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Welcome to the Flying Models' Flying Report! Here you'll find announcements of all new products direct from the manufacturers, from models and accessories to books and videos. Use the contact information supplied to learn more about these great new products! |
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Airframes |
Aeroworks :: Airframes
.46-.60 ProX 260 Freestyle
MSRP: $169.95 Aeroworks is excited to add the new .46-.60 ProX 260 "Freestlye" to its popular line of glow models. Featuring classic profile looks and simplicity with Aeroworks quality, the new Profile 260 is guaranteed to impress every time you take it to the flying field.
Featuring a 2-piece wing joined together with a carbon tube and a single bolt, this airplane can be ready to fly in under five minutes! Lightweight building techniques keep the Extra 260 Freestyle at an impressively low weight without sacrificing durability.
Designed for all-out 3D and fun flying both airplanes are sure to be enjoyed by intermediate and advanced pilots alike! One servo per aileron keeps the roll response crisp and clean.
Specifications: wing span, 48 inches; wing area, 756 square inches; length, 47 inches; weight, 5-5.25 pounds (ready to fly); engine, .46-.61 glow; 4-channels (minimum) radio.
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Easy Built Models :: Airframes
1938 Pearson Williams Mr. Smoothie (Laser Cut)
MSRP: $37.95 (Catalog No. Kit PD-10) 1938 Pearson-Williams "Mr. Smoothie" race plane, wingspan 19", is a laser-cut balsa wood kit for the serious flying competitor. This Golden Age Racer qualifies for FAC Scale and Greve Racer competitions.
The 1938 Pearson-Williams PW-1 "Mr. Smoothie", was designed around the Curtiss D-12 Conqueror engine by Rodney Nimmo capable of 375 mph and built by Bud Pearson and Lee Williams. The well-streamlined aircraft featured retractable landing gear, a tightly cowled engine and radiator installation. Cooling air entered through a truncated conical propeller spinner, swirled using propeller-rotated fan blades, passed through the radiator, and then exhausted via ports on the side of the engine cowling.
This freeflight rubber powered kit includes a full-size rolled CAD drawn plan, building and flying instructions, competition weight laser-cut balsa parts and balsa strip wood, vacuum-formed canopy, exhaust, spinner, cooling port, landing bumps, and air scoop, Peck prop and nose package, FAI rubber motor, LaserCal registration and race markings in metallic gold tissue + TissueCal for the logo and small tail registration numbers, and Easy Built Tissue in red.
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Easy Built Models :: Airframes
Bleriot XI (Laser Cut)
MSRP: $24.95 (Catalog No. Kit FF-99LC) Kit #FF-99LC Bleriot XI is a 1/20 scale rubber powered flying model of the French pioneer aircraft. This kit is eligible for Flying Aces Club S.L.O.W. contests and Scale competitions.
On July 25, 1909 French aviator, builder, and aircraft designer Louis Bleriot successfully crossed the English Channel from Calais to Dover in 36.5 minutes in his Bleriot XI using an Anzani engine designed by the Italian engineer Alessandro Anzani.
This 16.5-inch span freeflight rubber powered kit contains a full-size rolled plan, building and flying instructions, contest weight laser-cut balsa parts and balsa strip wood, FAI rubber motor, Peck nose package, propeller, vacuum-molded Anzani engine, wire, and Easy Built Lite tissue in linen. You will need a building board, pins, hobby knife, fine sandpaper, glue, pliers for cutting and bending light wire, and thread.
Class: Scale flyer
Building Skill / Flying Skill: Experienced / Experienced
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Stevens AeroModel :: Airframes
Daddy-O 525
MSRP: $170.00 Stevens AeroModel announces the release of their latest electric sport aerobat, Daddy-O 525, designed for the Hacker A30-16M and similar 350W brushless electric power systems.
The Daddy-O 525 delivers modern, electric powered, aerobatic performance in a 1930's wrapper. This delightful kit was derived from Thayer Syme's park flyer version of the McGuire Daddy-O and extensively re-engineered by Stevens AeroModel to improve both the aerobatic performance and ease of assembly.
Specifications: wing span, 52.5 inches; wing area, 485 square inches; length, 42 inches; flying weight, 36 ounces; wing loading, 10.7 ounces/square foot; 4-5 channels (REAAT); power system: 350W Hacker A30-16M or SA Sport BL.10 brushless outrunner. Recommended for the intermediate builder/pilot.
