PT-19 Scale Primary Trainer Balsa 1300mm (ARF)

The PT-19 series was developed from the Fairchild M-62 when the USAAC first ordered the aircraft in 1940 as part of its expansion program. The simple but rugged construction included a fabric-covered welded steel tube fuselage, the remainder of the aircraft used plywood construction, with a plywood-sheathed center section, outer wing panels and tail assembly. The use of an inline engine allowed for a narrow frontal area which was ideal for visibility while the widely set-apart fixed landing gear allowed for solid and stable ground handling.

The M-62 first flew in May 1939, and won a fly-off competition later that year against 17 other designs for the new Army training airplane. Fairchild was awarded its first Army PT contract for an initial order on 22 September 1939.

Compared to the earlier biplane trainers, the Fairchild PT-19 provided a more advanced type of aircraft. Speeds were higher and wing loading more closely resembled that of combat aircraft, with flight characteristics demanding more precision and care. Its virtues were that it was inexpensive, simple to maintain and, most of all, virtually vice-less. The PT-19 truly lived up to its nickname, the Cradle of Heroes. It was one of a handful of primary trainer designs that were the first stop on a cadets way to becoming a combat pilot.

Thousands of the PT-19 series were rapidly integrated into the US and Commonwealth training programs, serving throughout World War II and beyond. Even after their retirement in the late 1940s, a substantial number found their way onto the US civil register.

Our model of the PT-19 is much like its full scale counterpart. The balsa and plywood construction is rugged and strong. The wide set tail dragger landing gear provides superior ground handling. This sport scale model is the perfect canvas to add as little or as much detail as you like. With generous tail moments it is a perfect scale model for those not quite ready for the "heavy iron" of warbirds. All built up parts come pre-covered in a scale military trainer color scheme all capped off with a nicely painted fiberglass cowl.

Features:
• Almost Ready to Fly - Just add your own motor, electronics and battery
• Scale looks and flying characteristics
• Painted fiberglass cowl
• Beautifully crafted, high quality airframe and covering
• Balsa quality combined with foamy convenience
• Tough undercarriage and steerable tailwheel for excellent ground handling 
• Top quality hardware included
• Simple & fast build

Specifications:
Wingspan: 1300mm
Fuselage: 1010mm
Weight: 1500-1700g

Requires:
4 Channel Transmitter and Receiver
3S 11.1V 2200-2600mAh LiPoly Battery
35mm Brushless outrunner motor
30 amp Brushless ESC
4 x 16g servos