Nuevo diseño de miniavión x-twin, un avión radiocontrol con vuelo más rápido y más ... (Software PC ...31 s
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Nuevo diseño de miniavión x-twin, un avión radiocontrol con vuelo más rápido y más ... (Software PC ...31 s
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Intro A few years back I decided I had the need for speed. Still being somewhat of a ‘noob’ I did some research and found that if I wanted to go fast I should buy the [...]
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History The Grumman F6F Hellcat was a carrier-based fighter aircraft developed to replace the earlier F4F Wildcat in United States Navy (USN) service. Although the F6F [...]
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History The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft which was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries throughout the Second [...]
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History The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was a long range fighter aircraft operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service (IJNAS) from 1940 to 1945. The A6M was designated [...]
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History The Consolidated PBY Catalina was an American flying boat of the 1930s and 1940s produced by Consolidated Aircraft. It was one of the most widely used multi-ro [...]
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History At the height of the Great Depression, aircraft executive Walter H. Beech and airplane designer T. A. "Ted" Wells joined forces to collaborate on a project many co [...]
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HistoryThe Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5 was a British biplane fighter aircraft of the First World War. Although the first examples reached the Western Front before the Sopwith Camel and it had a much better overall performance, problems with its Hispan…
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Intro
It was a late Friday afternoon when I went into
RC Hobbies to pick up the new(ish) Parkzone F-27Q Stryker. I had ordered a PnP
version and it had finally come in. I was about to pay for the beastly airplane
when my eyes looked towards the…
HistoryThe Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft which was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries throughout the Second World War. The Spitfire continued to be used as a front line fighter and in secondary …
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A CONVENIENT WAY TO KEEP TABS ON BATTERY PACKS
With its ability to accurately show battery voltage levels, the Futaba BR-3000 Battery Checker is a great “peace of mind” accessory.
FUTM4166 BR-3000 Battery Checker
Retail: $59.99
Street: $49.99
The Futaba BR-3000 Battery Checker is available now.
For further information please contact:
Carol Pesch
Product Communication Manager
cpesch@hobbico.com
217-398-3630
Please visit our website futaba-rc.com for additional information on the Battery Checker as well as to see the complete line of fine products from Futaba.
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RETROFIT YOUR RAPTOR® OR TITAN X50 FOR FLYBARLESS FLIGHT!
Thunder Tiger Flybarless Conversion Kits feature precisely machined and molded metal parts for maximum rigidity and strength and adjust for performance ranging from stable to 3D. Designed for easy maintenance and repair, the Conversion Kits are compatible with most popular brands of 3-axis gyros. Each kit includes metal main rotor grips, longer metal control arms, a 1-piece main rotor hub and enlarged titanium rod and ball linkage.
Swashplate and main shaft not included with TTRE7270. Main shaft included in TTRE7271.
TTRE7270 Flybarless Conversion Kit-Titan X50
Retail:$199.99
Street:$139.99
TTRE7271 Flybarless Conversion Kit-Raptor 30/50
Retail:$199.99
Street:$139.99
Both Conversion Kits are available now.
For further information please contact:
Carol Pesch
Product Communication Manager
cpesch@hobbico.com
217-398-3630
We invite you to visit our website ttamerica.com for additional information on the Conversion Kits as well as to see the complete line of fine products from Thunder Tiger.
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IDEAL FOR HELI TAIL ROTOR SERVOS USING LIFE OR LIPO PACKS!
The Futaba PS-01RS 1 Amp Voltage Regulator allows the use of a 4.8V servo with a high-voltage 2.4GHz radio system. Easy to install, it regulates the battery voltage to 5V. Measuring only 0.95 x 0.31 x 0.33 in (24.2 x 7.8 x 8.3 mm) and weighing only 0.18 oz. (5.2 g), the regulator is both compact and light-weight.
FUTM0960 PS-01RS 1 AMP Voltage Regulator
Retail:$27.99
Street:$24.99
The Futaba Voltage Regulator is available now.
For further information please contact:
Carol Pesch
Product Communication Manager
cpesch@hobbico.com
217-398-3630
Please visit our website futaba-rc.com for additional information on the Voltage Regulator as well as to see the complete line of fine products from Futaba.
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Written by Model Aviation staff
A “Worth A Closer Look” review in the December 2011 issue.
Online exclusive video and article.
Flyzone and ItCanFly have teamed up to release the Überlite 2-in-1 RTF set. Using innovative snap-n-fly technology, Überlites enable pilots to fly multiple airframes by simply exchanging one compact flight module between them.
Included in the RTF set are two airframes (one monoplane and one biplane), a 2.4 GHz radio, flight module, 3.7V LiPo battery, charger, and four AA batteries. The included charger resembles a USB thumb drive and allows the battery to be charged using any USB port.
