Timber 1.5m 10th Anniversary Special Edition BNF Basic with AS3X+ and SAFE Select

E-flite Timber 1.5m 10th Anniversary Special Edition Introduction

Many RC pilots got their first taste of flying a Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) capable airplane with the original E-flite® Timber® 1.5m model. Its friendly handling, nimble sport performance, and takeoff-and-land-almost-anywhere abilities made it one of the most popular RC aircraft of all time — widely acclaimed and highly recommended as a great “next step” after a trainer, as the perfect first STOL-capable aircraft, and as one of the best all-around, fun-to-fly models for a wide range of pilots. This Special Edition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the release of that iconic model with the same short-nosed look and trim scheme – but all the modern conveniences, features, technologies, and capabilities expected in Timber models today. From a top-mounted hatch for easier and faster battery changes, stronger main landing gear mounts and heavy-duty springs, combined connectors for simpler wing installation and removal, to many more features that make it more durable, convenient, and capable than ever before!

E-flite Timber 1.5m 10th Anniversary Special Edition Overview

The E-flite Timber 1.5m 10th Anniversary Special Edition celebrates the release of one of the most popular and best-selling RC aircraft of all time! All the popular features from the original Timber 1.5m are there: shock-absorbing landing gear with oversized, tundra-style wheels; an optional-use float set and leading edge slats; functional slotted flaps; and an LED lighting system with landing, navigation, and strobe lights. So are the enhancements that gave the Turbo Timber 1.5m more performance and capabilities, including a more powerful 3S and 4S 2200–5000mAh compatible power system, and a stiffer wing. Now this Special Edition adds a top-mounted hatch for faster, easier battery changes, plus combined connectors for simpler wing installation and removal. Strengthened landing gear mounts, along with heavier-duty springs, improve the model's durability and STOL capability when flying from rough terrain. Plus, it also features the iconic short-nose and trim scheme design for a now “classic” look!

Both versions feature more reliable and durable metal-geared servos, a 3S and 4S compatible motor, and a higher-capacity 70-amp Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESC. The BNF Basic version includes a factory-installed AR631+ receiver featuring exclusive and enhanced AS3X+ along with optional-use SAFE Select technologies. The receiver also delivers real-time telemetry, including overall battery voltage, current, and more to compatible transmitters – with Smart and non-Smart batteries – plus motor/thrust reversing for special ground handling and other capabilities. Hollow-core EPO construction with composite reinforcement results in a lightweight yet strong airframe that makes it capable of handling a wide variety of aerobatic maneuvers while keeping the wing loading low for impressive Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) and slow flight performance. You can even install the optional-use leading edge slats for improved slow-flight performance, or the included floats so you can fly from water too. And it all adds up to why the Timber 1.5m remains the best “next step”, everyday sport, and STOL-capable model for a wide range of pilots — only now it's better than ever in this Anniversary Special Edition!

Skill Level 2 – Next Step After a Trainer – Some Experience Required

Skill Level 2 "Next Step" aircraft, like this one, are suitable for RC pilots who have successfully learned to fly a trainer model and those with the skills to assemble, set up, and fly similar class models. Although this is a relatively smooth and stable model, it's not suitable as a first RC aircraft for new pilots. You should have the experience and skills necessary to successfully fly a trainer model like the HobbyZone AeroScout 1.1m and Carbon Cub 1.3m, or more advanced trainer models like the E-flite Apprentice STS 1.5m and Habu STS 70mm EDF, before attempting to fly the Timber 1.5m 10th Anniversary Special Edition BNF Basic version.

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!

Smart Technology

Both the PNP and BNF Basic versions of the Timber 1.5m 1th Anniversary Special Edition are equipped with an exclusive Spektrum Avian 70-amp Smart Lite ESC that can provide a 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 includes a Smart Transmitter File that allows you automatically import all settings for NX and iX series transmitters during the binding process.

Exclusive Technologies

This BNF Basic version incorporates exclusive Spektrum AS3X+ and SAFE Select technologies. Enhanced AS3X+ technology works behind the scenes to smooth out the effects of wind and turbulence, delivering an even more locked-in feel than standard AS3X, which 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 prefer not to enable the SAFE Select features, simply bind the receiver as usual, and only AS3X+ will be active.

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 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.

Versatile Gear Options

Thick grass, gravel paths, dirt trails — even local lakes and ponds — you can fly off these and many other surfaces that are impossible for most models of this size to handle. The stronger, reinforced mounts in the fuselage, combined with shock-absorbing landing gear equipped with heavier-duty springs, absorb the bumps of rough surfaces and not-so-great landings. The oversized, tundra-style wheels and tires provide excellent prop clearance, and the included float set features dual water rudders for superb steering control. Whichever gear option you choose to fly with, you can install both easily and swap them out in minutes.

STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) Capable

The Timber's wing incorporates features like drooped wingtips and functional slotted flaps, and accepts the optional-use leading edge slats (included) for improved slow flight and STOL performance. These features, along with the lightweight design and high-power brushless motor, make it possible to spring into the air or float down to land in as little as a few feet or less.

Flexible Power

The factory-installed brushless power system features a Spektrum Avian 70-amp Smart Lite ESC along with a specially-tuned motor and 2-blade prop that deliver an abundance of thrust with a 3S LiPo battery, or more power and unlimited vertical performance with a 4S battery without the need for any modifications or upgrades. Plus, the more convenient top hatch and larger battery compartment make it easier to fit batteries from 3S 2200mAh to 4S 5000mAh to achieve a wide variety of performance and flight times.

Added Durability

Composite-reinforced, hollow-core construction with EPO material delivers a lightweight yet durable airframe. The Timber 1.5m also features a stiffened wing that improves aileron authority and roll rates, plus it includes durable and reliable metal-geared servos all around.

LED Lights

Like the original, the Timber 1.5m 10th Anniversary Special Edition comes with realistic-looking LED landing, navigation, and strobe lights that are factory-installed and powered from the flight battery.

Easy Assembly

Assembly requires no glue, and because the few parts that need assembly easily bolt into place, you can have the Timber 1.5m ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge the flight battery. The two-piece wing, now featuring combined servo and LED connectors, also makes transport and storage more convenient than ever before..