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The Smartest and Most Detailed High-Performance Thunderbirds Model Yet!
A collaboration between veteran RC aircraft designer David Payne and Aircraft Studio Design founder Mirco Pecorari,
the original Commander mPd® 1.4m blended classic lines with modern influences for a one-of-a-kind sport flying
experience. It's now updated and upgraded for more power and better control, and to include the benefits of Smart
technology — making it more capable and fun to fly than before! The new brushless power system features a 45-amp
Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart Lite ESC plus a specially-tuned motor to deliver an abundance of thrust with a 3S LiPo
battery, or more speed and unlimited vertical performance with a 4S battery. Control response, with stronger, more
precise metal-geared servos, is so smooth and predictable that anyone moving up from a trainer will feel comfortable
right away. The BNF® Basic version includes an AR631 receiver to deliver real-time telemetry data along with AS3X®
and SAFE® Select technologies. With these advantages and more, the Commander mPd 1.4m is the perfect next step,
first low wing, or everyday sport model for a wide variety of pilots!
David Payne and Mirco Pecorari drew from many full-scale and model aviation influences when designing the Commander
mPd® 1.4m sport airplane. They wanted it to stand out from the crowd while having the pilot-friendly flight
characteristics of traditional sport planes. This updated and upgraded version is all that and more! Easy to take
off, fly, and land, it's the perfect "next step" after a trainer. In the hands of experienced pilots, it's also
capable of higher speeds and high-energy aerobatics. The 3S and 4S compatible brushless power system, combined with
a light wing loading plus factory-installed metal-geared servos and flaps, gives the Commander mPd 1.4m a wide
flight envelope. It's smooth and predictable, with power to spare for performing rolling circles, knife-edge flight,
and beyond. While you fly, the exclusive Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart Lite ESC can provide a variety of real-time power
system related telemetry data including motor RPM, current, battery voltage and more – with Smart and non-Smart
batteries – via compatible receivers (including the Bind-N-Fly® Basic version's AR631) and Spektrum AirWare™
equipped transmitters. The Bind-N-Fly® Basic version also offers the handling benefits of AS3X® and optional-use
SAFE® Select technologies. An innovative Hands-Free Servo Connection System automatically plugs in the aileron and
flap servo connectors when you install the two-piece wing with just 4 bolts. The Commander mPd 1.4m arrives
factory-finished in an exclusive Aircraft Studio Design trim scheme and requires no glue for assembly. That means
you can have it ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery!
Features
Updated and upgraded for more power, better control, plus Smart technology to make it more
capable
and fun fly than ever before
Incredibly unique and visionary design by Mirco Pecorari and David Payne (mPd) for classic looks
plus modern performance
Easy to take off, fly and land, making it a perfect "next step" after a trainer and an excellent
"everyday" model
Specially tuned motor compatible with 3S and 4S batteries without the need for modifications or
upgrades
Popular 3S and 4S 2200–3200mAh batteries deliver excellent performance and flight times
45-amp Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart Lite ESC provides real-time battery voltage, current, RPM and
other
data via compatible receivers and transmitters
The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive AS3X® technology
Compatible with the Spektrum DXS transmitter included with many of the most popular E-flite® and
HobbyZone® trainer airplane models
Spektrum AR631 receiver with fly-by range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX® technology
Easier to fly with innovative and optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope protection
Six durable, precise and higher torque metal-geared servos with ball-link equipped linkages
Functional flaps for shorter takeoffs/landings and improved slow-speed performance
Two-piece wing with convenient hands-free connections for easy storage/transport
Factory-finished in a vibrant trim scheme by Aircraft Studio Design
Lightweight yet durable composite-reinforced EPO construction
Fast and easy assembly – no glue and only 8 screws required
Specifications
Completion Level Bind-N-Fly
Product Length 45" (1143 mm)
Product Weight 62 oz (1770g) w/o Battery; 70.55 oz (2000g) w/4S 2200mAh Battery
Technology Smart, AS3X and SAFE
Trim Scheme Colors Blue / White
Approximate Assembly Time Less Than One Hour
Receiver Included
Wingspan 55.12" (1400 mm)
Servos Included
Material EPO
Minimum Required Radio Full-Range 5–6+ Channel DSMX®/DSM2® (sold separately)
Speed Control Included
Radio Sold Separately
Battery Sold Separately
Charger Sold Separately
Recommended Motor Battery 3S 11.1V or 4S 14.8V 2200–3200mAh LiPo with EC3™ or IC3® Connector (sold
separately)
Motor Type Brushless - Outrunner
Power Type Electric
Skill Level Level 2
Included items
Description
QTY
E-flite® Commander mPd® 1.4m
1
Spektrum™AR631 6-Channel Receiver (installed)
1
Spektrum Avian™ 45A Brushless Smart Lite ESC (installed)