Product Spotlight - 2012/03

features
multiple
stories
about
pilots.
Read what
others
fl y and
how they
get their
aircraft to
the fi eld.
Discover
what some
pilots do
for a living and how RC fi ts into their
family lives.
RC Pilot will also feature industry
players, professional pilots, events, and
fl ying clubs. Each feature is told through
text, videos, photos, and engaging
multimedia.
Subscribers to
RC Pilot will also
enjoy an AMA
feature. AMA
sees RC Pilot
as a conduit to
reach readers to
let them know
what we do as an
organization and
to keep readers
informed about
important issues
concerning model aviation.
For $3.99, you can download an
issue to your iPad through the iTunes
Newsstand or to your Android tablet
through the Android Marketplace. An
annual subscription is $24.99.
RC PILOT MAGAZINE:
WEBSITE: WWW.RCPILOT.COM
HANSEN SCALE
AVIATION VIDEOS
Dick Hansen is a lifelong modeler
and in 2010 was inducted into
the Academy of Model Aeronautics
Model Aviation Hall of Fame. Since the
early 1990s, he has been traveling to
numerous full-scale and RC modeling
events and documenting them on video.
Scale RC coverage includes
International Miniature Aircraft
Association (IMAA) events, U.S.
Scale Masters Association (USSMA)
gatherings, Quarter Scale Aircraft
Association (QSAA) events,
Fédération Aéronatique Internationale
(FAI) championships, International
Miniature Aerobatic Club (IMAC)
contests, and Top Gun. Full-scale
coverage includes video and narration
of various museum tours.
To date, Hansen Scale Aviation has
released 117 DVDs with coverage of
current events and those dating back to
the early 80s. Each DVD has a run time
from 1.5 to 2 hours and the footage is
narrated by Dick.
One of the DVDs we received,
volume 112, included coverage
of the 2010 US Scale Masters
Championships, a 2010 visit to the
EAA’s museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin,
and the Vintage Aero Flying Museum
at Fort Lupton, Colorado.
A listing of the content and running
times of all 117 DVDs can be found
on Hansen’s website. Each DVD costs
$9.95 and includes free shipping in the
US and Canada.
The company’s website lists Dick as
an amateur videographer and expert
subject matter narrator and we would
agree. Although the footage is not as
RC PILOT
MAGAZINE APP
The digital era continues to
introduce new electronic
opportunities. Experts will tell you that
in a couple of years, more people will be
getting their information using mobile
devices, including electronic tablets, than
those using desktop computers (Morgan
Stanley, Mashable, 2011).
The Academy of Model Aeronautics
is pleased to be a part of a new cuttingedge
communication vehicle that
capitalizes on this growing mobile trend:
the RC Pilot magazine app.
RC Pilot is a magazine app that can
be viewed on any Apple or Android
mobile tablet device such as the iPad
or the Samsung Galaxy Tab. The
magazine app retains the beauty and
structure of the printed magazine
while incorporating rich media native
to mobile devices including videos and
interactive photos.
The RC Pilot magazine app focuses
on people; you’ll fi nd that every issue
14 Model Aviation MARCH 2012 www.ModelAviation.com
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
product
Spotlight
New products that are Worth A Closer Lookpolished as some commercially available
releases on modeling and full-scale, it is
still enjoyable with a “home movie” feel.
Dick’s enthusiasm for the subject is
certainly apparent. Combine that with
their low cost and wide range of Scale
coverage, and as a modeler you may fi nd
yourself a fan of the series with more
than 20 years of footage to choose from.
HANSEN SCALE AVIATION VIDEOS: 11232 SE VERNAZZA
LANE, HAPPY VALLEY OR 97086; WEBSITE:
WWW.SCALEAVIATIONVIDEOS.COM
CURTISSWRIGHT
CADETTES
Author Jean-Vi Lenthe, daughter
of one of the Curtiss-Wright
Aeronautical Engineering Cadettes,
takes us on a journey to uncover the
story of 918 brave and bright young
women who were trained in World War
II to design airplanes.
While their work helped salvage the
Curtiss-Wright Airplane Company
from its own engineering defi ciencies
in a time of national crisis, they
have gone largely unrecognized, in
part because the majority of records
documenting their participation in
the wartime aviation industry were
mysteriously “lost.”
