Edition: Model Aviation - 2007/11
Page Numbers: 14,15

14 MODEL AVIATION
The Heli-
Tote carrying
case from
Foster Awning
and Canvas Inc.
is designed for
micro-class
helicopters such
as the E-flite
Blade CP and
CX and similar
models from
ESky such as the Honey Bee.
The tote is made from a polyester material with a handle for
carrying. The case dimensions are 21.75 x 9.25 x 7.00 inches,
which fits exactly the Styrofoam shipping container that comes
with many micro electric-powered helicopters.
The Heli-Tote is
available direct
from the
manufacturer and
costs $20 with
shipping included
within the
continental US.
Foster Awning
and Canvas Inc.:
528 Loomis St., La
Crosse WI 54603;
Tel.: (608) 784-
2045; Web site:
http://heli-tote.com
Worth a Closer Look
The new RealFlight G3
Expansion Pack 3 comes on a CDROM
and will expand a G3 library
with additional models and new
flying sites. Installation is simple
and requires just a couple minutes.
Two new PhotoField sites are
included: Nimabry Airport and
Stone Creek. Both are outdoor
venues with wide-open flying
spaces.
City Park and Obstacle Course
4-3D fields are also included. It is
extremely challenging to fly in the
“chase” or “cockpit” views, but
trying to fly the course (or any part of it) from the ground is hard.
However, it is fun.
Expansion Pack 3 features 15 new aircraft that range from indoor
electric foamies to scale. Most are Great Planes products, with flying
characteristics that are a good starting point and can be modified to
suit a user’s taste.
Five new helicopter
models are included, one
of which is a Vertical
Take Off and Landing
aircraft called the Griffin
Combat VTOL. It is
unique to fly.
The RealFlight G3
Expansion Pack 3 is
available now and has a
street price of $29.95 plus shipping and handling.
Great Planes Model Distributors: Box 9021, Champaign IL
61826; Tel.: (800) 682-8948; Web site: www.realflight.com
Multiplex announces
a new lineup of highcapacity
Li-Poly battery
packs that feature a
balancing connector and
have been assembled and
matched to the strictest
quality standards. The
Li-Batt BX batteries are
offered in today’s most
popular sizes and
configurations, including
those that are appropriate
for many Multiplex
airplanes.
For added value and convenience every battery is sold with a
foam-padded, hard-plastic protective case. The currently offered
batteries are built in two- or three-cell configurations and
include 1600, 2100, 2500, 3200, and 4800 mAh capacities.
Except for the 16C-rated 1600 mAh cell, all other cells have
20C discharge rates.
Li-Batt BX batteries are built with heavy-gauge-siliconeshielded
wire leads and a balance connector that is compatible
with Thunder Power systems. Every pack is padded at each end
for durability and wrapped in heavy-duty clear shrink wrap. You
can find these batteries at your favorite hobby retailer.
Multiplex Modelsport USA: 12115 Paine St., Poway CA
92064; Tel.: (858) 748-6948; Web site: www.multiplexusa.com
Multiplex Li-Poly Packs
G3 Expansion Pack 3
The new 100-inch
Omega II 2.5ME is the
largest Omega to date.
Based on the 2-meter
original, this version
features exceptional
workmanship; a
carbon/Kevlar fuselage;
and one-piece, bolt-on
composite tail surfaces.
The high-aspectratio
composite wings
are covered with
Solarfilm and show a marked decrease in sink rate, so the
Omega II 2.5ME will turn and climb faster in lighter lift and
range farther to the next thermal.
All the control surfaces have prebuilt integral Kevlar hinges.
Full flap and aileron deflections allow easy, accurate landings
and vertical descents without overstressing the airframe. The
wings and tail are factory-fit to the fuselage with drilled and
tapped bolt holes.
The Omega II requires a geared, brushless 400-480 motor
with a 3S 2000-3000 mAh Li-Poly pack. Several colors are
available direct for $359.99 plus shipping and handling.
Northeast Sailplane Products: 948 Hercules Dr. Suite 12,
Colchester VT 05446; Tel.: (802) 655-7700; Web site:
www.nesail
Electric Soaring Omega II 2.5ME
Bag the Heli
11sig1.QXD 9/24/07 8:55 AM Page 14
November 2007 15
Revisit some old Airborne
Models favorites and check out some
surprising new aircraft that are
available from The Wings Maker.
