The Aeronca C-3, designed by Pat Tritle, is a charming and lightweight electric R/C model built for affordable, easy flight using standard hardware. With laser-cut parts, hand-selected balsa, and vacuum-moulded details, it's a delightful vintage-style flyer ideal for 3-channel setups powered by a GWS IPS or EPU-4 drive and 2S Li-Po battery.
A brief history of the model:
The Aeronca C-3, often dubbed the "Flying Bathtub" due to its quirky open-cockpit design, was a light sport aircraft produced in the early 1930s. Praised for its simplicity and affordability, the C-3 brought personal aviation to the masses during the golden age of flying. Despite its modest 36-hp engine, it earned a reputation for reliability and docile flying characteristics, making it a favourite among novice pilots of the era.
| Shipping Weight | 0.62kg | 1.37lbs |
|---|---|---|
| Product Wingspan | 1,016mm | 40in |
| Completion Level | Kit | |
| Colour | Black + Yellow |
| Property | More Like This | Property + Brand | Property + Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dumas | in ../Kits | |
| Category | ../Kits | by Dumas | |
| Dumas Store | ../Aircraft | ||
| Colour | Black + Yellow | by Dumas | in ../Kits |
