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The Latest Sebart RC Planes

We have always had a wide range of Sebart RC planes at Modelflight and we are very excited to show some of their new models that will be available soon. Let's kick things off with the new Sebart Blanik.

This is a beautiful RC glider. As you can see, the Blanik comes with an officially-licensed Red Bull trim scheme and a scale cockpit. The model plane comes with a wingspan of 332cm and a total wing surface of 80.5 square decimeters. Sebart have also thrown

Vaterra are already well-known for producing outstanding rock crawlers. From the Twin Hammers Rock Racer to the Slickrock, off-road vehicles are one of their specialities. Today, we are pleased to announce that they are taking off-road vehicles to another level, with the introduction of their new Chevrolet K-5 Blazer. This RC truck is inspired by the 1986 vehicle of the same name; one of the most popular four wheel drives of all time. This new truck comes in kit form, giving you the opportunity to build the Blazer to your own specifications.

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Out of all the scale RC planes at Modelflight, the P-51D Mustang has always been the most popular. These legendary World War II fighters have reputations that precede them and we are proud to offer a range of Mustangs for pilots and history buffs alike! Today, we are pleased to announce that E-Flite have made a valuable contribution to the Mustang hangar, with the release of their P-51D Mustang RC plane. This is an exciting offering. The plane comes with fully operational flaps and a retractable electric main landing gear. Both these features come pre-installed. You will be able to perform great landings right from the get-go. These retracts have also been equipped with covers over the steel struts; enhancing the scale appearance with the outer gear doors. It's these functional flaps, combined with the Mustang's light wing loading, that gives the plane a great flight envelope and the ability to take off in shorter distances and land more slowly.

Mustang Power

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Adding to their expanding hangar of ultra-micro RC planes, E-Flite recently announced the launch of the UMX Spacewalker. This small plane certainly has a big presence. With its bright red and white trim scheme, it stands out in the air and on the ground. This plane can easily be flown in small spaces (even your own backyard) and comes with great scale details. Apart from the aforementioned trim scheme, it has a pilot figure positioned in an open cockpit. You will also notice the moulded wing ribs and visible engine cylinders, which add to the overall quality of this model.

This plane has easy-going, slow flying characteristics, but its 6mm brushed motor, gear drive and 100mm propeller combined still packs enough power to climb and loop. This model is available ready-to-fly or in a Bind-N-Fly version, depending on your preferences. The ready-to-fly model comes with an E-Flite

HobbyZone have always been known for producing great RC planes for beginner pilots. Today we are pleased to announce that they have released a new model that is inspired by their famous Super Cub S. The Sport Cub S was designed by champion pilot, Mike McConville and is an accurate replica of the Cub Crafters Sport Cub. This plane offers the same easy-going flight characteristics that made the Super Cub perfect for beginners, but this remote control plane comes in a smaller, sportier size.  What's more, it is equipped with the same SAFE Technology that you can experience in the Super Cub S. SAFE Technology is great for beginners. An abbreviation of "Sensor-Assisted Flight Envelope", SAFE brings a whole new level of stability and security when you are in the air. With the Sport Cub S, you will be able to select from multiple flight modes, allowing you to steadily loosen the flight envelope as your skills develop over time. Rest assured, this HobbyZone plane also comes with a Panic Recovery mode, whereby it will return to level flight with the pull of a trigger.

The Sport Cub is Ready For You!

The great thing about the Sport Cub S is that it comes out of the box with everything you need to get in the air. All you have to do is charge up the LiPo battery and you will be ready to go. In the ready-to-fly package, you will receive a Spektrum 2.4GHz transmitter and a USB port DC charger. If you have a preferred transmitter from a previous model though, HobbyZone have made a Bind-N-Fly Sport Cub S available too. Irrespective of your choice, you will find the Sport Cub to be a joy to fly. The Sport Cub S is coming soon to Modelflight, so if you are keen to learn more, visit our website today.

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The original Twin Hammers RC truck was a well-received model when first launched along with the Vaterra brand back in January 2013. The platform proved excellent for rock crawling and other off-road use. Today, we are pleased to announce that the Twin Hammers is back, but not in its original form. A kit version of this great truck has now been released. This is an exciting opportunity for die-hard RC adventurists. You can now take the famous Twin Hammers platform and customise it to suit your own specifications; including the selection of your own electronics and power setup.

To help you in this endeavour, Vaterra have taken the underlying platform to a new level by including popular parts that were originally optional in the first Twin Hammers. For example, the kit version of the Hammers comes with licensed Interco Super Swamper Tyres, a front locker and heavy duty front axle

An exciting RC glider to emerge from the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair was the E-Flite RC Allusive. Today we are pleased to announce that the arrival of this new model is imminent. This will be a great glider for fans of thermal soaring. With its streamline fibreglass fuselage, the Allusive is a well-constructed model. This glider offers four-channel control, covering V-tail, ailerons and throttle. You will notice that the canopy is quite large and will give you easy access to the plywood mounting plates; very useful as you put together the necessary components to complete this ARF glider.

The Allusive has a bold design, with bright orange tips on the ends of its two-piece wings. These wings

The original Radian from ParkZone was always a popular RC glider, proving to be easy-to-fly and offering great characteristics in the air. In this spirit of this tradition, E-Flite announced earlier this year the introduction of an Ultra Micro Radian and today we are pleased to annouce that this new model has arrived at Modelflight. The Ultra Micro Radian is going to be lots of fun. It comes equipped with AS3X Technology, so you know that your flights are going to be smooth and stable. With its 3-channel control, this minature Radian will offer easy flying and soaring characteristics. This ParkZone glider is constructed from light foam, giving you an easy to handle weight. The wing also comes with carbon fibre support.

Radian Power

To maximise the gliding efficiency, E-Flite

For fans of ultra-micro RC planes (or scale planes in general), some great news emerged yesterday with the launch of the E-Flite Ultra-Micro Corsair. This is an excellent addition to the E-Flite hangar. The previous Corsair from ParkZone was a very popular model and it is great to see that E-Flite have now created a smaller-scale version, which is perfect for both indoor and outdoor flying. A key feature of this new Corsair is the inclusion of Artificial Stabilisation Three Axis (AS3X) Technology. AS3X works subtly in the background as you fly; smoothing out the effects of forces such as P-Factor, turbulence and torque. This technology is so subtle, you will hardly notice it working. The control responses and throws will be as sharp as always.

The E-Flite Ultra-Micro Corsair comes with great scale detail, including an accurate paint scheme, clear canopy and moulded panel lines.

An exciting new release has emerged from the ParkZone hangar. The new Sukhoi SU-29MM RC plane has just been announced and it is certain to be a groundbreaker. Designed by the champion pilot Mike McConville, the Sukhoi comes equipped with Sensor-Assisted Flight Envelope (SAFE) Technology. This is a first for an aerobatic RC plane. SAFE will allow you to perform fantastic maneuvers in the air with more confidence and less risk. This technology gives you four different flight modes with the Sukhoi, which we will look at in turn.

The first mode is "Stagility", whereby the Sukhoi can perform any aerobatic or 3D maneuver, but will return to upright flight immediately if you release both sticks. The second mode is AS3X 3D. This mode balances sharp response with great stability when you perform