FunMaster 72 @ $159.99-$375.99 + S&H from Alien Aircraft Corp., 403-A Flomich St., Holly Hill FL 32117; Tel.: (386) 676-0074; website: www.alienaircraft.com.
Alien Aircraft’s new FunMaster 72 aircraft will be an instant hit with the sport-flier crowd. It’s ready for glow or electric power, and no conversion is required.
The 72-inch wingspan FunMaster has a rugged tab-and-notch construction with 193 hand-selected AAA balsa and aircraft-grade plywood, and laser-cut parts for quick and accurate building. It features a universal quick-change mounting system, allowing the modeler to carry a number of accessories onboard and to switch between missions in minutes.
With a high-lift airfoil, optional oversize flaps, a large hatch for battery or fuel tank access, and prebent landing gear, the FunMaster kit includes all of the necessary hardware and three full-size computer-drawn plans. A 54-page, full-color construction manual is available online.
The FunMaster requires a .46-.65 two-cycle or .50-.75 four-cycle glow motor, or a four-cell 5,000 mAh LiPo with brushless motor for electric, and a minimum four-channel radio. Several combo packs are available on the Alien Aircraft website.
QuadPack 25 @ $115.59 + S&H from Castle Creations, Inc., 540 N. Rogers Rd., Olathe KS 66062; Tel.: (913) 390-6939; website: www.castlecreations.com.
Castle Creations introduces one of its most versatile and inventive systems devised for the multirotor enthusiast: the QuadPack 25.
This pack of four 25-amp ESCs has already been optimized for use in quadcopters or other multirotors by utilizing three ESCs without a BEC and one with a BEC. A 490 Hz refresh rate makes the QuadPack 25 perfect for stability during all aspects of simple or extreme maneuvers.
Recommended for platforms pulling up to 25 amps and running up to 6S LiPo batteries, the QuadPack 25 offers industry-leading software and USB programming capability via the Castle Link USB adapter (sold separately). A soldering iron for attaching Castle high-current bullet connectors to the ESC, motor, and battery is required for installation.
Novelty Gifts for RC Enthusiasts @ $7.49-$15.95 + S&H from Common Sense RC, Box 3546, Chatsworth CA 91313; Tel.: (866) 405-8811; website: www.commonsenserc.com.
Are you looking for great gifts for your friends and family, or a purchase for yourself? Look no further than Common Sense RC’s line of novelty gifts for RC and aviation enthusiasts.
There’s something for everyone with more than 20 designs of 11-ounce coffee mugs, 16-ounce beer steins, can coolers, 8 x 12-inch aluminum parking signs, 5 x 7-inch aluminum desk signs, 8-inch wooden desk plaques, 4-inch desk clocks, and 8-inch wall clocks. All are priced at less than $20, with popular sayings and references to RC modeling.
Jeti High Voltage Capacitor Module AddCap @ $19-$22 + S&H from Esprit Model, 1240 Clearmont St. NE #12, Palm Bay FL 32905; Tel.: (321) 729-4287; website: www.espritmodel.com.
The Jeti AddCap 820 and AddCap 1640 are add-on capacitor units designed to enhance the battery power supply for drive systems using low-impedance electric motors (1-2 pole), mostly electric ducted-fan or geared inrunner motors. Placed between the main battery pack and the ESC, AddCap capacitor modules buffer the power surges that can result from running extended leads between the pack and ESC.
Capacitor Modules should be used when the wires from the battery to the ESC need to be lengthened more than 200mm. If the wires are longer, use one AddCap 820 or AddCap 1640 for each 200mm section.
AddCap capacitor modules are recommended for use with 2.5-6 square mm (14 AWG-10 AWG) wires. Capacitor Modules contain high-voltage capacitors. The 820 size is recommended for currents up to 100 amps, and the 1640 size is recommended for currents up to 300 amps. Jeti AddCaps work with battery packs of up to 63 volts and 15S.
Battery Buzzer Low Battery Voltage Alarm @ $9.99+ S&H from Hitec RCD, 12115 Paine St., Poway CA 92064; Tel.: (858) 748-8440, website: www.hitecrcd.com.
