FT Master Series C-47 72in
- UPC:
- FT4157123020
- Build Level
FT Master Series C-47 72in
• Wingspan: 72” (1829 mm)
• Center of Gravity: 3” from leading edge (76 mm)
• Recommended Electronics: Flite Test Power Pack C V.2 Twin Combo
• Recommended Battery: 3700mAh - 4S battery
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Some gripes but flies pretty well
The build is challenging as expected even with the videos. Landing gear is a must and should really be included at this price. The props in the recommended power pack do not fit. They do not clear the fuselage. Also, the plastic geared servos in the recommended kit are not ideal for an aircraft this size. I recommend sourcing your own electronics. It recommends differential thrust, but go for the 4ch rudder. Diff thrust doesn't work well at this scale and lateral thrust position doesn’t have the leverage. Adding a rudder later without damaging the aircraft is impossible. The thrust angle pitches the aircraft up at high throttle so add some mix of down elevator. It recommends a 4s battery, but go for a larger 3s (for CG) unless you are towing a glider. It climbs vertical with 4s and it’s not the aircraft for it.
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So-so
The recommended power pack does not fit. The propellers cut into the fuselage. They dont put a rudder on it but at this scale, differential thrust doesn't cut it and its a pain to install after you realize it. The kit doesn't include the landing gear at that price and they failed to mention it anywhere during checkout costing me more in shipping to get it. (Now it is advertised but should be included at $100) The universal build videos are ok but the aircraft specific ones are lacking.
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Great Buy!
I've built several of the flite test master series planes, some a couple times. I've even scratch built a plane of my own based on the techniques I learned from doing flite test builds! This DC-3 is another home run! They really hit it out of the park! Its my biggest plane yet but still only needs a power pack C? I love it. Love everything about it. Ordered the optional landing gear and I'm using elite 9x7 3 blades for a more scale look. One of my favorite planes for just cruising around
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