Preview - E-flite PT-17 15e ARF

Most RC pilots have wanted to fly a bi-plane at one time or another and the first one that comes to mind is always the pre-WWII Stearman PT-17 US Army Air Corps primary trainer that many wartime pilots learned to fly in. E-flite has released a new PT-17 ARF that makes it possible for everyone to assemble and fly a very scale-like Stearman. Wing alignment and transportation has been simplified to eliminate the difficulties associated with more conventional assemblies. A simple bracket and two screws make wing assembly and removal simple. The built up balsa/ply construction with fuselage stringers maintains that full-scale realism reminiscent of aircraft in that era while also keeping the total weight to a minimum. The result is an excellent flying RC model capable of all the aerobatics the real one could do. It is not a primary trainer for RC but it is not difficult to fly due to the features incorporated in this E-flite design. This one is designed to be powered with a 15 size brushless electric motor so operation is equally easy.

Our preview video with John Redman will get into all the details of this new E-flite airplane and we are confident you are going to want to put one of these great ARF models together. Everyone around HorizonRC.com is anxious to get in line for one of their own. Take a look and see what you think.

Specs:
Wingspan: 44.0 in (1120mm)
Flying Weight: 3.53.8 lb (1.51.7 kg)
Motor Size: Power 15
Radio: 4-channel
Prop Size: APC 12x6E electric prop
Speed Control: 40-Amp Pro Brushless ESC
Recommended Battery: 3200mAh 3S 11.1V Li-Po battery
Approx. Assembly Time: 68 hours

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Stearman
• PT-17
• Biplane
• WWII Trainer

[lasher56]

I can never hear what they are saying and I have my volume truned all the way up and when I go to another video it blows me out of my chair, good review from what I can hear please crank it up a little

[HorizonRCdotCom]

I am not getting any audio issues on our end. Viewing in IE, FireFox, Chrome and via my cell phone.

[teliafly]

Nice plane guys. This is exactly what I've been looking for. I picked mine up from Ray & Robins hobbies in Maine yesterday and I'm very impressed with the overall construction and very clear directions. I'm waiting for my motor to come in and hope to be flying next week. I'm glad you kept this color scheme. Very nice.

[HorizonRCdotCom]

Teli, be sure and drop us a note here or on Horizon Hobby FaceBook and tell us about your flying experience. JB

[Billy145891]

Great preview on the PT-17 looks really good when will they be shipping out?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

Right now they all shipped out. Next delivery is coming very soon. This one was very close to the release date but it was a very popular model.

[TheAvidlover]

just bought plane first flight on sunday

[jeffie8696]

I want one that can accept a .30 size glow four stroke ;-)

[kinbigbird]

This PT-17 was a fun build,Thanks E-Flight

[rg26100]

what are the tipstall characteristics?

[multicolor0]

thats one beautiful bird

[TheJohnnyboy23]

why is it number 25, on my fsx i have gas modelm75 stearman, and the army stearman is number 25. is number 25 a special one.

[lazor222]

What was the next Biplane?

[SgtHail]

What was the other bipe he talked about that was coming out?

[Langfordc]

@lasher56 - I think part of the problem is Jim's microphone is working and John's is not. I noticed a big difference in audio on my computer as well. I usually don't listen to what they say...just want to see the thing fly! LOL

[Cunninghamn8r]

i just started on my .46 nitro trainer and i'm looking for a EP model that's sorta a litle more capable. anyone know what would suit me the best?