E-flite Cherokee 1.3m (Updated and Upgraded for 2024!)

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Please click "Read more" for links and more information. Visit www.horizonhobby.com/search?q=Cherokee+1.3m+Level&search-button=&lang=default for more information on the Cherokee 1.3m. This updated and upgraded E-flite Cherokee 1.3m celebrates the classic design of the legendary full-scale PA-28 with an accurate outline, a long list of scale details, modern-day convenience features and technologies, plus fantastic power and flight performance that makes flying exciting and fun. An abundance of scale details including molded-in panel lines, rivets, corrugated control surfaces, factory-installed LED lights, and more highlight the authentic appearance. The shock-absorbing nose strut features an improved steering arm and mounting design for easier maintenance, while the oversized wheels make it possible to fly from a variety of paved, dirt, and even some grass surfaces. Plug-in wing panels are equipped with convenient hands-free servo connections and include operational slotted flaps for shorter takeoffs and landings plus improved slow-flight handling. An extremely large top hatch featuring a pilot figure - and now including a plastic instrument panel cover to eliminate “gatoring” - offers easy access to the electronics and the battery mounting area with plenty of space to fit a 3S or 4S 2200-4000mAh battery, while the high-power brushless motor and 70-amp Smart Lite ESC deliver better-than-scale power. The power system has also been optimized with a smaller diameter propeller that offers better ground clearance plus improved efficiency and performance. Best of all, no glue is required for assembly of the lightweight, composite-reinforced EPO airframe so you can be flying in less time than it takes to charge a battery! It all adds up to deliver a scale marvel that offers incredible handling and fantastic flight performance for shooting smooth touch and goes, rock-solid low and high-speed cruising, and even for performing aggressive aerobatics in a model that’s perfect for intermediate to experienced pilots. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter for more content! facebook.com/HorizonHobby instagram.com/horizon_hobby/ www.tiktok.com/@horizon.hobby twitter.com/Horizon_Hobby

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Great update. Probably one of my favorite models to shoot touch n' go's with now. Such a great flyer!

[@ratelmike8825]

Took my PPL in a Cherokee.....so this has some very special memories and to have this in RC now is just brilliant

[@AussieRCPlayground]

This is just gorgeous! Really love the scheme, too. Well done guys. 👍

[@jamessoutar4354]

Very nice! As a full scale pilot who learned on a PA28-140 Cherokee and an RC pilot this is a really nice model. Well Done!

[@coastrnut]

I like this plane! I like general aviation aircraft, and this one looks like the next one for my hanger - thanks Horizon! This one looks like a winner!

[@GBLynden]

Ok, that looks awesome! I love the suspension on the nose wheel and the new wing wing fastening design 👊🏻💥👊🏻

[@MichaelMaduske]

Thanks for the blue livery!❤

[@rcsquabbler69]

Two releases and we aren't even out of January! Take that, competition!

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

We've definitely got a busy 2024 (and beyond!) ahead when it comes to new releases ;)

[@Stirling_RC_Videos]

Absolutely love mine!!! Flies great and just float along. Outstanding batterylife and flight time.

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

This is great, flew my OG Cherokee two days ago, fantastic flying plane, like the upgraded front gear, Jeff in LA USA

[@GBLynden]

Jeff 👊🏻💥👊🏻

[@looneytunes47]

Cant wait for this one to get on the market soon

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Just a few weeks away now :)

[@looneytunes47]

@@HorizonHobbyProducts thats too long....Lol...

[@1stMarine]

Great job Eflite, beautiful aircraft.

[@firstjayjay]

Noice. Can't go wrong with this. Pretty much like you can't go wrong with an HH scale airwolf. Praying to the RC gods..... 🙏🙌🙏🙌

[@OurRCLife]

Two releases in one month, keep them coming!

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

We've definitely got a busy 2024 (and beyond!) ahead when it comes to new releases ;)

[@MultiSkyman1]

@@HorizonHobbyProducts Exciting!

