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The Retro Series - Pioneer 1020mm EPO (PNF)
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| Wingspan | 1020mm |
| Length | 816mm |
| Flying Weight | 650g |
| ESC | 20A w/BEC |
| Servo | 9g x 4 |
| Prop | 8x6 |
Features:, Plug and Fly Format, simply add your own reciever and Battery!, Specs:, Motor:, 1200kv Brushless Outrunner, Requires:, Your own 4 Channel TX/RX,
The Pioneer is the first in the line of superb new Retro Series models, this new range pays homage to the Vintage RC and Freeflight era when models were practical, rugged, simple, good looking and always flew well, the Retro series offers you the chance to experience this golden age of modelling, but with all the benefits of thoroughly modern manufacturing and design!
The Pioneer is made from tough EPO and has been nicely painted in an authentic "dope & tissue" color, it is also Plug & Fly, so the pre-fitted Brushless Outrunner & ESC substitute the old oil burner and the pre-installed servo's offer you full four channel control. There are so many nice touches, including the alloy/plastic rear fuselage frame, the dummy rotary engine, machine gun and proper alloy rigging wires. The metal/CF under carriage is substantial and the large, thin wheels are able to tackle the roughest of strips without drama. Reciever access is via a neat hatch on the side of the fuselage and the quick battery access via the attractive alloy look cowl. Build time is very short, even the rigging system is simple and fast, not like the old days of building from plans, this one won't take 6 months to get in the air!
The Pioneer not only looks the part, it flies the part, the slow flight capability of this model is quite amazing and because it is so "locked in", the Pioneer manages to capture the essence of a much larger Vintage model in flight. At it's heart, the Pioneer is a Sport model, the power train has been well thought out making it quite capable of basic aerobatics like loops, stall turns, rolls, etc, without the need for excessive air speed. The Pioneer is a high quality, fun, robust and attractive "vintage" model with a truly authentic look and feel, take a trip down memory lane with The Retro Series!
Tough EPO Foam
High Quality Construction and Painted Finish
Robust and Practical Design
Authentic Vintage Look
Easy and Fast Assembly
Superb Power Train/Airframe Balance
Inexpensive to Get In the Air
Aerobatic Capability
Perfect Parkflyer size, Vintage flying without the need for lugging round a Flightbox!
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1300mAh 3s Lipoly Battery
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