Description
Crack Pitts XL: 40-Inch EPP Biplane
The Crack Pitts XL brings the recognizable Crack Pitts flying style into a larger EPP biplane with strong presence, stable tracking, and powerful 3D performance.
Its stepped multi-airfoil wing provides a composed feel throughout the flight envelope, while the full-rotating stabilizer delivers the pitch authority needed for tumbles, walls, snaps, knife-edge spins, and other advanced aerobatic maneuvers.
Features and Specifications
- Wingspan: 40 inches
- Estimated Flying Weight: 30 to 35 oz / 850 to 992 g
- Construction: Printed EPP foam with carbon-fiber reinforcement
- Wing Design: Full stepped multi-airfoil biplane wing
- Stabilizer: Full-rotating design for increased pitch authority
- Recommended Battery: 3S or 4S 1500 to 2200 mAh LiPo, 25C or greater
- Flight Style: Sport, precision, freestyle, and advanced 3D aerobatics
- Pilot Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Required to Complete
This is an airframe kit. The recommended electronics, battery, radio system, charger, and adhesives are sold separately. No printed manual is included; downloadable PDF build manuals are available below.
Recommended Matched Power System
View the Crack Pitts XL PC15 Matched Power System
3S Setup: 1500 to 2200 mAh LiPo with the included APC 11 x 4.5 MR propeller.
4S Setup: 1500 to 2200 mAh LiPo with a compatible 10-inch propeller.
PC15 Power System Includes
- Motor: CSP 2814 1050KV 100 g brushless motor
- ESC: BOLT 45A ESC
- Servos: Four CSP-D14M digital metal-gear servos
- Propeller: APC 11 x 4.5 MR propeller for 3S operation
Important: The included 11 x 4.5 MR propeller is intended for 3S operation. Use a compatible 10-inch propeller on 4S and confirm that motor and ESC temperatures remain within a safe operating range.
Additional Required Items
- 4-channel or greater transmitter and compatible lightweight receiver
- 3S or 4S 1500 to 2200 mAh LiPo battery, 25C or greater
- LiPo-compatible balance charger
- Foam-Tac and thin CA glue
Build Resources and Compatible Parts
- View the Twisted Hobbys Crack Pitts XL PDF Build Manual
- Watch the Crack Pitts XL Build Video
- View the RC Factory Basic Build Manual
- Read the Crack Pitts XL Feature Article
- Visit the Official Crack Pitts XL RC Groups Discussion
- View the Crack Pitts XL Carbon-Fiber Motor Mount
- Shop Compatible 40 to 48-Inch Replacement Parts
- View the Compatible Ultra Halo XX1 LED Lighting Kit
Videos
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Twisted Hobbys / RC Factory Crack Pitts XL
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Crack Pitts XL - Twisted hobbys & RC Factory
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New Twisted Hobbys RC Factory Crack Pitts XL Airplane
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Twisted Hobbys / RC Factory Crack Pitts XL Sunset Flying on 3s!
When you can’t make it to the field in time for some 4s flying...
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Twisted Hobbys Crack Pitts XL on 4 Cell
This is the new Twisted Hobbys Pitts XL on a stock power combo...
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Twisted Hobbys Crack Pitts XL Sunset Flight
Twisted Pilot Oliver Willis getting in a quick sunset flight w...
1 Review
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amazing plane
This was a great plane, I got it about a month ago. I was conserned with the weels landing on grass but it was fine! it is just as good as my crak yak xl.