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What is SAFE Technology for RC Planes & Helicopters?

03 June 2013

So, an RC plane or RC heli comes with SAFE Technology. That all sounds good, but what exactly is SAFE Technology? SAFE is an abbreviation of Sensor-Assisted Flight Envelope and it is designed to improve the flight control of your model. SAFE Technology has been custom-tuned to suit fixed and rotary wing aircraft. This new technology incorporates multi-axis sensors and software, making the plane or heli easier to fly. Models with SAFE technology have a range of progressive performance options, so you ...

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The E-Flite C-Ray 180 Flying Wing PNP - Just Announced

31 May 2013

We are pleased to introduce you to the latest park flyer from E-Flite. It's the C-Ray 180 Flying Wing and it comes with some great features. Because it is PNP, the E-flite C-Ray 180 comes with a high-output 180-size, 2500Kv brushless outrunner motor preinstalled...

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Just Announced! The New E-Flite Apprentice S 15e RC Plane

24 May 2013

If 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 ...

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2013 JR Aerotow Videos - Model Plane and Glider Demos

01 May 2013

Indeed, 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 cap...

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The E-Flite Inverza 280 RC Plane Has Arrived

04 April 2013

We 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 ai...

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Chuck's E-Flite Carbon-Z Splendor Flight Videos

12 March 2013

Like 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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Modelflight's Interview With Mike McConville and Other Exciting Videos

25 February 2013

Last 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...

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E-Flite UMX Mig and Graupner Fun Chinook - Action and Review Videos

07 February 2013

This 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 sy...

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The Gratton Air Invitational Model Plane Event is Coming Soon

05 February 2013

In 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 mo...

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E-Flite Carbon Z Splendor - Preview Video

31 January 2013

Aerobatic 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 fus...

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