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ElectriFly Gee Bee R-1 EP Rx-RDesigned by the Grenville Brothers, the original Gee Bee’s shape was intended to accommodate the Pratt ® Whitney R-1340 engine – the largest and most powerful engine of its day. With Jimmy Doolittle in the cockpit, the Gee Bee won the prestigious 1932 Thompson Trophy race and set a world landplane speed record of 476 km/h (296 mph) in the Shell Speed Dash. ElectriFly has recreated this unique design using foam construction, with a brushless electric power system and 4 micro servos already in place. It’s ready for simple, fast, no-glue assembly – getting pilots to the field within minutes of radio and battery installation!

  • Preinstalled brushless motor, ESC and servos have been selected as the ideal electronics for this exciting model.
  • One-piece wing attaches with one screw under the hatch for easy transport.
  • Roomy interior makes battery pack changes easier and is accessible through a hatch that attaches with magnets.
  • AeroCell™ foam fuse is tough enough to take abuse, yet light enough for exciting electric flight – and has details like panel lines and vents molded-in (easy-to-install “flying wire” elastic cord is also included for added scale realism).
  • Wheel pants attach magnetically and “break away” without damage in the event of a hard landing.

SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan: 38.5 in (980 mm)
Wing Area: 241 in² (15.5 dm²)
Weight: 1.75-2.0 lb (790-910 g)
Wing Loading: 16.7-19.1 oz/ft² (51-58 g/dm²)
Length: 27 in (685 mm)
Requires: 4-channel radio and receiver; 2200mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo battery and compatible charger.

                                Retail
GPMA6020 Gee Bee R-1 EP Rx-R   $219.99

Visit the Great Planes ElectriFly website at www.electrifly.com

Duratrax Onyx 25C LiPo packs These Duratrax Onyx 25C LiPo packs offer dependable, long-lasting power for less money. They’re a real value, but money is only part of this equation. Drivers can count on Onyx LiPo packs to deliver consistent power, charge after charge! And see the complete line of Onyx Chargers – the perfect complement to the new battery packs.

  • All include built-in discharge lead and balance connector
  • Soft packs offer slightly less weight, while packs with hard ABS cases are impact- and puncture-resistant
  • Available in more capacities, configurations and discharges to meet a wide range of applications
  • Great for competing in racing events or upgrading RTR vehicles!
                                                                            Retail
DTXC1831 Onyx 3S 11.1V 1300mAh 25C LiPo Pack Soft Case Traxxas® Plug       $ 29.99
DTXC1837 Onyx 2S 7.4V 2000mAh 25C LiPo Pack Soft Case Traxxas Plug           32.99
DTXC1861 Onyx 2S 7.4V 4000mAh 25C LiPo Pack Hard Case Deans® Ultra Plug®     59.99
DTXC1862 Onyx 2S 7.4V 4000mAh 25C LiPo Pack Hard Case Traxxas Plug           54.99
DTXC1863 Onyx 3S 11.1V 4000mAh 25C LiPo Pack Soft Case Traxxas Plug          69.99
DTXC1879 Onyx 3S 11.1V 6400mAh 25C LiPo Pack Soft Case Traxxas Plug         119.99
DTXC1883 Onyx 2S 7.4V 8000mAh 25C LiPo Pack Soft Case Traxxas Plug           99.99

Visit the Duratrax website at www.duratrax.com

The Duratrax® DXR8-E™ – In it to win!

Duratrax DXR8-E race rollerThe Duratrax DXR8-E makes an impressive statement as it blasts onto the 1/8 scale racing scene: This tricked-out machine is in it to win! Designed for intermediate to expert off-road drivers, the DXR8-E has the perfect platform for climbing the podium, including features like an indexed motor mount cam, ball bearing sway bars, easy access diffs and more. How many other pro-level race rollers include race-winning high-performance super-soft compound racing tires and a Stress-Tech™ free parts replacement guarantee? The DXR8-E is a new breed. Get ready to rumble!

