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May 15, 2014 151
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
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March 23, 2014 35
Mike, Greg and Shaun will be travelling to Queensland next week to take part in the Spektrum Gratton Air Spectacular. They will compete in the Golden Era, Reno and T-28 racing events and assist Team Horizon members, Peter Goldsmith and Mike McConville who will do demonstration flights each day.
Here are some of the latest photos from Modelflight's travels:
For more info on the event go to http://crams.com.au/gratton-air-invitational/ and check out our interview with Mike McConville below:
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February 03, 2014 187
Another great addition to the new RC planes at the Nuremberg 2014 Toy Fair is the Graupner HoTTrainer RC plane. This wooden remote control plane comes with a bold Graupner/SJ team pilot style and is a very versatile aircraft. You will notice how the wings can be mounted in two positions. The high wing option is a great choice for beginner pilots, but as your skills progress, you can shift the wings to a centre position. This will give the HoTTrainer the characteristics of a precision aerobatic model.
This new Graupner RC plane has a hood
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January 29, 2014 119
We are pleased to report that ParkZone have just announced a brand new RC Plane - the ArtiZan. This new model is an excellent choice if you are looking for your second remote control plane. Even if you taught yourself how to fly with a HobbyZone model, you will find that the transition to the ParkZone ArtiZan will be a smooth one.
The key to the ArtiZan's success is the included AS3X technology, which gives you great stability in the air by countering environmental factors such as wind and turbulence. ParkZone have also given this RC plane a chambered construction, with a large wing area and low weight. This
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January 29, 2014 128
The original Super Cub has always been an excellent choice for pilots looking for their first RC plane and today we are pleased to announce that HobbyZone are updating this model to include the groundbreaking SAFE Technology. With this technology, the risk of crashes are greatly reduced. This is coupled with the plane's Carbon-Z foam construction, which is very durable and can easily be repaired if necessary.
This new remote control plane comes with 3-channel control, giving you great control over the model, without
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January 11, 2014 96
When we announced the Hangar 9 Inverza 33, we honestly thought that aerobatic planes couldn't get any more exciting. Today we stand corrected. Modelflight are pleased to inform you all that the Hangar 9 Inverza 62 will be coming soon and we are eagerly anticipating its arrival. The Inverza 62 was inspired by the Inverza project, lead by full-scale aircraft builder Kevin Kimball. Although this full-size plane is yet to be built, with the Inverza 62, you can witness the aerobatic potential of this design at your local field.
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January 10, 2014 33
If you love the thrill of aerobatic flying, you are going to love the new E-Flite Carbon-Z Yak 3X 54. Following their popular Carbon-Z Yak 54, E-Flite have announced the Yak 54 3X RC plane. This version of the Yak comes with Artificial Stabilisation - 3aXis (AS3X) technology built-in to the included AR635 receiver, giving you a wide flight envelope and excellent stability. Because the AS3X minimises the effect of wind and turbulence, you can perform a range of aerobatic maneuvers with great precision. You will find that the effect of this
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December 20, 2013 98Christmas has come early for fans of scale model planes with Hangar 9 announcing the release of the Spitfire Mk IX. This RC plane is a true stunner. It comes with accurate details including camouflage colours modelled on the original Mk IXc plane, panel line detail and scale decal sets. This is quite a versatile aircraft; you have the option of running it on electric or gas power, depending on your preferences. Irrespective of your choice, you will find that the Spitfire is a great performer in the air. Among its many features, the Spitfire remote control plane comes with operational split-flaps with internal linkages, giving you both scale performance and appearance. Hangar 9 have also added cowl details such as carburetor intake, compressor intake and moulded engine exhaust. You will also notice the fixed landing
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December 19, 2013 39It has been another fun-filled year for indoor flyers in 2013, with the last meet-up in Adelaide held last night. In anticipation of what should be another exciting year in 2014, Modelflight has put together the below list showing the dates for indoor flying next year. As a reminder, Adelaide indoor flying is at ETSA Park (155 Railway Terrace, Mile End South, South Australia). It only costs $10 to participate and spectators are welcome to come free-of-charge. Indoor sessions are held on the third Thursday of every month, commencing at 8:30pm and concluding at 10:30pm. Please find the dates for 2014 Indoor Flying below:
- Thursday, 16 January 2014
- Thursday, 20 February 2014
- Thursday, 20 March 2014
- Thursday, 17 April 2014
- Thursday, 15 May 2014
- Thursday, 19 June 2014
- Thursday, 17 July 2014
- Thursday, 21 August 2014
- Thursday, 18 September 2014
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November 22, 2013 11A fun night of indoor flying was held last night at ETSA Stadium, Adelaide. There were around 30 pilots and spectators in attendance and, once again, a variety of models were on show. Of particular interest was the new Blade 180QX. This RC quadcopter was very stable in the air, thanks to the included SAFE Technology. Similar to the 350 QX, this quadcopter comes with an on-board camera, which certainly came in handy last night, as we were able to capture some great footage from the sky. If you haven't already seen this footage (along with the other video highlights we captured), check out our video below: As you can see, the 180 QX is very smooth in the air and was able to film all the action of the event. If you are looking for an