The story of these female pioneers
of aircraft engineering provides
recognition of their contributions to
the war effort while
bringing to light the
challenges faced by a
female workforce in
the 1940s.
Throughout the book,
Jean-Vi takes readers on
a journey of discovery,
not only focused on
learning more about
her mother and the
surviving Cadettes, but
also all the diffi culties
encountered during
her exhaustive search
to uncover information
from multiple sources.
Her travels include
a visit to the Curtiss-
Wright plant in Ohio,
Purdue University
where several Cadettes
received training,
countless archives,
museums, and personal
visits to surviving
members of the
program.
The book spans 208 pages, 16
of which are fi lled with photos
that complement her investigative
journalism of this worthy story.
Anyone interested in aviation history,
aeronautical engineering, or women’s
studies will fi nd Flying Into Yesterday
an engaging read and welcome
addition to their library.
WILD HARE PRESS: BOX 1546, EL PRADO NM
87529; WEBSITE: WWW.WILDHAREPRESS.COM
ARES MD 500D
Coaxial helicopters have
helped countless pilots have a
successful start to fl ying rotary aircraft.
They also provide for a relaxing, indoor
fl ight experience for pilots of all skill
levels. Thanks to their popularity, the
market is fl ooded with different models
providing pilots many options to get
their heli fi x.
The Ares Ultra-Micro MD 500D CX
100 is priced at $89.99. It has a few nice
features to help it stand out from the
pack, including its attractive fuselage
with LED lights. The heli is available
in two colors. We received the red-andorange
version that was reminiscent of
the helicopter T.C. fl ew on Magnum P.I.
The hide-away battery hatch is one
feature that really helps maintain a
more scalelike appearance. Instead of a
battery hanging below the model, only
a small release lever is visible.
IMD 500D has smooth throttle
response and hovers well. It can
maintain altitude without needing to
constantly work the left stick because of
its higher head speed, which also allows
it to be fl own at a lower throttle setting.
The gyro has adequate heading-hold
to ensure minimum tail wandering,
making it easier for beginners.
The transition to forward fl ight is
smooth and the model is comfortable
with basic fl ight and pirouettes. Flight
times are up to 10 minutes with the
included 220 mAh battery.
Whether you are looking for a
relaxing house fl yer or a starter heli,
the Ares Ultra-Micro MD 500D CX
100 has the looks and fl ying capability
to be a top choice.
ARES-RC: BOX 9021, CHAMPAIGN IL 61826; TEL.:
(800) 637-7660; WEBSITE: WWW.ARES-RC.COM
www.ModelAviation.com MARCH 2012 Model Aviation 15
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Ares MD 500DAero-Pac (SNJ-5B “About Time”
N214MB) @ $15.95 + S&H from
Airborne Media, 7414 Burton Dr.,
Liberty Township OH 45014;
Tel.: (888) 829-4060;
website: www.airbornemedia.com.
Airborne Media is excited to
introduce the North American
SNJ-5B “About Time,” N-number
N214MB, as the newest addition to the
Aero-Pac Scale Documentation line of
CD-ROMs.
This Aero-Pac contains all of the scale
documentation needed to accurately
reproduce the full-scale airplane as a
model, from the rivets and panel lines
all the way down to the screws.
Using the latest digital technology,
Airborne Media has captured details
in this Aero-Pac that no other source
has available. Close-up photos with
nomenclature such as N-numbers
and hatch descriptions make it easier
for the Scale modeler to reproduce.
Files can be enlarged on the computer
screen, printed as enlargements, or
printed as smaller copies for fi nal scale
documentation.
The SNJ-5B CD-ROM includes
seven-point walkaround shots, 59
exterior shots showing close-up details,
and cockpit and instrument panel
photos. Three free bonuses—AT-6/
16 Model Aviation MARCH 2012 www.ModelAviation.com
product
Spotlight
New products from the Modeler’s Mall
SNJ three-views, factory
drawings showing cockpit
details, and in-fl ight
photos—are included as well.
The Aero-Pac interface can be
viewed on any modern Mac or
Windows Internet browser, and the
high-resolution fi les can be opened in
any photo editor. A 4-minute video
previewing all the great benefi ts of
the Aero-Pac scale documentation
is available on the Airborne Media
website.