  • Designed specifically for 1/8 electric racing (not a converted nitro buggy)
  • Factory-assembled 1/8 scale 4WD rolling chassis.
  • DuraTrax Posse C3 super-soft compound racing tires.
  • Includes clear body, molded white rear wing and decals.
  • Stress-Tech parts carry a 1-year FREE replacement guarantee. (1st time offered on a race-caliber machine!)
  • Add your choice of radio and electronics.
  • Go from race roller to race winner!

SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 19 in (485 mm)
Width: 11.8 in (300 mm)
Height: 7.8 in (198 mm)
Requires: Radio system with a minimum of 2 channels; 1/8 brushless motor; 1/8 brushless ESC; one 4S or two 2S LiPo batteries ® charger.

                                                 Retail
DTXC0078 DXR8-E 1/8 Brushless 4WD Race Roller   $549.99

Visit the Duratrax website at www.duratrax.com

Great Planes F-86 Great Planes has just released the F-86 Sabre, a 15″ span electric micro that offers genuine ducted fan performance and impressive scale appearance in an exciting new form. Performance equipment includes a factory-installed brushless motor and ESC, as well as a LiPo battery and charger. A 30mm HyperFlow™ ducted fan unit – and ducting that runs the length of the aircraft – are also included, giving the F-86 the power and thrust for everything from fast, full-throttle passes just off the deck to outstanding sport aerobatics on high.

The F-86 Sabre’s appearance is a solid match for its performance realism. The factory-finished fuselage and wings feature molded-in details and lightweight decals to provide authentic markings and insignia. The magnetic battery hatch is hidden under a realistic canopy, complete to pilot figure. The included landing gear can be attached for ROG takeoffs, but can also be removed for easy hand launching.

In addition, the F-86 Sabre also offers the unique advantages of new Transmitter-Ready™ (Tx-R) aircraft. Like all Tx-R planes, the F-86 comes with a 2.4GHz Tactic™ SLT™ receiver. It’s the difference that allows pilots to fly the F-86 with their favorite transmitter and the AnyLink™ Radio Adapter.

Pilots looking for true jet performance and true-scale appearance can finally have it all in one compact package: the F-86 Sabre from Great Planes.

SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan: 15 in (381 mm)
Wing Area: 53.1 in² (3.4 dm²)
Weight: 2.35 oz (67 g)
Wing Loading: 6.4 oz/ft² (20 g/dm²)
Length: 14.4 in (366 mm)
Requires: AnyLink and compatible 4-channel transmitter

                                                   Retail
GPMA1771 Great Planes F-86 Sabre Micro EDF Tx-R   $179.99

Visit the Great Planes website at www.greatplanes.com

Tactic AnyLink Virtually all pilots have a “go-to” transmitter – the one they grab for automatically when it’s time to fly. Now there’s a way to realize the full potential of that transmitter and almost any other, regardless of brand, band or modulation: the AnyLink radio adapter.

It’s so innovative that a patent is pending, yet is so easy to use that it can be installed in seconds. Once installed, it enables virtually any transmitter to broadcast a true, 2.4GHz signal and fly a wider variety of aircraft than ever before.

One of the biggest pluses of the AnyLink is that it will work with virtually all popular transmitter brands, including Futaba®, Hitec®, JR® and Spektrum®. Once AnyLink is installed, the transmitter will broadcast a 2.4GHz signal and function like any other frequency-hopping, spread spectrum transmitter. Pilots enjoy all the benefits of 2.4GHz technology at little or no cost, while using the transmitter they know and trust most.

