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June 10, 2013 211Given the large range of remote control helIcopters at Modelflight, finding the one that is right for you is not always easy. One of the questions we often receive is what is the difference between gas and nitro helicopters? Today, we want to provide some explanations. Let's start with gas helicopters. These are otherwise known as 2-stroke engine helis and they run on standard unleaded fuel. This makes them less expensive to run. As you would assume, the fuel for these models is also easier to obtain. You will also find that there is less maintenance.
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June 07, 2013 83It is a great day for fans of scale model planes. A new plane has been announced by Hangar 9, the P-47D-1 Thunderbolt 60. There are many great features with this Hangar 9 model plane. For instance, it features a printed, flat-finish UltraCote covering, with detailed panel lines. The scale outline as a whole has been accurately represented and you will notice how the Thunderbolt has operational flaps; enhancing its appearance and its flight envelope.
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June 06, 2013 233ParkZone made a big addition to their range of RC sailplanes today with the launch of the KA8. The KA8 offers fantastic scale design and appearance and with its Z-Foam construction, it is a lightweight, yet rigid model. This RC glider is modelled on the German Schleicher Ka 8, which is commonly used as a pilot's first single-seat sailplane. On
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June 06, 2013 251
E-Flite made an exciting annoucement today with the launch of the UMX Yak 54 180 BNF. This RC plane is an ultra-micro version of the
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June 04, 2013 22We are pleased to announce that members of the Modellfight team will be attending Jerilderie 2013; the 36th League of Silent Flight (LSF) Open Thermal Glider competition in New South Wales. The event will be held over the June long weekend (8-10 June). There will be 60 competitors attending the event, with flying occurring over 3 days to determine the best RC thermal pilot in Australia. In attendance will be World F3K Champion Joe Wurts from New Zealand, who will compete against Australia's best pilots, including David Hobby and Carl Stautins. Stay tuned to this blog and Modelflight's Facebook page for images and results. Mike
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June 03, 2013 514So, 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 can easily adjust the degree of security and flight control. For example, if you are a beginner,
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June 03, 2013 562Modelflight have had some enquiries from pilots who wanted to know how to convert a nitro/gas RC plane to electric power, so today we wanted to provide you with a step-by-step guide for converting gas rc planes to electric power. To help, Mike was able to put together a how to video on Modelflight's YouTube channel. you can watch this video below:
This blog post is designed to serve as a supplementary guide to the above video.
You Will Need
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May 31, 2013 211Vaterra are known for their excellent RC cars and their new 2012 Nissan GTR GT3 is one of the hottest models to emerge from their garage. This car is modelled on the full-size Nissan GTR; a 545hp, twin-turbocharged street machine. Even without that level of super power, this 1/10-scale vehicle certainly commands attention.
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May 31, 2013 131We 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. You also receive an 8-amp micro ESC and flush-mounted 3-gram sub-micro servos installed. All you need to do is supply your own elevon-capable
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May 29, 2013 110We had some very exciting news from ProBoat today. They announced the release of smaller-scale versions of their popular RC boats, the Blackjack and the Impulse. Both these boats are now available in 9 inch sizes (small enough to fit in the palm of your hand), but they still offer the surface streaming
