The E-flite Pitts S-1S BNF Basic Electric Biplane is an officially licensed replica of the full-scale aerobatic icon that's expertly designed and equipped to deliver a flight experience that's easy to enjoy. The overall dimensions capture the revolutionary Pitts outlines while EPO construction helps present scale detail with a high level of durability. Even though installing and removing the wings is incredibly simple and tool-free, this beautiful bipe is sized so you probably never need to take it apart. Like the full-scale, under the hood is the kind of power that distinguishes this aerobat as a potent performer with virtually unlimited potential. Ballistic vertical climbs, dizzying snaps, crisp rolls and sharp corners are just a few of its specialties. Scale pilots will appreciate its smooth flight performance and level of detail, while everyone will enjoy its power system versatility. Whether you choose to fly this one-of-a-kind aerobat on a 3S or 4S LiPo, this Pitts S-1S bipe will deliver an aerobatic experience without equal.
- An Aviat Aircraft Company officially licensed version of the iconic aerobat
- High-power, 3S- and 4S-compatible brushless outrunner motor and 50A ESC
- Spektrum™ AR631 6-channel receiver with industry-leading DSMX® technology (BNF® Basic version only)
- Unmatched stability and precision of AS3X® technology for smoother flight performance (BNF Basic version only)
- Easy to fly with optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope protection (BNF Basic version only)
- Scale outline and surface detail, plus a matching spinner and appointed cockpit
- Durable aluminum landing gear with scale covers and wheel pants
- Tool-free wing assembly with quick-release hardware
- Optional-use flying wires included for added scale look
- Large cockpit hatch and removable tray simplifies battery installation
- Lightweight and durable EPO foam construction
- Factory-finished with a scale trim scheme
- (1) Pitts S-1S 850mm BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select
- (4) Spektrum 9-Gram Servo
- (1) Spektrum™ AR631 6-channel receiver with industry-leading DSMX® technology
- (1) High-power, 3S and 4S-compatible brushless outrunner motor and 50A ESC
- (1) Product Manual
- Full-range, 5+ Channel DSMX®/DSM2® transmitter
- 1800–2200mAh 3–4S LiPo flight battery with EC3™ or IC3® connector
- Compatible LiPo charger
This product was added to our catalog on April 19, 2021
I'm using a Tx16s running EdgeTx so I had to use the DSMTools lua script by frankiearzu to get everything functioning the way I wanted to which required doing a factory reset. I also switched mine to use 2 channels for the ailerons rather than the included splitter.
This would be a five star plan except for the battery being about 4-5" too far forward. I threw out the tray it came with and designed/printed my own bolt in tray to get the CG correct. I don't even see how you could mount a battery on the included tray and get near the recommended CG. One good thing is there are foam edges about 10mm wide running down both sides of interior of the fuselage. They are high enough to clear the servos such that you could easily cut a balsa or coroplast battery tray and glue it in place if you don't have a 3d printer.
So if your looking at this plane be prepared to either 3d print a battery tray. Other than that it is an amazing plane and the AS3X system makes it fly on rails.