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Flyzone, distributed by Great Planes :: Airframes
Flyzone Switch RTF EP ARF
MSRP: $329.99 (Catalog No. HCAA2530) The Flyzone Switch is an all-inclusive, ready-to-fly model with a unique "two-planes-in-one" design. It can be assembled as a high-wing trainer for the pilot just starting out, and then converted to a low-wing sport plane as piloting skills grow.
Its thick airfoil cross-section makes the Switch a forgiving trainer for new hobbyists, very smooth and easy to fly. When the pilot is ready, it transforms easily into
a more maneuverable, low-wing sport model that allows progression into basic aerobatics: rolls, Cuban 8s, inverted flight and more. In either configuration, this sleek, durable RTF is an exceptional performer. Everything needed for both the trainer and sport configuration is included in the box, along with a high-quality Tactic 2.4GHz radio with wireless trainer system and a powerful brushless power system including a SuperTigre .10 outrunner motor, 30A ESC and 11.1V 1800mAh Li-Po battery with AC/DC charger. No additional purchases are necessary, even the AA batteries are included.
Specifications: wing span, 45 inches; wing area, 419 square inches; length, 42 inches; weight, 2.5 pounds; wing loading, 14 ounces/square foot
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Multiplex :: Airframes
FunCub Kit
MSRP: $119.99 (Catalog No. M214243) Whether at the beach or in your backyard, the new Multiplex FunCub is a playful, multi-faceted plane that you can take anywhere. The optional, high-performance power pack system will effortlessly loft this plane from virtually any airstrip. And in the air, its unique combination of full 5-channel control with expansive flaps and oversized lightweight wheels ensures simple, shameless fun.
Beginners will love its manageable, slow flying characteristics and experienced pilots will enjoy its ability to perform spectacular aerobatic maneuvers. Optional accessory floats turn this already versatile model into an attractive amphib.
The Fun Cub has a detachable canopy for easy battery swapping and the two-part wing makes it easy to transport. And, like the Multiplex Easy Glider, the Fun Cub is suitable for aero-towing sailplanes.
Specifications: wing span, 55 inches; weight, 40 ounces; length, 39 inches; wing area, 589 square inches; wing loading, 9.8 ounces/square foot; 4-5 channels (aileron, elevator, rudder, throttle and optional landing flaps).
The FunCub Kit includes Elapor airframe, wheels, aluminum motor mount, and decal sheet. Power Pack and Float Kit sold separately.
Multiplex ::
12115 paine Street, Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-1767 |
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Hangar 9, distributed by Horizon Hobby, Inc. :: Airframes
Hangar 9 Twin Otter ARF
MSRP: $489.99 (Catalog No. HAN4610) While de Havilland Canada's Twin Otter has never won much praise for looks, its exceptional short field performance and stable flight characteristics have won the hearts of legions of pilots who fly where few others dare. Hangar 9's remarkably scale ARF rendition of this twin-engine classic is based on a UV-18B military variant used by the U.S. Air Force Academy's parachute team. It comes out of the box with all kinds of factory-finished details that allow you to complete it with almost competition-level realism. Details like: authentic U.S. Air Force markings, accurately modeled and painted fiberglass engine nacelles, painted fiberglass main gear fairings, functioning slotted flaps with concealed linkages, scale aft cargo doors.
Best of all you'll be able to enjoy this scale fidelity without sacrificing any of the endearing flight qualities the full-scale version is noted for. In fact, if you're an intermediate R/C pilot looking for your first sport twin, the Hangar 9 Twin Otter is an excellent choice.
Specifications: wing span, 82.0 inches (2080mm); length, 65.0 inches (1650mm); wing area, 740 square inches (189 sq dm); weight, 11.5-13.2 pounds (5.2-6.0 kg); engine size, 36-.40 2-stroke glow engine; motor size: Power 25 BL outrunner motor.
