Monthly Archives: September 2014

This page was updated on September 15 2014. If you have any suggested changes, please contact Modelflight.

Looking for an RC helicopter club in the Australian Capital Territory? Check out the list of ACT clubs below:

Belconnen Model Aero Club

Belconnen started in 1973 and currently meet at the Crace Grassland Flying Field.
Contact: Darryl
Phone: 0421-037-392
Address: Nirta Place, Mitchell
Website: http://www.bmac.org.au/

Canberra Model Aircraft Club

Commencing in 1938, CMAC currently has a membership of around 85 people.
Contact: Steve Millar
Phone: 0437-964-082
Address: Monaro Highway, Symonston
Website: http://www.cmac.org.au/

Namadgi Sports

This page was updated on September 15 2014. If you have any suggested changes, please contact Modelflight.

Looking for an RC helicopter club in the Northern Territory? Check out the list of NT clubs below:

East Point Aeromodellers Club Inc

East Point was established in 1970 and have over 20 acres of grounds.
Contact: Shane Walker
Email: s_walker@optusnet.com.au
Address: Alec Fong Lim Drive, Fannie Bay
Website: http://eastpointaeromodellers.com/

This page was updated on September 15 2014. If you have any suggested changes, please contact Modelflight.

Looking for an RC helicopter club in Western Australia? Check out the list of WA clubs below. Some of the organisations are primarily RC helicopter clubs, whereas others are model aircraft clubs that have helicopter pilots as members.

Albany MAC

Flying all sorts of models, Albany MAC was founded in 1980.
Contact: Ian Tomlinson
Phone: 0448-898-794
Address: Allmore Road, Albany
Website: https://www.facebook.com/AlbanyModelAeroClub

Dardanup Aeromodellers Society

DAMS was established in late 2007 and provide training on weekends.

This page was updated on August 06 2019. If you have any suggested changes, please contact Modelflight.

Looking for an RC helicopter club in New South Wales? Check out the list of SA clubs below. Some of the organisations are primarily RC helicopter clubs, whereas others are model aircraft clubs that have helicopter pilots as members.

Bega District Model Club

Bega District fly at Frogs Hollow, about 8km south of Bega on the Princes Highway.

Contact: Peter Van De Waterbeemd

Phone: (02) 6496-4769

Address: Princes Highway, Frogs Hollow

Website: http://www.begadistrictmodelclub.org.au/

Grafton GALAHS Radio Controlled Model Aircraft Club

The Gents

This page was updated in December 2021. If you have any suggested changes, please contact Modelflight.

Looking for an RC helicopter club in South Australia? Check out the list of SA clubs below. Some of the organisations are primarily RC helicopter clubs, whereas others are model aircraft clubs that have helicopter pilots as members.

Barossa Valley Model Aero Club

Located just outside Tanunda, you can fly your model planes while enjoying the vines.
Contact: Jim McDougall 0411 720 694
Address: Koch Road, Rowland Flat
Website: http://bvmac.info/

Broken Hill Model Flying Club

Established in 1961, the club has around 15 members and a variety of RC models.
Contact: Greg Pope 0429 325 465
Address: Ulinga

ECX have always had a great range of RC cars and trucks and as in any scenario when you are spoilt for choice, making a final decision can be difficult! Hence the reason why we have put together this buyer's guide for ECX remote control vehicles. We hope that it helps you narrow down your selection to help you find the perfect ECX car or truck to suit your needs.

For The Beginner

A great place to start with ECX remote control cars is the vehicle size. ECX cars come in two sizes: 1/10th- and 1/18th-scale, with the majority of their products falling in the first category. This is quite normal for most RC car brands; 1/10-scale is the standard size for most remote control vehicles. 1/18-scale cars certainly have their benefits, though. If you are looking for a great gift idea (especially for children), 1/18-scale RC cars are lots of fun. Their small size makes them easy to handle and it is quite feasible to drive them both outside and inside the house (without wreaking too much havoc)! ECX have two fantastic 1/18-scale cars that would make for great gift ideas (especially for Christmas).

The 1/18-scale Torment is a thrill to drive. It comes with four wheel drivetrain, oil-filled shocks and everything you require included in the box. It has a great short-course truck design with a striking trim scheme that will stand out wherever you go.  It is powered by a Dynamite 380-sized brushed motor and comes with a 6-cell NiMH battery (a charger is also included).

The Classic HobbyZone Corsair

You may have already heard of the F4U Corsair. It was one of the most distinguished military aircraft in the history of aviation, offering strong firepower and great versatility during World War II. Capturing the essence of this famed fighter, HobbyZone have created an RC version of this plane and we are pleased to announce that it is now available at Modelflight. At the core of this new model is Sensor-Assisted Flight Envelope (SAFE) Technology. SAFE has been used with great results in other models such as the Blade 350 QX and the HobbyZone Delta Ray. The Corsair is no different. SAFE will allow you to fly without fear of wind, turbulence or other factors in the environment. SAFE can work in the background to make adjustments as you fly, giving you a smooth flying experience.

This plane has a very appealing trim scheme, complete with scale military details. It is a true stand-out both in the air and on the ground. This plane

Precision and Performance - The Blade 450X

It's bold, it's bright and it's coming soon to Modelflight! The Blade 450X RC helicopter is an amazing offering. This ready-to-fly model has a very lightweight airframe and a solid head design, in which you will find solid 80-durometer dampers and 325mm main blades made from carbon fibre. All of these components are surrounded by a strong CNC-machined aluminium head block. This helicopter comes with a new helical main drive system, which features a new main gear and motor pinion with helical-shaped teeth; making the drive system quieter.  For cyclic and tail rotor control, Blade have installed digital, metal gear servos. This will give you the precision and durability you need to perform at your peak. Every inch of this RC helicopter emphasises precision. The composite material swashplate is made from aluminium with a lightweight fibre-reinforced material that reduces the weight without sacrificing durabilty. The main shaft

Singing Praises About the E-Flite Adagio

Spring has finally arrived and the time is ripe to get outdoors and enjoy the weather without fear of rain clouds! Fortunately we have a great glider from E-Flite that will be available soon for you to enjoy the new season. The Adagio is a 280-size electric glider constructed from Z-Foam. The beauty of this model is that is large enough to take advantage of in-air thermals, but also small enough to fly at your local park or a small field. The two-piece wing makes the glider easy to transport and its sleek, high aspect ratio airframe is perfect for soaring. With the functional flaps, you can also perform basic sport aerobatics - it's the best of both worlds!

This E-Flite Glider comes with a brushless 120Kv direct-drive outrunner motor pre-installed. If the wind conditions are not giving you enough lift, this motor will give you all the power you need. Simply increase the throttle and the propeller will unfold, allowing