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Flyboone
Sep 10, 2008, 11:21 AM
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ACW400 Pilot-1 1/4 Scale Champ ARF

105" wingspan, 65" long, 1542 sq. in. wing area, ready to fly weight is 15-1/2 pounds (electric). With over 10,000 Champs built between 1944-1951 it was one of civil aviations great hits. Thousands of men and women learned to fly in a Champ and came to love it's easy flying characteristics. Faithful to its roots the Pilot-1 Quarter Scale Champ is an easy to fly, easy to fall in love with model. Construction is all built up laser cut wood. All outlines are scale and the wing has scale wing rib spacing. The airplane can be built with electric power or as a 1.20 glow or 23cc gas model. With almost 11 sq. ft. of wing area, the Champ has a light wing loading and very good manners, from taxi out to touch down. The entire airframe is covered in genuine Oracover. Wings and struts are easily removed for transport and storage. Cowl is epoxy fiberglass, pre-painted to match the covering. Battery access is through a hatch on the underside of the nose; landing gear is pre-assembled heavy-duty wire unit, ready to bolt into place. Assembly requires 12-16 hours. As an electric model the 1:4 Scale Champ requires 4 standard size servos; add one more for a gas or glow powered version. For 4-channels: Aileron (2 servos), Elevator, Rudder and Throttle.

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BARNESJONR
Sep 10, 2008, 01:44 PM
Jason, I see what appears to also be a 1/8 sized one in the photo you posted in another forum? Will it also be available soon?

Flyboone
Sep 10, 2008, 03:13 PM
Yes, we will have an 1/8 scale version of the Champ as well. They will both be available at the same time this November. We still building the web pages for the rest of the first batch of Pilot-1 Aircraft. We've also got 1/4 and 1/8 scale Wedell Williams Racers, and a 1/8 scale Waco YKS-6 (1/4 scale coming next year).

Thanks,
Jason Cole
Hobby-Lobby

gzkpez
Sep 11, 2008, 11:01 AM
The lady, on your web page, holding the Champ must be 10 feet tall. :) I know she must be holding the smaller one, after reading your second message. The 1/4 Champ looks great.

johnm15141
Sep 13, 2008, 01:43 PM
Well since its an ad for a 1/4 scale Champ that must be what she's holding :p Judging by the photo she's 11'6" tall, she's pretty hot for a giant :eek:

That plane looks great, I entered their giveaway too.

I wonder who makes scale pilots to fit in there?

The lady, on your web page, holding the Champ must be 10 feet tall. :) I know she must be holding the smaller one, after reading your second message. The 1/4 Champ looks great.

brn-grose
Oct 24, 2008, 10:20 PM
Perfect color scheme Jason !!! here's a pic of the 1947 7AC my Dad owned back in the 80's.

Brian

Flyboone
Oct 25, 2008, 12:32 PM
Very Cool! We're hoping to get the Champs in here soon.

Flyboone
Nov 12, 2008, 04:54 PM
Check out the January issues of Model Airplanes and Fly RC Magazine. Our Pilot-1 Champ is on the cover! Our shipment will be here on Friday too.

Scott Morgan
Nov 12, 2008, 07:01 PM
Jason when will back orders go out? Have had one ordered for a while and can't wait to get this beauty. Also, when will the winner of the Champ contest be anounced?
Regards,
Scott

Flyboone
Nov 13, 2008, 09:38 AM
The Champs will be shipping out to our customers either tomorrow or Monday. The contest winner was announced on our site. The winner was James M. in Salem, VA.

Thanks, Jason

Flyboone
Oct 28, 2009, 02:14 PM
New permanent pricing change.... Now just $529.99

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