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BP Hobbies :: Airframes
Jim Vigani's Scratch ARF
MSRP: $59.95 BP Hobbies is pleased to announce a new alliance between 3DX Hobbies and BP Hobbies to build and market new airplanes for the R/C hobby industry. The first airplane created is Jim Vigani's 3DX Hobbies Scratch ARF. The Scratch ARF is great for beginner to intermediate sport flyers. It is a wood and film covered Almost Ready to Fly that builds in one evening. It is a useful aerobatic trainer with sure movements. If you step up the motor, you can use this for high speed maneuvers or even for pylon racing. This is an affordable plane to add to your lineup. The ARF includes covered wing, fuselage, and tail feathers as well as control hardware. The recommended equipment list: 4-channel radio; BP A2212-10 motor and APC 9-4.7 SF prop (for beginners) or BP A2217-9 motor and APC 9-6E prop (for higher performance); BP 40A Speed Controller; two Corona DS-929MG Digital Metal Gear High Speed Servos for ailerons; two Corona DS-939MG Digital Metal Gear High Torque Servos for rudder and elevator; Enerland XP2 Lithium Polymer Battery 11.1V 1800 mAh 25C. Specifications: all-up-weight, 24 ounces; wing span, 40 inches; fuselage, 31 inches; wing area, 320 square inches; wing loading, 10.8 ounces/sq ft
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Mountain Models :: Airframes
Little Bogie
MSRP: $44.99 Mountain Models announces the release of the Little Bogie, a mini-electric OldE Timer model that can be flown in small fields and larger indoor sites.
This electric plane brings back that nostalgic feeling of yesteryear, when actors like Humphrey Bogart were kings of the silver screen. Taking inspiration from many different freeflight plane styles of the past, the result is a super lightweight, nostalgic, and relaxingly smooth and easy flying plane.
The Little Bogie was designed in a state of the art 3D CAD package, to allow for exceptional interlocking parts design and fit. 3D design also provides crystal clear assembly drawings.
Built from self-jigging interlocked laser-cut balsa and hardwood parts, it’s like a 3D jigsaw puzzle with instructions. Although not needed for construction, full-size plans are included for reference. All the small electronics for the plane: motor, ESC, servos, and batteries are also sold by Mountain Models so you end up with a plane that balances and flies the way it was meant to.
Specifications:
Wing span, 36 inches;
Wing area, 164 square inches;
Length, 19.4 inches;
Flying weight, 4.2 ounces;
Wing loading, 3.7 ounces/square foot;
3-channel controls (rudder, elevator, throttle);
Power system: 10-gram, 2000 Kv outrunner.
The Little Bogie is suitable for the beginner builder/flyer.
Mountain Models ::
P.O.Bo x 9557, Colorado Springs, CO 80932
(719) 630-3186 |
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Mud Duck Aviation :: Airframes
Mud Duck's Agri-Duck Semi-Kit
MSRP: $135.00 The Agri-Duck is an IMAA-legal Radio Control (R/C) fun/slow-sport design that has a wing span of 110 inches and a wing area of 1425 square inches. It can be powered by .91 to 1.20-size two-stroke/1.20- to 1.50-size four-stroke glow, 26cc+ gas engines or equivalent electric motor (1000+ watts), and uses a four-channel R/C system.
The Semi-Kit includes all the templates to cut out the small number of foam board parts, a fully illustrated building manual, all pre-cut lite-ply parts, special hardware, cut-to-length music wire for landing gear, all other wood for cut-to-length parts, and 9-inch air wheels.
The fuselage assembles quickly and easily, and the wing uses a modified Jedelski airfoil with a D-tube leading edge. The tail surfaces are sheet foam board with balsa control surfaces.
Building time is minimal due to low parts count and there is no need to cover the model after assembly. The all-up weight averages 14 pounds.
The Agri-Duck is available as a Semi-Kit from Mud Duck Aviation. For more detailed information, please visit their website.
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BMJR Model Products :: Airframes
Perigee
MSRP: $92.00 The Perigee was designed by Tom Brett and flown to the World Championship in 1962. One feature of the Perigee was that it was a little smaller than most aerobatic ships of the time. This led to Paul Bradley's scaling the model to 56%, to have a similar span, wing area and therefore flight characteristics of his 1/2 scale designs of the Astro-Hog, Orion and Taurus.
Perigee has a 15% thick semi-symmetrical airfoil to increase the stalling speed range, with a sharp entry without a tendency to drop a wing tip. The tapered wings are intended to stabilize approaches in gusty weather, and the rudder hinge angle is sloped for more reliable spin entry. The BMJR Perigee .56 has a span of 36 inches with 200 square inches of area, giving us a wing loading of 10.4 ounces/square foot at a flying weight of 14.5 ounces. The complete laser-cut kit includes everything required to assemble the model except the covering.
