Product Spotlight, Modeler's Mall 2014/05
UMX Radian BNF Sailplane — $89.99 + S&H
From Horizon Hobby, 4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign IL 61822; Tel.: (800) 338-4639; website: www.e-flite-rc.com
E-flite’s UMX Radian packs the simple fun of the ParkZone Radian into an ultra-micro package. This compact grab-and-go motor glider uses AS3X technology, giving the pilot the feeling of flying a much larger glider by smoothing out the effects of wind and turbulence.
Features:
- Lightweight molded-foam construction with a curved, one-piece, removable wing and carbon-fiber support.
- Installed contoured spinner with folding propeller.
- Three-channel control with an impressive glide ratio.
- Brushed power system using a 1S 3.7V 150 mAh 25C LiPo for excellent launch performance and long flight times.
- E-flite 300 mA LiPo charger included (USB-powered).
- Requires a four-plus-channel DSM2- or DSMX-compatible transmitter.
- A Spektrum DSM2/DSMX five-channel UMX AS3X receiver/servos/ESC unit is preinstalled.
Sailplane Power Pod Launching System for 1/4- to 1/3-scale Sailplanes — $195 + S&H
From Esprit Model, 1240 Clearmont St. NE, Unit #12, Palm Bay FL 32905; Tel.: (321) 729-4287; website: www.espritmodel.com
Esprit Model’s Power Pod Launching electric system lets you reach thermal-hunting altitudes without the expense and complication of towing. The unit is easily removed when not needed and can be supplied installation-ready or as just the pylon and spinner assembly for you to install your own motor, ESC, and propeller.
Included:
- Fiberglass pod with aluminum mount
- Aluminum folding turbo spinner (spinner comes with 5mm and 6mm collets)
- Installation aluminum tube
- Plywood top and bottom reinforcement
- Plywood installation platform
- Installation bolt with nut and washer
Optional upgrades:
- Spring set for the folding spinner
- Power Pod installation building services
Esprit recommends its 5S and 8S power setups (listed on the Esprit Model website).
Raptor G4.1 Flybarless Nitro 3D Heli Kit — $899.99 + S&H
From Thunder Tiger, 3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite #1, Champaign IL 61822; Tel.: (800) 637-7660; website: www.ttamerica.com
Thunder Tiger’s Raptor G4.1 adds upgrades to the popular Raptor 90 G4 to create a 3-D nitro machine with enhanced performance and durability.
Highlights:
- Aluminum rotor head with thicker grip plates for greater rigidity and improved 3-D performance.
- Mainframe with 2mm-thick carbon side frames (allows 115T main gear optimized for the O.S. 105HZ engine — gear and engine sold separately).
- Lengthened posts and reinforced bearing block on the rotor head.
- Torque-tube drive system and 1.5mm-diameter hardened hollow steel main shaft.
- All-metal, heavy-duty tail rotor system.
- Carbon tailboom with carbon support, fin, and a one-piece metal bracket.
- Included: 105mm carbon tail blades, red FRP canopy, 22-ounce main fuel tank, 2-ounce header tank, and nylon landing gear with aluminum skids.
KDE Direct XF Gen3 Brushless Motor Series — $182.95–$330.95 + S&H
From KDE Direct; email: [email protected]; website: www.kdedirect.com
The XF Gen3 Brushless Motor Series uses advanced computer-aided magnetic-field analysis to create efficient, optimized motors for high-level 3-D competition flight. Five versions are available, all 10-pole:
- 700XF-455-G3 and 700XF-505-G3 — for 700/750/800-class helicopters
- 700XF-535-G3 — for 650/700/750-class helicopters
- 600XF-530-G3 — for 500/600/650-class helicopters
- 500XF-1350-G3 — for 500/550-class helicopters
A design presentation and YouTube video are available on the KDE Direct website for more information.
Infinity XBus Dedicated DMSS Receiver — $119.99 + S&H
From JR Americas, Box 8757, Champaign IL 61826; Tel.: (800) 338-4639; website: www.jramericas.com
JR Americas introduces the Infinity RGO31BX, the world’s first unlimited-channel, dedicated serial-bus-specific receiver. The number of channels supported depends only on how many channels your transmitter controls.
Features:
- 7-gram receiver, barely larger than its remote antennas.
- JR’s patented Intelligent Output System (IOS) sends data from all channels as one complete signal frame.
- Designed exclusively for XBus systems with real-time telemetry data.
- Two face ports support the XBus link and telemetry sensor input.
- Includes RAO1TL remote and two RAO1L remotes for path diversity and a solid link.
- DMSS RF link reduces interference from other radios.
- Failsafe support on all channels and easy-to-view status LEDs.
LiPo Safe Charging Bags — $9.95–$15.95 + S&H
From Common Sense RC, Box 3546, Chatsworth CA 91313; Tel.: (866) 405-8811; website: www.commonsenserc.com
Common Sense RC has revamped its LiPo Safe Charging and Storage Bags line with about a 50% price reduction and several design improvements, including three new bag sizes. All bags are made from durable, fire-resistant materials, feature a heavy-duty Velcro closure, and have vents to reduce pressure to help contain heat and flames in the event of a LiPo combustion.
Available sizes:
- 9 x 12 in. (original) — fits everything from small 3.7V LiPos up to 8S LiPos
- 7 x 9 in. (Mini LiPo Safe) — fits 6S, 5,000 mAh LiPos
- 4 x 8 in. (Ultra Mini) — ideal for most 4S and smaller batteries
- Pocket 3 — perfect size/shape for single standard 3S LiPos
- Pocket 6 — accommodates standard 6S LiPos up to 5,000 mAh
DLE-120 Twin Gas Engine — $749.99 + S&H
From Hobbico, 3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite #1, Champaign IL 61822; Tel.: (800) 637-7660; website: www.dle-engines.com
The DLE-120 twin gas engine produces 12 hp and delivers more than 50 pounds of static thrust, sufficient for large-scale aircraft and intense 3-D maneuvers. Its twin opposed-cylinder design reduces vibration, improving performance and reducing wear.
Features and construction:
- CNC-machined parts for high performance and long life.
- Magnesium crankcase for strength and light weight.
- Lightweight pistons for fast acceleration, excellent compression, and low vibration.
- Sealed crankshaft bearings and electronic ignition for an ultrasmooth idle and superb throttle transition.
Included:
- Electronic ignition module
- Matching mufflers
- Spark plugs
- Standoffs
- Spiral wire wrap
- Connector safety clips
Required (not included):
- Unleaded gas
- Two-cycle oil
- Ignition battery
- Propeller
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