Ares Nano-Micro Stick 75 RTF @
$59.99 +S&H from HobbyTown
USA, 1233 Libra Dr., Lincoln
NE 68512; Tel.: (402) 434-5050;
website: www.hobbytown.com.
The new Ares Nano-Micro Stick
75 RTF weighs only 9 grams—a
quarter of the weight of typical
ultramicro class models—allowing
for slow and easy fl ight in small
indoor spaces. Durable, lightweight
construction means less worry for
imperfect landings.
The classic stick-style design is
available in two World War I-era
trim styles and looks great fl ying in
squadrons or simulating dogfi ghts. The
airframe is 100% factory assembled
and ready to fl y right out of the box.
The proportional throttle and rudder
controls make it easy for nearly anyone
to fl y.
The 12.4-inch span model comes
in the box with everything needed to
get it into the air, including a threechannel
2.4 GHz transmitter with
built-in charger, and a lightweight 30
mAh 1S 3.7-volt LiPo battery with a
unique magnetic attachment design. A
two-in-one receiver/ESC and magnetic
actuator is installed on the Nano-Micro
Stick 75 for onboard electronics.
aerofl y5 Version 5.7 Upgrade @
free upgrade for aerofl y5 owners
from Ikarus-USA;
Tel.: (239) 540-0067;
website: www.ikarus-usa.com.
Ikarus has made the Version 5.7
aerofl y5 upgrade available to current
aerofl y5 owners as a free download on
its website.
The upgrade has many substantial
features. With 33 new models, the
fl ight simulator now boasts 150; new
models include 20 powered airplanes,
eight gliders, three helicopters, and two
jets. Some of the new models are wellknown,
such as the Bird of Time and
Multiplex Funjet, but there are also
highly detailed scale models. Nearly
every model has special functions.
Five new photo-realistic and highresolution
sceneries are also available,
pushing the total to more than 50, and
giving the modeler more locations to
choose including fl ying sites in Torrey
Pines, California; Venice, Florida; and
Hahnseide, Salzburg. The Multipano
function offers pilot position changes
on some of the sceneries, with just a
click of the mouse.
An interactive head tracker system
has been incorporated into the upgrade,18 Model Aviation MARCH 2012 www.ModelAviation.com
product
Spotlight
New products from the Modeler’s Mall
making the pilot’s perspective more
realistic. Controlled by line of sight, it
senses head movement (right/left/up/
down), and is compatible with systems
from TrackIR, requiring an infrared
sensor mounted on a monitor, and a
refl ector on a hat or ball cap.
Other features with this upgrade
include improved model textures and
refi ned graphic settings, operational
scale details such as opening hatches
and mechanical retract indicators, fully
functional cockpit instruments in the
Swift glider model, and a large hi-start
winch for scale gliders.
The free download for aerofl y5
owners is compatible with all versions
of the simulator; a Mac-compatible
version is also available.
FilterAfan@ $2.49-74.98 + S&H
from fi lterAfan, 216 N. 8th,
Neodesha KS 66757;
website: www.fi lterafan.com.
FilterAfan will help the modeler
and hobbyist get the dust out of
the workshop, by catching it near the
source in the hobby
area, controlling dust
and preventing it
from migrating through the home.
The fi lterAfan shrouds attach to
inexpensive box fans, allowing a
16-inch-wide furnace fi lter to be used,
reducing dirt and dust. Users can select
the type of fi lter that is best for the
application; generic furnace fi lters can
be used as replacements and purchased
at nearly every hardware store or
home-improvement center.
Hobbyists who want to reduce dust
can choose basic fi lters, while those
who wish to reduce allergy-causing
pollens and particles can choose
pleated-type fi lters with various
effi ciency ratings. Tack fi lters to catch
overspray from spray painting can also
be used.
The basic fi lterAfan comes with
a shroud, initial fi lter, and assembly
instructions. FilterAfan Plus includes
the shroud, fi lter, and fan.
O.S. 105HZ and 105HZ-R Heli
Engines @ $479.99-529.99
+ S&H from Great Planes
Model Distributors, Box 9021,
Champaign IL 61826;
Tel.: (800) 637-7660;
website: www.osengines.com.