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Top Notch Products :: Airframes
Quarter Scale Mooney M-18
MSRP: $349.95 Top Notch Products Company is pleased to introduce their Quarter Scale Mooney M-18. The Mooney M-18 is the junior member of a stable of rugged high performance single engine aircraft produced by the Mooney Aircraft Company. It was affectionately called the Mooney Mite by pilots who reveled in its fighter like performance. This CAD designed and laser-cut balsa and plywood kit features a fiberglass cowl, formed canopy and complete hardware pack. Also includes a glow or electric firewall so you can choose; a 30-page assembly manual and full-sized rolled plans. One look and you know it's a Mooney. The kit price is $349.95.
Specifications: wing span, 81 inches; length, 56 inches; wing area, 902 square inches; weight, 9-10 pounds (glow), 10-11 pounds (electric); wing loading, 23-25 ounces/square foot; requires nine servos--functions: ailerons, flaps, throttle, elevator, rudder, retracts; engine 9-1.2 glow or electric equivalent. Full details on their website.
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Sig Manufacturing Co. Inc. :: Airframes
Sig Four-Star 20 EP Kit
(Catalog No. SIGRC106) Building on the 20-year reputation of the original Four-Star line of great sport airplanes, Sig brings you this highly requested version designed for electric power. Like its older siblings, it retains the easy and relaxed flying characteristics of the Four-Stars. Open the throttle and increase the control throws and it will do about any wild maneuver your thumbs can dream up. Add to this the portability of a smaller size and the quietness and convenience of electric power and you have another winner for sport flying.
While designed for electric power, this 48-span model is configured to easily convert to glow engine power in the .15 to .25-engine range so you have the best of both worlds.
Key features include: laser-cut parts, full-size plans, lightweight balsa construction except for key parts, fast building wing, tab locked fuselage, photo illustrated instruction manual, durable aluminum landing gear, molded canopy and cowl, Sig Easy Hinges, large decal sheet, pushrods and hardware pack.
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Retro RC, LLC :: Airframes
sky Cards
MSRP: $5.95-$9.95 Retro RC LLC announces a new series of 1950-styled gliders, further expanding its current line of high quality, laser-cut, retro-look model airplane kits.
The sky Queen ($8.95 plus S&H) is a 14-inch wingspan hand-launch glider, with a projected wing area of 32 square inches, and loading of 1-5/8 ounce per square foot. Weighing only ~11 grams, this is a high-performance hand-launcher.
The sky Jack ($9.95 plus S&H) and sky Ace ($5.95 plus S&H) are catapult- or hand-launch gliders. The sky Jack has a 12-inch wingspan, and weighs in at ~9 grams; projected wing area is 24 square inches, with 1.75 ounces per square foot loading. It meets the AMA contest requirements for catapult launch gliders, and comes complete with a contest legal catapult.
The sky Ace, can easily be made and test flown during a lunch break. At half the size of sky Jack it is the smallest of this series, weighs a mere 2.6 grams, and has a 6-inch wingspan; projected wing area is 6 square inches, with loading of just over 2-1/8 ounces per square foot.
Wood parts are all laser-cut of high-quality basswood, balsa and aircraft plywood (no knife needed). All models are self-jigging and easily completed in under two hours.
Kits include a decal, copper-plated lead shot for ballast, and easy-to-follow instructions complete with scaled drawings. The sky Jack and sky Ace kits include a dowel rod and rubber for a catapult. You supply the sandpaper, glue, dope, and thinner.
Educational packages of ten or more kits are also available, at a 20% discount; pack includes a free building jig to help students obtain proper alignments.
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Stevens AeroModel :: Airframes
SkyBuggy
MSRP: $59.00 Stevens AeroModel announces the release of their latest nostalgic laser-cut slow flyer kit SkyBuggy, designed for the GWS EPS350C/CS motor and gearbox or popular 70W brushless electric power systems. Based on an original freeflight CO2 design by Kris Cartwright. Stevens AeroModel brings this classic to the world of electric R/C flight. The SkyBuggy echoes nostalgic lines of the classic Andy Clancy Lazy Bee model line, yet features a refreshing splash of Kris Cartwright's own keen eye for design. When the above is combined with Stevens AeroModel's modern model engineering, clear and thoughtful instructions, and state of the industry cutting techniques, the result is simply fantastic on all levels.
Specifications: wing area, 285 square inches; wing span, 32 inches; length, 24 inches; flying weight, 12.5 ounces; wing loading, 6.3 ounces/square foot; 3 channels (rubber, elevator, throttle).
The SkyBuggy is suited for the beginner builder/pilot.
