by sunny on March 5, 2010
Like the Blade mCX series of products? Then you're likely to enjoy this fun twist on the traditional heli: the E-flite Blade mCX Tandem Rescue. Designed for beginner pilots, it comes in RTF mode out of the box, requiring no setup or assembly.
It sports a realistic-looking body that's been pre-painted, complete with sticker designs and decals, based on Canadian rescue flyers. Both the landing gear and the included LED navigation lights does plenty to add even more depth to the realism. Built mainly for indoor entertainment, it weighs a light two ounces and comes with dual 7.5-inch rotors.
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Package includes the Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM2 transmitter, which allows full four-channel control that eliminate frequency restrictions (an absolute novice pilot's dream). The coaxial, counter rotating rotor heads work great to provide much-needed stability for the lightweight rescue heli, apart from being just a thrill to watch. Other notable features include a 5-in-1 control unit and around eight minutes of flight time on a single charge (charge time is approximately 30 minutes).
Sticking strictly with the default settings, flight was great, making the Blade mCX Tandem Rescue an excellent machine for its target beginner audience. Since it's a rescue heli, you'll probably use it in mock scenarios that involve tight spaces and plenty of hovering, two things it manages rather handily.
Despite the tandem blades, it flies just as easy and fun as other products in the Blade mCX line. It can also be used for outdoors, too, although make sure there's very low to no wind. The heli is exceptionally light and it's just going to have a hard time making it in very open spaces.
In a nutshell: it's a very fun RC heli that pilots of any skill level can enjoy.
Specifications
Main Rotor Diameter: 7.5" (190mm)
Gross Weight: 2.1oz (60 g)
Length: 15.5" (394mm)
Radio: 4-channel 2.4GHz w/Spektrum DSM2 technology (included)
Recommended Battery: 3.7V 250mAh Li-Po battery (included)(EFLB2501S)
Experience Level: Beginner
Recommended Environment: Indoor
Assembly Required: None
by sunny on March 4, 2010
Van's RV-9 kit plane has gained huge popularity with its easy-to-pilot and relaxed operations. If you're a fan of that "everyday use" capability, you'll probably appreciate the E-Flite RV-9 450, a park flyer reproduction of the acclaimed hobby plane.
The 50-inch wingspan model retains the scale lines of the original, making it a real looker out in the field. Overall performance is excellent - light weight, stable flight and very sporty characteristics.
Assembly should take intermediate (read: some familiarity with plane kits) hobbyists around five hours to complete. Those more experienced with kits should put this together easily. Majority of the hardware comes with the box, although you'll need quite a few additions too, including a 450- to 480-sized brushless motor, a 4- or 5-channel radio, 4 or 5 servos, prop, speed control and battery.
Takeoffs are very easy to do with the RV-9 450. Like its real-life counterpart, it's very maneuverable, able to take on even small spaces. Hovering is very smooth and slow flights take almost no work, with the plane exhibiting admirable stability. Because of its size and general design, it looks gorgeous in the air as well.
Unlike the full-scale version though (as far as I know), this performs stunts very capably - spins, hammerheads and other 3D movements are handled well. In fact, the generous elevator and rudder ensures it can do pretty much any aerobatic maneuver you can imagine throwing it into.
Packed with surprising performance (I really thought this was all about fun, relaxed cruising), the E-Flite RV-9 450 turned out to be an impressive park flyer. Paired with authentic scale looks and relatively accessible assembly, this is an absolute winner in my book.
Specifications
Wingspan:50.0 in (1270mm)
Overall Length:38.0 in (920mm)
Wing Area:385 sq in (24.8 sq dm)
Flying Weight:3640 oz (10201135 g)
Trim Scheme Colors:Hanger 9® UltraCote® Bright Yellow (HANU872); Deep Blue (HANU873); Black (HANU874); True Red (HANU866)
Experience Level:Intermediate
Recommended Environment:Outdoor
by sunny on March 3, 2010
Model planes are great. Radio-controlled jets, on the other hand, are just another bundle of awesome. Parkzone's entry into the mainstream EDF market has shown up in the form of the Habu EDF Jet, a full-throttle performer that comes with the company's usual Bind-N-Fly style.
Forget high speeds. This thing can cut through air like a bullet and pairs it with full-house aerobatics that's just downright thrilling. Despite that, it can be very forgiving too, making it perfect for intermediate pilots with a thirst for excitement.
The Parkzone Habu EDF comes with everything you need to assemble your flyer, other than a full range Spektrum DSM2 aircraft transmitter. While assembly isn't a breeze (that's mostly because I really suck at building stuff), the 36-page manual was very helpful, being chockful of photos and step-by-step instructions. By the way, you can fly this with or without landing gear - the latter, of course, offering the fastest speeds for the jet.