Hitec RCD is pleased to announce the Battery Buzzer, a compact and convenient low-battery-voltage alarm.
The Battery Buzzer warns a modeler when he or she is near the end of the flight and it’s time to land. With a programmable voltage threshold, the modeler decides how much advance warning is needed before the alarm sounds. This protects the model from unexpected off-field landings, and prevents the battery from over-discharging, maximizing the investment.
The alarm features a high-pitch warning sound with an LED status indicator. Input voltage is 7.4 to 16.8 volts, with a voltage select of 3.2 to 3.5 volts. The Hitec Battery Buzzer can be used on 2S to 4S LiPos.
Nine Eagles Solo Pro 290 Lama Electric Helicopter @ $349.99-$399.99 + S&H from Hobbico, 3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite #1, Champaign IL 61822; Tel.: (800) 637-6050; website: www.towerhobbies.com.
Nine Eagles Solo Pro 290 Lama electric helicopters have the perks that aspiring pilots want in a machine. With a collective-pitch, three-rotor-blade system, brushless motor, 8-gram and 9-gram tail-lock servos, and efficient shaft-drive tail rotor, this helicopter has stable hovering, with a wide, 3-D aerobatic flight envelope. The three-axis gyro, 20-amp ESC, mixer, and receiver are combined into an efficient control unit.
Modelers have the choice of a convenient RTF heli, which includes a six-channel Secure Link Technology (SLT) radio, or the Transmitter Ready version that allows pilots to fly the Solo Pro 290 Lama with his or her favorite compatible SLT radio system. Both versions include a 3S 11.1-volt 1,100 mAh 25C LiPo battery and instruction manual.
P-51D Mustang 350 RTF/RFR @ $119.99-$189.99 + S&H from HobbyTown USA, Tel.: (402) 434-5050, website: www.hobbytown.com and Ares, Tel: (855) 856-2655, website: www.ares-rc.com.
Ares and HobbyTown USA introduce the P-51D Mustang 350, a park flyer-size model that includes a variety of scale and practical details and features.
Offering full four-channel control with a factory-installed 350 brushless motor, the P-51D Mustang 350 is made of lightweight, durable, and easy-to-repair EPO foam. The unique airfoil design allows for improved handling at lower speeds, making this a great model for pilots looking for their first warbird.
The main landing gear can easily be installed and removed without the use of tools. The steerable tail wheel provides improved ground handling. Two-blade and four-blade propellers are included in the box with matching spinners, so the pilot can choose between scale looks or flight performance.
Available as RTF or Ready-for-Receiver (RFR), both versions include a 350 brushless motor, 15-amp brushless ESC, and three 9-gram sub-microservos. The RTF version also includes a six-channel transmitter, a factory-installed six-channel 2.4 GHz receiver, a 600 mAh 3S 11.1-volt LiPo battery, and a DC balancing charger with AC adapter.
The Ares P-51D Mustang 350 is available in HobbyTown USA stores nationwide and on the Ares website.
Kadet Senior Sport EG ARF @ $279.99 + S&H from Sig Mfg. Co. Inc., 401 S. Front St., Box 520, Montezuma IA 50171-0520; Tel.: (641) 623-5154; www.sigmfg.com.
One of the most versatile RC airplanes designed, the Sig Kadet Senior—with light wing loading and inherent stability combined with slow flight speed—was originally intended for training. It also proved to be a multipurpose workhouse—great for float flying, banner or glider towing, night flying with add-on lights, and any other load-carrying task.
This latest Kadet Senior rendition has been “sporterized” with tail-dragger landing gear and wheel pants, and is perfect for RC pilots of any skill level who want relaxing flying sessions.
With all-wood construction, a two-piece wing design for easy transport and storage, and a magnetic hatch on top of the fuselage for easy access to the battery/tank compartment, the Kadet Senior requires a four-channel radio with five standard servos. It features an engine mount and fuel tank for two-stroke .40-.53 cu. in. or four-stroke .50-.61 cu. in. glow fuel-powered engines, and an adjustable mount for 600- to 1,100-watt brushless outrunner motors. A 60- to 75-amp ESC and a 4S to 6S 4,000 to 5,000 mAh LiPo battery pack are also required for electric flight.