The World Models Manufacturing
Company is building a number of
previously discontinued but extremely popular models
that Airborne Models is distributing in the US.
Favorites such as the 60-size
Extra 300 and the Midget
Mustang 60 are back, as are many
other scale models including the
Cub, Spitfire, and Ultimate. A total
of 17 aircraft are being released initially,
including several new glow- and electric-powered sport models.
The International Miniature
Aircraft Association-legal Sport
Wings 90 spans 81 inches, yet it is
priced at $189.99. Every model from
The Wings Maker is
competitively priced.
All designs are built with
top-quality balsa and plywood,
covered with heat-shrink covering,
and have fiberglass parts that are painted to match. Each
aircraft is complete with
hardware, a pilot bust, and a
clearly written and fully
illustrated instruction manual.
The Web site lists all the
currently available models. There you can examine each product
closely by downloading its complete instruction manual. You can
order direct or from your local
hobby retailer.
The Wings Maker: 1253
Sajak Ave., San Jose CA 95131;
Tel.: (925) 371-0362; Web site:
http://thewingsmaker.com
Worth a Closer Look
Midwest Products’ Super Sanders feature a tungsten-carbide
sanding surface that does not
tear or wear out, as sandpaper
does. The improved design is
easier to hold and sands into
corners.
Super Sanders can be used
on almost anything, including
wood, foam, tile, glass, metal,
plastic, and even brick. If the
tungsten-carbide sanding
surface fills up with dust, clean
it with the brass wire brush
(included) and continue
working. Material that sticks to
the surface more aggressively can be taken off with paint remover.
Super Sanders are available in three grits: fine, medium, and
coarse. Each sander is a different color; the red is similar to 60-grit
sandpaper, the yellow is approximately 80 grit, and the blue is 150
grit. Each model is available for the retail price of $11.99 from
your local hobby retailer.
Midwest Products Co., Inc.: Box 564, Hobart IN 46342; Tel.:
(219) 942-1134; Web site: www.midwestproducts.com
See page 175 for submission guidelines
The York Electronics YTV Servo Cycler & Driver measures
only 13/8 x 11/4 x 1/2 inches and can drive all modern servos—even
digitals. It can accept as many as three RC servos and a standard
RC receiver battery pack. A
fourth servo can be added
with the aid of a Y harness.
The Servo Cycler & Driver
can run on 3.7- to 7.4-volt battery
packs, but most servos might not
like the higher voltages. (Check the
manufacturer specifications.) Three
switches allow the user to set the neutral position or any discrete
servo-output position from one extreme end of rotation to the
other. The servo can also be cycled from the full clockwise to full
counterclockwise point at various speeds from extremely slow to
extremely fast.
The beauty of the YTV
unit is that the user can
quickly test a servo without
having to power up an entire
RC system, and the user will
be informed whether or not a
servo operates properly.
York Electronics plans to
offer a current reading/
display module to this unit
as a plug-in, add-on product.
This will allow the user to
measure servo current (while in motion) to make sure a control is
not overloaded.
The York Electronics Web site features the entire instruction
manual, which is exceptionally thorough. The YTV Servo Cycler
& Driver is available for $24.95 including shipping and handling.
York Electronics: 1005 S. Josey Ln. Suite 208, Carrollton TX
75006; Tel.: (972) 418-9000; Web site: www.york-electronics.com MA
YTV Servo Cycler & Driver
Never Buy Sandpaper Again!
The WJM Models Rafale is an RC ARF that is designed for a
single turbine with an output of 22-36 pounds of thrust. It has a 62-
inch wingspan and an empty weight of 34 pounds.
Included with the kit is a pair of Kevlar fuel tanks that holds a
total of 3.2 liters,
custom aluminum
landing gear,
bifurcated
tailpipe, two-seat
cockpit, and
landing lights.
The model is
available in
several sport color
schemes and
features an allcomposite
airframe. Custom color schemes are available, as are all
accessories required to complete this or any of the many jets that
TBM has available. The Rafale ARF is an outstanding sport
aircraft that can also be built rich in detail, as is the scale version,
shown.