With the recommended 3200mAh battery, flight time lasted up to 10 minutes, which is pretty good. The top-end speed was downright whack (faster than anything we've seen from Parkzone), all while showing excellent stability. You can climb way up high with this thing without encountering any issues. It performed stunts very well, although we'd recommend the aerobatics for more advanced pilots, as the speed can get daunting for less-experienced ones.
Overall, the ParkZone Habu EDF BNF is a great value, being able to fly exceptionally well out of the box. Assembly is easier than we expected, construction quality is topnotch and it clears a wide range of speeds with no trouble.
Specifications
Wingspan: 36.3 in (920 mm)
Overall Length: 43.3 in (1100 mm)
Flying Weight: 2.8 lb (1300 g)
Motor Size: E-flite BL15 DF 3200Kv six-pole brushless inrunner (installed)
Radio: AR500 2.4GHz 5-channel Sport DSM2 (installed)
Servos: 5 total, 3 digital metal-geared (nose steering, rudder, elevator), 2 standard (aileron)(installed)
Trim Scheme Colors: Silver foam with electric blue and yellow
CG (center of gravity): Approximately 4 inches from leading edge of wing at root
Speed Control : E-flite 60A Switch-Mode BEC brushless (installed)
Recommended Battery: E-flite 4S 3200mAh 30C Li-Po (included)
Controls: Aileron, Elevator, Rudder, Throttle
by sunny on February 26, 2010
When it comes to indoor R/C helis, the E-Flite Blade series should be a familiar name. The latest to carry the line (their eight) is the Blade mSR, a single-rotor chopper that seeks to fill the gap between co-axial models and collective pitch machines.
Factory-assembled, it comes ready to fly, complete with a 2.4GHz radio and all the batteries you will need to quickly get in the air. While not the most spectacular-looking, it does have some nice lines. With options for appearance and performance enhancers, such as glow-in-the-dark blades and a tailfin, it should bring enough satisfying visuals.
The tiny E-Flite Blade mSR is actually quite the capable helicopter. Hovering is very stable, requiring just slightly more control than a co-axial machine. Beginner pilots shouldn't have a hard time working through this RC, especially after a few practice take-offs.
Despite weighing a mere ounce, it can do a lot. Forward flight is easy to handle, with speedy acceleration and an even faster quick stop at just the flick of a button. It's a fixed pitch heli, so don't expect much acrobatics - it's good enough for a trick or two, though.
Trawling the air around your house, you'll likely find it to be a very responsive and durable chopper. Sure, it's probably going to break if you step on it, but normal falls and running into obstacles should result in zero damage. Hard to believe with its flimsy-looking frame, but true.
New helicopter pilots looking for a fun, affordable machine should definitely consider the E-Flite Blade mSR RTF. It's a tiny bundle of fun with enough toughness to last you a long time.
Specifications
Rotor Diameter: 180mm (7.0in)
Length: 200mm (7.9in)
Height: 90mm (3.5in)
Weight: with battery 28g (1.0oz)
Motors: Main motor brushed coreless (1 installed)
Tail Motor Brushed micro coreless (1 installed)
by sunny on February 23, 2010
Heroic World War II American fighter planes like the P-40 warbird received much fame and honor for serving their country during their time. While I'm not big on history, I know a badass-looking plane when I see one and the E-Flite P-40 Warhawk 300 just totally made me light up.
While available as kit, a lot of the stuff is pre-assembled anyway. As such, building one is largely a breeze. It doesn't require a lot of additional equipment to set up either - just put in two servos, ESC, battery and a receiver to round it off.
Clearly, the detailed aesthetic will be the first thing to draw you in with the P-40 Warhawk 300. The camouflage paint job, coupled with that angry shark face, are just downright gnarly. Kit comes with a display stand that lets you show off the sexy-looking air striker.
Weighing only 6.6 ounces with everything in place, you can imagine the speed at which it will be flying with a brushless 300 Outrunner motor. Not only is it fast, it can perform a lot of the stunts that you expect warbirds to do, provided it doesn't require a rudder (you can add one, though, as an aftermarket part). You'll really appreciate the aerodynamic lines when you see the plane fly without hitch in the face of a moderate breeze. Despite the size, it really does handle the outdoors well. In fact, this thing is so fast you should forget about using it indoors, lest you want to crash it every time down.
Many will buy the E-Flite P-40 Warhawk 300 for its decorative properties, only to be surprised by its actual power. This is one fast plane that only happens to be awesome-looking.
Specifications
Wingspan: 25.6"
Wing Area: 108 sq. in.
Flying Weight as tested: 6.6oz
Airfoil: Semi-symmetrical
Motor: Brushless 300 outrunner
Wingspan: 25.6"
Wing Area: 108 sq. in.
Flying Weight as tested: 6.6oz
Airfoil: Semi-symmetrical
Motor: Brushless 300 outrunner
US $89.99