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Stevens Aeromodel :: Airframes
Stevens AeroModel's RingRat 250
MSRP: $59.00 Stevens AeroModel announces the release of their latest electric control line kit RingRat 250 designed for the SA Sport 400 and similar 150W brushless electric power systems.
Featuring refined nostalgic lines and a signature Stevens AeroModel precision, quick building, all-wood airframe, this sport aerobatic model has been carefully mated to the high performance SA Sport 400 electric power system. Incredibly satisfying to fly, the RingRat 250 makes an ideal entry model for beginner/sport aerobatic park flying. The kit ships complete with all requisite hardware and is complemented by clear photo illustrated instructions.
Specifications
Wing area: 250 square inches; Wing span: 28.5 inches; Length: 26.5 inches; Flying weight: 12.5 ounces; Wing loading: 7.2 ounces/square foot; Power system: 150W SA Sport 400 Brushless Outrunner; Pilot skill level: Intermediate.
Stevens AeroModel products are designed, manufactured, and distributed in Colorado and are available direct from the manufacturer.
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T&J Models :: Airframes
Wedell-Williams Model 44 Short Kit
MSRP: $100.00 T & J Models is pleased to introduce their short kit of the Wedell-Williams Model 44, which was featured as a construction article in the May 2010 issue of Flying Models magazine.
The Model 44 is 1/6 scale and is designed for electric power. It features a unique wing latch mechanism and flying wire attachment scheme that does not require any tools for field assembly. The size is small enough to be affordable, yet large enough to fly in most conditions.
Specifications: Wing span, 52 inches; Length, 44 inches; Wing area, 516 square inches; Weight, 60-65 ounces; Wing loading, 18 ounces/square foot.
The kit includes laser-cut balsa and plywood fuselage formers and wing ribs and vacuum formed canopy. Plans are available from Flying Models (CD393). The short kit is $100 including shipping in the US. To order, visit the T&J Models website.
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Radios & Accessories |
Hitec USA :: Radios & Accessories
Hitec's Optic 6 Sport 2.4 GHz Radio System
Hitec is proud to announce their most affordable computer radio system yet. The Optic 6 Sport features a 10-model memory, easy-to-read LCD screen and function assignable switches. With Hitec's 2.4 GHz AFHSS digital technology providing a robust interference-free signal, this radio delivers beyond any in its class. Its ease of use and sophisticated programming make it the perfect system for both the beginner and the experienced pilot. With several diverse configurations available, there is an Optic 6 Sport 2.4 GHz system that is perfect for your next model.
The Optic 6 Sport can fly models of all sizes, including glow and electric planes, helicopters and gliders.
Standard Programming Features include: 10-Model Memory, EPA, Servo Reverse, Sub Trim, Exponential (ch 1, 2 and 4), Dual Rate (ch 1, 2 and 4), Data Reset, Model Select, Mode Change (Mode 1/2), Shift Select, One P-Mix, Timer, Throttle Cut or Trainer, Three Flight Condition.
The available models range in price from $214.49 to $250.99. Visit the Hitec website for more details.
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Hitec :: Radios & Accessories
HS-7945TH Multipurpose Digital Servo
MSRP: $164.99 (Catalog No. HS-7945TH) Hitec's HS-7945TH is their most versatile high voltage, mega torque digital servo yet. It is designed to operate on a 2-cell Li-Po pack and features their high resolution G2 second generation programmable digital circuit. Equipped with Hitec's indestructible titanium gears, this premium digital servo provides the performance and durability you require for the toughest R/C maneuvers on land or in the air. Additional features include a 7.4V optimized coreless motor, integrated heatsink case, and a top case with two hardened steel gear pins supported by axial brass bushings.
The HS-7945TH is the perfect addition to their successful HS-7940TH/HS-7950TH series of servos. The HS-7945TH delivers solid reliability for both high speed and high torque applications, whether you fly high-performance, giant scale 3D aircraft, or larger nitro and electric helicopters.
Hitec ::
12115 paine Street, Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-6948 |
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JR, distributed by Horizon Hobby, Inc. :: Radios & Accessories
JR Airplane and Heli Tool Kits
MSRP: $144.99-149.99 (Catalog No. JRPA1200) The JR Tool Kit is an all inclusive tool kit for use with both aircraft and heli's. Each tool kit has been tailored specifically for each segment. All the tools are typical of JR's high quality and standards. These tool kits can also be purchased as smaller more specialized kits making the purchase price less for the individual only needing specific tools.
