Pietenpol Air Camper Replica J3 40-60cc ARF radio-controlled thermal aircraft

Pietenpol Air Camper Replica J3 40-60cc ARF radio-controlled thermal aircraft

The Pietenpol Air Camper was a simple parasol-wing airplane sold in kit form to make aviation accessible.

The first prototype saw the light of day in 1928, then in 1929 the Ford Model A engine was adopted as the standard powerplant, and kit production began.

In the 1960s, the Chevrolet Corvair 6-cylinder flat engine replaced the Ford engine, being more powerful, more flexible and, above all, lighter than the Model A.

The last Air Campers were built in Europe in 2012 and are still flying today.

Technical specifications:

• Wingspan: 2.74m
• Length: 1.81m
• Wing area: 128.3 dm2
• Weight: 12.5kg
• Engine: between 40cc and 60cc 2T petrol or electric equivalent

Presentation:

• Like the full-size model, it boasts high flight stability at low altitude and low speed.
• High-quality balsa structure with light, rigid plywood
• Realistic decoration in carefully applied Oracover film
• 2-part wing for easy transport and storage
• Can be used as a glider tug
• Detailed cockpit with painted pilot figure
• Fiberglass engine cowling
• Streamlined aluminum wing struts
• 500ml fuel tank included
• Machined aluminum cone nut included
• 7.5" Vintage wheels included
• Machined aluminum tailwheel system included

The spoked wheels visible in some photos are not binding. They pertain solely to the prototype and are not included in the kit.

The SEAGULL factory opted for the Vintage plastic wheels, which are much lighter, to enhance the flying characteristics.

Components required : 

Thermal motor : 

• 6-channel radio minimum
• servos: 6
• 2-stroke petrol engine between 40 and 60cc
• Propeller adapted to the engine
• Receiver and ignition batteries

Electric motor :

• 6-channel radio minimum
• Servos: 5
• Class 360 brushless motor - 6000W
• Brushless controller: between 160 and 200A
• Propeller adapted to motor
• Propulsion battery: 2x 6S Lipo
• Receiver battery