Flite Test Bushwacker Electric Airplane Kit (1143mm)
FLT-1027
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Say hello to Peter's 3rd Flite Test design, the FT Bushwacker! This rugged little plane is based off of multiple popular full scale bush planes such as the Highlander! The FT Bushwacker is an aerobatic super short take off/landing aircraft. For extreme 3D aerobatic performance, use the large control surfaces. For extreme super STOL performance, split each aileron in half to create flaps. This plane is designed for intermediate to advanced pilots and is capable of most aerobatic maneuvers with the Power Pack C.
Power Pack Compatibility:
Flite Test Airplanes are all designed around the use of various "Power Packs" which include an inexpensive Motor, ESC, Servo, & accessory package to complete each aircraft!
Specifications:
Weight: 1.15 LBs (Fully assembled; without battery)
Wingspan: 45 Inches (1143mm)
Center of Gravity: 1.75" Inches (44mm) from leading edge of wing (Recommended)
Control Surface Throws: 6 Degrees
Expo Suggestions: 30%
Kit Includes:
- Laser-cut Foam Airframe
- Power Pod (Swappable)
- Firewall
- Push Rods
- Control Horns
- Bar-BQ Skewers
- Velcro
- Throw Gauge
- Rubber Bands
- Coffee Stir Sticks
- Foam Wheels
- Landing Gear Rod
- Specification Sheet
Needed to Complete:
- (1) Brushless Motor: Flite Test C Radial or Park 425 Size, 1000kV Minimum
- (1+) Propellers: 9x6 - 10x4.7
- (1) ESC: 20-30 Amp
- (1+) Battery: 3S 11.1V LiPo 1300-2200mAh
- (4-6) Servos: ~9 Gram Micro Servos
- (1) 2.4GHZ Radio System (Radio & Receiver)
- Spektrum: DX6e Radio System
- Futaba: 6J Radio System
- Misc. Building Supplies.
This product was added to our catalog on August 2, 2017
Anonymous
Monday, Apr 29 2019 (about 4 years ago)
Flite Test Bushwacker Electric Airplane Kit (1143mm)
Breif summary of my flight exp.
- Experience approximately 1 year, mainly gyro stabilized helis, and quads.
- I have never successfully landed an airplane at anytime in my aeronautical adventures, have landed helis, and quads but thats simple.
I just recently started scratch builds this past 2018/2019 winter, (figured since I am the definition of "awful airplane pilot") it is substantially cheaper, however more labor intensive. I cant afford to constantly buy expensive airplane parts, so scratch builds were a no brainer.
This is my 4th FT build, all but 2 I was able to fly, the Mig 3 and this bushwacker were a breeze to get up. Landing is not my strong suit, plain and simple I guarantee I a thr worst of the worst landers.
This bushwacker is PHENOMENAL!!! I had to dabble a bit, 2 crash landings and some relatively extensive repairs brought me to today. I heavily modified this plane, and suprisingly enough it still does its amazing aerobatics, but I had THREE 100% SUCCESSFUL FLIGHTS!!!!! SUPER STOKED!!!! Not even a hesitation whatsoever, I was able to land this rig. I kid not it basically lands itself.
Mods include, beefed up landing gear, balsa reinforced elevator, and power pod, did without flaps (caused too much multitasking for a noob), modded the wing and elevator design. If I could include a pic it would be great, maybe ill post on the fourm.
Anyway, I am not even a beginning pilot to say the best, but this is easily able to be a swiss army knife of airplanes.
Buy it!!!
P.s. i am using a 3842 1100kv w/12x6 prop. Shes a skookum choocher people.
- Experience approximately 1 year, mainly gyro stabilized helis, and quads.
- I have never successfully landed an airplane at anytime in my aeronautical adventures, have landed helis, and quads but thats simple.
I just recently started scratch builds this past 2018/2019 winter, (figured since I am the definition of "awful airplane pilot") it is substantially cheaper, however more labor intensive. I cant afford to constantly buy expensive airplane parts, so scratch builds were a no brainer.
This is my 4th FT build, all but 2 I was able to fly, the Mig 3 and this bushwacker were a breeze to get up. Landing is not my strong suit, plain and simple I guarantee I a thr worst of the worst landers.
This bushwacker is PHENOMENAL!!! I had to dabble a bit, 2 crash landings and some relatively extensive repairs brought me to today. I heavily modified this plane, and suprisingly enough it still does its amazing aerobatics, but I had THREE 100% SUCCESSFUL FLIGHTS!!!!! SUPER STOKED!!!! Not even a hesitation whatsoever, I was able to land this rig. I kid not it basically lands itself.
Mods include, beefed up landing gear, balsa reinforced elevator, and power pod, did without flaps (caused too much multitasking for a noob), modded the wing and elevator design. If I could include a pic it would be great, maybe ill post on the fourm.
Anyway, I am not even a beginning pilot to say the best, but this is easily able to be a swiss army knife of airplanes.
Buy it!!!
P.s. i am using a 3842 1100kv w/12x6 prop. Shes a skookum choocher people.
David Printz
Verified Owner
Monday, Sep 30 2019 (about 4 years ago)
Flite Test Bushwacker Electric Airplane Kit (1143mm)
This is my 2nd FT plane. The 1st was the Guinea Pig. I modified the Bushwacker tail skid to be a tail wheel (3/4”) which enables ground handling even in low wind. The tail wheel is mounted to the rudder. We have a paved runway. Luv doing touch n gos! With flaps the Bushwacker lands at near zero mph. It is fully aerobatic and flies > 10 mins on a 2200 3s pack. Weight with 3s pack on board is an amazing 1.4 lbs. The oversized foam board wheels are really cool! I sprayed them black with white sidewalls! Guys at the field luv it, too!
The FT planes, parts and service are SUPERB!
Thank you, FT!
The FT planes, parts and service are SUPERB!
Thank you, FT!
Jean pierre Goussot
Wednesday, Feb 26 2020 (about 4 years ago)
Flite Test Bushwacker Electric Airplane Kit (1143mm)
I don't understand what the low price of € 39 represents at the start
How is the shipping cost in France estimated?
How is the shipping cost in France estimated?
Hayden Inch
Friday, Nov 8 2019 (about 4 years ago)
Flite Test Bushwacker Electric Airplane Kit (1143mm)
I have scratch built the bushwhacker and it seems good but the power pod is difficult to get into the right position so the holes line up to keep it in place.
Looks good and very lightweight so I need a calm day to fly.
Looks good and very lightweight so I need a calm day to fly.