Product Details
The E-flite Gee Bee R-2 1.0m is a scale replica of one of the most unique and recognizable aircraft designs of all time! It offers incredible scale detail, modern conveniences, features, and technologies to deliver a flying experience you simply can't get with any other model.
Key Features
- A scale replica of the unique Golden Age icon with modern features and technologies, plus capabilities and performance
- Specially tuned motor compatible with popular 4S 3200-5000mAh batteries to deliver excellent performance and flight times
- Spektrum AR631+ receiver with fly-by range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX technology
- Easier to fly with innovative and optional-use SAFE Select flight envelope protection
- Four factory-installed digital and metal-geared servos for precise and reliable control
In The Box
- E-flite Gee Bee R-2 1.0m with:
- (1) Spektrum Brushless Outrunner Motor (installed)
- (1) Spektrum Digital, Metal-Geared Servos (installed)
- (4) Spektrum Avian 70-Amp Smart Lite Brushless ESC (installed)
- (1) Spektrum AR631+ 6-Channel Receiver with AS3X+ and SAFE Select (installed)
- (1) Product Manual
Needed to Complete
- (1) Full-range 4-5+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter
- (1) 4S 14.8V 3200-5000mAh LiPo with EC3 or IC3 Connector
- (1) Compatible LiPo charger
E-flite Gee Bee R-2 1.0m RC Airplane Introduction
Gee Bee aircraft were among the pioneering racing airplanes that captivated just about everyone during aviation's Golden Age. Their cutting-edge, teardrop-shaped designs, coupled with small wings, required a skillful hand to fly well, but with the right pilot, they dominated the racecourse. The E-flite® Gee Bee R-2 1.0m is a faithful replica of the iconic aircraft, featuring an abundance of scale detail along with modern features and technologies to deliver an unmatched flying experience. It assembles quickly and is sized to be easily stored and transported without disassembly. The Bind-N-Fly® Basic version is equipped with enhanced AS3X+® technology that smooths out the effects of wind and turbulence like never before, plus optional-use SAFE® Select technology that makes it easier to fly. Both versions include Spektrum digital, metal-geared servos, a 70A Smart Lite ESC, and a 4S-compatible motor.
E-flite Gee Bee R-2 1.0m RC Airplane Overview
Aviation history produced few designs as unique and recognizable as the Gee Bee R-2, yet RC modelers rarely get the chance to fly one. The E-flite® Gee Bee R-2 1.0m is a conveniently sized replica that offers incredible scale detail, modern conveniences, features, and technologies to deliver a truly unmatched flying experience! It's capable of fast and smooth flying at speeds of up to 100 MPH in a dive, along with a variety of aerobatics, and has unexpectedly stable slow-speed handling that makes it easier and more enjoyable for intermediate to experienced pilots to fly.
It features an authentic outline and an abundance of scale details, including moulded-in panel lines, a simulated radial engine, flying wires, and a pilot figure. Functional features include shock-absorbing landing gear and wheels specifically designed to make it easier to land, along with a steerable tailwheel. The one-piece wing includes hands-free connections, yet the Gee Bee 1.0m is sized to be easy to store and transport without disassembly. The factory-installed digital and metal-geared servos provide precise and reliable control at every speed. The power system includes a Spektrum™ outrunner motor and an Avian™ 70-amp Smart Lite ESC, which are compatible with popular 4S 3200-5000mAh batteries. The Bind-N-Fly® Basic version is also equipped with a factory-installed Spektrum AR631+ receiver featuring exclusive and enhanced AS3X+, along with optional-use SAFE Select technologies to provide you with the outstanding control you always wanted but never thought possible in a Gee Bee model. And it all adds up to deliver a model that's a dream to fly while offering an exciting and incredibly unique scale flight experience.
