Based on one of the most successful Primary Trainers used by the United States Army Air Corps during the1940's the Fairchild PT-19 gave novice pilots the opportunity to experience the flight characteristics of a low-wing mono-plane before making the ultimate transition onto the fighter aircraft of the day. Prior to this most training was done using slower and slightly more stable PT-17 bi-planes, not the ideal start especially if the next aircraft to be flown was a full-blown fighter!

E-flite, PT-19 450 ARF

Now E-flite offers modellers the opportunity to make a similar transition with this unique dual-function PT19. Assume for a moment that many of today's R/C pilots first started flying with a control line model, then look at the advances in electric flight in terms of battery duration, motors and chargers etc and then look closely at combining all of these factors. The result; the highly versatile E-flite PT19 450 ARF.

This unique model is capable of being flown either by radio control (RC) or control line (CL) depending on how it is configured. With all of the necessary hardware and conversion parts included in the box pilots can easily switch from RC to CL in just a few minutes.

The model features a very accurate scale outline and comes almost ready to fly with a lightweight balsa and plywood airframe covered in Ultracote in an accurate blue and yellow colour scheme with pre-applied decals and a matching pre-painted fiberglass cowling.
The twin open cockpit fuselage features an easy access battery hatch, an adjustable motor mount for E-flite's Park 450/480 motors and a steerable tail-wheel for impeccable ground handling.

E-flite's excellent illustrated assembly guide and comprehensive hardware pack complete this superb dual use model.

Technical specification

Wing Span:	1140mm
Length:	910mm
Wing Area:	19.9 sq dm
Weight without battery:	625 - 680 g
Weight with battery:	765 - 825 g
Receiver:	AR6100
Servos:	(4) E-flite S75'servos
Motor :	Park 450 980 Kv (EFLM1400) or Park 480 1020 Kv (EFLM1505)
Speed control:	25 - 40 Amp