Troy Built Models: 1650 Honore Ave., Sarasota FL 34232;
Tel.: (941) 342-8685; Web site: www.troybuiltmodels.com
Rafale B
The Wings Maker Airplanes
11sig1.QXD 9/21/07 1:35 PM Page 15
Edition: Model Aviation - 2007/11
Page Numbers: 14,15

14 MODEL AVIATION
The Heli-
Tote carrying
case from
Foster Awning
and Canvas Inc.
is designed for
micro-class
helicopters such
as the E-flite
Blade CP and
CX and similar
models from
ESky such as the Honey Bee.
The tote is made from a polyester material with a handle for
carrying. The case dimensions are 21.75 x 9.25 x 7.00 inches,
which fits exactly the Styrofoam shipping container that comes
with many micro electric-powered helicopters.
The Heli-Tote is
available direct
from the
manufacturer and
costs $20 with
shipping included
within the
continental US.
Foster Awning
and Canvas Inc.:
528 Loomis St., La
Crosse WI 54603;
Tel.: (608) 784-
2045; Web site:
http://heli-tote.com
Worth a Closer Look
The new RealFlight G3
Expansion Pack 3 comes on a CDROM
and will expand a G3 library
with additional models and new
flying sites. Installation is simple
and requires just a couple minutes.
Two new PhotoField sites are
included: Nimabry Airport and
Stone Creek. Both are outdoor
venues with wide-open flying
spaces.
City Park and Obstacle Course
4-3D fields are also included. It is
extremely challenging to fly in the
“chase” or “cockpit” views, but
trying to fly the course (or any part of it) from the ground is hard.
However, it is fun.
Expansion Pack 3 features 15 new aircraft that range from indoor
electric foamies to scale. Most are Great Planes products, with flying
characteristics that are a good starting point and can be modified to
suit a user’s taste.
Five new helicopter
models are included, one
of which is a Vertical
Take Off and Landing
aircraft called the Griffin
Combat VTOL. It is
unique to fly.
The RealFlight G3
Expansion Pack 3 is
available now and has a
street price of $29.95 plus shipping and handling.
Great Planes Model Distributors: Box 9021, Champaign IL
61826; Tel.: (800) 682-8948; Web site: www.realflight.com
Multiplex announces
a new lineup of highcapacity
Li-Poly battery
packs that feature a
balancing connector and
have been assembled and
matched to the strictest
quality standards. The
Li-Batt BX batteries are
offered in today’s most
popular sizes and
configurations, including
those that are appropriate
for many Multiplex
airplanes.
For added value and convenience every battery is sold with a
foam-padded, hard-plastic protective case. The currently offered
batteries are built in two- or three-cell configurations and
include 1600, 2100, 2500, 3200, and 4800 mAh capacities.
Except for the 16C-rated 1600 mAh cell, all other cells have
20C discharge rates.
Li-Batt BX batteries are built with heavy-gauge-siliconeshielded
wire leads and a balance connector that is compatible
with Thunder Power systems. Every pack is padded at each end
for durability and wrapped in heavy-duty clear shrink wrap. You
can find these batteries at your favorite hobby retailer.
Multiplex Modelsport USA: 12115 Paine St., Poway CA
92064; Tel.: (858) 748-6948; Web site: www.multiplexusa.com
Multiplex Li-Poly Packs
G3 Expansion Pack 3
The new 100-inch
Omega II 2.5ME is the
largest Omega to date.
Based on the 2-meter
original, this version
features exceptional
workmanship; a
carbon/Kevlar fuselage;
and one-piece, bolt-on
composite tail surfaces.
The high-aspectratio
composite wings
are covered with
Solarfilm and show a marked decrease in sink rate, so the
Omega II 2.5ME will turn and climb faster in lighter lift and
range farther to the next thermal.
All the control surfaces have prebuilt integral Kevlar hinges.
Full flap and aileron deflections allow easy, accurate landings
and vertical descents without overstressing the airframe. The
wings and tail are factory-fit to the fuselage with drilled and
tapped bolt holes.
The Omega II requires a geared, brushless 400-480 motor
with a 3S 2000-3000 mAh Li-Poly pack. Several colors are
available direct for $359.99 plus shipping and handling.
Northeast Sailplane Products: 948 Hercules Dr. Suite 12,
Colchester VT 05446; Tel.: (802) 655-7700; Web site:
www.nesail
Electric Soaring Omega II 2.5ME
Bag the Heli
11sig1.QXD 9/24/07 8:55 AM Page 14
November 2007 15
Revisit some old Airborne
Models favorites and check out some
surprising new aircraft that are
available from The Wings Maker.
