Overview
The E-flite Twin Timber 1.6m BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select is not just another Timber – it represents the pinnacle of the legendary Timber series, combining all the easy handling and exceptional STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) capabilities that have made Timber models famous, with revolutionary twin brushless power for outstanding performance and unique flying possibilities. This is a ready-to-fly RC plane for UK enthusiasts who want a serious step up from single-motor models, offering incredible versatility whether you're looking for sport flying, aggressive aerobatics, or confidence-building stability.
Built on the proven Timber platform but significantly enhanced with twin brushless motors, the 1.6m version delivers the most capable, durable, and stable Timber ever created. It's an outstanding first-ever twin-powered model for a wide range of pilots – from those wanting to expand their skills into twin-engine flying, to experienced RC pilots seeking a reliable, versatile platform that can handle virtually any flying style. The airframe maintains the characteristic rugged construction that Timber models are known for, whilst the twin power setup unlocks entirely new aerobatic and handling capabilities that simply aren't possible with single-motor designs.
Whether you're flying from grass, dirt, gravel, or even water (with optional floats), the E-flite Twin Timber 1.6m delivers exceptional performance and unmatched stability. The pre-installed Spektrum electronics – including the advanced AR637TA receiver with AS3X stabilisation and optional-use SAFE Select flight envelope protection – mean you're getting professional-grade technology in every flight. Combined with the factory-installed LED lighting, functional flaps, and oversized tundra-style wheels, this is a thoroughly modern, ready-to-fly RC aircraft that handles everything from smooth grass fields to rough terrain.
Key Features
- Twin Brushless Power System — The dual 3536-750KV brushless outrunner motors deliver exceptional thrust and performance, making this the most capable Timber model yet and enabling capabilities like differential thrust, motor reversing, and special aerobatic manoeuvres that simply aren't possible with single-motor designs.
- Spektrum Avian Dual 40A Smart ESC — The exclusive 40-amp electronic speed controller provides real-time telemetry data including battery voltage, ESC temperature monitoring, and power system diagnostics transmitted directly to compatible receivers and transmitters, allowing you to monitor your aircraft's health whilst flying.
- AS3X Stabilisation Technology — This exclusive Spektrum innovation works behind the scenes to smooth out wind and turbulence effects, delivering a locked-in feel that makes the aircraft seem much larger and more stable, providing confidence especially in challenging flying conditions.
- Optional-Use SAFE Select — Build your confidence with pitch and bank angle limits that prevent excessive manoeuvres, plus automatic self-leveling that returns the aircraft to level flight when the sticks are released – features you can toggle on and off with a simple switch assignment.
- Full-Range Spektrum AR637TA Receiver — This 6-channel receiver uses industry-leading DSMX 2.4GHz technology for full-range control, real-time telemetry capability, and compatibility with all modern Spektrum transmitters, ensuring reliable control at any distance.
- Differential Thrust and Motor Reversing — The dual motors can operate independently with differential thrust for enhanced ground handling, easier taxiing, and improved directional control during takeoff and landing – plus motor reversing capabilities for special aerobatic manoeuvres and unique flight characteristics.
- High-Power Twin Outrunner Motors — The 3536-750KV motors are specially tuned for exceptional performance with both 3S and 4S LiPo batteries, delivering abundant thrust at 3S for STOL performance or higher speed and unlimited vertical capability with 4S without any modifications required.
- Counter-Rotating 3-Blade Propellers — The 10x7x3 composite propellers rotate in opposite directions to maintain balanced thrust and perfect stability, with the critical advantage that wing-mounted motors make it nearly impossible to break props or damage motor mounts in a nose-over situation.
- Two-Piece Wing with Combined Connectors — The large 2-piece wing adds stability and features combined servo and power connectors, enabling incredibly fast wing installation and removal for convenient storage, transport, and field maintenance – plus a custom-designed fuselage clip holds the wing joiner so you never lose it when separated.
- Oversized Shock-Absorbing Landing Gear — The strongest landing gear fitted to any Timber model features oversized, tundra-style wheels and tyres that absorb the punishment of rough terrain – grass, dirt, gravel, and more – making this aircraft genuinely capable of operating from surfaces impossible for most models of this size.