[@ChainsawFPV]

One day I'll have one......

[@PropplaneRC]

Just wondering how do you guys decide what plane you’re going to make and release next ?

[@kmarshall100]

Great question. Seems they like to revamp earlier models. Would be nice to see the .60 warbirds back, in balsa like the bf109 they made for a limited run. But maybe a p40 or zero

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

There are many considerations, and we're already working on models that won't be out for another 2-3 years! But as you can see in the info and list below, we release a wide range of models each year: We typically release upwards of two dozen new airplane models each year, from ultra micro to giant scale, from trainers and STOL-capable models to warbirds and jets. Around half or more of those are ALL-NEW designs, and the remainder are usually NEW updates/upgrades of previously available models. We try to "sequence" them so we don't announce/release too many updated/upgraded versions of previous models in a row, but that's not always possible. And if anyone doesn't like our recent, this or any future announcements/releases, they should wait a few weeks to see what the next one is...because it could be COMPLETELY different and something they like/want much more! We've got some ALL-NEW jets, civilian scale, STOL, 3D, sport and other models - in foam and wood - in the works and coming soon. For added reference, these are the models we've released in the last ~18 months: • ALL-NEW E-flite Habu SS 50mm EDF (announced 7/21/2022) • ALL-NEW E-fllite Beechcraft D18 1.5m (announced 9/8/2022) • NEW E-flite F-16 Thunderbirds 80mm EDF (announced 9/15/2022) • NEW Hangar 9 Fun Scale PT-19 PNP (announced 9/22/2022) • NEW E-flite UMX P-51D Voodoo (announced 9/29/2022) • NEW RealFlight Evolution (announced 10/13/2022) • ALL-NEW E-flite UMX Twin Otter (announced 12/8/2022) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) E-flite P-51D Mustang 1.2m "Cripes A'Mighty 3rd" (announced 1/12/2023) • ALL-NEW Tower Hobbies ASW 28 2.0m (announced 1/13/2023) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) E-flite Carbon-Z T-28 Trojan 2.0m (announced 1/26/2023) • ALL-NEW Hangar 9 Pawnee Brave 20cc, 87" ARF (announced 2/2/2023) • ALL-NEW E-flite Slow Ultra Stick 1.2m (announced 3/2/2023) • ALL-NEW Hangar 9 Aermacchi MB-339 60-85N Turbine Jet, 84” ARF (announced 3/16/2023) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) E-flite UMX Turbo Timber Evolution (announced 3/23/2023) • ALL-NEW RealFlight Evolution 2023 Quarterly Content Pack 1 (announced 3/30/2023) • ALL-NEW E-flite Ultra Stick 1.1m (announced 4/6/2023) • ALL-NEW E-flite Twin Timber 1.6m (announced 4/13/2023) • ALL-NEW E-flite UMX Air Tractor (announced 5/11/2023) • ALL-NEW RealFlight Evolution 2023 Quarterly Content Pack 2 (announced 5/23/2023) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) E-flite EC-1500 Twin 1.5m (announced 6/1/2023) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) E-flite P-47 Thunderbolt 1.2m (announced 6/15/2023) • NEW Blade Inductrix (announced 7/20/2023) • ALL-NEW RealFlight Evolution 2023 Quarterly Content Pack 3 (announced 7/27/2023) • ALL-NEW Blade Fusion 550 (announced 8/3/2023) • ALL-NEW SR-71 Blackbird Twin 40mm EDF (announced 8/17/2023) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) E-flite Viper 70mm EDF (announced 9/21/2023) • ALL-NEW HobbyZone Apprentice STOL S 700mm (announced 10/19/2023) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) HobbyZone Duet S 525mm (announced 10/26/2023) • NEW Tower Hobbies Seawind 1.4m (announced 10/27/2023) • NEW HobbyZone Sport Cub S 2 615mm (announced 11/2/2023) • NEW Tower Hobbies DHC-2 Beaver 1.5m (announced 11/3/2023) • ALL-NEW RealFlight Evolution 2023 Quarterly Content Pack 4 (announced 11/9/2023) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) E-flite UMX WACO (announced 11/9/2023) • ALL-NEW E-flite UMX Conscendo (announced 11/16/2023) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) F-16 Thunderbirds 70mm EDF (announced 12/7/2023) • ALL-NEW E-flite Turbo Timber SWS 2.0m (announced 1/18/2024) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) Cherokee 1.3m (announced 1/25/2023)