O.S. Engines introduces two new,
powerful engines for the 3-D
helicopter pilot who demands power
and performance: the 105HZ and
105HZ-R.
Both are designed for 90-size
machines to nail aerobatic and 3-D
maneuvers; the displacement has been
increased by 15% to 1.05, but still fi ts
in the mounting space of a .90-size
engine. On 15% nitro, the 105s run as
strong as or stronger than 90s using
30% nitro.
The machined, blue anodized
heatsink head is lightweight and
provides effi cient cooling, while the
velocity stack increases airfl ow and
enhances the engine’s performance.
There is no need for gear/ratio changes;
the ideal bore/stroke ratio minimizes
vibrations. The backplate accepts the
Futaba BPS-1 RPM Sensor for the
GY701 and CGY750.
The 105HZ-R has an extra feature
with the pressurized Demand
Regulator System, ensuring consistent
fuel fl ow regardless of the helicopter’s
attitude. The PowerBoost pipe (sold
separately) is engineered specifi cally as
a partner for the 105HZ.
Spektrum H5020G Mini Digital
Gyro Metal Gear Servo @ $49.99
+ S&H from Horizon Hobby, Inc.,
4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign
IL 61822; Tel.: (800) 338-4639;
website: www.spektrumrc.com.
Transforming the performance
of any 250- to 500-size 3-D
helicopter, the Spektrum H5020G
gyro servo has incredible speed and
accuracy. Boasting a metal gear train
designed to withstand aggressive 3-D
maneuvers, it delivers tail response and
holding power that is second to none.20 Model Aviation MARCH 2012 www.ModelAviation.com
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Spotlight
New products from the Modeler’s Mall
Featuring the digital precision and
dual ball-bearing support, the H5020G
servo has a specially designed case
with an aluminum center section
that dissipates heat so the motor and
electronics run cooler and last longer.
Weighing 0.86 ounces, the digital
servo has a torque of 20-39 ounceinches
(at 4.8 volts), with a speed of
.05-.09 seconds (at 4.8 volts).
Next Level Multi-Rotor Quad-
Copter Kits @ $129.99-149.99 +
S&H from Innov8tive Designs,
1495 Poinsettia Ave.,
Suite #144, Vista CA 92081;
Tel.: (760) 468-8838; website:
www.innov8tivedesigns.com.
The Next Level Multi-Rotor Quad-
Copter kits from Innov8tive
Designs are intended to be used in a
multitude of applications. The frames
are built with a rugged assembly to
withstand everyday fl ying.
The high-quality parts and
components—including CNC-cut,
fi berglass-reinforced FR4-board for
the center body, motor mounts, and
legs; high-strength aluminum alloy
tube frame arms; threaded aluminum
stand-offs; and
stainless-steel
hardware. The
rugged frames are
interchangeable,
allowing the
modeler to
reconfi gure as
needs change.
For a larger machine, simply purchase
a set of 650mm arms and convert the
500mm frame to a 650mm frame. If
more power is desired, the stock motor
mounts can be replaced with the High
Power Motor Mount kit, allowing the
motor size to be upgraded from 20mm
to 28mm, 30mm, or 35mm.
Optional parts for the Quad-Copter
frames are available, including shockabsorbing
landing gear kits, large
motor mounts, camera mounts, battery
mounting plates, and cover plates. A
complete assortment of spare parts is
also available. Frame arms, frame plates,
motor mounts, landing gear legs and
bumpers, complete hardware kits, and
an illustrated 28-page assembly manual
are included.
Venom Glitch Buster @ $5.99
+ S&H from Venom Group
International, 14028 N. Ohio St.,
Rathdrum ID 83858;
Tel.: (800) 705-0620;
website: www.venom-group.com.
The Venom Group’s Glitch Buster is
designed for use with today’s highpower
brushless systems, to smooth out
voltage dropouts in the BEC.
By smoothing out voltage “bumps”
and giving constant output, the Glitch
Buster keeps the motor from cutting
out and provides consistent power
to the steering servo. The capacitor
is prewired with a universal servo
connector and plugs into any unused
receiver port. Venom recommends
using the Glitch Buster with all 2.4
GHz radio systems to prevent receiver
brown-outs caused by voltage dropouts.
