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E-flite Su-30 Twin 70mm

This Russian Falcons jet will certainly turn heads at the flying field! Here are the details from Horizon Hobby: The E-flite Su-30 Twin 70mm EDF is an impressively large scale replica of the multirole fighter that delivers incredible performance combined with Extra Scale details and functional features to offer a truly incomparable flying experience! The […]

E-flite Timber X 1.2m

The E-flite Timber X 1.2m unleashes a new era of STOL plus 3D aerobatic capability. Based on the extremely popular Timber 1.5m model but featuring a new wing design, oversized control surfaces plus a 3S and 4S compatible power system, it offers an even wider flight envelope to deliver a truly “mild to wild” experience. […]

E-flite F-16 Thunderbird 70mm

Who among us hasn’t dreamed of flying a Thunderbird jet? Now you can make that dream a reality with this electric model that’s equipped with flight-stabilizing AS3X and Safe Select! From Horizon Hobby: The General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16 is one of the most recognized and successful single-engine fighters in the world. Its amazing performance and […]

New for Premium Members — Exclusive Test Flight Video

We’ve just uploaded our exclusive test flight video for the new E-Flite 1.2m (49-inch span) Clipped Wing Cub. This impressive, easy to fly “Bind n Fly” scale classic will be featured in the upcoming September issue of MAN. Longtime MAN contributor and test pilot Rich Bell commented, “with AS3X stabilization and SAFE technology receiver, the […]

The Ziroli Treatment — A great Makeover for the new E-Flite PT-17

Two “RC spark plugs” that provide lots of excitement in the our hobby are Nick Ziroli Sr., and his son Nick Jr., who is the owner/operator of Ziroli Giant Scale Plans (ziroligiantscaleplans.com). Recently, when E-Flite came out with their new midsize PT-17 ARF, both Nicks took notice. You see, Nick Jr., happens to own and […]

E-flite AT-6 1.5m PNP [VIDEO]

From E-flite: Before student pilots during WWII became hot-shot allied fighter jocks, they first needed a remarkably advanced trainer. The tough AT-6 gave them the ability to handle all the bad habits of a fighter and become well-disciplined with a high level of respect for their aircraft. Today, thousands of cherished AT-6’s still fly, even […]

E-flite UMX Vapor Lite HP BNF Basic [VIDEO]

From E-flite: Satisfy your urge to fly indoors almost instantly with the E-flite® UMX™ Vapor® Lite HP slow flyer. Smaller and lighter than the classic Vapor models, its unique design approach and high performance combines slow flight capability with incredible maneuverability so you can enjoy flying in spaces even tighter than the average living room. […]

RC Model Airplane E-flite Cirrus SR22T VIDEO

From E-flite: Cirrus Aircraft has blazed a trail for the future of single-engine aircraft by developing modern safety, performance and amenity standards pilots crave. Generation 6 of their SR22T carries on the innovation hot-streak. As a result, more pilots can consider personal air travel the practical everyday commuting solution predicted by technology experts decades ago. […]

RC Model Airplane E-flite PT-17 BNF VIDEO

From E-flite: Every WWII allied fighter ace got their start somewhere. Chances are, most started off in a PT-17. Simple, tough and made by the thousands, both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy used the biplane for its admirable ability to help new pilots survive the basics and master the art of flight, all in […]

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). […]

E-flite Beechcraft Staggerwing 480 ARF & Air Retracts

Anyone who’s got a soft spot for biplanes is familiar with the classic stagger-wing cabin bipe from Beechcraft. Use in both civilian and military roles, the D-17 is a great looking and fun to fly design New from E-flite is the exciting Staggerwing ARF. Modeled after a U.S. Navy VIP transport variant, the E-flite Beechcraft […]