The JR tool kit is a great addition to the workshop or field gear and of course is backed up by JR's 3-year warranty.
The sharp-looking aluminum JR carrying case, with foam inserts, contains a complete set of the most commonly used tools for each category. The innovative tool extension handle allows standard wrenches to apply greater torque. It has a comfortable handle design with spinning caps. Replacement tips are available.
Ask about getting your set wherever JR radios and accessories are sold.
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Winged Shadow Systems :: Radios & Accessories
Winged Shadow Systems Thermal Scout
MSRP: $49.00 This tiny device uses a novel method to indicate thermals. When a glider is rising in lifting air, the Thermal Scout will wave the rudder from side to side. This produces a distinctive movement that is easily seen from the ground. The pilot then switches the unit off and circles in the thermal. At any time, the pilot can briefly switch the unit back on to test if the plane is still in lift (as indicated by immediate rudder movement). A series of such tests can be used to scout out the boundaries of a thermal.
Weighing 1/8 ounce, the Thermal Scout is smaller than a postage stamp. It plugs in between the rudder servo and the receiver. An additional receiver channel is used to control the unit from the transmitter. An on-board atmospheric pressure sensor is used to measure lift, the same technology used in the company's popular How High Altimeter. It detects vertical movement as small as 6.5 inches/second. A unique Flight Filter algorithm is used to remove false signals due to turbulence and minor stick movements.
The Thermal Scout is designed for glider pilots of all experience levels. No additional equipment is needed to use the Thermal Scout.
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Power |
Evolution, distributed by Horizon Hobby, Inc. :: Power
Evolution EVO 46-60 High Performance Tuned Muffler
MSRP: $59.99 (Catalog No. EVOM1) This new tuned muffler is designed for pilots looking to squeeze every ounce of power they can from their Evolution .46NX, .52NX or .60NX glow engine. No special mounting brackets are necessary. Just remove the stock muffler and bolt the EVO 46-60 in place for an instant boost in horsepower. Available everywhere Evolution engines and accessories are sold.
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O.S. Engines, distributed by Great Planes :: Power
FR7-420 Sirius 4-Stroke Engine
MSRP: $3499.99 (Catalog No. OSMG1307) The O.S. Engines Sirius 4-stroke engine is ready and waiting to give vintage 7-cylinder design to any scale airplane modeler's dream. The "Golden Era" looks of the FR7-420 Sirius are matched by its superb power output and rich, realistic sound. The V-shaped valve layout makes this engine compatible with several airplane styles. The main internal parts like the crankshaft, cam holder and reduction gear are all plated to resist corrosion while the air-fuel mix is distributed equally to each cylinder to ensure a stable, long-lasting idle.
Specifications:
Displacement (each cylinder): 0.6071 cu.in. (9.95 cc)
Bore (each cylinder): 0.944 inch (24.0 mm)
Stroke: 0.866 inch (22.0 mm)
Practical rpm: 1,500-7,000
Weight: 111.7 ounces (3.16 kg)
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SAITO, distributed by Horizon Hobby, Inc. :: Power
Saito FG-14B & FG-30 Gas Engines
With the addition of the FG-14B and FG-30, there's now a Saito 4-stroke gas engine for almost any model you want to fly. Like Saito's other gas engines, they share the same one-piece, hemispherical head design that helps Saito glow engines achieve their legendary power-to-weight ratios. This proven design, along with the remarkable fuel efficiency of the innovative new gas carburetor Saito developed, gives you a gas engine with the size and mounting dimensions of a glow engine but almost four times the fuel efficiency.
Get to your favorite Saito retailer right away to see the entire selection of Saito 4-stroke gas engines.
The Saito FG-14B has a street price of $439.99 and the FG-30 (shown here) has a street price of $639.99.
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Electric Accessories |
Tejera Microsystems Engineering, Inc. :: Electric Accessories
Quad JST Adapter
MSRP: $7.99 (Catalog No. XTR-JST4) Tejera Microsystems Engineering, Inc. (TME), a leading innovator and manufacturer of R/C accessories, announced the release of their Quad JST Adapter (model XTR-JST4). This adapter expands the capability of an ordinary charger allowing it to parallel charge up to four batteries simultaneously.
The adapter supports batteries with standard JST connectors. It has four female JST connectors connected to one male JST. It can also be used to parallel connect batteries during discharge in order to lengthen flight times. The Quad JST Adapter sells for $7.99 and is available in fine hobby shops nationwide. The adapter may also be ordered directly on their web site.
