E-Flite E-Flite Conscendo Evolution 1.5m BNF Basic W/SAFE Select

Overview

Introduction
THE ULTIMATE CONSCENDO®
When the Conscendo® was first introduced it was geared towards RC newcomers who wanted to teach themselves how to fly with a powered glider. A few years later an “Advanced” version that offered more power for soaring, sport flying and aerobatics became a favorite of many intermediate and experienced pilots alike. Now the E-flite® Conscendo Evolution 1.5m evolves the design to be the most powerful, capable and fun to fly Conscendo yet! A stronger and stiffer airframe molded from higher density EPO combines with the more powerful 3S and 4S compatible power system featuring a telemetry-capable ESC to deliver higher speeds and more aerobatic performance — while offering the same smooth sport flying and soaring capabilities the Conscendo has always been known for.

Product Launch Video

Features
Evolved to be the most powerful, capable and fun to fly Conscendo® yet for soaring, sport flying, high speeds and high energy aerobatics
Higher density EPO results in a stronger and stiffer airframe capable of more aerobatic performance and higher speeds
More powerful 3S and 4S compatible brushless power system with outrunner motor and folding propeller
30A telemetry-capable ESC provides real-time battery voltage, current, motor RPM and other data (via compatible receivers and transmitters)
Long flight times up to 15-20+ minutes with a mix of power on/off flying using 3S 1300–2200mah or 4S 1000–2200mAh batteries
4-channel control including ailerons with four (4) factory-installed servos and linkages
Spektrum™ AR637TA receiver with full-range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX® technology (BNF® Basic version only)
Easy to fly with innovative and optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope protection (BNF Basic version only)
The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive AS3X® technology (BNF Basic version only)
Easy to launch, fly and land, making it a perfect choice for a first powered sailplane model
Lightweight yet durable composite-reinforced, high-density EPO construction
Easy to install/remove two-piece wing and stabs
Fast and easy assembly – no glue required

Overview
PERFORMANCE FOR EVERY PILOT
This is the most powerful, capable, and fun to fly Conscendo® yet! With the benefits of E-flite® engineering expertise, the Conscendo Evolution 1.5m powered glider is now better equipped to deliver higher speeds and even higher energy aerobatic performance — yet it’s still as easy and fun to sport fly and soar as ever before. With a 3S LiPo battery, the factory-installed brushless power system — featuring a 30-amp telemetry-capable ESC, specially-tuned outrunner motor and folding prop — delivers plenty of thrust for fast climbs to soaring altitude, sport flying and aerobatics. Using a 4S battery, it delivers even more speed and thrust for unlimited vertical performance without the need for modifications or upgrades. The new higher density EPO airframe has the additional strength and stiffness to handle anything an intermediate to experienced pilot will want to do with all that power, performance and full 4-channel control. Yet the Conscendo Evolution is still easy to launch, fly and land — especially the BNF® Basic version equipped with a Spektrum™ AR637TA receiver featuring exclusive AS3X® and optional-use SAFE® Select technologies — which makes it the perfect choice for a first powered glider. Flight ready in less time than it takes to charge a battery, the Conscendo Evolution offers a wide range of pilots a unique flying experience that no other model can provide.

Needed to Complete
Full-range 5+ channel Spektrum™ DSMX®/DSM2® compatible transmitter
3S 11.1V 1300–2200mAh or 4S 14.8V 1000–2200mAh LiPo with EC3™ or IC3™ Connector
Compatible LiPo charger
What’s in the Box?
(1) E-flite® Conscendo® Evolution™ 1.5m with:
(1) 30A Telemetry-Capable Brushless ESC (installed)
(1) Brushless Outrunner Motor (installed)
(4) Servos (installed)
(1) Spektrum™ AR637TA 6-Channel Receiver (installed)
(1) Product Manual

Flight Talk

More Capable
Construction with higher density EPO results in a stronger and stiffer airframe with a smoother finish. Combined with carbon and other composite reinforcement in the fuselage, wings and tails, the Conscendo® Evolution can handle higher speeds and higher energy aerobatics – yet is still lightweight to deliver excellent soaring and sport flying performance, plus long flight times up to 15-20+ minutes with a mix of power on and power off flying.

