Decathlon RJG 1.2m BNF Basic

The Decathlon is widely known to be one of the best aerobatic trainers in full-scale aviation! Its iconic design traces its roots back to the Aeronca Champ and Citabria but was upgraded with inverted fuel and oil systems plus a nearly symmetrical wing to allow it to perform "outside" and inverted maneuvers with ease. 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 both national and international events. His passion for RC aerobatic flying also led to a strong interest in full-scale aerobatic flying. RJ designed a new scheme for his Decathlon for the 2024 airshow season and was also involved in the development of this one-of-a-kind model that's capable of smooth sport flying along with more aggressive aerobatic flying too! It features LED landing and navigation lights plus a variety of scale details to deliver an authentic flying experience perfect for low-time and intermediate pilots interested in honing their aerobatic skills, and experienced pilots focused on performing the most aggressive aerobatics. It's equipped with digital, metal-geared servos all around, plus a 3S and 4S compatible power system featuring a 45A Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESC. The BNF Basic version is also equipped with an AR631 receiver to deliver real-time telemetry data along with AS3X and SAFE Select technologies.
The E-flite Decathlon RJG 1.2m is one of the most capable and best-handling models of the iconic aerobatic trainer ever! It's a replica of the Decathlon that RJ Gritter (RJG) flies in airshows across the United States and sports a classic yet modernized red, white, and blue trim scheme. It also features a variety of scale details including functional LED landing and navigation lights, wheel pants, and wing struts. The one-piece wing is easy to install and remove thanks to hands-free connections and thumbscrews, 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! Digital and metal-geared servos along with ball-link equipped linkages provide precise and reliable control for smooth sport to aggressive aerobatic flying. The 3S and 4S compatible power system features a 45-amp Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESC, and the BNF Basic version is equipped with an AR631 receiver to deliver real-time telemetry data along with AS3X and optional-use SAFE Select plus motor/thrust reversing. All these details and features combine to deliver a very convenient and extremely capable scale model that's a great choice for low-time and intermediate to experienced pilots!
Approximate Assembly Time
Less than 1 hour
Battery
Sold Separately
Charger
Sold Separately
Completion Level
Bind-N-Fly Basic
Connector Type
IC3
Flaps
No
Landing Gear
Medium Wheels
Lighting
Nav Lights
Lights
Nav Lights
LiPo Compatibility
3S,4S
Material
EPO
Minimum Required Radio
Full-range 45+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 Compatible Transmitter
Motor Type
Brushless
Power Type
Electric
Product Length
34.64" (880 mm)
Product Weight
Weight Without Battery: 39.0 oz (1106g) Weight With Recommended 2200mAh 4S Battery: 46.7 oz (1326g)
Radio
Sold Separately
Receiver
Included
Recommended Motor Battery
3S 11.1V or 4S 14.8V 22003200mAh LiPo with EC3 or IC3 Connector
Servos
Included
Skill Level
Level 2 - NS
Speed Control
Included
Technology
AS3X, SAFE Select, Smart
Trim Scheme Colors
Red, White, Blue
Wingspan
47.7" (1212 mm)