Don’t have a computer handy? No problem, the charger can also be plugged directly into the port on the lower right of the transmitter.
Magnets are at the heart of this innovative design and are used to attach the battery to the charger or airplane, as well as to attach the flight module to the included airframes and those that can be purchased separately. This magnetically attached module contains all on-board electronics: motor, radio gear, and LiPo battery.
The monoplane airframe has a 16.1-inch wingspan weighs 0.6 ounces. The biplane has a 14-inch wingspan and a weight of .7 ounces. The optional wing airframe has a 9.5-inch wingspan and a weight of 0.6 ounces.
The included transmitter is another key feature of the Überlites. Its mixing dial allows for aircraft using different forms of control to work with it. The included models are flown while set at position 2 and the optional wing operates on position 0.
The transmitter also includes a bind/trim reset button, trims for both sticks, and a USB charger port (as mentioned previously).
Getting the Überlites ready for flight requires the flight module to snap in via magnets, to the fuselage and the elevator and rudder linkages. Turn on the transmitter and snap in the battery, and after confirming your control surfaces are responding properly, you’re ready to fly.
The two included airframes fly using rudder, elevator, and throttle. The optional wing airframe uses mixing to provide elevator and aileron control. The landing gear is removable and any of the airframes can be hand launched or launched from a hard surface.
As expected, the airframes provide different flying characteristics. All are capable of performing a loop, with a slight dive, and all are capable of outdoor flight in calm conditions. We found the wing airframe to be the liveliest, thanks to its use of ailerons.
The included 65 mAh battery provides decent duration, but we found ourselves wanting a couple extra, which can be purchased separately, to get more stick time on the different airframes.
All of our flying with the Überlites has been outdoors and we are looking forward to flying them inside at some of the upcoming indoor venues, where changing our flying style will be a “snap.”
Flyzone: Box 9021, Champaign IL 61826; Tel.: (800) 637-7660; website: www.flyzoneplanes.com
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Introducing the new Seagull A6M Zero 75–91 ARF—a beautiful scale model of the infamous Japanese WWII fighter. The airframe is hand built by expert craftsmen and covered in genuine Hangar 9® UltraCote® for a high-quality, durable finish. The Zero is a rarely modeled aircraft and a great option for the WWII warbird fan who will appreciate good flying ability and scale looks at an economical price.
SEA123 A6M Zero 75–91 ARF
MAP: $299.99
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Aircraft Telemetry 3-Axis Gforce Sensor – 8G and 40G
Customers can accurately measure the G-Force on their models using either the 8G or 40G Aircraft Telemetry Model Monitor. Smaller models can be measured on all 3-axes up to 8G. For larger models, or for those just looking to see the G-Force effects on their aircraft (up to 40G on 2-axes), there’s a 40G sensor. Both sensors feature a threshold alarm.
SPMA9585 Aircraft Telemetry 3-Axis Gforce Sensor: 8G
Retail: $32.99
SPMA9586 Aircraft Telemetry 3-Axis GForce Sensor: 40G
MAP: $69.99
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AMA Plans Service Showcase
Find the feature on page 134 in the December 2011 issue.
Ken Johnson first saw the full-scale B-2 Spirit fly at the Northrop Grumman factory in Palmdale, California. Impressed, he decided to build an electric FF Sport Scale model of this unique aircraft.
Ken went to the drawing board using a Squadron/Signal booklet about the B-2 for reference. By enlarging a copy of the three-view, he drew plans over it for the 42-inch wingspan model that he envisioned. Although the full-scale airplane does not have vertical fins or dihedral, Ken felt they were necessary on the model to make it airworthy.
The B-2 was constructed from plywood and balsa; the wing was first completed from the top, then lifted and turned upside down to build the bottom part while Ken held it. The model’s CG had to be placed in exactly the same place as what was on the plan, but clay could be added to achieve a clean, flat glide and gentle right turn before flying.
The model was covered in its entirety with black Japanese tissue. Ken used a water bottle to lightly water shrink it, and then coated it with half-thinned nitrate dope. The white trim lines were added using a gel Excel pen.
The electric motor, battery pack, and switch were all from a Hobbico RTF Spitfire kit that Ken happened to have lying around. The battery and switch were mounted with sheet balsa in the fuselage and braced to the top parts. The back of the motor was 5¾ inches from the front of the batteries.
Ken’s target weight for the model was 95 grams. He noted in the feature that if the airplane was heavy, another battery cell could be added to achieve more power. He rounded out his model with a launch-loop handle made from a large paper clip and cemented to the top inside of the balsa sheet on the bottom of the fuselage area.
The B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber was one of three construction articles featured in the March 2004 MA. AMA Plans Service listing 954, the one-sheet plan is available for $9 plus shipping and handling.
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