More Power
The factory-installed brushless power system features a 30-amp telemetry-capable ESC plus a specially-tuned motor and folding prop that deliver an abundance of thrust with a 3S LiPo battery, or more speed and unlimited vertical performance with a 4S battery without the need for any modifications or upgrades.

Telemetry Capable
The Conscendo® Evolution 1.5m is equipped with an ESC that can provide a variety of real-time power system related telemetry data including motor RPM, current, battery voltage and more via compatible receivers (including the AR637TA installed in the BNF® Basic version) and Spektrum™ AirWare™ equipped transmitters (including the DX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/G3 and 8 G2, the DX9, iX12, iX20 and others) while you fly.

Easy Assembly
No glue is required for final assembly. You can have the Conscendo® Evolution ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery. It’s also easy to install and remove the two-piece wing and stabs for convenient storage and transport.

SAFE technology
Bind-N-Fly Completion Level Advantage
Already own a Spektrum™ transmitter? Bind-N-Fly (BNF) aircraft make getting into the air quickly and with the best control experience possible easier than ever. They come out of the box with the power system, servos and a Spektrum 2.4GHz receiver installed so all you need to do is bind the receiver to a compatible transmitter, finish any final assembly, and fly!

This Bind-N-Fly Basic model is equipped with a Spektrum 2.4GHz DSMX® receiver featuring AS3X (Artificial Stabilization–3-aXis) technology that works behind the scenes to smooth out the effects of wind and turbulence. The result is a heightened sense of stability and precision that makes you feel like you’re flying a much larger, expertly tuned aircraft.

If this is your first model of its type, or you want an extra margin of safety while familiarizing yourself with the airplane, you can enable the optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope protection technology built into the receiver. No programming is required. Simply change up the binding sequence as directed in the manual.

With SAFE Select enabled, you get:

Pitch and Bank Angle Limits

These envelope limits keep the airplane from rolling or pitching upside down. They also prevent excessive climb or dive angles.
Automatic Self-Leveling

The airplane instantly returns to and holds level flight when the sticks are released and in the center position. It’s also helpful for keeping the wings level during takeoffs/launches and landings.
Easy Switch Assignment—No Complex Programming Required

The simple procedure for assigning a transmitter switch to turn SAFE Select features on and off doesn’t require any complex programming and takes just a few seconds.
If you don’t want to enable the SAFE Select features, just bind the receiver normally and it will function like a standard AS3X receiver.

Specifications

Aileron
Yes
Approximate Assembly Time
Less than 1 Hour
Approximate Flight Time
5 minutes
CG (Center of Gravity)
2-1/4 – 2-3/4 in (57-71 mm) behind leading of wing
Charger
Sold separately
Completion Level
Bind-N-Fly Basic
Control Throw – High (Ailerons)
0.59 in (15mm)
Control Throw – High (Elevator)
0.39 in (10mm)
Control Throw – High (Rudder)
0.71 in (18mm)
Control Throw – Low (Ailerons)
0.39 in (10mm)
Control Throw – Low (Elevator)
0.27 in (7mm)
Control Throw – Low (Rudder)
0.51 in (13mm)
Elevator
Yes
Expo (Ailerons)
10/5
Expo (Elevator)
15/5
Expo (Rudder)
10/5
Flaps
No
Flying Weight
251-2000g, 34.3 oz (971g)
Landing Gear
None
Length
39.6 in (1005mm)
Material
EPO foam
Minimum Required Radio
At least 6-channel (sold separately)
Minimum Speed Control
30A 3/4S compatible, included
Motor Size
3225
Propeller Size
9.5×7.5″
Recommended Motor Battery
4S 1800mAh LiPo w/EC3 or IC3 connector (sold separately)
Retracts
No
Rudder
Yes
Servos
Four 9G mini
Stabilizer Tube Length
6.3 in (160mm)
Stabilizer Tube OD
0.19 in (5mm)
Technology
SAFE Select
Transmitter Range
Full
Trim Scheme Colors
Yellow and blue
Wing Area
405.3 sq. in (26.2 sq. dm)
Wing Tube Length
14.7 in (373mm)
Wing Tube OD
0.35 in (9mm)