Ford Tri-Motor Bennett ARF 41.7 inches - KAV6729

On November 28, 1929, the "FLOYD BENNETT" took off from the Antarctic base Little America. Flown by Norwegian pilot Bernt Balchen, this was the start of the historic first-flight over the South Pole, with Richard Byrd and two other companions

Ford Tri-Motor
"FLOYD BENNETT"
with Skis Electric ARF
Shortly after midnight on the 29th, the "FLOYD BENNETT" flew over the South Pole. Before heading back to Little American Byrd dropped out a small American flag weighted with a stone from Bennett's grave at Arlington National Cemetery. The historic trip took nearly 19 hours.
"FLOYD BENNETT" a modified Ford 4-AT Tri-Motor mono-plane was selected for major transport and investigative operations in the Antarctic. The two outboard engines were the famous Wright Whirlwinds, nine-cylinder and rated at 220 hp each. Mounted in the nose was a new powerful 525 hp radial Cyclone engine, developed by Charles L. Lawrence, president of the Wright Company. This gave the plane a total of nearly 1,000 horsepower for great hauling capability. The "FLOYD BENNETT" is currently on display in the Henry Ford Museum.
Our semi scale replica of the "FLOYD BENNETT" comes with both skis and wheels, which can be quickly changed with only one screw per side. Landings are easy on both short grass and snow covered fields or with wheels on a conventional runway. Material: Lightweight fully painted durable foam, vacuum formed plastic and balsa. Includes: three 280-size motors with K2 Gold connector wiring harness for easy hookup, APC props, wheels, decals, hardware and illustrated instruction. Controls: ailerons, rudder, elevator and motor.
Specifications
Wing Span 41.7 in 1060 mm
Wing Area 256 inē 16.5 dmē
Length 28.3 in 720 mm
Weight 21.1 oz 600 g
Wing airfoil Clark Y mod. Clark Y mod.
Radio Required 4-channel minimum, Micro receiver, 4 micro servos (.32 oz 9 g or less)