Friday, October 15th, 2010 at
10:26 am
Thanks to Pro-Formance™ foam – an ElectriFly® exclusive – the airframe on the new Edge 540 3D EP ARF is feather-light, arrow-straight and super-strong! Flight surfaces are pre-hinged with genuine 3M® Blenderm® tape, while carbon-fiber parts and laser-cut hardware speed assembly. Designed to perform demanding aerobatics, a vibrant, highly visible trim scheme makes the Edge 540 easy to track in any flight condition. Check it out!
- At just under 6.5 ounces, the Edge 540 performs impressively with a RimFire™ 250 – and flies spectacularly with an 8×3.5 Power Flow™ 3D prop.
- Pushing throws to the max puts unlimited 3D performance at your fingertips!
- All control surfaces are beveled for maximum deflection and pre-hinged with 3M Blenderm tape for toughness, time-savings and ease.
SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan: 32 in (813 mm)
Wing Area: 274 in² (17.7 dm²)
Weight: 6-6.3 oz (170-180 g)
Wing Loading: 3.2-3.3 oz/ft² (91-94 g/dm²)
Length: 35 in (890 mm)
Requires: Radio system with a minimum of 4 channels, outrunner brushless motor, 8A brushless ESC & 7.4V 300mAh LiPo battery.
Retail
GPMA1128 Edge 540 3D Indoor EP ARF $79.99
Visit the Great Planes ElectriFly website at www.electrifly.com
Monday, October 11th, 2010 at
1:12 pm
Realistic scale touches, easy assembly and exceptional flight characteristics – the Flyzone Select Scale Super Cub EP RTF has them all! Open the box, and you’ll notice that it’s detailed…down to the molded wing ribs, scale struts, dash panel and working landing gear suspension. Aerocell™ foam makes it lightweight and crash-tough, with a unique, eye-catching profile that lets everyone know it’s a “Cub”. It even includes a 4-channel Tactic™ 2.4GHz radio, brushless power system, LiPo battery, charger and “AA” batteries, so you can be flying in an instant.
SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan: 48 in (1220 mm)
Length: 33 in (840 mm)
RTF Weight: 30.4 oz (860 g)
Retail
HCAA2527 Select Scale Super Cub EP RTF $269.99
Visit the FlyZone website at www.flyzoneplanes.com
Sunday, October 10th, 2010 at
1:08 pm
Check out this indispensable, inexpensive, all-in-one electric power kit package! True, DuraTrax designed it for the Evader EXT2 – but it’ll work with most electric RTR vehicles like the Evader DT, the Evader EXT, and of course, the Evader EXT2!
In fact, the Power Kit makes an ideal battery/charger starter package for almost any electric RTR vehicle you can name. It includes an Onyx™ 6-cell, 1500 NiMH battery pack with a multi-strand, silicone wire lead and standard connector; a 110V AC wall charger that delivers a continuous flow of 700mA DC current for 6-cell packs (39-3/8 in (1 m) lead); and (8) 1.5V “AA” alkaline cells for drop-in radio transmitter power. And while the Power Kit is invaluable to electric RTR vehicle drivers, it’s also a great buy for modelers who run electric boats!
SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Dimensions: 5-3/16 x 1-3/4 x 15/16 in (132 x 45 x 24 mm)
Weight: 9-3/8 oz (266 g)
Retail
DTXP4615 Power Kit 1500 NiMH Charger 8 AA $24.99
Visit the DuraTrax website at www.duratrax.com
Saturday, October 9th, 2010 at
1:05 pm
There’s no need to choose between high performance and low prices – DuraTrax Performance Tires deliver both in the same resealable package. They’re molded from a long-lasting compound that’s already racked up major wins around the world. And in addition to featuring tread patterns ideal for all off-road surfaces, DuraTrax tires and wheels are available separately as well as in mounted sets. Inserts are included with tires and mounted tire sets, for solid sidewall support and extra value. Check it out!
- DuraTrax Performance Tires not only offer an attractive blend of performance and price; they also offer a number of welcome conveniences.
- Tightening the wheel nut makes this unique star pattern grip the nut tighter, improving hold.
- Durable, color-coded sidewall markings make it easy to identify each tread pattern at a glance.
- Resealable packaging offers an easy way to stay organized and a clear view of color coding.
- Decals let drivers mark mounting positions for each tire, to simplify future setup.
