BJ Craft Navigator 70 1600 F3A Pattern Airplane ARF
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BJ Craft Navigator 70 1600 Class F3A Pattern Airplane ARF
The BJ Craft Navigator 70 is a lightweight 1600-class electric pattern airplane engineered for pilots seeking smooth precision flying, advanced aerobatic capability, and premium airframe construction in a practical size platform.
Designed around a lightweight molded composite fuselage with built-up balsa flying surfaces, the Navigator 70 delivers excellent tracking, precise control response, and predictable handling characteristics ideal for F3A-style aerobatics, sport pattern flying, rolling maneuvers, point rolls, snaps, and precision aerobatic sequences.
The airframe adopts a moderately swept wing and large canalizer design to help provide stable tracking, smooth maneuver transitions, and precise aerobatic response throughout the flight envelope.
The Navigator 70 is designed exclusively for electric power systems and supports electric propeller setups up to approximately 18 inches for strong thrust and smooth throttle response.
Key Features
- 61-inch wingspan electric F3A and sport pattern airplane
- 1600-class precision aerobatic aircraft
- Moderately swept wing configuration
- Large canalizer design for improved precision and stability
- Lightweight molded composite fuselage
- Built-up lightweight balsa wings and tail surfaces
- Balsa film-covered flying surfaces
- Fuselage is finished with a composite paint finish
- Excellent precision aerobatic handling characteristics
- Stable tracking with responsive control feel
- Supports propellers up to approximately 18 inches
- EP (Electric Power) only design
- Ideal for precision aerobatics, sport pattern flying, and advanced club pilots
Precision Aerobatic Performance
The BJ Craft Navigator 70 was developed for pilots looking for a clean-flying, highly capable aerobatic platform that blends smooth handling with modern precision performance. The airframe tracks cleanly through large aerobatic maneuvers while maintaining excellent low-speed control and predictable pitch response.
The moderately swept wing and large canalizer configuration help provide improved pitch stability and smoother maneuver transitions commonly appreciated in F3A-style aircraft.
The 61-inch wingspan provides excellent visibility in the air while remaining easier to transport and more affordable to operate compared to full-size 2-meter competition aircraft.
Composite and Balsa Construction
The Navigator 70 combines a lightweight molded composite fuselage with traditional built-up balsa flying surfaces to provide an ideal balance of rigidity, lightweight performance, and durability.
As with full-size aircraft, the fuselage is finished with a composite paint finish while the main and tail wings are finished with lightweight balsa film covering for reduced weight and excellent aerodynamic smoothness.
Electric Power System Ready
The Navigator 70 is designed specifically for modern electric power systems and is intended for large electric aerobatic propeller setups. The airframe supports high-performance brushless power systems capable of delivering strong vertical performance and smooth throttle response for precision flying.
- Recommended Motor: 420KV class brushless outrunner
- Recommended ESC: 85A brushless ESC
- Recommended Propeller: Up to approximately 18-inch electric propeller
- Power Type: EP (Electric Power) Only
Included Accessories
- Composite landing gear
- Wheel pants / spats
- Wheels
- Linkage hardware
Specifications
| Model | BJ Craft Navigator 70 |
| Aircraft Class | 1600 Class |
| Wingspan | 61 inches |
| Length | Approximately 63-64 inches |
| Spinner Size | 70mm |
| Power Type | EP (Electric Power) Only |
| Construction | Molded composite fuselage with built-up balsa wings and tail |
| Wing Configuration | Moderately Swept Wing |
| Assembly Type | ARF (Almost Ready to Fly) |
| Skill Level | Intermediate to Advanced |
Ideal For
- Precision aerobatic flying
- F3A practice flying
- Advanced sport aerobatics
- Club competition flying
- Pilots transitioning into pattern aircraft
Why Choose the BJ Craft Navigator 70?
The Navigator 70 offers many of the flight characteristics pilots appreciate in larger F3A aircraft while maintaining a more manageable size and operating cost. Its lightweight construction, clean aerodynamics, moderately swept wing design, and large canalizer configuration make it an excellent choice for pilots looking to improve their aerobatic flying skills or enjoy smooth precision flight performance.
Note: Exact final flying weight, battery requirements, servo specifications, and recommended equipment combinations may vary depending on the selected power system and installation setup.
- SKU BJNav70