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the aircraft without adding a lot of weight.
The Micro Steerable Tail Wheel is
manufacturer part number 926. The
assembled unit weighs just 1.75 grams.
Mini Connector Kit for Model
Electronics @ $12.95 + S&H from Micro-
Mark, 340 Snyder Ave., Berkeley
Heights NJ 07922; Tel.: (800) 225-1066;
Web site: www.micromark.com.
This connector kit makes it easy to
disconnect motors, lights, and other
circuitry located inside your models. Each
2-wire miniature connector body is only 3/16
x 1/4 x 3/8-inch long when joined and has a
4-amp capacity.
The connector halves snap together to
prevent accidental parting. Each connector
assembles in just a few minutes.
One kit includes 7-inch wire leads
and heat-shrink tubing to prevent
shorts. Assembly requires the use of a
wire stripper and soldering iron. Catalog
number 83858 contains a package of
10 connectors.
Stingray ARF @ $129.95 + S&H from
AeroWorks, 401 Laredo St. Unit D,
Aurora CO 80011; Tel.: (303) 366-
4205; Fax: (303) 366-4203; Web site:
www.aero-works.net.
The AeroWorks Stingray Electric offers
fast, accurate assembly with minimal
building time.
The one piece, two-servo wing allows
pilot aileron mixing choices to enhance
flight performance. Elevator and rudder
servos are located in the rear of the
fuselage for easy installation and stable
control.
Large control surfaces allow for
extreme flight capabilities. A thin airfoil,
light wing loading, and unique wing design
allow for the full flight envelope, including
precision, 3-D, sport aerobatics, and fun-fly.
The Stingray’s 39-inch wing has an
area of 321 square inches, and the
overall weight is 25-28 ounces. For
power the Stingray requires a 200- to
300-watt motor system.
Its construction is all wood with
precision laser-cut parts, which is
professionally covered with lightweight,
high-quality film.
A complete hardware package is
included along with aluminum landing gear
and a colorful decal sheet.
Lightning Lube @ $9.95 + S&H from
Boca Bearing Company, 755 NW 17th
Ave. #107, Delray Beach FL 33445; Tel.:
(800) 332-3256; Web site: www.boca
bearings.com.
The Boca Bearing line of Midas Touch
lubricants has been completely changed,
with a new advanced formula, a new name,
and new packaging. This advanced line will
be known as Lightning Lube.
Lightning Lube sprays and additives are
available in 100ml spray bottles. There is
air Power for RC airplanes and helicopters,
Road Power for RC cars and trucks,
Marine Power for RC boats, Bike Power for
on- and off-road bikes, Reel Power for
fishing reels, and Bearing Pre Soak for
better running results in tough applications.
Lightning Lube chemically bonds to
metal to reduce heat, friction, and rust.
Additives can be used as after-run oil.
Lightning Lube Greases are available in
2-ounce tubes as Grease Heli Power,
Grease Bike Power, Grease Marine Power,
Grease Reel Power, and Grease Kart
Power. The Lightning Lube Grease
series is a high-grade, lithium-based
formula with a special additive that
bonds to metal and allows it to last
longer. Lightning Lube Grease provides
a nearly friction-free surface and improves
overall performance by reducing heat.
Lightning Lube High Speed Oil will be
available in a 12cc reusable syringe
applicator. This product is for use in
applications where a high-quality,
lightweight oil is needed. Operating
temperatures range from –50° F to +400° F
and a viscosity of 1875/9CS.
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Piper J-3 Cub Aero-Pac @ $15.95 +
S&H from Airborne Media, 7414
Burton Dr., Liberty Township OH
45014; Tel.: (888) 829-4060; Web site:
www.airbornemedia.com.
This Aero-Pac CD-ROM contains all
the scale documentation needed to
accurately reproduce this Piper J-3 Cub,
down to the rivets, panel lines, and
screws. This particular J-3 is upgraded
with wheel pants and a lively orange/
white/blue color scheme.
A large amount of close-up
photography is standard with these Aero-
Pacs. Also included are bonus factory
drawings showing construction detail.
All pictures are taken with the latest
digital technology, capturing detail never
available from other sources. Not only is
all detail captured, but all nomenclature
(N numbers, hatch descriptions, etc.) is
shot up-close to make it easier to
reproduce.
Since the files are digital, you can
enlarge them on your computer screen,
print enlargements, and/or make smaller
copies with your color printer to use for
your final scale documentation package.
Micro Steerable Tail Wheel @ $3.95 +
S&H from Du-Bro Manufacturing, Box
815, Wauconda IL 60084; Tel.: (800)
848-9411; Web site: www.dubro.com.
The Micro Steerable Tail Wheel
comes with the strut and a 1/2-inchdiameter
wheel. This mount can be
steerable or left free to travel. It mounts
directly to the tail of your aircraft with
cyanoacrylate or epoxy.