Retail
DTXC3610 X-CONS™ 1/8 Buggy Tire Mounted (2) $34.99
DTXC3615 LOCKUP™ 1/8 Buggy Tire Mounted (2) 34.99
DTXC3620 LINEUP™ 1/8 Buggy Tire Mounted (2) 34.99
DTXC3625 SHOTGUN™ 1/8 Buggy Tire Mounted (2) 34.99
DTXC3630 POSSE™ 1/8 Buggy Tire Mounted (2) 34.99
DTXC3635 DERRINGER™ Buggy Tire Mounted (2) 34.99
DTXC3640 SPURZ™ 1/8 Buggy Tire Mounted (2) 34.99
DTXC3660 X-CONS 1/8 Truggy Tire Mounted (2) 44.99
DTXC3662 X-CONS Offset Truggy Tire Mounted (2) 44.99
DTXC3665 POSSE 1/8 Truggy Tire Mounted (2) 44.99
DTXC3667 POSSE Offset Truggy Tire Mounted (2) 44.99
DTXC3710 X-CONS 1/8 Buggy Tire (2) 22.99
DTXC3715 LOCKUP 1/8 Buggy Tire (2) 22.99
DTXC3720 LINEUP 1/8 Buggy Tire (2) 22.99
DTXC3725 SHOTGUN 1/8 Buggy Tire (2) 22.99
DTXC3730 POSSE 1/8 Buggy Tire (2) 22.99
DTXC3735 DERRINGER 1/8 Buggy Tire (2) 22.99
DTXC3740 SPURZ 1/8 Buggy Tire (2) 22.99
DTXC3760 X-CONS 1/8 Truggy Tire (2) 32.99
DTXC3765 POSSE 1/8 Truggy Tire (2) 32.99
DTXC3802 1/8 Buggy Tire Insert (4) 17.99
DTXC3806 1/8 Truggy Tire Insert (2) 17.99
DTXC3812 1/8 Buggy Wheel White (4) 18.99
DTXC3816 1/8 Truggy Wheel White (4) 9.99
DTXC3817 1/8 Offset Truggy Wheel White (4) 9.99
Visit the DuraTrax website at www.duratrax.com
Friday, October 8th, 2010 at
1:03 pm
Glow power isn’t the only option anymore. The 20.5 cc DLE-20 not only fills a displacement gap in gasoline engine offerings, but it also comes with a beam mount to make the glow-to-gas upgrade drop-in fast and easy. A rear pumper carb further simplifies installation and adjustment. The engine’s standard DLE electronic ignition remains the no-hassle answer to simpler starts and higher performance. Modelers also enjoy a generous package of “extras”, including a muffler, spark plug, gasket, bolts, throttle arm extension and manual – making the DLE-20 a solid buy for value and performance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 20.5 cc (1.3 cu in)*
Weight: 29.7 oz (840 g)*
Requires: unleaded gasoline, 2-cycle oil, ignition battery & propeller
Includes: electronic ignition, muffler, spark plug, gasket, bolts, throttle arm extension & manual
Suggested Propellers: 16X8, 18×6*
Suggested Break-in Prop: 16X8*
*Best information available at press time. See the DLE web site for the most up-to-date specifications.
Retail
DLEG0020 DLE-20cc Gas Engine/Electric Ignition & Mount $299.99
Visit the DLE Engines website at www.dle-engines.com
Thursday, October 7th, 2010 at
1:01 pm
A new version of R/C’s most popular R/C simulator, offering more than ever before! With new combat events, glider launch options, orientation and so much more, G5.5 is the next generation in flight simulation. The famous accuracy continues in DeadRinger™ and Hardcore Combat – two new multiplayer combat events that push the envelope of sim science and pilot skill farther out than ever before. And with over 80 aircraft to fly and 30 flying sites to explore, the world’s most popular and advanced flight sim is better than ever.
In addition to the full version of RealFlight G5.5, Great Planes is also offering upgrade software for current RealFlight owners. There’s a special upgrade version made just for owners of G3, G3.5, G4 and G4.5, and RealFlight G5 owners can upgrade to G5.5 free of charge, just by going online.
Check out a few of the new features owners can look forward to in G5.5:
- DeadRinger requires the utmost in flying and fighting skills! Being the first pilot to fly through the floating rings is difficult, but doing it while other pilots try to shoot you down…? Almost impossible.
- Hardcore Combat virtually puts the pilot in the cockpit! It’s a test of combat survival kills. Pilots face combat challenges that include doing battle with limited ammo and the danger of “blacking out” during over-aggressive maneuvers.
- New Glider Launch options: Bungee launch and aero tow.
- Lost? The Overhead Gadget superimposes a site map over the terrain, showing the pilot’s location and the location of the runway.
- With the Sky Grid effect, pilots can overlay a colored grid on the sky during practice sessions, to ensure perfectly symmetrical patterns and pinpoint entries and exits.
- For heli pilots, there are new graphics and paint schemes to help showcase flying skills and another heli choice: the Westland Lynx, Britain’s multi-purpose military star.
- With TruFlo Wind Dynamics™ you have control of direction, speed and whether you’ll encounter clear skies or occasional turbulence.
- And with more advanced thermal modeling, soaring is more realistic than ever!
- As always, there are lots of new aircraft: the Cirrus® SR-22 Turbo and Edge 540 Foamy from ElectriFly™. The Flyzone™ Switch™ RTF, General Atomics’ MQ-9 “Reaper”, the Russian Thunder™ acrobat, RF-97 sailplane, Dominion 3D heli with a new color scheme and the Westland Lynx.
- Times Gadget – a multifunction stopwatch tracks flight time, etc.
- Customers with high-end machines will marvel at the detail in two graphically enhanced flying sites.
Both the Mode 2 and Mode 1 versions for G5.5 include the patented Interlink® Elite Controller, which can function as a transmitter, an interface or both simultaneously.
RealFlight G5.5: The most realistic recreation of R/C flight ever™!
- Now with even more multiplayer combat events
- Game-style combat events using Paintballs, Machine Guns, Rockets and Streamer Cutting
- Onboard cameras allowing modelers to practice FPV flying
- Night flying
- Water takeoffs and landings
- Realistic crashes and sound effects
- Flight training aids
- Unlimited customizing
- Depth of Field effect
- InterLink® Elite controller
Retail
GPMZ4450 RealFlight G5.5 Mode 2 $299.99
GPMZ4451 RealFlight G5.5 Mode 1 299.99
Visit the RealFlight website at www.realflight.com
