x Dualsky 150mm HD Leads
• 4 x Dualsky 600mm HD Leads

MacGregor 60cc Pitts Premium Servo Pack

• 7 x MacGregor MGB6928HV Servo
• 7 x Single Aluminium Servo Arm 1.6in
• 3 x Dualsky 450mm HD Leads
• 2 x Dualsky 150mm HD Leads
• 4 x Dualsky 600mm HD Leads

Specifications

Model:	Pitts Challenger
Wingspan:	73in (1.85m)
Length:	71in (1.79m)
Wing area:	1,712sq in(1,108sq cm)
Dry Weight:	9.4kg (20.7lbs)

Video

Pitts Challenger 50-70cc

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.

Gallery

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.

Manuals/Downloads

• Build manual for Pilot-RC Pitts 73in (External Website)