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May 24, 2013 97If you are looking to get started in the exciting world of RC planes, read on. The Apprentice S 15e is the latest plane from E-Flite is designed especially for beginners and it offers many features designed to teach you how to fly. One of the most innovative features in the Apprentice is its Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (SAFE) technology. SAFE gives this trainer plane spatial awareness to create flight envelope protection;
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May 01, 2013 49Indeed, after months of anticipation, the 2013 JR Aerotow did come to the Warracknabeal Aerodome and Modelflight was there to capture all the action. Over 4 jam-packed days, 50 pilots from across Australia experienced some incredible scale soaring performances. There were over 100 scale gliders at the event, ranging from the small E-Flite Ultra Micro ASK-21 to a 7.5 metre-span, 1/2-scale ASW 28. We were able to capture the below footage from the event. Unfortunately, due to the excessive wind noise at Warracknabeal, we decided to produce the video without sound. Nevertheless,
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April 04, 2013 184We have seen some great BNF RC planes at Modelflight, but this one we're particuarly excited about. E-Flite have just launched the Inverza 280. This plane is the outcome of a highly-qualified, three-person design team. Aerobatic world champion Quique Somenzini, in collaboration with full-scale aerobatic aircraft craftsman Kevin Kimball and aviation artist Mirco Pecorari, worked together to put this amazing remote control plane together.
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March 12, 2013 126Like many others, Modelflight is a big fan of Chuck T. Seeker's YouTube channel and we were pleased to see that he has recently uploaded not one, but three E-Flite Splendor Carbon-Z flight videos. The first video shows the maiden flight and it was great to see that the Splendor made a great first impression on Chuck. He described it as the "ultimate" big foam plane. Check out the maiden flight below:
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February 25, 2013 122Last Friday, Modelflight was thrilled to launch a video interview we conducted with world famous RC pilot and and Horizon Hobby aircraft designer, Mike McConville. Mike was in Australia for the Spektrum Gratton Airshow and he kindly made the time to talk to us after the event. On Modelflight's Facebook page, we asked you to submit your questions to Mike and we picked the best ones for the interview. In our ten minute video, filmed in Adelaide's beautiful McClaren Vale, Mike talks about his work, past experience with the RC Tournament of Champions (TOC) and even how UFOs will shape our future. The final video was
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February 07, 2013 70This week on Modelflight's YouTube channel, we added two new videos starring our RC plane and heli presenter, Matt. In the first video, Matt reviews the E-Flite UMX Mig. We have embedded this review video below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EbuqzqBHic As Matt describes, this is a very exciting RC plane. With the AS3X system, you will find that the UMX Mig offers incredible stability. At the same time, its high-output EDF system gives
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February 05, 2013 68In case you haven't already heard, Australia's largest ever RC event is coming very soon! The Gratton Air Invitational will be held on February 14-17 at Gratton Field, Calvert, Queensland. Over 4 massive days, the event will host competitions and trade vendor displays. On the Friday, Saturday and Sunday, you will also witness midday air shows from two of the world's best - Team Horizon pilots Ali Machinsky and Mike McConville. The Gratton event will play host to a large variety of model aircraft. These will include world championship scale models, the world's largest flying Catalina and large-scale
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January 31, 2013 166Aerobatic pilots, this one's for you. The Carbon Z Splendor from E-Flite is a fantastic new RC plane that we were lucky enough to preview earlier this week. The Splendor was designed by F3A World Aerobatic Champion Quique Somenzini. Somenzini ensured that this RC plane offered everything you need to perform incredible precision flying. The Carbon Z Splendor is constructed from a Carbon-Z wing and fuselage structure. Putting this plane is very straightforward, thanks to E-Flite's simple bolt-on assembly. Just make sure you have enough room for
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January 14, 2013 85Our friend, Chuck T. Seeker recently produced some great videos on the Carbon Z Yak 54 from E-Flite. We wanted to share them with you below. In the first one, Chuck unboxes the Carbon Z Yak 54. As you will see, he goes into great detail about how the plane's Carbon Z airfame sets it apart from balsa models. Chuck also talks about the Yak 54's centre of gravity, ailerons, rudder and flaps. Additionally, you will see how Chuck set up this E-Flite RC plane for its maiden performance. The video can be seen below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8j4x_x0at4 As
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October 26, 2012 77It's been a big day for new releases at Modelflight, with Horizon Hobby releasing 3 great models from top brands ParkZone, E-Flite and Blade Heli. With a wingspan of only 8.7 inches and a flying weight of just under a third of an ounce, the ParkZone® Mini Vapor® slow flyer is the perfect size for navigating indoor spaces that might be a bit too tight for other ultra micros. Its compact presence and precise, 3-channel DSM2®/DSMX® control make it possible to deftly maneuver around furniture, light fixtures and other obstacles without bumping into a thing.