E-flite Gee Bee R-2 1.0m RC Airplane Features
- An abundance of scale details, including moulded-in panel lines, a simulated radial engine, flying wires, and a pilot figure
- The 70-amp Spektrum Avian Smart Lite ESC provides real-time battery voltage, current, RPM, and other data via compatible receivers and transmitters
- The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive and enhanced AS3X+ technology
- Optional-use motor reversing for special ground handling and other capabilities
- Receiver loaded with a Smart Transmitter Model File that allows you to import all settings for NX and iX series transmitters during the binding process
- Large and convenient top-mounted hatch provides easy access to the battery
- Fast and easy bolt-together assembly – no glue or special tools required
- Scale: 1.0 metre (1000mm wingspan)
- Wingspan: 1000mm
- Fuselage Length: 702mm
- All-up Weight: 1415g
- Motor Type: Spektrum brushless outrunner motor
- Motor Compatibility: 4S LiPo battery system
- Electronic Speed Controller: Spektrum Avian 70-Amp Smart Lite brushless ESC with telemetry
- ESC Rating: 70 amps continuous, 3S–6S compatible
- ESC Features: Smart-enabled with real-time telemetry monitoring (RPM, current, voltage)
- Battery Type: 4S 14.8V LiPo
- Battery Capacity Range: 3200–5000mAh
- Battery Connector Options: EC3 or IC3 connectors
- Receiver: Spektrum AR631+ 6-channel digital receiver
- Receiver Features: AS3X+ enhanced stabilisation, SAFE Select optional flight protection, full-range DSMX/DSM2 compatibility
- Receiver Telemetry: Fly-by range telemetry with compatible transmitters
- Smart Transmitter File: Pre-loaded for automatic configuration with Spektrum NX and iX series transmitters
- Flight Performance: Capable of speeds exceeding 100 mph in dive, full aerobatic capability
- Slow-Speed Handling: Stable and forgiving at low speeds
- Transmitter Requirement: Full-range 4–5+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter
- Servos: Four Spektrum digital metal-geared servos (factory-installed)
- Landing Gear: Shock-absorbing with steerable tailwheel
- Wing Configuration: One-piece wing with hands-free connections
- Airframe Material: Durable EPO foam composite with reinforced precision composite layup
- Scale Detail Features: Moulded-in panel lines, simulated radial engine, flying wires, pilot figure
- Battery Hatch: Large, magnetically-secured top-mounted hatch for quick battery access
- Motor Reversing: Optional capability for special ground-handling operations
- Assembly Type: Bind-N-Fly Basic with factory-installed electronics
- Assembly Time: No glue or special tools required; ready to fly in minimal time
- Skill Level: Level 3 (recommended for intermediate to experienced pilots)
- Configuration: BNF Basic (Bind-N-Fly Basic)
Overview
The E-flite Gee Bee R-2 1.0m is a stunning scale replica of one of aviation's most iconic and uniquely recognisable aircraft designs of all time. This Golden Age racing icon comes to life as a ready-to-fly RC model that combines authentic period styling with cutting-edge modern technology. Whether you're an experienced RC pilot looking to add a head-turning scale model to your collection, or an intermediate flyer seeking a brushless RC plane with genuine aerobatic capability, the Gee Bee R-2 offers an unmatched flying experience that simply cannot be replicated with any other RC model available in the UK market.
The original Gee Bee aircraft were pioneering racing aeroplanes that captivated enthusiasts during aviation's Golden Age. Their cutting-edge, teardrop-shaped designs coupled with small wings required exceptional piloting skill, but in the right hands they dominated every racecourse they entered. This 1.0-metre E-flite interpretation faithfully captures that legendary character whilst incorporating factory-installed modern conveniences, advanced flight stabilisation technologies, and precision engineering that make it genuinely accessible to intermediate pilots. The BNF Basic configuration arrives almost ready to fly—you simply need to add a compatible Spektrum transmitter, a 4S LiPo battery, and a charger to be airborne in minutes.
Built for serious RC enthusiasts who appreciate both scale authenticity and genuine flying performance, the Gee Bee R-2 1.0m is capable of fast, smooth flight at speeds exceeding 100 mph in a dive, full aerobatic capability, and surprisingly stable slow-speed handling characteristics that make approach and landing more forgiving than the original aircraft ever was. Its convenient size allows it to fit completely assembled into most vehicles for storage and transport, yet the one-piece wing and bolt-together construction mean you can be ready to fly with minimal setup time. This is a genuine alternative to ready-to-run RC planes that offers far more personality and visual impact.
Key Features
- Authentic Scale Detail — The Gee Bee R-2 features an abundance of carefully crafted scale details including moulded-in panel lines, a simulated radial engine with authentic appearance, functional flying wires, and a detailed pilot figure, bringing this aviation legend to life with genuine authenticity that turns heads at any flying field.
- Enhanced AS3X+ Stabilisation — The factory-installed Spektrum AR631+ receiver includes exclusive enhanced AS3X+ technology that works continuously behind the scenes to smooth out the effects of wind and turbulence, delivering a locked-in feel that makes the model fly as if it were significantly larger, providing confidence-inspiring stability across the entire flight envelope.
- Optional SAFE Select Flight Protection — This innovative optional-use technology offers pitch and bank angle limits along with automatic self-levelling capability that can be toggled on or off at the flip of a switch, making the model more approachable for intermediate pilots while preserving its distinctive Golden Age character and aerobatic performance.
