Product Description
Eflite S.E.5a 900mm BNF Basic with AS3X+ and SAFE Select
The SE5 is one of the most iconic fighters of WWI, yet it's rarely modeled in any scale for RC. The E-flite® SE5a 900mm is a conveniently sized replica that offers unmatched scale detail, modern-day conveniences, features, and technologies to deliver truly unexpected levels of flight performance! It's capable of slow and smooth scale flying plus basic aerobatics – and if you crank up the throws, it's also capable of surprisingly aggressive aerobatics, including snaps, “pop tops,” and more. This makes it more fun for intermediate to experienced pilots to fly than any other SE5 model!
It features a variety of scale details, including molded-in ribs, radiator and exhaust details, machine guns and pilot figure with a scarf, plus optional-use elastic flying wires. Functional features include large scale main wheels and a hidden steerable tailwheel, along with wings and struts that bolt and snap into place for easy assembly and disassembly. Yet it's sized to be easy to store and transport without disassembly and so it can be flown at large parks, sports fields, and RC flying fields. The factory-installed digital and metal-geared servos provide precise and reliable control at every speed. And the power system includes a Spektrum™ outrunner motor and an Avian 45-amp Smart Lite ESC compatible with popular 3S and 4S 2200-3200mAh batteries. The BNF Basic version is also equipped with a factory-installed Spektrum AR631+ receiver featuring exclusive and enhanced AS3X+® along with optional-use SAFE® Select technologies. Plus, both versions are factory-finished in the classic Royal Flying Corps two-tone with roundels trim scheme.
Features:
- Specially tuned motor compatible with 3S and 4S batteries without the need for modifications or upgrades
- Receiver loaded with a Smart Transmitter Model File that allows you to import all settings for NX and iX series transmitters during the binding process
- The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive and enhanced AS3X+ technology
- Compatible with the Spektrum DXS transmitter included with many of the most popular E-flite and HobbyZone trainer airplane models
- Large main wheels plus a hidden steerable tailwheel to operate from paved, dirt, and some grass surfaces
- Large and convenient top-mounted hatch provides easy access to the battery
Skill Level 2 – Some Experience Required
Skill Level 2 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 T-28 Trojan 1.1m, Valiant 1.2m, Commander mPd 1.4m, Turbo Timber Evolution 1.5m, or other similar class models before attempting to fly the SE5a 900mm BNF Basic version.
Smart Technology
The SE5a 900mm is equipped with an exclusive Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESC that can provide a variety of real-time power system-related telemetry data including motor RPM, current, battery voltage, and more – with Smart and non-Smart batteries – via compatible receivers (including the AR631+) 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, the receiver is loaded with a Smart Transmitter Model File that allows you to import all settings for NX and iX series transmitters during the binding process.
Flexible Power
The factory-installed Spektrum brushless outrunner motor is 3S and 4S compatible to offer a wide range of “mild to wild” performance – from scale flying and performing basic aerobatics with 3S batteries to unlimited vertical plus unexpected aggressive aerobatic performance with 4S batteries! The convenient top-mounted and magnetically secured hatch makes installing and removing common and popular 2200–3200mAh batteries easy.
Durable Precision
The lightweight yet durable EPO airframe is composite reinforced for added strength. And the factory-installed digital and metal-geared servos deliver reliable and precise control at every speed to perform slow and scale-like to aggressive aerobatic flying with confidence.
Abundant Scale Detail
The SE5a is equipped with an abundance of scale detail, including molded-in ribs, radiator and exhaust details, machine guns, a pilot figure with a scarf, and optional-use elastic flying wires.
Easy Assembly
No glue or special tools are required for final assembly so you can have the SE5a 900mm ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery! And although it's conveniently sized to fit fully assembled in almost any vehicle, you can remove the one-piece wings for easier storage and transport. Just a few screws and struts that snap into and out of place easily mean you can remove/install the wings in just a few minutes.
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!
This Bind-N-Fly Basic model is equipped with a Spektrum 2.4GHz DSMX® receiver featuring AS3X+ (Artificial Stabilization–3-aXis+) technology that works behind the scenes to smooth out the effects of wind and turbulence. The result is a heightened sense of stability and precision that makes you feel like you're flying a much larger, expertly tuned aircraft.
If this is your first model of its type, or you want an extra margin of safety while familiarizing yourself with the airplane, you can enable the optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope protection technology built into the receiver. No programming is required. Simply change up the binding sequence as directed in the manual.
With SAFE Select enabled, you get:Pitch and Bank Angle Limits
These envelope limits keep the airplane from rolling or pitching upside down. They also prevent excessive climb or dive angles.
Automatic Self-Leveling
The airplane instantly returns to and holds level flight when the sticks are released and in the center position. It's also helpful for keeping the wings level during takeoffs/launches and landings.
Easy Switch Assignment—No Complex Programming Required
The simple procedure for assigning a transmitter switch to turn SAFE Select features on and off doesn't require any complex programming and takes just a few seconds.
If you don't want to enable the SAFE Select features, just bind the receiver normally and it will function like a standard AS3X+ receiver.
Approximate Assembly Time Less than 1 Hour
CG (Center of Gravity) 72mm +/-5mm
Completion Level Bind-N-Fly
Connector Type EC3, IC3
LiPo Compatibility 3S, 4S
Material EPO
Minimum Required Radio Full-range 4–5+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter
Minimum Speed Control 45-Amp Smart Lite Brushless ESC
Motor Size 3513-1100Kv 14-pole
Motor Type Brushless
Power Type Electric
Product Length 28.2" (716 mm)
Product Weight Without Battery: 38.2oz (1084g)
With Recommended Battery: 45.9oz (1303g)
Propeller Size 10 x 5
Recommended Battery 3S 11.1V or 4S 14.8V 2200–3200mAh LiPo with EC3 or IC3 Connector
Skill Level Level 2
Technology AS3X+, SAFE Select, Smart
Wingspan 35.4" (899 mm)
Includes
(1) E-flite SE5a 900mm with:
(1) Spektrum Brushless Outrunner Motor (installed)
(4) Spektrum Digital, Metal-Geared Servos (installed)
(1) Spektrum Avian 45-Amp Smart Lite Brushless ESC (installed)
(1) Spektrum AR631+ 6-Channel Receiver with AS3X+ and SAFE Select (installed)
(1) Product Manual
Needed to Complete
(1) Full-range 4–5+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter
(1) 3S 11.1V or 4S 14.8V 2200–3200mAh LiPo with EC3 or IC3 Connector
(1) Compatible LiPo charger