All Venom Group electroniccomponent
products are guaranteed
with a 30-day warranty from date of
purchase to be free of material and
workmanship defects.

features
multiple
stories
about
pilots.
Read what
others
fl y and
how they
get their
aircraft to
the fi eld.
Discover
what some
pilots do
for a living and how RC fi ts into their
family lives.
RC Pilot will also feature industry
players, professional pilots, events, and
fl ying clubs. Each feature is told through
text, videos, photos, and engaging
multimedia.
Subscribers to
RC Pilot will also
enjoy an AMA
feature. AMA
sees RC Pilot
as a conduit to
reach readers to
let them know
what we do as an
organization and
to keep readers
informed about
important issues
concerning model aviation.
For $3.99, you can download an
issue to your iPad through the iTunes
Newsstand or to your Android tablet
through the Android Marketplace. An
annual subscription is $24.99.
RC PILOT MAGAZINE:
WEBSITE: WWW.RCPILOT.COM
HANSEN SCALE
AVIATION VIDEOS
Dick Hansen is a lifelong modeler
and in 2010 was inducted into
the Academy of Model Aeronautics
Model Aviation Hall of Fame. Since the
early 1990s, he has been traveling to
numerous full-scale and RC modeling
events and documenting them on video.
Scale RC coverage includes
International Miniature Aircraft
Association (IMAA) events, U.S.
Scale Masters Association (USSMA)
gatherings, Quarter Scale Aircraft
Association (QSAA) events,
Fédération Aéronatique Internationale
(FAI) championships, International
Miniature Aerobatic Club (IMAC)
contests, and Top Gun. Full-scale
coverage includes video and narration
of various museum tours.
To date, Hansen Scale Aviation has
released 117 DVDs with coverage of
current events and those dating back to
the early 80s. Each DVD has a run time
from 1.5 to 2 hours and the footage is
narrated by Dick.
One of the DVDs we received,
volume 112, included coverage
of the 2010 US Scale Masters
Championships, a 2010 visit to the
EAA’s museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin,
and the Vintage Aero Flying Museum
at Fort Lupton, Colorado.
A listing of the content and running
times of all 117 DVDs can be found
on Hansen’s website. Each DVD costs
$9.95 and includes free shipping in the
US and Canada.
The company’s website lists Dick as
an amateur videographer and expert
subject matter narrator and we would
agree. Although the footage is not as
RC PILOT
MAGAZINE APP
The digital era continues to
introduce new electronic
opportunities. Experts will tell you that
in a couple of years, more people will be
getting their information using mobile
devices, including electronic tablets, than
those using desktop computers (Morgan
Stanley, Mashable, 2011).
The Academy of Model Aeronautics
is pleased to be a part of a new cuttingedge
communication vehicle that
capitalizes on this growing mobile trend:
the RC Pilot magazine app.
RC Pilot is a magazine app that can
be viewed on any Apple or Android
mobile tablet device such as the iPad
or the Samsung Galaxy Tab. The
magazine app retains the beauty and
structure of the printed magazine
while incorporating rich media native
to mobile devices including videos and
interactive photos.
The RC Pilot magazine app focuses
on people; you’ll fi nd that every issue
14 Model Aviation MARCH 2012 www.ModelAviation.com
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
product
Spotlight
New products that are Worth A Closer Lookpolished as some commercially available
releases on modeling and full-scale, it is
still enjoyable with a “home movie” feel.
Dick’s enthusiasm for the subject is
certainly apparent. Combine that with
their low cost and wide range of Scale
coverage, and as a modeler you may fi nd
yourself a fan of the series with more
than 20 years of footage to choose from.
HANSEN SCALE AVIATION VIDEOS: 11232 SE VERNAZZA
LANE, HAPPY VALLEY OR 97086; WEBSITE:
WWW.SCALEAVIATIONVIDEOS.COM
CURTISSWRIGHT
CADETTES
Author Jean-Vi Lenthe, daughter
of one of the Curtiss-Wright
Aeronautical Engineering Cadettes,
takes us on a journey to uncover the
story of 918 brave and bright young
women who were trained in World War
II to design airplanes.