Compatible receivers are already available and very affordable. AnyLink was designed around the same 2.4GHz protocol used in Tactic™ radio systems. That makes all Tactic SLT™ receivers compatible with AnyLink™ – and it’s why SLT receivers are supplied with the new Tx-R™ (Transmitter-Ready™ ) aircraft now available from Flyzone™ and Great Planes®. As the name implies, Tx-R aircraft need only a transmitter and AnyLink to be complete. All twelve come factory-equipped with an SLT receiver, motor, ESC and servos, plus a LiPo battery and charger. Choices range from WWI bipes and WWII fighters as well as a wide range of classics and the new Great Planes F-86 micro – a 15″ span jet that boasts true EDF performance. Perhaps most amazing of all is that pilots who buy a Tx-R aircraft through April 30, 2012 can get their AnyLink absolutely free!

AnyLink will also work with other aircraft that use, or could be retrofitted with, an SLT receiver. For pilots who prefer the feel of their own transmitter, AnyLink represents a golden opportunity to enjoy a greater variety of aircraft choices and the benefits of 2.4GHz technology.

SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.4 x 0.5 in (64 x 36 x 12 mm)
Weight: 0.85 oz (24 g)

                                        Retail
TACJ2000 AnyLink 2.4GHz Radio Adapter   $24.99

Visit the Tactic website at www.tacticrc.com

A revolution in radio control is coming, and Transmitter-Ready aircraft are leading it. While they offer the same assembly and finishing ease as ARFs and receiver-ready planes, Transmitter-Ready aircraft differ in two big ways. One is that they include a factory-installed, 2.4GHz SLT™ receiver. The second is that you can fly one Tx-R aircraft – or all twelve – with your favorite transmitter even if it’s not 2.4GHz. All it takes is your transmitter and the AnyLink™ Radio Adapter.

AnyLink is a little black box that works magic with most popular transmitter brands – Futaba®, Hitec® JR® and Spektrum® included – and most bands and modulations, too. Adding it takes just seconds, but turns your transmitter into a 2.4GHz powerhouse and gives you a dozen new aircraft to fly.

The current lineup includes eleven popular micros and park flyers from Flyzone™, plus the Great Planes® F-86 Sabre, a new micro that offers true EDF jet performance in a 15″ span airplane. Best of all, you can enjoy the added choices and 2.4GHz dependability without giving up the familiar “feel” of your favorite transmitter – or having to buy a new one. Those are three good reasons to give Tx-R aircraft a try, and here’s another: a limited-time offer for a free AnyLink with the purchase of any Tx-R aircraft.

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                                                           Retail
GPMA1771 Great Planes F-86 Sabre Micro EDF Tx-R           $179.99
HCAA2512 Flyzone Sky Fly Max TxR                           199.99
HCAA2520 Flyzone Cessna 182 Skylane Select Scale Tx-R      279.99
HCAA2526 Flyzone Select Scale Piper Super Cub Tx-R         229.99
HCAA2529 Flyzone Switch EP Tx-R                            299.99
HCAA2532 Flyzone Cessna 350 Corvalis Select Scale Tx-R     299.99
HCAA2537 Flyzone Sensei Trainer EP Tx-R                    279.99
HCAA2540 Flyzone Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Select Scale EP Tx-R    299.99
HCAA2555 Flyzone Fokker Dr.1 Micro EP Tx-R                  89.99
HCAA2556 Flyzone Super Cub Micro EP Tx-R                    89.99
HCAA2557 Flyzone Albatros D.V WWI Micro EP Tx-R             89.99
HCAA2558 Flyzone Playmate Micro EP Tx-R                     89.99

Visit the Tx-Ready website at www.tx-ready.com

TrakPower Premium Screw SetsDesigned with the serious racer in mind, TrakPower Premium Screw Sets are just that – Premium!

  • The super-durable screws in these assortments are made of highest-quality steel that is rust resistant
  • All are metric sizes, with a hex head design
  • The durable, clear plastic boxes feature removable dividers that let you customize the interior spaces
  • Available in 130-piece assortments of Flat Head or Button Head screws, as well as a 70-piece Set Screw assortment
                                                   Retail
TKPQ2000 Premium Flat Head Screw Set - 130 pc.     $29.99
TKPQ2001 Premium Button Head Screw Set - 130 pc.    29.99
TKPQ2005 Premium Set Screw Set - 70 pc.             17.99

Visit the TrakPower website at www.trakpowerusa.com

O.S. PowerBoost Pipes The O.S. PowerBoost Pipes meet the demand of expert heli pilots needing a high-performance exhaust system for their machines. Delivering peak exhaust efficiency while improving engine power, the PowerBoost Pipes are engineered to be perfect partners for the O.S. 55HZ or 105HZ engines. They’re designed to make the engine easier to tune as well as running much quieter. Power is overall of the Power Torque Curve.

