Name: E-flite Pilatus PC-21 1.3m BNF RC Plane Basic with AS3X+ and SAFE Select
Brand: E-Flite
SKU: EFL14950
Price: 999.00 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

The E-flite® Pilatus PC-21 1.3m (1.45m L) is an incredible scale replica of the popular turboprop-powered advanced trainer in service with many air forces worldwide. It features more scale details and functional features than smaller PC-21 models, plus it delivers amazing flight and aerobatic performance while also being capable of level-flight top speeds up to 100+ MPH with 6S batteries!

In The Box

Spektrum Metal-Geared Servos (installed) x 7
Spektrum Brushless Outrunner Motor (installed) x 1
Spektrum Avian 100-Amp Smart Brushless ESC (installed) x 1
Spektrum AR637TA+ 6-Channel Receiver with AS3X+ and SAFE Select (installed)

Needed to Complete

Full-range 6–8+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter
6S 22.2V 4000–7000mAh LiPo with EC5 or IC5 Connector x 1
Compatible LiPo charger

Download E-flite Pilatus PC-21 1.3m - Manual HERE

E-flite Pilatus PC-21 1.3m BNF Basic with AS3X+ and SAFE Select Overview

The Pilatus PC-21 is an advanced training platform developed specifically to meet the needs of modern pilots. Designed and built in Switzerland, it features a turboprop engine to deliver jet-like performance and high-G capability, making it the top choice of numerous air forces around the world. The E-flite® PC-21 1.3m (1.45m L) is a tribute to the unique design featuring a variety of scale details along with functional retracts and flaps, plus landing and navigation lights. It's equipped with a 5-blade propeller, a specially tuned brushless motor, and a Spektrum™ Avian™ 100A Smart ESC compatible with 6S 4000–7000mAh batteries to deliver unlimited vertical performance and level-flight top speeds up to 100+ MPH. The BNF Basic version also includes a telemetry-capable AR637TA+ receiver with enhanced AS3X+®, optional-use SAFE® Select, and convenient Smart Transmitter File technologies that make it even easier for a wide range of pilots to fly and enjoy!

The E-flite® Pilatus PC-21 1.3m (1.45m L) is designed to be the most convenient and capable scale model of the modern advanced training platform from Pilatus yet! It features an abundance of scale details and functional features, including LED landing, navigation, and anti-collision lights, as well as flaps with true-to-scale hinges and hidden pushrods. Factory-installed electric retracts with durable metal components, including shock-absorbing and heavy-duty trailing link struts, make it possible to take off from a wide variety of surfaces, including paved runways, packed dirt, and even some grass.

The sleek EPO airframe is composite-reinforced throughout and is factory-finished with a premium fully-painted plus waterslide decal trim scheme. Best of all, no glue is required for assembly – a total of eight hex head screws secure the vertical stabilizer and the two-piece wing with hands-free connections, and the horizontal stabilizers snap into/out of place without the use of any tools or fasteners. That means you can be ready to enjoy an authentic PC-21 flying experience unlike any other in less time than it takes to charge a battery!

Both versions include seven factory-installed metal-geared servos with ball-link equipped linkages. They deliver precise and reliable control for everything from scale to high-speed, pattern-like, and even aggressive aerobatic flying – especially the BNF Basic version that's equipped with a factory-installed AR637TA+ receiver featuring enhanced AS3X+® and optional-use SAFE® Select Select technologies. The receiver is also loaded with a Smart Transmitter File (STF) that allows you to automatically import all settings for NX and iX series transmitters during the binding process so you can be flying in less time than ever before.

The specially-tuned brushless outrunner motor and Spektrum™ Avian™ 100-amp Smart ESC are compatible with popular and common 6S 4000–7000mAh batteries. You can install the included 5-blade prop and spinner to deliver unlimited vertical performance and level-flight top speeds up to 100+ MPH. Or you can install the included 2-blade spinner and an optional APC 12x12E prop (APC12012E, sold separately) to achieve even higher speeds at significantly less current draw for longer flight times. The ESC can provide a variety of real-time power system telemetry data with both Smart and non-Smart batteries via compatible receivers (including the AR637TA+ installed in the BNF Basic version) and Spektrum AirWare-equipped transmitters. With a 7–8+ channel transmitter, you can also utilize the optional-use motor/thrust reversing to shorten rollouts after landing and for other unique ground handling capabilities.

