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The Striking E-Flite Clipped Wing J3 Cub

Aerobatic skill and great scale design - the Clipped Wing J-3 Cub 250 is an exciting new release from E-Flite. You may already be familiar with E-Flite's original J-3 Cub. This one is slightly smaller, but still has much to offer. It is constructed from balsa and plywood, which gives you a lightweight, yet durable structure. As you would have noticed, the Cub comes with a bright Hangar 9 UltraCote ParkLite trim scheme, which really makes this model a stand-out. E-Flite have also ensured that the proportions of the model accurately reflect that of the full-size Piper Cub. While we are on the topic of scale, we should note the great details of this plane. For example, it comes with a painted cowling featuring engine detail. There are also exposed cylinder heads which allow for better cooling, in addition to air intakes on the

The Majestic Hangar 9 Super Cub

Of all the model planes that we have discussed on the Modelflight blog, this one has got to be the largest, and arguably the most iconic! The Hangar 9 Super Cub is a 1/4-scale plane with excellent details. It is modelled on the Piper PA-18 Cub, the adventurous aircraft originally created in 1949. Staying true to its roots, Hangar 9 have accurately recreated this plane with several features that we would like to outline.

To begin with, every line and curve on this model is an authentic replication of the full-size aircraft. The shape of the fillet where the fuselage and vertical stab meet has also been recreated. Additionally, the Super Cub comes with fully-functional flaps and cockpit door. These flaps will allow you to perform short-field takeoffs and landings with ease. Assisting you in these endeavours is a scale landing gear

It's an exciting time for RC pilots with the introduction of new first RC products that utilise first person view (FPV) technology. In the last few weeks, we have seen the launch of new systems and packages that allow you to fly your RC model from the perspective of the cockpit. In this blog post, we want to look at these new technologies and how they will completely alter your RC flying experience.

The primary product we wanted to look at is the new E-Flite FPV Vapor. Some of you may remember the orginal ParkZone Night Vapor that was a popular indoor flyer. The great news is that E-Flite

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

The Pitts Hits the Target

The full-size Pitts Special 1S is an icon in the field of aerobatic planes and now you have the opportunity to fly this aerobatic wonder in the most accessible fashion! E-Flite have turned the aircraft into an ultra-micro model; maintaining its ability to perform stunning aerial feats, but in a size that allows you to fly in your own backyard. The Pitts S-1S RC plane handles very well, thanks to the in-built Artificial Stability - 3 aXis (AS3X) system which gives you both great stability when required and great agility when you need to perform at your peak. AS3X utilises multi-axis sensors and software to make attitude corrections in the event of turbulence, torque and tip stalls. This works subtly behind-the-scenes, so you will be able to maximise your flying efforts without fear.

This plane comes fully-assembled out of the box (the only thing you will need to supply is a suitable transmitter), so you will be able to get flying very quickly. Even

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

This is a special guest post from Mike O'Reilly, who was invited to attend the July 2014 Jet Meeting.

On Saturday 26^th July Todd Morris on behalf of the JASA organised a local jet meeting at the AMA field at Monarto. Sunny skies and light winds blessed an enthusiastic group of pilots who attended. The field was in perfect condition for the testing of some new jets. Greg Leigh had his Ripmax Excalibur there and had dialled it in on his new Spektrum DX18 Gen 2 transmitter. He had also fitted the Spektrum telemetry system with the JetCat sensor, airspeed sensor and battery monitoring. It was fantastic to hear this data from the transmitter whilst flying.

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Kids Toys for the Air and the Ground

Whether your child is celebrating their birthday or you are looking for a Christmas gift, we thought it would be helpful for us to put together some gift ideas for your kids. Modelflight has a great range of remote control (RC) products and several of them would make for fun kids toys. Even if your child has never used an RC product before, you will find these toys to be easy-to-use and tonnes of fun. For more options, you can have a look at our gift ideas page.

Gift Ideas For The Air

To start off, we'll look at the Blade Scout CX, which is the perfect introduction to helicopters. It comes with everything you need to get in the air and is made for use indoors. This heli is incredibly stable and so easy to fly that you'll feel like a pro after just a few minutes of flying. If

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.

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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