Electrics

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1/3-scale Electric Pitts

1/3-scale Electric Pitts

Converting a 1/3-scale aerobat from glow to electric comes with a host of considerations: which motor and mount to use? What voltage and amperage battery packs? What size prop works best? And last but not least, does it need a safety arming switch? In this article, Joe Ziomek of Islamorada, Florida shares how he converted […]
ParkZone Stryker: Flying Wing Radio Setup Tips

ParkZone Stryker: Flying Wing Radio Setup Tips

Setting up the ParkZone Stryker F-27Q By Gerry Yarrish We had a great reposnse to the ParkZone Stryker review in the September issue of Electric Flight. Many wrote in asking about setting up a radio to fly a flying wing. You asked for it, here it is. With most flying wings like the Stryker F-27Q […]
Hitec’s new electric telemetry monitoring system

Hitec’s new electric telemetry monitoring system

Hitec has added to its comprehensive and innovative telemetry monitoring system, designed specifically for the electric flyer. Now you can easily and effortlessly view your real-time performance data on the Aurora 9 touch screen and capture the information stream with your laptop using the HPP-22 or HTS-Navi interfaces.  Engineered specifically for electric aircraft, the HTS-SS […]
E-flite Park 280 Outrunner–Easy Upgrade!

E-flite Park 280 Outrunner–Easy Upgrade!

This 1800Kv motor is ideal for 5- to 8-ounce 3D models as well as 7- to 14-ounce sport and scale planes. It’s extremely quiet and lightweight (just 0.72 ounce!), and it features an integrated prop-saver design. It’s intended for firewall or carbon-tube mounts and comes with a motor mount, prop adapter and all hardware. It […]
E-flite Cessna 150 Aerobat 250

E-flite Cessna 150 Aerobat 250

Designed for pilots who want the thrill of basic aerobatics in a small yet detailed package, this clever, all-wood model maintains the subtle curves and character of the original aircraft, yet is distinctively tricked out with a checkerboard scheme that honors the character of the aerobat. Made of balsa and decked out in UltraCote ParkLite covering, the […]
ParkZone Ultra Micro Pole Cat Pylon Racer

ParkZone Ultra Micro Pole Cat Pylon Racer

What could be more fun than an ultra micro pylon race? The BNF (Bind-N-Fly) Pole Cat comes with a variety of decal options, so you can create a unique aircraft you can track as it races around the course. This small speedster comes with a brushed motor, receiver/speed control unit and ultra micro aileron servo, […]
ParkZone Spitfire Mk IX

ParkZone Spitfire Mk IX

From spinner to tail, this electric warbird is designed to impress, with a detailed cockpit, 20mm gun barrels and radiator scoop. It comes with a 15-size outrunner, speed control and servos installed, and it’s available in Bind-N-Fly and plug and play versions ($249.99 and $184.99, respectively). Add your 4-channel radio and go fly! Amp up the […]
Dymond Modelsport New Catalog!

Dymond Modelsport New Catalog!

Now available, a new “Yellow Pages of Modeling” has everything you need for electric RC. With over 30 years of experience in electric RC modeling, Dymond knows what will work and can give recommendations and advice. The new catalog has chargers, balancers, servos, batteries of all types, speed controls and BECs, motors of every size […]
On Sale Now! Plans for Fleet Model-2 Biplane by Pat Tritle

On Sale Now! Plans for Fleet Model-2 Biplane by Pat Tritle

Fleet Model 2-Biplane: got to: https://www.airagestore.com/plans/fleet-model-2-biplane.html Construction Article from September 2011 issue of Model Airplane News (complete text) By: Pat Tritle The Fleet Model 1 was originally derived from the Consolidated Model 14 Husky Junior. The Husky derivatives were a series of two-seat trainer and sport biplanes produced in the United States and Canada in […]
Top Notch Products Li’l Pup Beginner’s RC Kit.

Top Notch Products Li’l Pup Beginner’s RC Kit.

Are you looking to make a move up from ARFs models? Well, what you want to do is find a simple kit to build and fly. The Li’l Pup is the first kit designed to be a modeler’s  first kit. If you have been flying ARF’s and contemplating trying your hand at BIY, the Li’l […]
Futaba’s 4-gram Micro Receiver

Futaba’s 4-gram Micro Receiver

This new R21065GF 6-channel receiver has a high-speed mode option that will work with digital servos, and it also has fail-safe on all changes. It can even handle high-voltage batteries, and it’s compatible with all Futaba FHSS/S-FHSS transmitters. This 1.5×0.85×0.40 inch unit weighs just 4 grams with its case and costs $34.99.
New Battery type for RC flyer?

New Battery type for RC flyer?

New battery types on the horizon? As we all know any new battery breakthrough will most likely makes its way down to the RC community and give us improved flying time, at least that is what we hope. Because of the giant push in battery power cars, there are many companies and universities out there […]
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