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Looking for something easy to fly to get a feel for the air side of our hobby? HobbyZone has a new plane for beginners called the Duet. The Duet is a very affordable RTF that is both easy to fly and easy on the wallet. Even better, everything you need to get up and flying is included in the box. * [...]
The new Inverza 33 from Hangar 9 is said to be one of the best balanced aerobatic airplanes you can buy. Designed by Quique Somenzini, the Impreza 33 is made for precise aerobatic maneuvers and aggressive 3D flying. You can power the Impreza by either a 30cc gas engine or by a 180 sized brushless electric motor. Some of its [...]
Modeled after popular kit aircraft, the new Great Planes F-1 Rocket Evo ARF is made for fun times up in the air. It can be flown casually as a “Sunday flier” or it has the capability to be quite an aerobatic performer. The F-1 Rocket Evo comes mostly assembled, cutting the amount of time it takes to get in the air. [...]
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 [...]
The newest plane in the line-up for Great Planes is the Cirrus SR22T. The Cirrus has a lot of things going for it, the first thing being its scale detailing. A molded fiberglass fuselage and MonoKote covered wood wings and tail are used for light weight and great scale looks. The plane is finished in an authentic Cirrus trim scheme [...]
Have you ever flown an rc plane at 130 mph before? Nope, me neither, but sign me up! The new Great Planes Rifle 1M EP Sport ARF reaches speeds of 130+ with a “speed” power system, and 90+ mph with a “sport” power system. If you are looking for the thrill of sheer speed the Rifle 1M should impress you. The Rifle [...]
While walking through the Hobbico booth at the 2013 Weak Signals Show we got a good look at the new Flyzone Mini-Switch 2 in 1 airplane. The Mini-Switch is a great choice for entry level flyers – you set-up it in high-wing configuration to start on and when your flying skills advance you switch it over to low-wing mode allowing [...]
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 Ares Gamma 370 has been quite popular with the flying crowd and now it is being offered in a Pro configuration. What makes it a Pro version? Now the Gamma comes set up for 4 channel use, allowing more intricate control over the aircraft. Some of the features and specs include- * Wingspan- 37″ * Length- 30.6″ * Weight w/ battery- 16-17.5 [...]
