The Decathlon is widely known to be one of the best aerobatic trainers in full-scale aviation! Its iconicdesign traces its roots back to the Aeronca Champ and Citabria but was upgraded with inverted fuel andoil systems plus a nearly symmetrical wing to allow it to perform “outside” and inverted maneuvers withease. The E-flite? Decathlon RJG 1.2m is a conveniently sized replica of the Decathlon that RJ Gritter(RJG) flies. RJ is a nearly lifelong RC pilot who started competing in aerobatics at age 16 in bothnational and international events. His passion for RC aerobatic flying also led to a strong interest infull-scale aerobatic flying. RJ designed a new scheme for his Decathlon for the 2024 airshow season andwas also involved in the development of this one-of-a-kind model that’s capable of smooth sport flyingalong with more aggressive aerobatic flying too! It features LED landing and navigation lights plus avariety of scale details to deliver an authentic flying experience perfect for low-time and intermediatepilots interested in honing their aerobatic skills, and experienced pilots focused on performing themost aggressive aerobatics. It’s equipped with digital, metal-geared servos all around, plus a 3S and 4Scompatible power system featuring a 45A Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESC. The BNF Basic version is alsoequipped with an AR631 receiver to deliver real-time telemetry data along with AS3X and SAFE Selecttechnologies.
E-flite Decathlon RJG 1.2m BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select
$44.00
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Overview
The E-flite Decathlon RJG 1.2m is one of the most capable and best-handling models of the iconicaerobatic trainer ever! It’s a replica of the Decathlon that RJ Gritter (RJG) flies in airshows acrossthe United States and sports a classic yet modernized red, white, and blue trim scheme. It also featuresa variety of scale details including functional LED landing and navigation lights, wheel pants, and wingstruts. The one-piece wing is easy to install and remove thanks to hands-free connections andthumbscrews, and the struts snap into/out of place without the need for any fasteners or tools –though it’s already conveniently sized to be easy to store and transport without disassembly! Digitaland metal-geared servos along with ball-link equipped linkages provide precise and reliable control forsmooth sport to aggressive aerobatic flying. The 3S and 4S compatible power system features a 45-ampSpektrum? Avian? Smart Lite ESC, and the BNF? Basic version is equipped with an AR631 receiver todeliver real-time telemetry data along with AS3X? and optional-use SAFE? Select plus motor/thrustreversing. All these details and features combine to deliver a very convenient and extremely capablescale model that’s a great choice for low-time and intermediate to experienced pilots!
“The son of a test pilot dad and a flight instructor mom, RJ has been in the cockpit hisentire life. Growing up around the airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, he started flyingbefore he was tall enough to see over the instrument panel! He soloed on his 16th birthdayand got his private pilot license on his 17th.
RJ developed a passion for aerobatics through radio-control (RC) flying. He startedcompeting in RC aerobatics at age 16 in national and international events, representing theUS in indoor precision and freestyle aerobatic championships. RC flying gave him a strongbackground for “full-scale” aerobatic flying.
RJ earned his bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from North Carolina StateUniversity. After graduation, he moved to northern Virginia, just down the street from theBealeton Flying Circus! He got his Decathlon at the end of 2015 and has since flown over 800hours in the airplane, flying his first airshow in 2016. Since then, he’s flown hundreds ofperformances and has loved every minute of it!”
Skill Level 2 – Next Step After a Trainer aircraft, like this one, are suitable for RC pilotswhohave successfully learned to fly a trainer model and those with the skills to assemble, setup, andfly similar class models. Although this is one of the best-handling and easiest-to-flyDecathlonmodels, it’s not a suitable first-ever RC aircraft for new pilots. You should have theexperienceand skills necessary to successfully fly a trainer model like the HobbyZone AeroScout 1.1mandCarbon Cub 1.3m, or models like the E-flite T-28 Trojan 1.1m, Valiant 1.3m, Turbo TimberEvolution1.5m and other similar class models before attempting to fly the Decathlon RJG 1.2m.
Are you new to flying RC (Radio Controlled) aircraft? If you are, the Decathlon is not a suitablefirst-ever RC model, and we recommend learning to fly with one of our purpose-built traineraircraft, such as the HobbyZone? Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m (www.horizonhobby.cc/CarbonCubS2RTF). It’sequipped with exclusive and innovative SAFE technology that makes it possible for almost anyone tolearn to fly successfully! The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic version includes nearly everything needed tofly (except for a compatible LiPo battery and charger that are sold separately, or together in amoney-saving Powerstage bundle) and is a perfect choice if you’re a new RC pilot. You can even usethe DXS transmitter and the 3S 2200mAh battery used for the Carbon Cub to fly the Decathlon RJG 1.2mBNF Basic version after you learn to fly RC!