- Functional Flaps and Optional-Use Ailerons — The oversized control surfaces with double-bevelled hinge lines feature functional flaps that can travel both ways, optionally functioning as full-span ailerons for enhanced control authority and aerobatic capability – critical for STOL performance and smooth, precise handling.
- Optional-Use Leading Edge Slats — The included leading-edge slats improve slow-flight and STOL performance by delaying wing stall, allowing the aircraft to operate at lower airspeeds for shorter takeoff and landing distances – particularly valuable when flying from confined spaces.
- Factory-Installed LED Lighting — Realistic and functional LED landing, navigation, and strobe lights are pre-installed and powered by your flight battery, enabling extended flying sessions into dusk and adding scale realism to your flights.
- Lightweight Composite-Reinforced EPO Construction — The durable hollow-core airframe uses composite-reinforced EPO foam that's lightweight yet tough, delivering excellent durability for rough-field operation whilst maintaining the performance characteristics essential for STOL flight.
- Six Metal-Geared Servos — Factory-installed precision metal-geared servos control all flight surfaces with reliability and responsiveness, pre-mounted and ready to fly with no servo installation required.
- Fast Glue-Free Assembly — The few parts requiring assembly bolt together without any adhesive needed, allowing complete setup in less than an hour – typically faster than charging your flight battery.
- Large Top Battery Hatch — The convenient battery compartment accommodates any 3S 2200mAh through 4S 5000mAh LiPo battery, providing easy access for fast battery changes between flights without any tools required.
- Bind-N-Fly Basic Convenience — All electronics are pre-installed and factory-tested, with the receiver already bound to your selected frequency – simply bind to your transmitter, complete basic assembly, and fly immediately without complex setup procedures.
Technical Performance
The E-flite Twin Timber 1.6m delivers exceptional performance through carefully engineered twin brushless power. The dual 3536-750KV 14-pole brushless outrunner motors are specially tuned and matched to provide smooth, reliable power across the entire flight envelope, whether you're operating a 3S 11.1V LiPo battery for efficient STOL performance or a 4S 14.8V battery for increased speed and unlimited vertical capability. The exclusive Spektrum Avian Dual 40A Smart ESC represents cutting-edge electronic speed control technology, providing intelligent power management with real-time monitoring of battery voltage and temperature, all transmitted via telemetry to your transmitter. The aircraft weighs just 2588 grammes with a 4S 3200mAh battery installed, contributing to exceptional lift-to-weight ratio critical for STOL performance. The airframe spans 1615mm with a length of 1092mm, featuring a large wing area that, combined with optional leading-edge slats and functional flaps, enables remarkable slow-flight capability and operations from extremely short distances. The lightweight composite-reinforced EPO construction provides excellent durability for rough-field operations whilst maintaining the strength required for aerobatic manoeuvres. Materials throughout emphasise durability: metal-geared servos withstand sustained loads without stripping, oversized shock-absorbing landing gear handles rough terrain impacts, and the reinforced fuselage tolerates nose-over incidents. The wing-mounted motors provide a significant practical advantage – in the event of a nose-over on rough ground, the motors and propellers remain clear and undamaged, virtually eliminating costly repairs common with other aircraft designs. Battery compatibility spanning 2200mAh to 5000mAh capacity across 3S and 4S voltage platforms provides exceptional flexibility to optimise for your preferred flight characteristics, whilst IC3 and EC3 connector compatibility suits virtually any Spektrum-branded battery system. The 6-channel AR637TA receiver with DSMX technology delivers full-range control with real-time telemetry feedback, AS3X automatic stabilisation, and optional SAFE Select flight envelope protection for progressive skill development.
