Description
Pilot RC Pitts Challenger 60cc 73" (04) PIL605
Pilot-RC's first ever biplane! And it could be no other than the classically beautiful Pitts Challenger.
Fear not about long setup times of traditional biplanes, Pilot-RC's innovative and patented systems allow you to have the model completely put together in under 5 minutes, to then unleash the acrobatic and 3D monster that our Pitts.
Features
- SPECIAL NEW! Pilot-RC new and patented quick release system for fast wing mounting at the field.
- Special Pilot-RC no screw canopy. Quick release with new security latch design.
- Strong but light, specially developed for precision acrobatic and extreme 3D flying
- Genuine German Oracover (Ultracote) covering
- Highly prefabricated, experienced builders can have air ready in under a day
- Pre-installed hinges (glued and pinned)
- Internally mounted cowling - so no external screws exposed
- Removable wings, wing stut and stabs.
- Laser engraved motor mounting position
Included Hardware
Complete air frame with all basic accessories (such as carbon fibre main undercarriage, tail-gear assembly and wing-tubes as well as fibreglass control horns and wheel pants)
Pre-installed hinges and pre-mounted canopy
Fuel tank and fuel tubing pre-prepared, fuel dot and breather valve
Wheels, axles and wheel pants
Pre-prepared pushrods with ball links
Matching carbon spinner
Needed To Complete
Motor: 50-70cc (easily fits DLE60, DA70 and GP76 engines inside the cowl)
Servos: x7 high torque plus throttle // Uses x1 per aileron (total x4), x1 per elevator and x1 on rudder
Required extension wire lengths:
- x2 for bottom wing aileron servo: 12cm
- x2 for top wing aileron servo: 55cm (installed in bottom wing) + 46cm (installed in wing struts)
- x2 for the receiver to the the wing root, inside fuselage: 32cm
- x2 for elevator servo: 50cm
- x1 for throttle servo: 35cm
Also requires all the usual accessories such as transmitter, receiver, propeller, batteries and possibly other small accessories.
MacGregor RC Recommended Hardware
Motor: 60cc - DLE60 Twin 2-Stroke Petrol Engine.
Servos: Please see MacGregor Hardware Packs below.
MacGregor 60cc Pitts Standard Servo Pack - Normal RRP: £312.60 | Combo Price: £250.08 = 20% Discount
7 x MacGregor MG5921HV Servo, 7 x Single Aluminium Servo Arm 1.6in, 3 x Dualsky 450mm HD Leads, 2 x Dualsky 150mm HD Leads, 4 x Dualsky 6000mm HD Leads
MacGregor 60cc Pitts Premium Servo Pack - Normal RRP: £697.60 | Combo Price: £558.08 = 20% Discount
7 x MacGregor MGB6928HV Servo, 7 x Single Aluminium Servo Arm 1.6in, 3 x Dualsky 450mm HD Leads, 2 x Dualsky 150mm HD Leads, 4 x Dualsky 6000mm HD Leads
Specifications
| Model: | Pitts Challenger |
|---|---|
| Wingspan: | 73in (1.85m) |
| Length: | 71in (1.79m) |
| Wing area: | 1,712sq in(1,108sq cm) |
| Dry Weight: | 9.4kg (20.7lbs) |