All these details and features combine to deliver a convenient and extremely capable scale replica of the PC-21 that's an excellent choice for intermediate to experienced pilots!

E-flite Pilatus PC-21 1.3m BNF Basic with AS3X+ and SAFE Select Features

Spektrum AR637TA+ receiver with full-range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX technology
Receiver loaded with a Smart Transmitter File (STF) that allows you to automatically import all settings for NX and iX series transmitters during the binding process
Easier to fly with innovative and optional-use SAFE Select flight envelope protection
The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive and enhanced AS3X+ technology
The most convenient, detailed, and capable scale replica of the unique Pilatus PC-21 advanced trainer flown by air forces worldwide
An abundance of scale details including exhaust stacks, simulated antennas, pilot figures, and more
Functional scale features including flaps, nose gear doors, retracts, LED landing, navigation, and anti-collision lights
Extremely wide flight envelope from unexpectedly stable slow-flight to locked-in precision aerobatic capabilities and beyond
100-amp Spektrum Avian Smart ESC provides real-time battery voltage, temperatures, motor RPM and other data with Smart and non-Smart batteries
Optional-use motor/thrust reversing to help shorten rollout after landing and for other special ground handling capabilities

Fits 6S batteries from 4000-7000mAh to deliver a wide range of performance and flight times
Unlimited vertical performance plus level-flight top speeds up to 100+ MPH with the stock 5-blade propeller and spinner
More speed, lower current draw and longer flight times using the included 2-blade spinner and an optional (sold separately) APC 12x12E prop
Seven factory-installed metal-geared servos with precise ball-link equipped linkages
Electric retracts with shock-absorbing and heavy-duty trailing link struts to fly from a variety of surfaces including pavement, dirt and short grass
Functional flaps with scale hinges and hidden linkages for shorter takeoffs and landings plus improved slow-flight performance
Plastic capped hatch edges and opening for added durability to prevent damage and paint chipping
No glue required for assembly and can be ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery
Convenient top hatch with clear canopy, cockpit detail, and two pilot figures
Premium fully painted trim scheme with factory-applied water-slide decals
Two-piece wing with hands-free connections that bolts into place
Extremely durable, fully molded high density EPO airframe

e-flite-pc 21 - skill level 3

Skill Level 3 – Intermediate Pilots (Experience Required)

Skill Level 3 aircraft, like this one, are suitable for RC pilots who already have some experience and the skills to assemble, set up and fly similar class models. You should have the experience and skills necessary to successfully fly models like the E-flite ElectroStreak 1.1m, V1200 1.2m, 1.2m to 1.5m warbirds, 64mm and larger EDF, or other similar class models before attempting to fly the PC-21 1.3m BNF Basic version.

E-flite Pilatus PC-21 1.3m BNF Basic with AS3X+ and SAFE Select Video Overview

Bind-N-Fly® Completion Level Advantage

Already own a Spektrum™ transmitter? Bind-N-Fly (BNF) aircraft make getting into the air quickly and with the best control experience possible easier than ever. They come out of the box with the power system, servos and a Spektrum 2.4GHz receiver installed so all you need to do is bind the receiver to a compatible transmitter, finish any final assembly, and fly!

AS3X

Exclusive Technologies

This BNF Basic version PC-21 1.3m is equipped with a factory-installed Spektrum AR637TA+ receiver that features exclusive Spektrum AS3X+ and SAFE Select technologies. Enhanced AS3X+ works behind the scenes to smooth out the effects of wind and turbulence to deliver a locked-in feel that makes it seem like you're flying a much larger airplane. Optional-use SAFE Select offers pitch and bank angle limits along with automatic self-leveling that can be turned on and off at the flip of a switch! If you don't want to enable the SAFE Select features, simply bind the receiver normally, and only AS3X+ will be active.

