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  • Small compact design
  • Top mounted pusher prop motor configuration
  • Aileron Equipped wing
  • Durable EPO foam construction 
  • FPV capable
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Overview
Maybe you're a new modeler looking for an easy-to-fly plane...or a more experienced pilot who wants the additional maneuverability of an aileron-equipped model.

Either way, the 1280 Easy Trainer is a great choice and suitable for a wide range of pilots. Featuring a top mount motor system with a pusher prop, designed to help the beginner by saving prop breakage, the design also lends itself to the beginner or even advance First Person View (FPV) pilot. No prop distortion. The small compact design makes it easy to carry to your flying site and be in the air quickly. 

Notes to buyers:

RTF (Ready to Fly) airplanes come with everything you need to fly in the box. A transmitter, receiver, battery, charger, and all other required electronics are included and pre-installed from the factory.
PNP (Plug-and-Play) airplanes include the ESC, motor, and servos all pre-installed from the factory. Transmitter, receiver, battery, and charger are not included.

Specification
Wingspan 50.4in
Overall Length 35.8in
Flying Weight Around 630 g
Motor Size Brushless2212-kv2650
ESC 20A
Servo 9g x 4pcs
Radio 4Channel
CG (center of gravity) 65-75mm (From Leading Edge)
Prop Size 5*5,2 blades
Recommended Battery 7.4V 1300mAh 20C
Battery Connector JST
Aileron Yes
Elevator Yes
Rudder Yes
Flaps no
Retracts no
Approx. Flying Duration 10min
Minimum Age Recommendation 14+
Experience Level Beginner
Assembly Time 15mins
Wing Load 29.4g/d㎡(0.06oz/in²)
Wing Area 21.4d㎡(331.5sq.in)
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Overview
Maybe you're a new modeler looking for an easy-to-fly plane...or a more experienced pilot who wants the additional maneuverability of an aileron-equipped model.

Either way, the 1280 Easy Trainer is a great choice and suitable for a wide range of pilots. Featuring a top mount motor system with a pusher prop, designed to help the beginner by saving prop breakage, the design also lends itself to the beginner or even advance First Person View (FPV) pilot. No prop distortion. The small compact design makes it easy to carry to your flying site and be in the air quickly. 

Notes to buyers:

RTF (Ready to Fly) airplanes come with everything you need to fly in the box. A transmitter, receiver, battery, charger, and all other required electronics are included and pre-installed from the factory.
PNP (Plug-and-Play) airplanes include the ESC, motor, and servos all pre-installed from the factory. Transmitter, receiver, battery, and charger are not included.

Specification
Wingspan 50.4in
Overall Length 35.8in
Flying Weight Around 630 g
Motor Size Brushless2212-kv2650
ESC 20A
Servo 9g x 4pcs
Radio 4Channel
CG (center of gravity) 65-75mm (From Leading Edge)
Prop Size 5*5,2 blades
Recommended Battery 7.4V 1300mAh 20C
Battery Connector JST
Aileron Yes
Elevator Yes
Rudder Yes
Flaps no
Retracts no
Approx. Flying Duration 10min
Minimum Age Recommendation 14+
Experience Level Beginner
Assembly Time 15mins
Wing Load 29.4g/d㎡(0.06oz/in²)
Wing Area 21.4d㎡(331.5sq.in)

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FMS 1280mm Easy Trainer PNP / RTF

FMS 1280mm Easy Trainer PNP / RTF

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Aaron
Flies great!

Excellent plane to learn on, it flies great and assembly is easy! Don't forget to order extra batteries!

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Thomas Reckner Jr
New to rc planes

Just getting into rc planes went together easy except didn't know I needed foam glue for back so haven't flown yet will update as soon as I get glue .besides that plane looks beautiful think will make a great beginners plane ty fms. USMC LCPL DESERTSTORM DISABLED VET THOMAS RECKNER JR

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Chris Hoekstra
What a wonderfully easy and fun first plane!

I initially flew this plane after a few hours in a simulator and it was super easy to fly. Stepped it up to a 3S 2200mah battery and it has tons of power to do my beginnings of loops and rolls. The control surfaces aren't super large but with max throws and the 3S it does fun mini-acrobatics and holds up very well.

On to the slightly more technical side. The reflex was out of stock so this was flown with no reflex/safe/stabilization but it was just fine. It comes with a 6 channel FrSky receiver which I ripped out after a couple flights and installed an ELRS receiver which worked perfectly. After a couple more flights I stopped using the Y connector for the ailerons and put them on separate channels and configured flaperons (50% and max 70%); which worked perfectly. Also setup triple rates and now it's good for all levels of skill.
It doesn't do bad upside down but it does tend to climb when upside down so I find myself having to actually pull back on the elevator to keep it level most of the time. It won't knife edge very well, you have to be at around 45 degrees to keep the altitude but perhaps more throw on the rudder could be achieved with bigger horns. Overall it flys very well just doing circles, nice slow flight and gentle landings. The controls become very muted and much less responsive when at that gentle glide but that's to be expected with less airflow over the surfaces.

Overall I'm happy with my purchase and enjoy flying it every time I take it up.