While their work helped salvage the
Curtiss-Wright Airplane Company
from its own engineering defi ciencies
in a time of national crisis, they
have gone largely unrecognized, in
part because the majority of records
documenting their participation in
the wartime aviation industry were
mysteriously “lost.”
The story of these female pioneers
of aircraft engineering provides
recognition of their contributions to
the war effort while
bringing to light the
challenges faced by a
female workforce in
the 1940s.
Throughout the book,
Jean-Vi takes readers on
a journey of discovery,
not only focused on
learning more about
her mother and the
surviving Cadettes, but
also all the diffi culties
encountered during
her exhaustive search
to uncover information
from multiple sources.
Her travels include
a visit to the Curtiss-
Wright plant in Ohio,
Purdue University
where several Cadettes
received training,
countless archives,
museums, and personal
visits to surviving
members of the
program.
The book spans 208 pages, 16
of which are fi lled with photos
that complement her investigative
journalism of this worthy story.
Anyone interested in aviation history,
aeronautical engineering, or women’s
studies will fi nd Flying Into Yesterday
an engaging read and welcome
addition to their library.
WILD HARE PRESS: BOX 1546, EL PRADO NM
87529; WEBSITE: WWW.WILDHAREPRESS.COM
ARES MD 500D
Coaxial helicopters have
helped countless pilots have a
successful start to fl ying rotary aircraft.
They also provide for a relaxing, indoor
fl ight experience for pilots of all skill
levels. Thanks to their popularity, the
market is fl ooded with different models
providing pilots many options to get
their heli fi x.
The Ares Ultra-Micro MD 500D CX
100 is priced at $89.99. It has a few nice
features to help it stand out from the
pack, including its attractive fuselage
with LED lights. The heli is available
in two colors. We received the red-andorange
version that was reminiscent of
the helicopter T.C. fl ew on Magnum P.I.
The hide-away battery hatch is one
feature that really helps maintain a
more scalelike appearance. Instead of a
battery hanging below the model, only
a small release lever is visible.
IMD 500D has smooth throttle
response and hovers well. It can
maintain altitude without needing to
constantly work the left stick because of
its higher head speed, which also allows
it to be fl own at a lower throttle setting.
The gyro has adequate heading-hold
to ensure minimum tail wandering,
making it easier for beginners.
The transition to forward fl ight is
smooth and the model is comfortable
with basic fl ight and pirouettes. Flight
times are up to 10 minutes with the
included 220 mAh battery.
Whether you are looking for a
relaxing house fl yer or a starter heli,
the Ares Ultra-Micro MD 500D CX
100 has the looks and fl ying capability
to be a top choice.
ARES-RC: BOX 9021, CHAMPAIGN IL 61826; TEL.:
(800) 637-7660; WEBSITE: WWW.ARES-RC.COM
www.ModelAviation.com MARCH 2012 Model Aviation 15
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Ares MD 500DAero-Pac (SNJ-5B “About Time”
N214MB) @ $15.95 + S&H from
Airborne Media, 7414 Burton Dr.,
Liberty Township OH 45014;
Tel.: (888) 829-4060;
website: www.airbornemedia.com.
Airborne Media is excited to
introduce the North American
SNJ-5B “About Time,” N-number
N214MB, as the newest addition to the
Aero-Pac Scale Documentation line of
CD-ROMs.
This Aero-Pac contains all of the scale
documentation needed to accurately
reproduce the full-scale airplane as a
model, from the rivets and panel lines
all the way down to the screws.
Using the latest digital technology,
Airborne Media has captured details
in this Aero-Pac that no other source
has available. Close-up photos with
nomenclature such as N-numbers
and hatch descriptions make it easier
for the Scale modeler to reproduce.
Files can be enlarged on the computer
screen, printed as enlargements, or
printed as smaller copies for fi nal scale
documentation.
The SNJ-5B CD-ROM includes
seven-point walkaround shots, 59
exterior shots showing close-up details,
and cockpit and instrument panel
photos. Three free bonuses—AT-6/
16 Model Aviation MARCH 2012 www.ModelAviation.com
product
Spotlight
New products from the Modeler’s Mall
SNJ three-views, factory
drawings showing cockpit
details, and in-fl ight
photos—are included as well.