SPECIFICATIONS
Weight:
105 Pipe – 233 g
55II Pipe – 163 g

                                  Retail
OSMG2879 PowerBoost Pipe 55II    $189.99
OSMG2884 PowerBoost Pipe 105HZ    319.99

Visit the O.S. Engines website at www.osengines.com

O.S. 105HZ and 150HZ-R enginesHeli pilots who demand huge power and performance for their helicopters can rest easy. Everything they’ve been waiting for is now available with the O.S. 105HZ and 150HZ-R engines! For 90-sized machines to nail huge aerobatic or 3D maneuvers, it’s all about power. Both of these engines deliver. Displacement has been increased by 15% – and they still fit in a .90-sized mounting pattern, retaining famous O.S. quality.

  • Both feature the displacement of a 1.05 in the mounting space of a .90.
  • More displacement means more power – and these engines boost displacement by 15%!
  • The machined, blue anodized heatsink head is lightweight and provides efficient cooling.
  • An extra feature on the 105HZ-R is the pressurized DRS (Demand Regulator System), which ensures consistent fuel flow regardless of the heli’s attitude.
  • Velocity Stack to increase airflow and enhance engine performance.
  • Ideal bore/stroke ratio to minimize vibration; no need for gear ratio changes.
  • Backplate accepts the Futaba BPS-1 RPM Sensor for the GY701 and CGY750
  • PowerBoost pipe engineered to be the perfect partner for the 105HZ and is sold separately
  • On 15% nitro, the 105′s run as strong or stronger than 91′s using 30% nitro

SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 1.048 cu in (17.17 cc)
Bore: 1.142 in (29 mm)
Stroke: 1.024 in (26 mm)
Suggested RPM range: 2,000 – 16,500
Output: 3.7 ps @ 15,000 rpm
105HZ Weight: 21.03 oz (596 g)
105HZ-R Weight: 21.46 oz (608 g)

                                         Retail
OSMG1960 105HZ Heli Engine              $699.99
OSMG1961 105HZ-R Heli Engine with DRS    799.99
OSMG2884 PowerBoost Pipe 105HZ           319.99

Visit the O.S. Engines website at www.osengines.com

ElectriFly PowerMatch The ElectriFly PowerMatch helps hobbyists bring out the very best performance in their electric models. Compatible with all battery types – NiCd, NiMH, LiPo, LiFe and LiIon – this versatile unit provides its most valuable function in Power Checking mode. Connected between a battery and components of a model’s electric power system, PowerMatch displays the load current, power, battery voltage and used capacity. The data can be stored and provides the information needed to select the most efficient and powerful combination of motor, ESC, battery pack and prop!

PowerMatch also features Battery Checking and Balancing modes. Applications include:

  • Measuring lithium cell and pack voltages, lowest and highest cell voltages, gap voltages, remaining battery capacity and more;
  • Checking radio battery condition; and
  • Determining whether all cells in a lithium pack are balanced (unbalanced packs can be discharge-balanced for use).

All data is displayed on an easy-to-read, 2×16 LCD screen. Sound cues and pushbutton controls simplify operation. ElectriFly includes genuine Deans® Ultra Plug® connectors on input and output. On the workbench or at the flight line, the ElectriFly PowerMatch is ideal for getting the most out of electric models!

                                                 Retail
GPMM3220 PowerMatch Power Meter with Balancing   $59.99

Visit the Great Planes ElectriFly website at www.electrifly.com