Choose Your Performance

The PC-21 1.3m is factory-equipped with a high-power brushless power system that gives you the option to choose the performance you prefer with common and popular 6S 4000–7000mAh batteries. Install the included 5-blade prop and spinner for less noise and to deliver unlimited vertical performance plus level-flight top speeds up to 100+ MPH. Or install the included 2-blade spinner and an optional APC 12x12E prop (APC12012E, sold separately) to achieve even higher speeds at significantly less current draw for longer flight times with the same batteries.

high-density EPO Foam

Strength and Precision

Speed is nothing without the right balance of strength and precise control. The PC-21's stunning and sleek airframe is molded in high-density EPO that results in a stronger and stiffer airframe. It's also composite-reinforced including multiple carbon fiber spars throughout the wing, fuselage and tails. Plus, it's equipped with metal-geared servos and linkages with ball-links that deliver the precise control and reliability you need to enjoy flying scale-like or fast flight after flight.

Smart Transmitter File

This BNF aircraft is equipped with a receiver that is loaded with a Smart Transmitter File (STF) that makes programming your transmitter as easy as a few clicks of a button. When you bind your NX or iX series transmitter to an STF-equipped aircraft, all programming parameters download automatically from the receiver. Switch assignments, rates, expo, telemetry, and voice callouts configure themselves. No lengthy step-by-step instructions. No continual adjustments. Just push-button convenience that gets you flying faster!

Bind-N-Fly

Smart Technology

The PC-21 1.3m is equipped with an exclusive Spektrum Avian Smart ESC that can provide a variety of real-time power system related telemetry data including overall battery voltage and more – with Smart and non-Smart batteries – via compatible receivers (including the AR637TA+ installed in the BNF Basic version) and Spektrum AirWare equipped transmitters (including the DX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/3 and 8 G2, the DX9, NX6 to 20, iX12 to 20 and others) while you fly. With a 7–8+ channel transmitter, you can also utilize the optional-use motor/thrust reversing to shorten rollouts after landing and for other unique ground handling capabilities.

Functional Features

Operational flaps with true-to-scale hinges and hidden linkages offer improved slow-flight capability and performance while also making it possible to take off and land in shorter distances and at slower speeds. Durable and reliable electric retracts with shock-absorbing and heavy-duty trailing link struts make it possible to fly from a variety of surfaces including pavement, dirt and short grass.

Smart Technology

The Eratix 3D SWS is equipped with an exclusive Spektrum Avian Smart ESC that provides a variety of real-time power system-related telemetry data including overall battery voltage and more – with both Smart and non-Smart batteries – via compatible receivers (including the AR637TA+ installed in the BNF Basic version) and Spektrum AirWare equipped transmitters (including the DX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/3 and 8 G2, the DX9, NX6 to 20, iX12 to 20 and others) while you fly. Plus, optional-use motor/thrust reversing can help shorten rollout after landing and offers other special ground handling capabilities (5–6+ channel transmitter required for reversing).

Scale Details

Nose gear doors plus LED landing, navigation, and anti-collision lights, exhaust stacks, simulated antennas, and more are features that take your scale experience to another level.

E-flite Pilatus PC-21 1.3m BNF Basic with AS3X+ and SAFE Select Product Specs

Approximate Assembly Time	Less than 1 Hour
Battery	Sold Separately
CG (Center of Gravity)	105–119mm behind the leading edge of the wing at the fuselage
Charger	Sold Separately
Completion Level	Bind-N-Fly Basic
Connector Type	IC5
Flaps	Yes
Lighting	LED Navigation and Landing Lights
LiPo Compatibility	6S
Material	EPO
Minimum Required Radio	Full-range 6–8+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter
Minimum Speed Control	Avian® 100Amp Brushless Smart ESC, 3-6S
Motor Size	5065-470Kv
Motor Type	Brushless
Power Type	Electric
Product Length	57" (1448 mm)
Product Weight	Without Battery: 102.19oz (2897g) / With Recommended 6S 5000mAh Battery: 127.59oz (3617g)
Propeller Size	5-Blade 12 x 12 Electric
Radio	Sold Separately
Receiver	Included
Recommended Motor Battery	6S 4000-7000mAh 30C or higher with IC5
Retracts	Included
Servos	Included
Skill Level	Level 3
Speed Control	Included
Technology	AS3X+, SAFE Select, Smart Transmitter File, Smart
Trim Scheme Colors	Red
Wingspan	51.97" (1320 mm)

SKU	EFL14950
Brand	E-Flite
Shipping Weight	7.0000kg
Shipping Width	0.440m
Shipping Height	0.350m
Shipping Length	1.500m
Shipping Cubic	0.231000000m3