E-flite Pitts S-1S BNF Basic Electric Biplane w/AS3X & SAFE Select (850mm)

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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.

 

Features:
  • 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
Specifications:
Battery: Sold Separately
Battery Type: LiPo (3.7V per cell)
CG (Center of Gravity): 86mm (+/-3mm) back from the leading edge of the top wing measured at the fuselage
Charger: Sold Separately
Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic
Flying Weight: 251-2000g
Power Type: Electric
Landing Gear: Prebent main gear with steerable tailwheel
Material: Foam
Minimum Required Radio: 6-channel
Motor Size: 10-Size, 1200Kv Brushless Outrunner
Motor Type: Brushless
Product Length: 31" (787 mm)
Product Weight: 46oz (1304g)
Propeller Size: 11x7
Radio: Sold Separately
Receiver: Included
Recommended Motor Battery: 2200-3000mAh 3S 11.1V 25C LiPo
Servos: Included
Skill Level: Level 2
Speed Control: Included
Technology: SAFE Select
Trim Scheme Colors: Red and white
Wing Area: 437 sq in (28.2 sq dm)
Wingspan: 33.5" (851 mm)

Includes:
  • (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
Needed to Complete:
  • 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

thomas cleary
Verified Owner
Monday, Jun 27 2022 (about a year ago)
E-flite Pitts S-1S BNF Basic Electric Biplane w/AS3X & SAFE Select (850mm)
Received my plane today , not impressed that the motor is fitted on an angle , plane wants to go in circles on the ground ( right) , tried to contact again asking the question why it’s been fitted like that but I can’t send it as it says” invalid “ so I can’t get any answers, I have bought quite a bit from here but i am reluctant to buy any more , other planes purchased were just fine , very disappointed
Joseph Likens
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Jun 8 2022 (about a year ago)
E-flite Pitts S-1S BNF Basic Electric Biplane w/AS3X & SAFE Select (850mm)
Great plane, flys awesome, but don't trust the as3x.I programed to be off, and on 5th flight it turned on making the plane uncontrollable, and crashed.
Joseph Granger
Verified Owner
Saturday, Mar 16 2024 (2 weeks ago)
E-flite Pitts S-1S BNF Basic Electric Biplane w/AS3X & SAFE Select (850mm)
The plane flies great and looks amazing for a foamy. Had it up in 10-12mph winds and it was locked in once I got the gain on the AS3X dialed in. 3s 2200mah is acrobatic and 4s 2200mah is an absolute blast. It landed on soccer field grass just fine, but the wheels are hard plastic so it was a little bouncy.

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.
flyerslow
Tuesday, Oct 17 2023 (5 months ago)
E-flite Pitts S-1S BNF Basic Electric Biplane w/AS3X & SAFE Select (850mm)
This is my 2nd one the first one I purchased a year ago, I did get 8 flights out of it then the ar621 lost programing in flight and crashed esc burnout, So about a 2mths ago order another one did a 5min flight it handle great take off was perfect landing was great put it away a month later decide to get it out and fly it again no motor operation and controls started to act up again try rebinding it no good pulled the E-Flite 40amp esc lite out, installed a 40amp predator esc works great motor fires up controls are working like they should e-flite products are going down hill. and on my E-Flite Habu SS 70mm 8 flights on it and on the 9th flight no control and crash esc really hot and smells burnt and that's on a 3.50 min flight and uses the same esc, E-Flite needs to get a new company to make there esc but the planes handle great when the electronics work