Flite Test Simple Scout Electric Airplane (952mm)

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Price: $29.95
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The Flite Test Simple Scout was designed with the same vision as many of our other Simple Series planes. Quick and easy build, Easy to y, and able to grow with the pilot in both skills and features. This Fun Scale WW1 reconnaissance plane carries many of the features that were common on many of the Iconic aircraft of the 1920’s. This makes it easy to paint it up like a wingman of the red baron or as one of its British adversaries. Our goal with The FT Simple Scout is to introduce both a great way to learn to fly and also many fun activities like combat and flying FPV from the open Cockpit.

The Ft Simple Scout makes a fantastic first plane. When built as a beginner model, the Plane only requires rudder, elevator, and throttle to y. This classic 3 channel configuration is both simple and stable for new pilots. Once comfortable with 3 channel, the world of flight opens up with the ability to add ailerons to
the existing wings. As a 4 channel aircraft, the same stable flight can still be experienced, but now aerobatics, flaperons, and all the classic barnstorming maneuvers like loops, rolls, inverted flight, and extreme slow flight. Even with its most advanced setup, the FT Simple Scout will still stall gently with wings level. Our favorite activity with The FT Simple Scout is to install and optional FPV set-up in the open Cockpit. This gives the pilot the satisfaction of flying from the same perspective as you were in the plane yourself without compromising visibility to safely fly.

If you are new to this great hobby, looking for a fun activity with your friends, or want to go back in time with an iconic blast from the past, we hope the FT Simple Scout is a source of many happy memories and a gateway to many future pilots finding success in flight. Thank you for your support and happy flying! 

 

 
Specifications:  
Weight: 15 Oz (Fully assembled; without battery)  
Wingspan: 37.5 Inches (952mm)  
Center of Gravity: 2.25 Inches (355mm) from the leading edge of wing (Recommended)  
Control Surface Throws: 12 Degrees  
Expo Suggestions: 30%  

Kit Includes:  

  • Laser-cut Foam Airframe
  • 16" Push Rods
  • Control horns
  • Landing Gear
  • Swappable Firewall
  • Flite Test Sticker Pack

Needed to Complete:  

  • (1) LiPo Battery Charger 
  • Power Pack B
  • (1+) Tattu 3s 11.1V 1300mAh LiPo Battery
  • (1) 2.4GHZ Radio System (Radio & Receiver)
  • Misc. Building Supplies.
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Hot Glue
  • Knife

This product was added to our catalog on December 6, 2017

Iain Christie
Tuesday, Apr 2 2019 (about 4 years ago)
Flite Test Simple Scout Electric Airplane (952mm)
A fantastic flyer. My second speed-build kit and although I made a few mistakes it still flies like a dream. It's easy to fly on a soccer-sized field. Even one that is surrounded by trees. It flies smoothly in winds up to 20kph (15mph). I bought some over-sized wheels and it handles short grass landing and take-offs with no problem at all. Even on a 3 Cell battery it can handle simple aerobatics and on a 4C it's even more fun. Give a try. I doubt you will be disappointed
Kerry DelVecchio
Tuesday, Mar 9 2021 (about 3 years ago)
Flite Test Simple Scout Electric Airplane (952mm)
This review is about the plane that I purchased on their STEM store, as I couldn't figure out how to post a review there.

Overall the plane is okay, but some of the score marks didn't exist, such as for the ailerons. I had to print out part of the plans to figure out their size and location. Also the "A, B, C" fold marking was so light as to be almost invisible. The same with the location for the pushrod guide plates. Since this is my first FT plane, it was a bit confusing.

The wooden firewall is also bigger than the power pod. Again, this is confusing for the newbie. And the hole for the motor wires only lines up one way. So you really need to figure out which mounting holes are the correct ones for the motor as the wires might end up 90 degrees from the hole (I found out the hard way).

Unfortunately, 1 servo burned out immediately. I plugged in all four to get them centered, and while doing that, one of them went haywire. It was hot to the touch, so I unplugged it and let it cool down. But it doesn't work.

So, I'm left trying to get a replacement. This is where my frustration begins. I left a voicemail and web message on Friday, and I'm still waiting on Tuesday to hear anything back.

The STEM store is SEPARATE from the main store (it's actually the folks in Ohio). My recommendation is to NOT purchase from the STEM store, but only from the main store, as there is someone there for customer service.

Kerry