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The Piper
Pawnee was one of the first aircraft to be specifically designed
and built for agricultural spraying and dusting. Recognizing the
dangers of crop spraying: the natural dangers of low flying,
obstacles such as water towers, windmills, farm buildings, fence
posts and electrical or telephone wires, as well as the added
hazards of the often toxic chemicals they delivered to the
fields, the Piper Corporation purposefully engineered the Pawnee
to take to the skies above the endless rows of corn as a
dedicated crop-spraying aircraft.
E-flite’s Piper Pawnee 15e ARF is a scale airplane that is
unlike anything else on the market. Designed by Peter Goldsmith,
this attractive, easy to assemble balsa and plywood agricultural
aircraft model has extremely gentle flight characteristics
comparable to the ever-popular Piper Cub, making it the perfect
plane for inexperienced to moderately experienced pilots.
Created with the scale enthusiast in mind, E-flite’s Piper
Pawnee 15e has all the attention to detail the discerning
modeler demands. This almost-ready-to-fly plane replicates the
exact scale outline of its full-scale counterpart—no
modifications were made to its original shape. Scale aileron and
flap locations also help to maintain the model’s scale
integrity; furthermore, a preinstalled scale cockpit, complete
with a detailed instrument panel and molded pilot’s seat, adds
charming appeal. A scale, high-visibility UltraCote® trim scheme
and factory-painted fiberglass cowl finish off the airplane’s
stylish looks.
Contributing to the Pawnee’s extraordinary performance is the
low wing and semi-horner tip design that further improves the
low speed handling so it maneuvers well even in somewhat
confined areas. The flaps come preinstalled, but not yet cut
out, so the modeler can elect to fly with or without them. The
Pawnee has a lightweight, one-piece bolt-on wing that attaches
to the fuselage with balsa struts. Its main undercarriage and
landing gear are recreated with durable aluminum while scale Cub
wheels facilitate smooth takeoffs and landings.
Its lightweight design is focused around E-flite's Power 15 BL
Outrunner Motor, with great power-to-weight ratio so pilots can
achieve longer flight times—upwards of 25 minutes per
charge—with a lower cost motor and battery combination. Or, the
Pawnee can be paired with the Power 25 BL Outrunner Motor for
maximum power. Either way, accessing the electronics will be a
breeze thanks to the large, magnetic battery hatch. And, because
of its low parts count and high level of completion, the Piper
Pawnee 15e ARF will be flight-ready in as little as 3 hours.
- Can be
flight ready in as little as 4 hours
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Exact-to-scale proportions
- Many scale
details including cockpit and seat
- Balsa and
ply construction
- Super
stable flight characteristics
- Optional
flaps
- Removable
one-piece wing
- Genuine
UltraCote® covering
- Painted
fiberglass cowl
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Piper Pawnee Specifications |
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Wing Span: 62"
(1575mm)
Overall Length: 41.5" (1050mm)
Wing Area: 550 sq in (35.5 sq dmm)
Flying Weight: 4 - 4.25 lbs (1.8 - 1.9 kg)
Motor Size: Power 15 - Power 25
Radio: 6 channels w/ 4 mini servos, 6 with optional flaps
Servos: (4) JR Sport MN48's, (6) with optional flaps
Trim Scheme Colors: Ultracote White with Yellow and Blue
trim
CG (center of gravity): 2-1/2" (62mm) from the leading
edge of the wing
Prop Size: APC 11x7E
Hardware Included: Yes
Speed Control : 35 - 40 Amp brushless
Recommended Battery: 11.1 V 4200 3-cell Li-Po, 10 cell
1800 mAh NiMh
Scale: Sport Flyer
Approx. Assembly Time: 4 - 6 hours
Sport
Outrunner Setup
High
Power Outrunner Setup
Parts
Listing
Optional
Accessories
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