Description
The Flex Innovations Cessna 170 G2 60E Super PNP Electric Airplane is an officially licensed plane that offers something incredible for everyone. This style of plane is designed to have an incredible balanced airframe to suite all flying styles. At first glance, it is a forgiving aircraft with rough field capabilities. Upon further inspection you will find it is capable of wild 3D aerobatics to gentle touch and goes. The Cessna 170 60E G2 is the go-to, all around perfect airplane for maximum fun and minimal hassle.
Airframe
This G2 model builds on the extremely popular Flex Innovations Cessna 170 60E. Improvements were made to the airframe to take the Cessna 170 60E G2 to the next level! Flex Innovations equipped this model with a powerful Potenza 60L motor for incredible performance. The motor is then paired to the Potenza 100A ESC for super smooth throttle response and reliability. Optional floats are available giving this plane an extremely wide flight envelope.
Aura 8
An Aura 8 Advanced Flight Control System (AFCS) is installed in the Cessna 170 G2 60E with no additional programming required. The Aura 8 AFCS is a highly refined 3-axis gyro that makes the aircraft fly like its bigger and flying in less wind. Due to its advanced implementation, it is unobtrusive, feeling like there is nothing in the way of the pilot!
Features:
Length: 60.1 in. (1544 mm)
Wingspan: 86.7 in. (2204 mm)
Weight: 9lb 3oz. (4170g) w/6s 5200mAh 40C
Color: Night Orange
Includes:
Airframe
This G2 model builds on the extremely popular Flex Innovations Cessna 170 60E. Improvements were made to the airframe to take the Cessna 170 60E G2 to the next level! Flex Innovations equipped this model with a powerful Potenza 60L motor for incredible performance. The motor is then paired to the Potenza 100A ESC for super smooth throttle response and reliability. Optional floats are available giving this plane an extremely wide flight envelope.
Aura 8
An Aura 8 Advanced Flight Control System (AFCS) is installed in the Cessna 170 G2 60E with no additional programming required. The Aura 8 AFCS is a highly refined 3-axis gyro that makes the aircraft fly like its bigger and flying in less wind. Due to its advanced implementation, it is unobtrusive, feeling like there is nothing in the way of the pilot!
Features:
- Light wing loading, with large control surfaces for an incredibly wide flight envelope, and the ultimate performance
- Designed by World Champion, Quique Somenzini
- Aura 8 Advanced Flight Control System enhances the flight without ever feeling intrusive
- Live-wing couples the flaps and ailerons for roll control, increasing the Cessna 170s maneuverability
- Huge quick release battery hatch with removable battery tray for easy battery access
- Aileron and flap servos connect to the fuselage with a single connection per wing
- Extra-large tundra tires make flying off of unimproved fields a breeze
- Pre-installed scale navigation and landing lights
- Enhanced scale realism with imitation windows
- Improved wing mounting with threaded metal inserts for the screws securing the main wings
- Ball linkages are used on all servo and control horn connections for smooth, reliable control
- Traditional-style hinges on the elevator and rudder offer free movement and great reliability
- Innovative plywood sub frame and hollow EPO construction is lightweight, while remaining stiff
- Potenza 100A 32 Bit ESC with 5V/8A BEC provides silky smooth throttle response and reliability
- Wing struts easily attach with a single pin, and fold flat for transport
- Six DS34 servos come factory installed
- Potenza 60L Motor provides incredible power, while remaining lightweight
- Vortex generators enhance low speed control
- Glider tow mechanism is installed, and makes setup for towing very simple
- Custom control horns for optimized throw and precision
- Factory-painted and factory-installed decals look great and keep the work to a minimum
Length: 60.1 in. (1544 mm)
Wingspan: 86.7 in. (2204 mm)
Weight: 9lb 3oz. (4170g) w/6s 5200mAh 40C
Color: Night Orange
Includes:
- (1) Cessna 170 G2 60E Super PNP Electric Airplane with:
- (1) Potenza 60L Motor
- (1) Potenza 100A 32 Bit ESC
- (6) DS34 Servos
- (1) Aura 8 AFCS
- (1) Night LED Light set
- (1) 6+ Channel 2.4GHz Transmitter (8 Channels Recommended for all Expert features, excluding transmitter switchable Night LEDs)
- (1) Matching Receiver
- Spektrum Users: (1) SPM4651T, (SRXL2 Receiver cable is required (SPMA3066)) or (1) SPMAR6610T
- Futaba Users: (1) R2001SB (FUT01102243-3), or (1) R7008SB (FUT01102203-3)
- (1) 6S 5200-6200mAh 40C LiPo battery w/EC5 Connector
- (1) Lipo Battery Balance Charger System
- Misc. Building Tools (Referenced in User Manual)