- Smart Transmitter File Integration — The receiver is pre-loaded with a Smart Transmitter File that allows seamless import of all settings to compatible Spektrum NX and iX series transmitters during the binding process, eliminating lengthy programming and getting you flying faster than ever before.
- Spektrum Avian 70-Amp Smart Lite ESC with Telemetry — This advanced electronic speed controller delivers real-time telemetry data including motor RPM, battery current, voltage monitoring, and additional performance metrics directly to your compatible transmitter, allowing you to monitor power system health throughout your flight.
- Factory-Installed Digital Metal-Geared Servos — Four precision digital servos with metal gearing are pre-installed and factory-configured, delivering reliable and consistent control response at every airspeed from slow approaches to high-speed aerobatic manoeuvres.
- Carefully Tuned 4S Brushless Power System — A Spektrum brushless outrunner motor has been specifically tuned for the Gee Bee's airframe and is compatible with popular 4S 3200–5000mAh LiPo batteries, delivering excellent performance with extended flight times and the flexibility to choose between multiple battery capacity options.
- Durable EPO Composite Construction — The lightweight yet robust EPO airframe is reinforced with durable precision composite materials for added strength and longevity, ensuring this model will provide many seasons of reliable service with proper care.
- Convenient Top-Mounted Battery Hatch — A large magnetically-secured hatch positioned on top of the fuselage provides quick and easy access for battery installation and removal, making it simple to swap between fully-charged batteries and keep your flying session uninterrupted.
- Shock-Absorbing Landing Gear — The landing gear is designed with shock absorption specifically to make landing easier and more forgiving, complemented by a steerable tailwheel that provides authentic ground-handling characteristics.
- Fast Bolt-Together Assembly — No glue or special tools are required for final assembly, allowing you to have the Gee Bee R-2 1.0m fully assembled and ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery, getting you airborne quickly and efficiently.
- Optional Motor Reversing Capability — The motor can be reversed for special ground-handling capabilities and improved directional control during taxi operations, adding another layer of operational flexibility.
- Industry-Leading DSMX Radio Technology — The Spektrum AR631+ receiver features full-range DSMX/DSM2 compatibility with recognised industry-leading transmission technology, ensuring secure, interference-resistant communication with your transmitter across the entire flying range.
- Bind-N-Fly Basic Convenience — As a BNF Basic model, the power system, servos, electronic speed controller, and receiver are all factory-installed and pre-configured, meaning you eliminate the need for complicated electronics setup and can focus on flying instead of building.
Technical Performance
The E-flite Gee Bee R-2 1.0m represents a masterclass in balancing authentic Golden Age styling with genuine modern performance engineering. At 1415 grams all-up weight with a 1000mm wingspan and 702mm fuselage length, this model occupies the sweet spot between portable convenience and realistic flight characteristics. The factory-installed Spektrum brushless outrunner motor has been specifically tuned for this airframe and delivers exceptional performance when paired with 4S 14.8V LiPo batteries in the 3200–5000mAh capacity range, providing flexibility for different flight styles and durations. The power system is capable of propelling the model to speeds exceeding 100 mph in a dive whilst maintaining stable slow-speed handling characteristics that belie its small wing area. The Avian 70-Amp Smart Lite electronic speed controller is rated for continuous operation across 3S through 6S battery configurations, offering genuine multi-battery flexibility, and its Smart-enabled design provides real-time telemetry monitoring of critical parameters including voltage, current draw, and motor RPM for complete situational awareness throughout your flight. The four factory-installed digital metal-geared servos ensure precise and reliable control response across the entire airspeed range, from slow thermal-soaring speeds to aggressive aerobatic manoeuvres. Construction throughout employs durable EPO foam composite materials reinforced with precision composite layup for added structural integrity, ensuring this model can withstand the stresses of repeated aerobatic flight and occasional harder landings. The one-piece wing design with hands-free connections simplifies assembly and reduces potential failure points, whilst the shock-absorbing landing gear with steerable tailwheel makes ground operations straightforward. Despite its substantial performance capabilities and scale authenticity, the Gee Bee R-2 remains compact enough to fit fully assembled into standard vehicle storage, making it ideal for pilots in the United Kingdom who value both portability and genuine aerobatic capability.
