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Model Airplane Bomb Drop Mechanism

OK, it’s really called a payload release mechanism, and it plugs directly into your receiver, but this slick Payload Release from E-flite is the perfect solution for scale modelers who want mechanical options like drop tank and bomb drop function on your scale plane. For less than $25, the unit plugs directly into the receiver […]

E-flite Carbon-Z Cessna 150 2.1m BNF Basic & PNP [VIDEO]

From E-flite: This fantastic-flying, giant-scale recreation of the Cessna 150 includes all kinds of realistic features like scale LED lighting, a shock-absorbing nose strut, fully functional flaps and wheel pants. You alshave the option of installing floats with a working water rudder syou can fly off water (float set and mounting set sold separately). […]

Landings with a Twist — Master the Inverted Approach with a 1/2 Roll

For the extreme aerobatic enthusiast, there is nothing like performing hotshot maneuvers inches off the ground. One unexpected way to take the crowd by surprise is to add aerobatic moves to your landing. During a normal landing approach, the airplane is in upright level flight and flies downwind parallel to the runway, turns 90 degrees to […]

E-flite Opterra 2m Flying Wing

From E-flite: The Opterra™ 2m flying wing is the collaborative effort of George Hicks and Mike McConville – two of model aviation’s premier aircraft designers. Together, they have created some of the best flying RC airplanes in the world. This one is no exception. Its lightweight construction, long wingspan and efficient aerodynamics give it a […]

E-Flite Convergence VTOL [VIDEO]

From E-flite: VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) RC models are usually a mixed bag when it comes to performance. If they are stable, their speed and agility is often lackluster. If they are nimble, pilots have to work harder to transition between hovering and airplane flight. The Convergence™ VTOL park flyer changes all that. Its […]

E-flite UMX Cessna 182 BNF Basic [VIDEO]

From E-flite: Since it began production in 1956, the Cessna 182 has allowed millions of people the world over to claim their share of the sky. At the heart of its popularity are its simple systems and forgiving flight characteristics that make it easy for individuals from all walks of life to realize their dream […]

E-flite UMX A-10 BL BNF Basic [VIDEO]

From E-flite: Unlike stealth aircraft that take out enemies anonymously or from a distance, the A-10 Warthog is designed to get up close and personal with its targets. Its mere appearance over the battlefield is enough to send most enemy ground forces running for cover, especially if they’ve ever gotten a taste of its 30mm […]

E-flite UMX Yak 54 3D BNF Basic

From E-flite: With a flying weight of barely over an ounce (36 grams), the compact UMX™ Yak 54 3D ultra-micro is small enough and light enough to be flown just about anywhere. But what really sets it apart is its specially tuned AS3X® stabilization system. This exclusive technology makes it easy for sport pilots to […]

Radian XL 2.6m PNP

From E-flite: Ask any of the thousands of pilots who have flown one. Radian® motor gliders are the sailplanes of choice if you want a quick and easy way to experience the thrill of RC soaring or relax with a quick flight. They are so easy to fly, even pilots with no soaring experience have […]

E-flite ICON A5 1.3m [VIDEO]

From E-flite: Like its full-scale inspiration, the E-flite® ICON A5 park flyer makes it easy to discover the thrill of amphibious flight. This Bind-N-Fly® version comes equipped with a powerful brushless motor and the smooth, stable response of a Spektrum™ AS3X® receiver. If you’re a relatively new RC pilot, you have the option of activating […]

E-flite Sukhoi SU-29MM (Gen 2) BNF Basic [VIDEO]

From E-flite: The full-scale Sukhoi Su-29 is said to have capabilities that are limited only by its pilot. When the ParkZone® Su-29MM scale aerobatic park flyer was introduced, the incredible capabilities of SAFE® and AS3X® technologies made it possible for even intermediate pilots to experience unlimited aerobatics with greater precision. The E-flite® Sukhoi Su-29MM Gen […]

Fly a reverse Cuban-8 with half rolls

When I first started aerobatic competition, symmetrical maneuvers that combined various elements were of the most complex to perform both precisely and consistently. Let’s take the loop, for example. While it may be fairly straightforward to perform a single loop, try flying a vertical 8, which is an inside loop followed by an outside […]