The Aero-Pac interface can be
viewed on any modern Mac or
Windows Internet browser, and the
high-resolution fi les can be opened in
any photo editor. A 4-minute video
previewing all the great benefi ts of
the Aero-Pac scale documentation
is available on the Airborne Media
website.
Ares Nano-Micro Stick 75 RTF @
$59.99 +S&H from HobbyTown
USA, 1233 Libra Dr., Lincoln
NE 68512; Tel.: (402) 434-5050;
website: www.hobbytown.com.
The new Ares Nano-Micro Stick
75 RTF weighs only 9 grams—a
quarter of the weight of typical
ultramicro class models—allowing
for slow and easy fl ight in small
indoor spaces. Durable, lightweight
construction means less worry for
imperfect landings.
The classic stick-style design is
available in two World War I-era
trim styles and looks great fl ying in
squadrons or simulating dogfi ghts. The
airframe is 100% factory assembled
and ready to fl y right out of the box.
The proportional throttle and rudder
controls make it easy for nearly anyone
to fl y.
The 12.4-inch span model comes
in the box with everything needed to
get it into the air, including a threechannel
2.4 GHz transmitter with
built-in charger, and a lightweight 30
mAh 1S 3.7-volt LiPo battery with a
unique magnetic attachment design. A
two-in-one receiver/ESC and magnetic
actuator is installed on the Nano-Micro
Stick 75 for onboard electronics.
aerofl y5 Version 5.7 Upgrade @
free upgrade for aerofl y5 owners
from Ikarus-USA;
Tel.: (239) 540-0067;
website: www.ikarus-usa.com.
Ikarus has made the Version 5.7
aerofl y5 upgrade available to current
aerofl y5 owners as a free download on
its website.
The upgrade has many substantial
features. With 33 new models, the
fl ight simulator now boasts 150; new
models include 20 powered airplanes,
eight gliders, three helicopters, and two
jets. Some of the new models are wellknown,
such as the Bird of Time and
Multiplex Funjet, but there are also
highly detailed scale models. Nearly
every model has special functions.
Five new photo-realistic and highresolution
sceneries are also available,
pushing the total to more than 50, and
giving the modeler more locations to
choose including fl ying sites in Torrey
Pines, California; Venice, Florida; and
Hahnseide, Salzburg. The Multipano
function offers pilot position changes
on some of the sceneries, with just a
click of the mouse.
An interactive head tracker system
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making the pilot’s perspective more
realistic. Controlled by line of sight, it
senses head movement (right/left/up/
down), and is compatible with systems
from TrackIR, requiring an infrared
sensor mounted on a monitor, and a
refl ector on a hat or ball cap.
Other features with this upgrade
include improved model textures and
refi ned graphic settings, operational
scale details such as opening hatches
and mechanical retract indicators, fully
functional cockpit instruments in the
Swift glider model, and a large hi-start
winch for scale gliders.
The free download for aerofl y5
owners is compatible with all versions
of the simulator; a Mac-compatible
version is also available.
FilterAfan@ $2.49-74.98 + S&H
from fi lterAfan, 216 N. 8th,
Neodesha KS 66757;
website: www.fi lterafan.com.
FilterAfan will help the modeler
and hobbyist get the dust out of
the workshop, by catching it near the
source in the hobby
area, controlling dust
and preventing it
from migrating through the home.
The fi lterAfan shrouds attach to
inexpensive box fans, allowing a
16-inch-wide furnace fi lter to be used,
reducing dirt and dust. Users can select
the type of fi lter that is best for the
application; generic furnace fi lters can
be used as replacements and purchased
at nearly every hardware store or
home-improvement center.
Hobbyists who want to reduce dust
can choose basic fi lters, while those
who wish to reduce allergy-causing
pollens and particles can choose
pleated-type fi lters with various
effi ciency ratings. Tack fi lters to catch
overspray from spray painting can also
be used.
The basic fi lterAfan comes with
a shroud, initial fi lter, and assembly
instructions. FilterAfan Plus includes
the shroud, fi lter, and fan.
O.S. 105HZ and 105HZ-R Heli
Engines @ $479.99-529.99
+ S&H from Great Planes
Model Distributors, Box 9021,
Champaign IL 61826;
Tel.: (800) 637-7660;
website: www.osengines.com.