What's in the Box
- E-flite Gee Bee R-2 1.0m airframe
- Spektrum brushless outrunner motor (factory-installed)
- Spektrum Avian 70-Amp Smart Lite brushless electronic speed controller (factory-installed)
- Four Spektrum digital metal-geared servos (factory-installed)
- Spektrum AR631+ 6-channel receiver with AS3X+ and SAFE Select (factory-installed)
- Product manual with assembly instructions and flight guidelines
What You Need to Complete
- Full-range 4–5+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter (suggested compatible models: Spektrum NX7e or NX iX series transmitters)
- 4S 14.8V LiPo battery with 3200–5000mAh capacity and EC3 or IC3 connector
- Compatible LiPo battery charger (such as the Spektrum S1200 Smart G2)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the E-flite Gee Bee R-2 1.0m suitable for beginner RC pilots? — The Gee Bee R-2 1.0m is rated as Skill Level 3 and is recommended for pilots with some genuine RC flying experience. The model is ideally suited to intermediate pilots who have successfully flown similar-class models such as the E-flite T-28 Trojan 1.1m, Sportix 1.1m, or Commander mPd 1.4m. However, the inclusion of enhanced AS3X+ stabilisation and optional SAFE Select flight envelope protection does make the model more approachable than a traditional Gee Bee would be, helping to smooth out wind effects and provide automatic self-levelling if enabled. If you are a true beginner, we recommend gaining experience with a dedicated trainer model first.
- What battery does the Gee Bee R-2 1.0m need and what is the flight time? — The Gee Bee R-2 1.0m requires a 4S 14.8V LiPo battery with a capacity between 3200–5000mAh and either an EC3 or IC3 connector. A 4000mAh battery represents an excellent middle-ground option for this model. Flight time will vary depending on your flying style, with aggressive aerobatic flying consuming more power than gentle cruising. A typical 4000mAh battery should provide approximately 15–20 minutes of mixed-mode flying, with longer flights possible using 5000mAh batteries if you prioritise endurance over performance.
- Can I use any Spektrum transmitter with this model? — The Gee Bee R-2 1.0m requires a full-range 4–5+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter. Spektrum NX and iX series transmitters offer the Smart Transmitter File feature which allows automatic configuration during binding, making setup exceptionally straightforward. Other compatible Spektrum transmitters including the DX6e, DX8e, DX6 G2/G3, DX8 G2, and DX9 will also work, though manual programming of control assignments will be required.
- What is the maximum speed of the Gee Bee R-2 1.0m? — The model is capable of fast and smooth flight with top speeds exceeding 100 mph when performing a vertical dive, delivering genuine high-performance capability that justifies the Golden Age racer heritage. Cruising speeds are considerably more moderate, typically in the 40–60 mph range depending on throttle input and flying technique.
- Does the Gee Bee R-2 1.0m have flaps for easier landing? — The model does not include flaps, so landing requires careful speed management using throttle control and your pilot judgement to slow the aircraft sufficiently before touchdown. The shock-absorbing landing gear and steerable tailwheel help make grass runway landings achievable, but smooth approach and gentle flare techniques are essential.
- What assembly is required when I receive the model? — Assembly is refreshingly straightforward. The Gee Bee R-2 1.0m arrives almost completely assembled with all electronics factory-installed and pre-configured. You will simply need to attach the one-piece wing using the hands-free connections and complete any final checks. No glue or special tools are required, making it possible to be ready to fly in less time than charging a battery.
- Is the Gee Bee R-2 1.0m capable of aerobatics? — Yes, the model is entirely capable of aerobatic flying including loops, rolls, inverted flight, and other advanced manoeuvres. The combination of precise digital servos, a powerful brushless motor, and carefully-tuned airframe makes the Gee Bee R-2 1.0m an exciting aerobatic performer whilst maintaining stable slow-speed handling for approaches and landings.
- What is Smart Transmitter File technology and why does it matter? — The receiver in this model is pre-loaded with a Smart Transmitter File that automatically downloads all flight control programming, switch assignments, rates, expo settings, telemetry configuration, and voice callouts to your compatible Spektrum NX or iX series transmitter during the binding process. This eliminates lengthy manual programming and configuration, getting you flying in minutes rather than hours, which is particularly valuable if you own multiple aircraft.
- Does the model include telemetry monitoring? — Yes, the Spektrum Avian 70-Amp Smart Lite ESC delivers real-time telemetry data to your transmitter including motor RPM, battery current draw, voltage, and additional performance metrics. This advanced monitoring works with both Smart and non-Smart batteries through compatible receivers such as the AR631+ installed in this model and compatible Spektrum AirWare transmitters.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the EFL Gee Bee R-2 1.0m BNF Basic with AS3X+ and SAFE Select A-EFL020550 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
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