The arm for steering is included and is
11/16 inches wide. This unit is paintable
ABS plastic and will add functionality to
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The kit features a molded and painted
foam fuselage, sturdy injected foam
wings, plastic canopy hatch, decal set,
400-size fin unit, and photo-illustrated
instructions. Its wing spans 27.5 inches,
and its length is 30 inches. Expect the
flying weight to be 17-20 ounces
depending on the battery power chosen.
Data Recorder Secondary Expanders
@ $99.99-$229.99 + S&H from Eagle
Tree Systems, LLC, 4957 Lakemont
Blvd. SE Suite C-4 PMB 235, Bellevue
WA 98006; Tel.: (425) 614-0450; Web
site: www.eagletreesystems.com.
Do you have a multiple-engine model
and want data on its performance or have
a project requiring many sensors?
Eagle Tree Systems is pleased to
announce immediate availability of its
new Expanders that make it easy to
measure multiple voltages, currents,
temperatures, A/D channels, and more.
Never before has an affordable, off-theshelf
system offered this level of
expandability!
The new Secondary Expanders, when
used with the standard Expanders, let the
user configure systems to measure sixplus
temperatures, two-plus voltages/
currents, four-plus+ high-resolution A/D
channels, and more. Custom Secondary
Expanders can also be ordered for even
more sensing.
The Secondary Expanders are
compatible with all of Eagle Tree
Systems’ Seagull and Data Recorder
products. (A firmware upgrade may be
required and not compatible with
MicroPower products.)
94-inch Yak-54 ARF @ $799.99 + S&H
from LanierRC, Box 458, Oakwood GA
30566; Tel.: (770) 532-6401; Web site:
www.lanierrc.com.
The LanierRC 94-inch Yak 54 ARF is
an aerobatic thriller inspired by the
Russian-built Yakovlev Yak-54 air show
champion. This great flier features
oversized control surfaces and doublebeveled
wing and tail feathers for
maximum deflection.
Its airfoil-shaped tail group and dual
servos for each aileron help provide rocksolid
handling and unbeatable aerobatic
performance. The wing and stabilizers are
removable and supported by strong
aluminum spars.
Legal for IMAC and IMAA, the Yak’s
round cowl measures 115/8 inches in
diameter to accommodate a choice of
engines. A clear tinted canopy with black
trim sets off this beautiful color scheme.
A painted fiberglass cowl and wheel
pants, aluminum landing gear, and tailwheel
assembly are included. Everything
necessary to get this 90%-prebuilt model
into the air is included except engine and
radio equipment.
Fully assembled, the Yak’s overall
length is 90 inches, and the flying weight
with an 80cc gas engine is 24-25 pounds.
An eight-channel radio and nine heavyduty
servos are required for guidance.
Neutron 6S Receiver @ $51.99 + S&H
from Hitec RCD, 12115 Paine St.,
Poway CA 92064; Tel.: (858) 748-6948;
Web site: www.hitecrcd.com.
For the highest performance in the
smallest package, Hitec introduces the
Neutron 6S six-channel 72 MHz, FM
receiver. It features dual conversion
and auto gain control for the ultimate in
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glitch protection combined with auto shift
technology, so any modern brand of 72
MHz FM transmitter will fly the Neutron 6S
with confidence.
Measuring 1.6 x 0.9 x 0.6 inches, the
Neutron 6S weighs only 15.5 grams. This
end-block-style receiver features a baseloaded
antenna that is only 24.5 inches
long.antenna only 24.5 inches long.
Hyperion Collet Puller @ $11.95 &
$14.95 + S&H from Empire RC, 950 E
Baseline Ste. 210, Apache Junction AZ
85219; Tel.: (480) 982-0909; Web site:
www.empirerc.com.
Is the collet propeller adapter stuck on
the motor shaft? Don’t reach for the
hammer or blowtorch; just pop it off
gracefully with a Hyperion Collet Puller.
This tool is a must-have for large electric
airplane owners.
Item HP-ADAP-PU01 is for adapters
with M5 or M6 propeller shafts, and item
HP-ADAP-PU02 is for M8-sized adapters.
Contact a local dealer to purchase.
Tigershark EDF 400 ARF @ $119 +
S&H from ICARE/IKARUS, 381
Joseph-Huet, Boucherville, Qc, J4B
2C5 Canada; Tel.: (450) 449-9094; Web
site: www.icare-rc.com.
This sleek-looking jet, inspired by the F-
20, is powered by a 400 fan, is light, can
be flown fast, has good stability, and tracks
as if on rails. Loops and rolls are easily
obtained with adequate entry speeds.
The construction is easy, so not
much experience is needed. This model
has excellent flying characteristics,
forgiving handling, and no bad habits. It
is a relatively stable airplane and has a
low landing speed.
Three finger holes in the bottom of the
model allow for an easy hand launch. With
the right setup, speeds exceeding 100
mph can be achieved.
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