rc plane

Racing cars, RC planes, RC helicopters, RC crawlers... spring into fun with these models including some favourites and brand-new arrivals!

Beat the competition with the TLR 22 5.0 DC Elite Buggy

Team Losi Racing is fully committed to every class that they enter an RC Car. No matter what scale, TLR are always pushing the boundaries of design and trying to improve the product. The 22 5.0 DC Elite Buggy Kit is the next step in the 2WD range which comes with all the optional parts in the box that you would normally purchase if you were likely to upgrade your RC buggy. The DC Elite kit includes titanium, carbon and adonized aluminium parts, making it a truly Pro Level kit right out of the box. A new rear hub and rear axle set up are updated in this RC buggy kit, offering some additional setting and setup options over the original 22 5.0 Dirt/Clay buggy. Build this car, put

If you’re looking for your first beginner aircraft, you’ve come to the right place. We have received some exciting products this week, including the brand-new Apprentice STS RC Plane from E-flite! Let’s get into it.

The smartest and best trainer RC plane

The E-flite Apprentice is one of the most popular RC trainers on the market today and for good reason - it is easy to fly with great characteristics. E-flite have taken this tried and true trainer to the next level, adding some great features and extra capability - meet the E-flite Apprentice STS. It is available in both Ready-To-Fly and Bind-N-Fly versions.

The E-flite Apprentice STS has been upgraded with Spektrum Smart technology with a Spektrum Smart LiPo battery and an S120

Here are some of our favourite arrivals this week.

NEW Mini RC Crawler from Axial

The New release Axial SCX24 Deadbolt rock crawler has arrived. This RC crawler is 1/24 scale making it perfect for use indoors and outdoors - create your own obstacles in the house or office or take it outside into the garden bed. Just like the larger 1/10 scale Deadbolt, this mini RC crawler features a lot of scale detail and offers exceptional performance. It is available in two different colours, comes factory assembled and ready-to-run, meaning all you’ll need to do is unbox it, charge the battery and you're ready to have some fun.

The Viper RC jet

Welcome back! This week we’ve received deliveries of Seagull Models, Hangar 9, E-flite and HobbyZone aircraft including some brand-new releases – stick around to see some of our favourites that have arrived!

Germany’s famed First World War fighter, the Fokker D.VII replica

The brand-new Fokker DV.II from Hangar 9 is a 60cc World War I RC plane. It is available as an ARF, meaning you need to complete this with your own radio gear, accessories and motor or engine of your choice. A fantastic RC aircraft in a very limited quantity, so if you are interested in this one, head straight on the website and get it ordered because they will sell out quickly.

Favourite beginner-friendly

Learn how to fly with the Delta Ray One

A brand new and fantastic product from E-Flite is the Delta Ray One. Some of you may be familiar with the Delta Ray, which was a previous model from HobbyZone, with a dual motor unit that they have used for inspiration in the new variant. It was a delta wing style with a cockpit up the front. E-Flite have changed the aircraft a little and offered it in a fantastic “learn how to fly” RC Plane. The Delta Ray One is a bit of an all-new design, with a pusher propeller instead of the dual motor, E-Flite have also reduced the size as well which makes this electric plane perfect for school ovals, even indoor basketball courts; you can fly this around comfortably in most spaces large or small.

The Delta Ray One comes in two versions - Ready-To-Fly (RTF) or Bind-N-Fly (BNF). The RTF model

A modern day classic

The Phoenix Models Scanner 46 size ARF model hit Australian shores in early 1998. It was the brainchild of the late Tony Farnan and Phoenix Models who saw the need for a ‘second’ model for the beginner to transition to once they achieved solo status. The Scanner was awarded the Best Hobby Product of the Year at the 1998 ATA Toy and Hobby Fair and since then thousands of MAAA modellers have successfully flown a Scanner.

This low wing model features a thick airfoil, parallel chord and a long tail moment which makes for very forgiving flight characteristics. It has proven to be an ideal model for the new flier who wants to graduate to something that is a bit more agile than the typical high wing trainer. Coupled with an OS 46 engine it makes for a great flying sport

We have had some brand New RC Products arrive through the doors this week so let’s get into it and show you some of the nice items that we’ve got.

RC Drone and Flying Wing all-in-one

The Blade Inductrix Switch AIR is a brand new product from Blade. It’s super innovative and a really cool idea for a drone crossed with an indoor flying wing. The inductrix Switch AIR has multiple forms. You may already be familiar with the Blade Switch ‘Hovercraft

If you are looking for some RC plane events in your state, check out the below list showing events coming up in 2019:

• GMAA/SMF ANZAC Invitational
  Proudly sponsored by Model Flight and Spektrum
  Date: 26th - 28th April
  Location: Coolum, QLD
  More info: Giant Model Association Australia
  

As you are browsing through the Modelflight website you will notice that the newer releases from Horizon Hobby are equipped with a S.A.F.E receiver but what is it exactly? What is for and how do you use it?

1. Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope

S.A.F.E technology or (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) came about in 2013 developed by the good folks at Horizon Hobby who essentially wanted to help or assist inexperienced RC pilots gain confidence when flying. The first time we saw SAFE it was partnered with a re-release of arguably the most popular training plane ever sold – The E-Flite Apprentice. This was an absolute game-changer and revolutionized the way we look at the world of trainer aircrafts.

So, you’ve just bought your first RC plane and are eager to get it in the air. The world of RC planes provides a thoroughly enjoyable and exciting challenge for people of all ages and skill levels; however, there are a few things you should know, prior to hitting the open skies for the first time.