The World Models Manufacturing
Company is building a number of
previously discontinued but extremely popular models
that Airborne Models is distributing in the US.
Favorites such as the 60-size
Extra 300 and the Midget
Mustang 60 are back, as are many
other scale models including the
Cub, Spitfire, and Ultimate. A total
of 17 aircraft are being released initially,
including several new glow- and electric-powered sport models.
The International Miniature
Aircraft Association-legal Sport
Wings 90 spans 81 inches, yet it is
priced at $189.99. Every model from
The Wings Maker is
competitively priced.
All designs are built with
top-quality balsa and plywood,
covered with heat-shrink covering,
and have fiberglass parts that are painted to match. Each
aircraft is complete with
hardware, a pilot bust, and a
clearly written and fully
illustrated instruction manual.
The Web site lists all the
currently available models. There you can examine each product
closely by downloading its complete instruction manual. You can
order direct or from your local
hobby retailer.
The Wings Maker: 1253
Sajak Ave., San Jose CA 95131;
Tel.: (925) 371-0362; Web site:
http://thewingsmaker.com
Worth a Closer Look
Midwest Products’ Super Sanders feature a tungsten-carbide
sanding surface that does not
tear or wear out, as sandpaper
does. The improved design is
easier to hold and sands into
corners.
Super Sanders can be used
on almost anything, including
wood, foam, tile, glass, metal,
plastic, and even brick. If the
tungsten-carbide sanding
surface fills up with dust, clean
it with the brass wire brush
(included) and continue
working. Material that sticks to
the surface more aggressively can be taken off with paint remover.
Super Sanders are available in three grits: fine, medium, and
coarse. Each sander is a different color; the red is similar to 60-grit
sandpaper, the yellow is approximately 80 grit, and the blue is 150
grit. Each model is available for the retail price of $11.99 from
your local hobby retailer.
Midwest Products Co., Inc.: Box 564, Hobart IN 46342; Tel.:
(219) 942-1134; Web site: www.midwestproducts.com
See page 175 for submission guidelines
The York Electronics YTV Servo Cycler & Driver measures
only 13/8 x 11/4 x 1/2 inches and can drive all modern servos—even
digitals. It can accept as many as three RC servos and a standard
RC receiver battery pack. A
fourth servo can be added
with the aid of a Y harness.
The Servo Cycler & Driver
can run on 3.7- to 7.4-volt battery
packs, but most servos might not
like the higher voltages. (Check the
manufacturer specifications.) Three
switches allow the user to set the neutral position or any discrete
servo-output position from one extreme end of rotation to the
other. The servo can also be cycled from the full clockwise to full
counterclockwise point at various speeds from extremely slow to
extremely fast.
The beauty of the YTV
unit is that the user can
quickly test a servo without
having to power up an entire
RC system, and the user will
be informed whether or not a
servo operates properly.
York Electronics plans to
offer a current reading/
display module to this unit
as a plug-in, add-on product.
This will allow the user to
measure servo current (while in motion) to make sure a control is
not overloaded.
The York Electronics Web site features the entire instruction
manual, which is exceptionally thorough. The YTV Servo Cycler
& Driver is available for $24.95 including shipping and handling.
York Electronics: 1005 S. Josey Ln. Suite 208, Carrollton TX
75006; Tel.: (972) 418-9000; Web site: www.york-electronics.com MA
YTV Servo Cycler & Driver
Never Buy Sandpaper Again!
The WJM Models Rafale is an RC ARF that is designed for a
single turbine with an output of 22-36 pounds of thrust. It has a 62-
inch wingspan and an empty weight of 34 pounds.
Included with the kit is a pair of Kevlar fuel tanks that holds a
total of 3.2 liters,
custom aluminum
landing gear,
bifurcated
tailpipe, two-seat
cockpit, and
landing lights.
The model is
available in
several sport color
schemes and
features an allcomposite
airframe. Custom color schemes are available, as are all
accessories required to complete this or any of the many jets that
TBM has available. The Rafale ARF is an outstanding sport
aircraft that can also be built rich in detail, as is the scale version,
shown.
Troy Built Models: 1650 Honore Ave., Sarasota FL 34232;
Tel.: (941) 342-8685; Web site: www.troybuiltmodels.com
Rafale B
The Wings Maker Airplanes
11sig1.QXD 9/21/07 1:35 PM Page 15