The Stearman PT-17 was a very rugged aircraft used by the United States Army Air Force and Navy prior to and during World War II as a primary trainer. With some 10,000 aircraft produced between 1938 and 1948 it is hardly surprising that at the end of the war many of these aircraft found their way into civilian hands and were used as either crop-dusters or as display aircraft in the numerous "Barnstorming" flying shows that were becoming very popular. Even today with over 1000 airworthy examples still flying they continue to wow the crowds with the distinctive sound made by their propeller tips going supersonic. The E-Flite's newest model features scale outline and a highly visible and accurate WWII US Army color scheme with a deep blue fuselage, yellow wings, red and white striped rudder with pre-applied graphics. For even more scale appeal a realistic looking dummy nine-cylinder radial engine is included. Designed from the start to offer ease of assembly and transport the model features plug in wing panels and a unique supports that allows the model to be transported safely and easily to the flying field. Large removable battery hatch provides quick access to the flight batteries between flights without the need to remove the wings. Other pre-fabricated scale features include; pre-painted cabanes, scale aluminum landing gear covered with painted fiberglass fairings, scale wheels, pre-painted fiberglass cowl and twin open cockpits with the correct three panel glazed windshields that are ready to accommodate the optional military pilots (EFLA150).

Fitted with a powerful nine cylinder R670 Continental radial engine and tandem seat open cockpits the PT-17 provided a relatively stable platform on which novice pilots could master the basic flying skills before moving on to fly more advanced aircraft and the mono-plane fighters of the day.

Special Features:
- Control surfaces: Ailerons, Elevator and Rudder
- Step-by-Step instruction manual
- Painted fiberglass cowl with dummy engine
- Scale fiberglass landing gear fairings
- Removable hatch for easy access
- Lightweight balsa/ply construction
- Includes wing jig for easy transport and storage
- Complete hardware package included
- Custom decal sheet

More information (links):
* Building Instructions