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March 06, 2020 16
To start off 2020, we have received some brand-new RC cars and planes from Axial, E-flite, Losi and TLR.
Losi’s tough Tenacity TT Pro
The Tenacity name has been around for a while now and comes in different options, whether it be a desert buggy, short course truck or trophy truck. The Pro version has essentially all the upgrade parts along with some Spektrum SMART technology in the box, making it a stronger, more durable car with a simpler layout and higher performance. The Tenacity TT Pro is a Trophy Truck that looks like a Pro 4 and Pro 2 full-size truck and is available as two versions: the Brenthel
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February 04, 2020 42
With the release of the brand-new Arrma Kraton 8S, we were lucky enough to get our hands one for a test drive and review... and what an epic car! The Kraton 8S is a massive 1/5th scale beast that is packed full of features and can reach speeds up to 90km/h. We’re going to break this review down into the three main categories of any RC car – electronics, maintenance and durability. Let’s get into it!
Electronics
Because the Kraton 8S is a large 1/5th scale RC car, from the electronic point of view there are certainly some new products, running a full Spektrum system including the DX2E Active transmitter and SR6100AT AVC receiver that allows you to add telemetry functions. With the Spektrum radio system and some additional sensors we have a huge range of telemetry available to us, making it possible to keep track of things like ESC temperature, motor RPM, receiver voltage and drive pack voltage
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November 06, 2019 321
View all RC Clubs in South Australia in a larger map.
Adelaide Aeromodellers Club (Control Line)
Contact: Peter Anglberger
Phone: (08) 8264 4516
Address: Greenhill Rd & Unley Rd Adelaide SA 5000, Australia (opposite BMX Park)Adelaide Model Aerosport Inc
Take to the skies at an 86 acre field near Murray Bridge.
Address: Monarto Flying Field, Princes Highway Monarto
Website: http://ama.org.au/Blue Lake Aero Modellers (Mount Gambier)
Contact: Lindsay Hart
Phone: 0420 893 910
Address: Caroline Road, -
November 04, 2019 65
Modelflight has been proud to support the Adelaide Golden Era Air Races since its inception in 1997. This biennial event was held at the Constellation Model Flying Club at Virginia over the April 5th - 7th weekend.
Pilots from SA, Victoria and NSW competed in 5 classes of racing. Golden Era Inline, Golden Era Radial, Reno Warbirds, Formula One and 30cc Warbirds/AT-6 Texan. The Golden Era models used up to 80cc engines whilst the Reno models are limited to 63cc engines.
Whilst Friday was blown out resulting in no flying, Saturday and Sunday were great days and the racing was close. A very big thank you to CD Trevor Pearce and his band of helpers who manned the course and fed us for the full 2 days.
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October 22, 2019 20
If you’re into Rock Crawlers with scale detail, you’ve come to the right place. A few brand-new arrivals from Axial and Carisma Scale Adventures are here, and we’re excited to tell you about them. Let’s get into it.
Axial’s amazing 6-wheel RC Crawler
With fantastic scale detail, and great features, the brand-new Axial SCX10 II UMG10 6x6 Crawler not only looks great but has the performance to match. This 6-wheel RC crawler comes in a convenient Ready-to-Run package (battery and charger sold separately) and is built around the proven SCX10 II chassis. It has a tandem axle, properly driven both sides, high rise pinion gears, to give you some more ground clearance, and some other subtle changes
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October 17, 2019 76
Click here to check out the Moustache Model Works DeHavilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver on our website.
Build your own DHC-2 Beaver
Building RC model airplanes from kits are making a comeback in the RC hobby. Nothing can beat the satisfaction that comes from successfully flying a model you built yourself! Unfortunately, most kits today were designed in the days before modern CAD systems, leaving much to be desired in terms of parts fit, ease of assembly, and at times even basic engineering.
Moustache Model Works was established to address this growing niche in the hobby market. By applying modern 3D CAD to the design process, they create kits that remain true to established design and construction principles, but that ensure accurate parts fit, ease of assembly, and scale fidelity. The result is a kit that's a joy to build as well as to fly.
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October 01, 2019 23
Learn to fly with the HobbyZone AeroScout S
The AeroScout S is a brand-new release from HobbyZone that is an ideal beginner plane which takes ease of assembly to a whole new level. The only thing you need to put this model plane together is one screw for the front nose wheel and three thumbscrews for the wing – no glue or tape is required – meaning you can get out to the field and flying sooner. Not only does the AeroScout make assembly a breeze but learning to fly a model plane is easier than ever thanks to the exclusive SAFE technology. With progressive flight modes, you can advance with this plane as your skills improve and develop.
The size of the AeroScout makes it the perfect aircraft to fly around a smaller park
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September 26, 2019 11
Bite-size 3D powerhouse
With such beautiful weather in Adelaide, we had to get out of the office and test fly the new Blade 150 S RC helicopter. Featuring SAFE technology, this brilliant helicopter is perfect for those pilots who are wanting to move from a fixed pitch to a collective pitch heli. With progressive flight modes, you can use this RC helicopter as a collective pitch trainer as well as performing advanced sporty 3D aerobatics. Check out the video above for some footage of the 150 S.
The most realistic RC flight simulator yet
Flight simulators are a fantastic tool to help you hone your flying skills and the RealFlight 9 Flight Simulator is a brand-new release. This simulator is packed full of all of Horizon Hobby’s latest aircraft from brands like E-flite, Hangar 9 and Blade. You can practise flying all these exact models in the simulator
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September 10, 2019 21
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
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September 07, 2019 9
Welcome back! This week we're showing off the brand new Osmo Action Camera from DJI. It's a fantastic action camera and we've chosen the Alpha Patrol Boat, by ProBoat to strap this onto and see what it can do.
The brand New Osmo action from DJI is a great solution for those of you looking for an action camera, it comes with a bunch of new features that make it perfect for any type of action filming. So, whether you're strapping this to a helmet, a selfie stick, filming with your hands or even strapping to your dog, this is going to be an excellent option – the limits are endless. The Osmo Action has a dual screen setup (front and rear screen). Screen-wise you’ve got 1.4 inches in the front and 2.25 in the rear, so both are relatively large screens, making it easy to see what you're doing and set up your shot even