Already own a Spektrum™ transmitter? Bind-N-Fly (BNF) aircraft make getting into the airquickly and with the best control experience possible easier than ever. They come out of the boxwith the power system, servos and a Spektrum 2.4GHz receiver installed so all you need to do is bindthe 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 theeffects of wind and turbulence. The result is a heightened sense of stability and precision thatmakes 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 familiarizingyourself with the airplane, you can enable the optional-use SAFE® Select flightenvelope protection technology built into the receiver. No programming is required. Simply change upthe 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 preventexcessive climb or dive angles.
Automatic Self-Leveling
- The airplane instantly returns to and holds level flight when the sticks are released and in thecenter position. It’s also helpful for keeping the wings level during takeoffs/launches andlandings.
Easy Switch Assignment—No Complex Programming Required
- The simple procedure for assigning a transmitter switch to turn SAFE Select features on and offdoesn’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 willfunction like a standard AS3X receiver.
- A scale model of the iconic full-scale aerobatic trainer that’s a replica of the Decathlon RJ Gritter flies in airshows across the U.S.
- Popular 3S and 4S 2200–3200mAh batteries deliver excellent performance and flight times
- 45-amp Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESC provides real-time battery voltage, current, RPM, and other data via compatible receivers and transmitters
- Spektrum AR631 receiver with fly-by range telemetry and industry leading DSMX® technology
- Easier to fly with innovative and optional-use SAFE Select flight envelope protection
Features
- A scale model of the iconic full-scale aerobatic trainer that’s a replica of the Decathlon RJGritter flies in airshows across the U.S.
- Specially tuned motor compatible with 3S and 4S batteries without the need for modifications orupgrades
- Popular 3S and 4S 2200–3200mAh batteries deliver excellent performance and flight times
- 45-amp Spektrum Avian? Smart Lite ESC provides real-time battery voltage, current, RPM, andother data via compatible receivers and transmitters
- Optional-use motor reversing for special ground handling and other capabilities
- Compatible with the Spektrum DXS transmitter included with many of the most popular E-flite andHobbyZone trainer airplane models
- Spektrum AR631 receiver with fly-by range telemetry and industry leading DSMX technology
- Easier to fly with innovative and optional-use SAFE Select flight envelope protection
- The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive AS3X technology
- Four factory-installed digital and metal-geared servos with ball-link-equipped linkages
- Tool-free wing assembly with quick-release struts for convenient storage and transport
- Fast and easy bolt-together assembly – no glue or special tools required
- Convenient top-mounted hatch provides easy access to the battery
- Functional LED landing/navigation lights for added scale looks
- Simple and durable aluminum landing gear with wheel pants
This BNF Basic version is equipped with exclusive Spektrum AS3X and SAFE Select technologies.AS3X works behind the scenes to smooth out the effects of wind and turbulence to deliver alocked-in feel that makes it seem like you’re flying a much larger airplane. Optional-useSAFE Select offers pitch and bank angle limits plus automatic self-leveling that can beturned on and off at the flip of a switch! If you don’t want to enable the SAFE Selectfeatures, bind the receiver normally and only AS3X will be active.
The Decathlon RJG 1.2m is equipped with an exclusive Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESC that canprovide 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 compatiblereceivers (including the AR631) and Spektrum AirWare? equipped transmitters (including theDX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/3 and 8 G2, the DX9, NX6 to 20, iX12 to 20, and others) while you fly.It also features optional-use motor/thrust reversing that offers special ground handling andother capabilities!
The factory-installed brushless power system features a 45-amp Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESCplus a specially tuned motor that delivers an abundance of thrust with a 3S 2200mAh LiPobattery, or more speed and unlimited vertical performance with up to a 4S 3200mAh battery –without the need for any modifications or upgrades!
Functional LED landing and navigation lights, wing struts, and wheel pants are scale featuresthat take your experience to another level.
Factory-finished in the classic yet modernized red, white, and blue trim scheme featured onthe full-scale Decathlon RJ Gritter (RJG) – a lifelong full-scale and RC pilot – flies inairshows across the United States.
No glue is required for final assembly, and you can have the Decathlon RJG 1.2m ready to flyin less time than it takes to charge a battery! And although it’s conveniently sized to fitfully assembled in almost any vehicle, you can remove the one-piece wing for easier storageand transport. Thumbscrews, hands-free connections, and quick-release struts mean you canremove/install the wing in just a few minutes without using any tools.
Specs
Product Specs
| Weight | 5 kg |
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