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With a name like the Beast, the newest 60-sized plane from E-flite should be an animal in the air. E-flite designed the Beast 60e ARF from the ground up with modern brushless/Lipo power in mind. It’s light and engineered for aerobatic 3D flight. It’s also fast to get in the air, final assembly requires only 4 screws and 4 pins. The Beast [...]
The new E-flite UMX Yak 54 180 BNF is an ultra micro sized airplane that uses AS3X technology to not only make it easier to fly, but to also boost its aerobatic performance. AS3X stability control makes it easier to pull off all those cool aerobatic moves that you’ve been wanting to learn. The Yak 54 180 has a wingspan of [...]
THE Vaterra Glamis Uno 1/8th RTR Buggy ReviewWhen the Vaterra line-up was first announced the Twin Hammers got all the headlines, and while it’s a nice all around machine, one thing it does not do is get the pulse racing with pure speed. The Vaterra Glamis Uno was modeled after the insane buggies run every weekend at the Glamis sand [...]
For you pilots looking for an authentic and scale detailed warbird, check out the new P-47D-1 Thunderbolt 60 from Hangar 9. The Thunderbolt served our country well in WWII, helping to turn the tide all around the world. The Hangar 9 version is a large plane coming in at a wingspan of 67″ and a length of 58″. It comes [...]
Pro Boat has just announced another new 9″ boat, this one is a deep-v called the Impulse 9. The Impulse 9 is designed to be used in small areas like a pool or a pond, and comes with a street price of only $79. Some of its key features include- * Everything needed comes in the box * Brushed 180 motor * 6 [...]
It’s time for summer fun on the water and Pro Boat has just announced their new Blackjack 9 Catamaran. The Blackjack 9 is small enough to use in tight places like a swimming pool and comes with a street price of only $79. Some of its features include- * Everything needed comes in the box * Brushed 180 size motor * 2.4 GHz [...]
The latest plane from E-flite is the Apprentice S 15e RTF. On the outside the Apprentice looks pretty run-of-the-mill, however, the people from Horizon put a pretty bold statement into the press release, “This airplane is the most intelligent RC airplane ever offered by Horizon Hobby.”. On the inside the Apprentice is full of the latest flying technology called SAFE. SAFE [...]
Today the “big” news in the nano quadcopter world comes from the guys over at Blade with the announcement of their new Nano QX RTF and BNF. At first look it’s easy to see that the Nano QX features rotor protectors but inside is where the bigger news lies, SAFE Technology. SAFE Technology is sophisticated flight control software that keeps [...]
We have previously posted about the new upgrades the 10th scale line-up from ECX is receiving for 2013. The upgrades include things like a Spektrum DX2E transmitter, new body designs, wheels/tires, and waterproof electronics. Now ECX has announced a permanent price drop on their 10th scale vehicles. While prices from other manufactures are going up, ECX is out to save you [...]
Horizon Hobby have just announced they are expanding their marketing sponsorship of the Rockstar Energy Motocross Team. If you don’t follow motocross, Rockstar Energy Racing has had a great year – Rockstar rider Davi Millsaps lead the 450 Supercross class points early in the season, and 250 riders Blake Wharton took a win at the Houston Supercross and Jason Anderson [...]
Looking for a plane that is perfect for hitting the local park to get in some flying time? If so, you should take a look at the new J-3 Cub ARF from E-flite. The J-3 Cub utilizes traditional construction and comes with a great scale appearance to make it a great option for the casual flyer. The J-3 Cub 450 ARF [...]
The crew at Horizon Hobby take their flying very seriously and had a very large booth at the Weak Signals 2013 Show. All of their major product lines were well represented and they a large staff to answer any questions that people had. Horizon had a lot of new product on display. They were showing off a multitude of new airplanes, [...]
THE Vaterra Twin Hammers 1.9 Rock Racer ReviewI don’t think it would be a stretch to say that the Vaterra Twin Hammers Rock Racer is the biggest vehicle release of 2013. Its scale looks got a lot of peoples attention, while its unique chassis layout got others to look its way. So what exactly is the Twin Hammers? It’s labeled [...]
Horizon has announced that their updated ECX line-up will be hitting hobby shops this summer. Some of the updates include- * New bodies/colors * Spektrum DX2E 2.4GHz transmitters * Waterproof Spektrum SR201 receivers * Waterproof Dynamite 15T Tazer ESC * Heavy duty drive-shafts * Dynamite 15 turn motors for the Ruckus and Torment * Dynamite 20 turn motors for the Boost and Circuit The ECX’s are some [...]
The crew over at Horizon Hobby have announced their new Apple App, it’s called Driven and is available on iTunes. What does their new app do? Glad you asked, it is an interactive rc catalog that features the product lines from Vaterra, Losi, and ECX. With the Driven app you can see exclusive interviews, behind the scenes videos, and get [...]