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

@@kmarshall100 We typically release upwards of two dozen new airplane models each year, from ultra micro to giant scale, from trainers and STOL-capable models to warbirds and jets. Around half or more of those are ALL-NEW designs, and the remainder are usually NEW updates/upgrades of previously available models. We try to "sequence" them so we don't announce/release too many updated/upgraded versions of previous models in a row, but that's not always possible. And if anyone doesn't like our recent, this or any future announcements/releases, they should wait a few weeks to see what the next one is...because it could be COMPLETELY different and something they like/want much more! We've got some ALL-NEW jets, civilian scale, STOL, 3D, sport and other models - in foam and wood - in the works and coming soon. For added reference, these are the models we've released in the last ~18 months: • ALL-NEW E-flite Habu SS 50mm EDF (announced 7/21/2022) • ALL-NEW E-fllite Beechcraft D18 1.5m (announced 9/8/2022) • NEW E-flite F-16 Thunderbirds 80mm EDF (announced 9/15/2022) • NEW Hangar 9 Fun Scale PT-19 PNP (announced 9/22/2022) • NEW E-flite UMX P-51D Voodoo (announced 9/29/2022) • NEW RealFlight Evolution (announced 10/13/2022) • ALL-NEW E-flite UMX Twin Otter (announced 12/8/2022) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) E-flite P-51D Mustang 1.2m "Cripes A'Mighty 3rd" (announced 1/12/2023) • ALL-NEW Tower Hobbies ASW 28 2.0m (announced 1/13/2023) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) E-flite Carbon-Z T-28 Trojan 2.0m (announced 1/26/2023) • ALL-NEW Hangar 9 Pawnee Brave 20cc, 87" ARF (announced 2/2/2023) • ALL-NEW E-flite Slow Ultra Stick 1.2m (announced 3/2/2023) • ALL-NEW Hangar 9 Aermacchi MB-339 60-85N Turbine Jet, 84” ARF (announced 3/16/2023) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) E-flite UMX Turbo Timber Evolution (announced 3/23/2023) • ALL-NEW RealFlight Evolution 2023 Quarterly Content Pack 1 (announced 3/30/2023) • ALL-NEW E-flite Ultra Stick 1.1m (announced 4/6/2023) • ALL-NEW E-flite Twin Timber 1.6m (announced 4/13/2023) • ALL-NEW E-flite UMX Air Tractor (announced 5/11/2023) • ALL-NEW RealFlight Evolution 2023 Quarterly Content Pack 2 (announced 5/23/2023) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) E-flite EC-1500 Twin 1.5m (announced 6/1/2023) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) E-flite P-47 Thunderbolt 1.2m (announced 6/15/2023) • NEW Blade Inductrix (announced 7/20/2023) • ALL-NEW RealFlight Evolution 2023 Quarterly Content Pack 3 (announced 7/27/2023) • ALL-NEW Blade Fusion 550 (announced 8/3/2023) • ALL-NEW SR-71 Blackbird Twin 40mm EDF (announced 8/17/2023) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) E-flite Viper 70mm EDF (announced 9/21/2023) • ALL-NEW HobbyZone Apprentice STOL S 700mm (announced 10/19/2023) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) HobbyZone Duet S 525mm (announced 10/26/2023) • NEW Tower Hobbies Seawind 1.4m (announced 10/27/2023) • NEW HobbyZone Sport Cub S 2 615mm (announced 11/2/2023) • NEW Tower Hobbies DHC-2 Beaver 1.5m (announced 11/3/2023) • ALL-NEW RealFlight Evolution 2023 Quarterly Content Pack 4 (announced 11/9/2023) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) E-flite UMX WACO (announced 11/9/2023) • ALL-NEW E-flite UMX Conscendo (announced 11/16/2023) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) F-16 Thunderbirds 70mm EDF (announced 12/7/2023) • ALL-NEW E-flite Turbo Timber SWS 2.0m (announced 1/18/2024) • NEW (updated and upgraded!) Cherokee 1.3m (announced 1/25/2023)