TME has been a leader and innovator in the R/C market since 1990 designing and bringing to the market popular American made products such as the Guardian Angel, Auto-trickle Adapter, ChargeMinder, SmartSmoker Simple Smoke pump and the Xtrema line of Lithium chargers and balancers.
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Electrifly, distributed by Great Planes :: Electric Accessories
SafeCharge Bag Offers Li-Po Charging Protection
MSRP: $19.99 Enjoy the high voltage and low weight of Li-Po battery packs with less worry over charging dangers. Placing packs into ElectriFly's SafeCharge Li-Po Charge Safety Bag when charging minimizes the chance for people and property to be harmed if a fire occurs.
The SafeCharge bag is made of super-strong fiberglass coated with heat-resistant silicone. Heat-resistant thread at the seams, along with three melt-proof steel snaps on the flap, restrict the flow of air that fires need to burn. As a result, the bag is able to suppress flames and keep them from spreading.
Measuring 12.5-9, the SafeCharge LiPo Charge Safety bag is perfect for 1-3 cell packs with capacities as high as 3200 mAh. The SafeCharge LiPo Charge Safety Bag has a street price of $19.99. For more information please visit ElectriFly's website.
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Building Accessories |
Klass Kote, distributed by Diversified Solutions, LLC :: Building Accessories
Klass Kote Military Colors
Diversified Solutions, LLC, makers of Klass Kote Epoxy Paint System, now offers R/C modelers military colors in their well proven 2-part epoxy paint system. Military colors are for the Axis and Allied forces as described in the M&M Models' "Military Aircraft Color Guide".
Colors included are in the categories of: U.S. Army Air Corps/USAF, U.S. Navy/Marines, British Royal Air Force, R.A.F. Desert Schemes, German Luftwaffe, Japanese Army/Navy, Italian Air Force, aircraft colors for Russia, Turkey, Romania and Hungary, and U.S. military colors from 1946 to present.
Use of Klass Kote epoxy will assure that your completed project has a tough, durable, flexible, decorative, and fuel-resistant finish. The 2-part epoxy coating system provides a quick, air-drying, chemical hardening and thermosetting finish. The company also continues to provide custom color matching, and matches for many MonoKote, Ultracote and federal standard colors.
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SIG Manufacturing Co., Inc. :: Building Accessories
SIG Fan Balancer Kit
With today's electric ducted fans spinning at over 30,000 rpm, having a balanced fan has never been more critical. At these high rpms, a difference in just a few tenths of a gram can lead to excessive vibration and a reduction in thrust.
The Sig Fan Balancer is a precision, high-tech instrument capable of detecting the smallest out of balance situation. It all starts with the shaft. The shaft on the Fan Balancer is made from high-speed steel (the same steel used for drill bits and machine tools) manufactured to a straightness of 1/1000mm and utilizing precision machine ground ends. Then the shaft is suspended between two powerful rare earth magnets. All that would make for a good fan balancer but Sig went the extra step. They added an adjustment screw so that you can precisely adjust the spacing so that only one end of the shaft is touching a magnet. This provides for the least amount of possible friction. It also does a fantastic job of balancing small propellers.
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Sig Manufacturing Co. Inc. :: Building Accessories
Surface Indicator Gauge S.I.G. Kit
(Catalog No. SIGSH901) You've finally finished your dream model. The center of gravity is right on, the prop is balanced, and all the controls are hooked up and functioning perfectly. But wait, what about the control throws? Every model airplane kit and ARF has a specified control surface travel for each control surface. Making sure that your model matches the designer's specifications will turn a twitchy, nerve-racking handful of a model into a pussycat. Coming in on a dead-stick, final approach is not the time to find out that you don't have enough elevator control throw to keep the nose up.
The SIG Surface Indicator Gauge enables you to accurately measure and set your control surface throws. It works either in a vertical direction for rudders or in a horizontal direction for elevators, ailerons and flaps. The control throws are easily measured, without the need of a third hand, on the laser-inscribed gauge in standard measurements on one side or metric on the other side. Available in two sizes. The smaller size works on control surfaces up to 89mm (3-1/2 inches) wide which are typically found on planes up to about .60 size. The larger size is for control surfaces measuring up to 152mm (6 inches), which includes models as large as 1/4 scale.