O.S. Engines introduces two new,
powerful engines for the 3-D
helicopter pilot who demands power
and performance: the 105HZ and
105HZ-R.
Both are designed for 90-size
machines to nail aerobatic and 3-D
maneuvers; the displacement has been
increased by 15% to 1.05, but still fi ts
in the mounting space of a .90-size
engine. On 15% nitro, the 105s run as
strong as or stronger than 90s using
30% nitro.
The machined, blue anodized
heatsink head is lightweight and
provides effi cient cooling, while the
velocity stack increases airfl ow and
enhances the engine’s performance.
There is no need for gear/ratio changes;
the ideal bore/stroke ratio minimizes
vibrations. The backplate accepts the
Futaba BPS-1 RPM Sensor for the
GY701 and CGY750.
The 105HZ-R has an extra feature
with the pressurized Demand
Regulator System, ensuring consistent
fuel fl ow regardless of the helicopter’s
attitude. The PowerBoost pipe (sold
separately) is engineered specifi cally as
a partner for the 105HZ.
Spektrum H5020G Mini Digital
Gyro Metal Gear Servo @ $49.99
+ S&H from Horizon Hobby, Inc.,
4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign
IL 61822; Tel.: (800) 338-4639;
website: www.spektrumrc.com.
Transforming the performance
of any 250- to 500-size 3-D
helicopter, the Spektrum H5020G
gyro servo has incredible speed and
accuracy. Boasting a metal gear train
designed to withstand aggressive 3-D
maneuvers, it delivers tail response and
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Featuring the digital precision and
dual ball-bearing support, the H5020G
servo has a specially designed case
with an aluminum center section
that dissipates heat so the motor and
electronics run cooler and last longer.
Weighing 0.86 ounces, the digital
servo has a torque of 20-39 ounceinches
(at 4.8 volts), with a speed of
.05-.09 seconds (at 4.8 volts).
Next Level Multi-Rotor Quad-
Copter Kits @ $129.99-149.99 +
S&H from Innov8tive Designs,
1495 Poinsettia Ave.,
Suite #144, Vista CA 92081;
Tel.: (760) 468-8838; website:
www.innov8tivedesigns.com.
The Next Level Multi-Rotor Quad-
Copter kits from Innov8tive
Designs are intended to be used in a
multitude of applications. The frames
are built with a rugged assembly to
withstand everyday fl ying.
The high-quality parts and
components—including CNC-cut,
fi berglass-reinforced FR4-board for
the center body, motor mounts, and
legs; high-strength aluminum alloy
tube frame arms; threaded aluminum
stand-offs; and
stainless-steel
hardware. The
rugged frames are
interchangeable,
allowing the
modeler to
reconfi gure as
needs change.
For a larger machine, simply purchase
a set of 650mm arms and convert the
500mm frame to a 650mm frame. If
more power is desired, the stock motor
mounts can be replaced with the High
Power Motor Mount kit, allowing the
motor size to be upgraded from 20mm
to 28mm, 30mm, or 35mm.
Optional parts for the Quad-Copter
frames are available, including shockabsorbing
landing gear kits, large
motor mounts, camera mounts, battery
mounting plates, and cover plates. A
complete assortment of spare parts is
also available. Frame arms, frame plates,
motor mounts, landing gear legs and
bumpers, complete hardware kits, and
an illustrated 28-page assembly manual
are included.
Venom Glitch Buster @ $5.99
+ S&H from Venom Group
International, 14028 N. Ohio St.,
Rathdrum ID 83858;
Tel.: (800) 705-0620;
website: www.venom-group.com.
The Venom Group’s Glitch Buster is
designed for use with today’s highpower
brushless systems, to smooth out
voltage dropouts in the BEC.
By smoothing out voltage “bumps”
and giving constant output, the Glitch
Buster keeps the motor from cutting
out and provides consistent power
to the steering servo. The capacitor
is prewired with a universal servo
connector and plugs into any unused
receiver port. Venom recommends
using the Glitch Buster with all 2.4
GHz radio systems to prevent receiver
brown-outs caused by voltage dropouts.
All Venom Group electroniccomponent
products are guaranteed
with a 30-day warranty from date of
purchase to be free of material and
workmanship defects.