Great Planes Bird of Time EP
Fly RC Magazine
by Fly RC Staff
3y ago
Great Planes is rolling out the new release announcements and this one is aimed right at the sailplane pilots. The iconic Bird of Time is back as an electric powered ARF! This 3 meter (118in) legend has been around for many years but the start or winch launch requirements have left many glider pilots dreaming of it. Now Great Planes has brought it back as a quick assembly ARF featuring an electric folding prop power system that will get the Bird of Time up to altitude and thermal hunting in no time!  You can choose their recommended power system or change it out with your own setup. Just ..read more
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Great Planes PT-19 Sport Scale .46 GP/EP ARF
Fly RC Magazine
by Fly RC Staff
3y ago
Great Planes has been going after the sport scale market and their latest offering is the PT-19 ARF. With a 56.5″ wingspan it comes in at a convenient size for those looking for a home for their .46 glow engine or 800-1000w electric power setup. The PT-19 was a popular trainer model for new recruits looking to be fighter pilots during WWII. This sport scale recreation will take you back to the late golden age as young aspiring pilots took their first flights. With its easy looking build style and easy on the budget required gear the PT-19 from Great Planes looks to be a great a ..read more
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TechOne FPV Wing Review From Motion RC
Fly RC Magazine
by Fly RC Staff
3y ago
By Matt Maziarz PHOTOS BY BRITTANY MAZIARZ  NEED TO KNOW                                                                                                                                                     MANUFACTURER: T ..read more
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Great Planes Giant Big Stik XL
Fly RC Magazine
by Fly RC Staff
3y ago
Great Planes Giant Big Stik XL 55-61cc Gas/EP ARF   The “Stik” design has been a staple at most RC airfields for many years. The design makes for a great all around flyer. Great Planes has introduced their latest version of the Stik with the Giant Big Stik XL ARF! This plane sports an impressive 96.5″ wingspan and is ready out of the box for your choice of a Gas or electric setup! Don’t let it’s large size scare you though, with a two piece wing design it should not be hard to fit it in many vehicles without hooking up the trailer! For a first-time pilot getting into larger airplane ..read more
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VIDEO: Tower Hobbies Berlin Express
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by Fly RC Staff
3y ago
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Phoenix Model 1/4 Scale Spitfire GP/EP ARF
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by Fly RC Staff
3y ago
Hot off the heels of their A-26 Invader release, Phoenix Model has another sweet warbird coming down the Tower Hobbies pipe … The 95″ RAF Supermarine Spitfire! This ARF kit comes with all sorts of cool features such as panel flaps, pneumatic retracts with suspension struts and the ability to accommodate either gas or electric power plants. The scale detail on this Spitty was not overlooked either, as the sliding canopy can be pulled back to reveal a fully decked out instrument panel and pilot figure as well as operational cockpit doors. This is everything you get with the ARF Kit. Simply add ..read more
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Tower Hobbies Berlin Express P-51B RxR : Not just another Mustang
Fly RC Magazine
by Fly RC Staff
3y ago
By Steve Mills – Photos by Carla Mills   NEED TO KNOW MANUFACTURER: Tower Hobbies DISTRIBUTOR: Tower Hobbies TYPE: Parkflyer Warbird FOR: Intermediate pilots with aileron experience  MINIMUM FLYING AREA: Ball Field PRICE: $119.99 (For the base ARF without optional retracts) NEEDED TO COMPLETE The only things needed to get the P-51B Mustang into the air is a 4-Channel radio with receiver and a 3S 2200mAh LiPo battery. SPECS WINGSPAN: 40 in. (1016mm) WING AREA: 282 sq. in. (18.2 sq. dm.) WEIGHT: 30 oz. (850g) WING LOADING: 15.3 o ..read more
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VIDEO: TechOne 900mm FPV Wing Action From Motion RC
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by Fly RC Staff
3y ago
Even if you’re not an FPV aficionado, the new 900mm Techone wing from Motion RC is worth a look … especially if you like to go fast. This thing is fast as hell, dirt cheap and tough as nails. Be sure to check back for the full review or if it tickles your fancy … BUY IT HERE The post VIDEO: TechOne 900mm FPV Wing Action From Motion RC appeared first on Fly RC Magazine ..read more
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RC Kits 32: Great Planes Ultra Sport 60 – Making The Fiberglass Cowl Part 2
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by Fly RC Staff
3y ago
Words and photos by Gary A. Ritchie This time we will complete the fiberglass cowling of our Ultra Sport 60 and mount the motor and speed controller. To finish the cowling here is what we will need (Figure 1): A sheet of 2 oz. fiberglass cloth, a bottle of Deluxe Eze Kote, a spray can of Scotch Super 77 spray, the foam mold we made last time, a small (3.4 to 1 inch) paint brush, a pair of sharp scissors, the two bolts that we used last time to fasten the mold to the firewall, the round 1/8 plywood spinner ring, a sheet of Saran or similar wrap and a couple sheets of 220 to 400 grit sanding pap ..read more
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Graupner MZ-24 Pro Radio System: Top Of The Line At A Basement Price!!
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by Fly RC Staff
3y ago
WORDS AND PHOTOS BY MATT MAZIARZ Each MZ-24 Pro comes in this sweet case … with three receivers, SD card, neck strap, charger, data cord, USB cable and manuals!! So let’s say you’re in the market for a new radio system, but aren’t sure exactly which direction to go. Of course, you could go with the latest and greatest from Futaba, the 18MZ’s. Futaba has been around forever and in purchasing one of their radios, you know you’re getting a great product … but at a steep cost. Something to the tune of $3000 is what you’ll pay for that system. For a bit less, but with the same basic features, one c ..read more
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