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Books |
Osprey Publishing :: Books
Aircraft Modelling
MSRP: $39.95 The aircraft modeling hobby has undergone dramatic changes in the last ten years. New manufacturing technologies and the rise of China have combined to make this a golden age in terms of the variety and availability of models. But these advancements can also make the hobby intimidating for those starting out.
In this new edition in Osprey's Masterclass series, Brett Green describes the kits, accessories, decals and references that are now available and demonstrates a wide variety of paint types, thinners and application methods in both words and pictures. He also covers painting effects such as mottling, soft-edged camouflage demarcation, masking and weathering. Although geared to plastic modeling, many of the techniques can be used for all size models. This is the perfect book for the beginner and the seasoned modeler alike.
The book covers all periods of aviation modeling, from the biplanes of WWI to the modern fighters of today. This step-by-step guide is complemented by full-color illustrations throughout. This 191-page hard cover book has an internal spiral bind, which makes it easy to use on the modeler's workbench.
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Specialty Press :: Books
Grumman F9F Panther/Cougar
MSRP: $29.95 (Catalog No. SP145) By the end of World War II, piston-powered fighters were at their absolute zenith. As good as those airplanes were, America's aviation industry found itself starting over in the Jet Age with new airplanes powered by anemic and somewhat cantankerous turbine engines. More importantly, just as these new aircraft were maturing, they were thrust into war in the skies over Korea. Grumman's first jets were potent aircraft in their own right, but also proved to be the building blocks from which two more famous Grumman 'cats' were born - the supersonic F11F Tiger and swing-wing Mach 2 F-14 Tomcat.
Grumman F9F Panther/Cougar tells the story of the pivotal F9F Panther from its initial concept through early design and manufacturing, flight test, aircraft carrier trials, and combat operations in the Korean War. Completing this story is coverage of the more advanced swept-wing transonic Cougar that goes on to become an effective trainer and photo-recon aircraft as well. Detailed appendices provide the reader with complete data on F9F production numbers, carrier deployments, and squadron histories.
8.5 x 11", 160 pages, 291 b/w and 20 color photos, hardcover.
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Specialty Press :: Books
Russian Strategic Aviation Today
MSRP: $56.95 (Catalog No. HK912) "Russian Strategic Aviation Today" is a companion volume to "Soviet Strategic Aviation In the Cold War", which together present a unique insight into the strategic aircraft of the Soviet and Russian air forces since 1945.
The Russian Air Force's strategic bomber component was inherited from the Soviet Air Force after the disintegration of the Soviet Union. Russia began by recovering some of the heavy bomber assets left outside its borders, the Tu-95MS Bear-Hs based in Kazakhstan, eight Tu-160 Blackjacks, and three Tu-95MS Backfire-Cs of the bomber fleet taken over by the Ukraine. Flown by the Russian Air Force's 37th Air Army, these bombers were involved in, amongst others, the military operation to stop the Georgian aggression against South Ossetia in August 2008. President Putin's ride in a Tu-160 during a major exercise in which he performed a live missile launch is well documented, as is a visit to Venezuela by three Tu-160s which caused much dismay in the USA.
Russian Strategic Aviation Today, by Yefim Gordon and Dmitriy Komissarov, includes a development and design history of the Blackjack, Bear, and Backfire, their armament, unit badges, and insignia of the Russian units operating them. Backed up by around 600 photographs, many previously unreleased, detailed line drawings, and color profiles, including individual names and nose art, this book provides a wealth of information for the historian and modeler alike.
This hardcover, 8-1/2 by 11-inch book contains 200 pages.
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Videos/DVDs |
SKS Video Productions :: Videos/DVDs
Warbirds Over Delaware 2010
MSRP: $19.95 Held at beautiful Lums Pond State Park in Delaware, this year's Warbirds Over Delaware event featured dozens of warbird pilots for all over the country. Featured pilots include Chuck Hamilton's Bf-109, Steve Peckham's ME-110e, Sal Calvagna's Russian Polikarpov I-16, Larry Alles' four-engine B-24 Liberator, Joe Hanson's DH4, Larry Botsford's Lublin R-XIII D, Ken Karpinski's Jenny, Jesse Russell's Pink P-40 Warhawk, Lee Watkin's Skyraider and Carl Bachhuber's C-119 Boxcar ... and many more! The video also include the Warbirds Noon Time Gaggles and demos.
Approximate run time for the DVD is 96 minutes; Blu-ray is 102 minutes.
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