UMX WACO BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select, White

The E-flite® UMX™ WACO combines an aviation classic with state-of-the-art features, including a 2S and 3S compatible power system and optional SAFE Select, to give you a golden-age biplane flying experience that compares favorably with other model sizes!

Introduction

The Weaver Aircraft Company of Ohio (WACO) was founded by aviators whose bold determination and love of aviation led them to produce over 60 different types of aircraft in just 28 years. This made WACO one of the leading aircraft manufacturers in the Golden Age of Aviation. In 1985, the founders of the Classic Aircraft Foundation set out to revive the legendary YMF model. And now E-flite® has updated and improved the UMX™ WACO to offer an even easier-to-fly and more capable tribute to this popular biplane! It features optional SAFE® Select, is both 2S and 3S compatible, and also offers real-time telemetry on compatible transmitters for drive battery voltage. Due to its ultra-micro size, the UMX WACO can be flown indoors in gyms and other suitable spaces or outdoors in many yards, parks and sports fields! It is an affordable, practical and easy-to-fly replica of the modern classic, which is also available in two color schemes.

Features

• An officially licensed faithful replica of the modern yet classic YMF-5 biplane design
• The most affordable, good-natured, powerful and easy-to-fly WACO model to date
• More powerful 2S and 3S compatible outrunner motor and ESC
• Compatible with the Spektrum™ DXS transmitter included in many RTF models
• Real-time battery voltage telemetry with compatible Spektrum transmitters
• Spektrum receiver with industry-leading 2.4 GHz DSMX® technology
• The unmatched stability and safe feel of exclusive AS3X® technology
• Easier to fly with optional SAFE® Select attitude protection
• Fully factory assembled and ready to fly right out of the box
• Available in two factory color schemes with scale decor
• Scale details, including implied wing bracing and a pilot figure with scarf

Overview

This updated and improved version of the E-flite UMX WACO is now equipped with optional SAFE Select, making it more stable to fly than ever before. Of course, the exclusive Spektrum™ AS3X® is also present, giving you model handling that makes it feel like you're flying a much larger model, even in windy conditions. The factory-installed brushless power system features an upgraded 2S and 3S compatible outrunner motor. Use a 2S 280 mAh battery for model-like performance, or use a 3S 300 mAh battery for more airspeed and unlimited vertical climb. The control unit includes a speed controller and Spektrum™ receiver that transmits flight battery voltage via real-time telemetry to compatible Spektrum AirWare™-equipped transmitters during flight. The model is constructed of advanced EPS material for a lightweight yet durable airframe and is now available in two color schemes, including an all-yellow painted version and a lighter, unpainted white version. Best of all, this Bind-N-Fly® Basic model comes 100% factory assembled and ready to be bound to your 5+ channel DSMX®/DSM2® transmitter so you can be flying within minutes of opening the box! The biplane design with low wing loading and ultra-micro size is perfect for indoor flying in gyms and similar large spaces or virtually anywhere outdoors - from yards to parks, sports fields and similar areas.





Bind-N-Fly version
Do you already own a Spektrum transmitter? Bind-N-Fly (BNF) aircraft make it easier than ever to get airborne quickly and with the best possible flying fun. They come with the power system, servos and a Spektrum 2.4 GHz receiver installed. All you have to do is bind the receiver to a compatible transmitter, complete the final assembly and you're ready to fly!


Exclusive technologies
This UMX WACO is equipped with exclusive Spektrum™ AS3X® and SAFE® Select technologies. AS3X works behind the scenes to smooth out the effects of wind and turbulence for a safe feel that makes it feel like you're flying a much larger airplane. The optional SAFE Select offers bank angle limitations as well as automatic self-leveling that can be turned on and off with the push of a button, making this WACO the easiest WACO model to fly yet!


Telemetry capable
The UMX WACO is equipped with a control unit that includes a speed controller and Spektrum receiver that transmits flight battery voltage in real-time telemetry to compatible Spektrum AirWare™-equipped transmitters (including DX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/3 and 8 G2, DX9, NX6 to 20, iX12 to 20 and others).


High Performance
The factory-installed brushless drive system features a 2S and 3S compatible outrunner motor. This upgraded power system provides model-like performance when used with 2S 280?300 mAh batteries (a suitable JST-RCY to JST-PH adapter, including SPMXCA327, may be required), or more airspeed and unlimited vertical climb performance when powered by 3S 300 mAh batteries.


Scale Finish
The factory-finished airframe features a variety of scale details, including implied bracing and a pilot figure with scarf. Two color schemes are also now available, including an all-yellow painted version and a lighter, unpainted white version.


Lightweight construction
The advanced EPS material construction ensures a lightweight yet durable airframe. And in the unfortunate event that you damage aircraft parts or components and can't repair them, a full range of replacement parts is available.


Fully factory assembled
The UMX WACO is 100% factory assembled and ready to fly! It's equipped with industry-leading Spektrum™ 2.4 GHz technology that you only need to bind to your 5+ channel DSMX®/DSM2® transmitter so you can be flying within minutes of opening the box.


Experience level 2 ? Some experience required
Experience Level 2 aircraft like this are for RC pilots who already have some experience and the skills to build, program and fly similar class models. And while this is the easiest WACO model to fly to date, it is not a suitable first RC airplane for beginners or a 'next step after a trainer' model for RC pilots with little flying experience. Before attempting to fly the UMX WACO, you should have the experience and skills necessary to master high-performance ultra-micro models such as the various UMX Timber models or larger models such as the E-flite T-28 Trojan 1.1m, Commander mPd 1.4m and Timber 1.5m series models, or models of similar class.

Technical Data

Charger: Sold separately
Connector type: JST-RCY
Technology: AS3X and SAFE
Approximate installation time: No installation required
Power type: Electric
Servos: Included
Receiver: Included
Battery: Sold separately
Propeller size: 5.75 x 2.50
Completion level: Bind-N-Fly Basic
Wingspan: 21.65" (550 mm)
Skill level: Level 2
Product length: 16.45" (418 mm)
Recommended motor battery: 11.1V 300mAh 3S 30C LiPo battery: JST connector
Motor type: Brushless
Motor size: 1208-1900Kv, 10-pole
Product weight: 4.2oz (119g) with recommended battery
Material: EPS
LiPo compatibility: 3S, 2S
Minimum required radio: Spektrum™ DSMX®/DSM2® compatible transmitter with 5+ channels and full range
Speed control: Included
Radio: Sold separately


Scope of delivery
• 1x E-flite UMX Waco 550mm
• 4x Spektrum linear servos (installed)
• 1x Spektrum brushless outrunner motor (installed)
• 1x Spektrum control unit with (1) receiver and (1) brushless ESC (installed)
• 1x UMX Waco 550mm instruction manual


Still needed
• 1x Spektrum™ DSMX®/DSM2® compatible full-range 5+ channel remote control
• 1x 2S 7.4V or 3S 11.1V 280-300mAh LiPo with JST-RCY connector (or JST-PH connector in conjunction with a suitable JST-RCY to JST-PH adapter; sold separately)
• 1x Compatible LiPo Charger