What's in the Box
- E-flite Twin Timber 1.6m airframe
- Six Spektrum metal-geared servos (factory-installed)
- Two Spektrum brushless outrunner motors 3536-750KV (factory-installed)
- Spektrum Avian Dual 40A Brushless Smart Lite ESC (factory-installed)
- Spektrum AR637TA 6-channel receiver with AS3X and SAFE Select (factory-installed)
- Set of optional-use leading-edge slats
- Counter-rotating 10x7x3 three-blade propellers (pre-installed)
- Product manual with assembly and flight instructions
What You Need to Complete
- Full-range 6–8+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter (for binding to the receiver)
- One 3S 11.1V or 4S 14.8V LiPo battery (2200–5000mAh capacity with EC3 or IC3 connector)
- Compatible LiPo battery charger
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the E-flite Twin Timber 1.6m suitable for beginners? — Yes, this is an excellent progression model for intermediate pilots. Whilst rated as Skill Level 3, the factory-installed AS3X stabilisation makes it very manageable, and the optional-use SAFE Select flight envelope protection provides additional safety features including pitch and bank angle limits plus automatic self-levelling to build confidence. If you're new to twin-motor aircraft or want maximum assistance whilst learning, enabling SAFE Select is straightforward and requires no programming.
- What battery does the Twin Timber 1.6m need and how long does it fly? — The aircraft is compatible with 3S (11.1V) or 4S (14.8V) LiPo batteries ranging from 2200mAh to 5000mAh capacity, using IC3 or EC3 connectors. The 3S option provides efficient STOL performance ideal for grass-field operations, whilst the 4S option delivers increased speed and unlimited vertical capability. Flight duration varies based on battery size and flying style, but typical sport flying sessions run 12-20 minutes with reasonable battery management.
- What makes the twin power system better than single-motor designs? — Twin motors enable differential thrust – each motor can operate independently – providing superior ground handling, easier directional control during takeoff and landing, and motor reversing capability for special aerobatic manoeuvres impossible with single-motor aircraft. The dual setup also provides redundancy and balance, and critically, the wing-mounted motors make prop damage virtually impossible in nose-over situations common on rough terrain.
- Can I use this aircraft on water? — Yes, optional float sets are available separately (sold by Horizon Hobby), featuring dual water rudders for excellent steering control when operating from lakes and ponds. The floats are easy to install and remove, taking just minutes to swap from wheeled gear to float gear.
- What is AS3X and why does it matter? — Artificial Stabilisation–3-aXis (AS3X) is Spektrum's exclusive flight stabilisation technology that automatically compensates for wind gusts and turbulence, smoothing out the effects to deliver a locked-in, stable feel that makes the aircraft seem much larger and more expertly tuned than it actually is – particularly valuable in challenging wind conditions.
- What is SAFE Select and how do I enable it? — SAFE Select is optional-use flight envelope protection built into the AR637TA receiver. When enabled via a simple switch assignment in your transmitter (no complex programming required), it provides pitch and bank angle limits preventing excessive manoeuvres, plus automatic self-levelling when sticks are centred – features you can toggle on and off with a switch. If you prefer standard flying characteristics, simply bind your receiver normally and only AS3X will be active.
- How long does assembly take? — Assembly is straightforward and typically takes less than one hour. No glue is required – the few parts requiring assembly bolt together easily. The two-piece wing with combined connectors installs in minutes, and a custom fuselage clip secures the wing joiner so you don't lose it when separated.
- What transmitter do I need? — Any full-range 6–8+ channel Spektrum DSMX or DSM2 compatible transmitter will work. Popular options include the Spektrum DXS, DX6e, DX6 G2/3, DX8e, DX8 G2, DX9, NX6/8/10, iX12, iX14, and iX20. Spektrum AirWare-equipped transmitters provide full telemetry display capability.
- How durable is this aircraft for rough-field operations? — Exceptionally durable. The composite-reinforced EPO airframe is lightweight yet tough, the strongest landing gear of any Timber model absorbs rough terrain impacts, oversized tundra-style tyres soak up bumps, and critically, the wing-mounted motors virtually eliminate prop damage and motor mount breakage in nose-overs – a major durability advantage for rough-field flying.
- What is the weight and dimensions? — The aircraft weighs 2588 grammes (91.3 ounces) with a 4S 3200mAh battery installed. The wingspan is 1615mm (63.58 inches) and length is 1092mm (42.99 inches), making it a substantial yet manageable size for transport and storage.
- Does it come with lights and what powers them? — Yes, factory-installed LED landing, navigation, and strobe lights are included and powered by your flight battery, enabling extended flying into dusk and adding scale realism to your operations.
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