[@1stMarine]

​@@HorizonHobbyProductsI would love to see upgraded retracts for many of your models, in particular the P51 Mustang D 1.5, softer tires and stronger mechanisms are needed. The trunnions break if you look at them wrong, the pot metal, brittle trunnions are woefully inadequate, a CNC option or upgraded is needed and the hard tires cause the airplane to bounce like a bunny rabbit on fabric and paved runways also putting stress on the weak retracts.

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

@@1stMarine we're now including or offer softer tire options for some of our models (and Du-Bro low bounce wheels/tires are a good option for many of our and other models). We're also improving durability of the landing gear and retract components in new design models. But none of that is a substitute for learning how to land properly/well :) Most pilots do not practice landings enough with any of their models...you should be shooting multiple touch and goes until you can land a particular model well over and over without damaging any landing gear components. Watch Jason land a box stock P-51D 1.5m properly/well in this video for reference of how it can/should be done: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5KXeoNriL-BlcU

[@airhammer6203]

Nice!! 🛩️

[@andreastz1190]

I have to get this sometime..

[@silverfoxmckeand1125]

A geebee r2 that size would be great. Thanks in advance

[@txkflier]

On 3S, I’d probably use an 11x8E prop to get the current back up to about 40 amps and get some of the lost power back..

[@looneytunes47]

That would be a smart idea for 3s power

[@DimitriBisas]

Now make a umx version!

[@knowyourjoe8826]

Looks like a great plane. The lights are really slick. Can the landing light be controlled remotely to be turn on or off? Thanks

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Not in stock form, but you could add a separate device to turn it on and off!

[@knowyourjoe8826]

Thanks. @@HorizonHobbyProducts

[@UrbanDrones]

I want this in nitro. So cool

[@truenaturestormers2525]

I am not sure what is the difference, other than the color, or other than the PNP. So what is the difference ?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Read the video description or the product pages to see all the differences: www.horizonhobby.com/search?q=Cherokee%201.3m%20Level&cp_source=home&cp_medium=hero-banner

[@truenaturestormers2525]

I can see that it is smaller, can you tell me what size it is. Having said that I love it. I have the last one and love it, I want one more, how many planes do ya need, just one more I love Horizon. @@HorizonHobbyProducts

[@MultiSkyman1]

Cherokee or the Cirrus???

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Both! They both fly great but handle and provide a different experience overall :)

[@MultiSkyman1]

@@HorizonHobbyProducts Thanks.

[@looneytunes47]

Get them both

[@MultiSkyman1]

@@looneytunes47 Are they that different?

[@looneytunes47]

@@MultiSkyman1 They both fly very docile and gentle on low rates with a lower stall speed on the Cherokee both have amazing lights on em to keep a good orientation. out of the 2 id say the 1.3 Cherokee looks and flys better

[@quilong]

I am waiting for the improved twin Otter 1.2m

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

;)

[@jimsmalleimb7709]

Too bad you can't buy these things as kits and undecorated. It's impossible to strip off the existing paint to then decorate it with a different colour scheme to match, for example, the full scale Cherokee I once owned.

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Lots of people have repainted this and other models! Here's just one example from Bryan Redeker who repainted the previous version to match the Cherokee his grandfather owned... scroll down in his photo album here to see the repainting process and the result: www.flickr.com/photos/brgt350/albums/72157693748455190/ You can also learn more about repainting this and other models on his KZbin channel here: www.youtube.com/@BRGT350/videos