14 MODEL AVIATION
The Apogee Sport is a high-performance rudder/elevator
Discus-Launch Glider with a wingspan of 40 inches and an all-up
weight of approximately 3.6 ounces. That produces a wing loading
of roughly 2.9 ounces per square foot. The model uses the popular
AG airfoil, which is designed for both thermal performance and
penetration.
The Apogee Sport
kit design began with
the goals of making this
model accessible to
modelers who have average
building and flying skills,
accommodating today’s
advanced radio systems, and
being able to withstand fullforce
discus launches.
Contest-grade balsa is used,
and the kit includes hardware, accessories,
and full-size plans.
A comprehensive online manual includes fullcolor,
detailed photographs and instructions that are
tailored for a wide range of building skills. A live online forum
and telephone support are available to make the building
experience even easier.
Enduro Composite Models: Box 4068, Queensbury NY 12804;
Tel.: (518) 832-6726; Web site: www.flyecm.com
Hobby Lobby is
offering a large number of
small electric-ducted-fan
jets in both ARF and RTF
form. The Executive Jet
has a 47-inch wingspan, is
53.25 inches long, has
370 square inches of wing
area, and weighs 47
ounces ready to fly with the fixed gear (retracts optional).
The F/A-18 RTF is available in the Hornet and Red Viper color
schemes, has a 28-inch wingspan, is 37 inches long, and is completely
ready to fly right out of the box; everything is included.
Many of these jets feature hollow molded-foam construction. All
the jets are completely prepainted and ready for final assembly.
The surface of the foam is toughened, and the areas on the bottom
of the jet that contact the ground are made from durable plastic. Carbon
fiber and plywood are used where necessary for added strength.
Flight performance is remarkable, and the gear-equipped aircraft
can easily rise off ground (grass takeoff). Slow-speed performance is
excellent, and hand launching, if necessary, is a comfortable action.
Fixed gear or retracts is an option on many of these models.
Magnetic closures are popular on these aircraft, giving quick and
easy access to the flight battery. Balance is critical on these models, so
the optimum CG is molded into the bottom surface of the wing for
easy reference.
Total assembly time is
roughly six to eight hours.
The builder has the choice
of a three- to six-channel
setup and the option to have
nose-wheel steering,
rudder, retract, and flap
control.
Average flight times are between seven and 10 minutes. Most of
the jets in this lineup require one or two 1800 mAh 20C Li-Poly
battery packs.
Hobby Lobby: 5614 Franklin Pike Cir., Brentwood TN 37027;
Tel.: (615) 373-1444; Web site: www.hobby-lobby.com
Worth a Closer Look
Hobby Lobby Jets!
Apogee Sport DLG
Something Scale for World War I Buffs
Hangar 9’s new
Fokker D.VII 60 ARF is
an accurate scale
reproduction of Germany’s
legendary fighter. Any
modeler can appreciate the
exceptional level of detail, ranging from the scale pilot
figure to the dummy six-cylinder Mercedes engine with exhaust
stack and simulated rocker arms.
The accurate trim scheme includes German lozenge
camouflage on the wings and tail. Scale details include wheels,
guns, and more. The model was designed to accommodate twoand
four-stroke glow engines, as well as electric motors. A fourchannel
radio system is required, with five standard-size servos.
The 63.4-inch-span D.VII is constructed from laser-cut wood
and has painted fiberglass parts for detail. Covering is genuine
Hangar 9 UltraCote, including the lozenge pattern that will be
offered separately in case a repair is ever required. The model’s
wing area exceeds 1,100 square inches, and its flying weight is
expected to be 8-10 pounds.
Horizon Hobby Inc.: 4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign IL
61822; Tel.: (800) 338-4639; Web site: www.horizonhobby.com
FMA Direct is proud to announce the most intensely
engineered product it has ever designed. The Cellpro 10s Charger
can be used to charge any brand of Lithium pack using either
the Cellpro adapters or pigtails.
The 10s Charger includes two 5s
output connectors and two simple 5sto-
4s adapters. These extra
accessories enable the user to
connect any of the existing
Cellpro 4s adapters for
other brand batteries
with the Cellpro 10s
Charger.
FMA Direct’s
Cellpro Node
Connector is a key part
of the system. It enables the charger
to monitor individual cells and independently charge each cell to
its optimum level. Using the Cellpro 10s Charge Control
Software, the charger can be set to work with virtually any good,
regulated power supply, even if the supply is not designed for high
power.
By entering current capability (e.g., 1-25A), the 10s Charger
will automatically adjust the maximum charge current to protect
the programmed power supply. This powerful feature allows you
to decide how much money to spend on a power supply.
In addition, the new Cellpro 10s Charger has all the features
you will find in the trusted FMA Direct Cellpro 4s Charger, which
means that it can handle Li-Poly or A123 cells with variable
charge rates for both. The 10s charges one pack of 1s-10s or two
packs of 1s-5s cells simultaneously, and it has Internet
upgradability. There is no need to send the charger to the factory
for firmware upgrades; do it via the Internet.
FMA Direct: 5716A Industry Ln., Frederick MD 21704; Tel.:
(800) 343-2934; Web site: www.fmadirect.com
Cellpro Grows to 10
05sig1.QXD 3/25/08 11:19 AM Page 14
Accomplished pilots know that most models designed for 3-
D maneuvers do not transition well into precision/Pattern
flying. However, the ElectriFly Reactor Bipe is slightly larger
and stronger, so it tracks better. It also offers
fresh perspectives
in prefabrication
that enhance
assembly ease and
overall construction
quality.
The 35-inch-wingspan
Reactor biplane evolved from
the original Reactor monoplane
and is similarly loaded, with fiberglass parts and
composite hardware. The Reactor Bipe includes a CG balancer
so the builder can properly set and balance the airplane to
match the pilot’s flying style. Expect a flying weight of 34-38
ounces. This ARF requires a 650-watt motor; a 35-amp ESC; a
four-channel radio; and a 1200-2100 mAh, 11.1-volt Li-Poly
battery.
Great Planes Model Distributors: Box 9021, Champaign IL
61826; Tel.: (217) 398-3630; Web site: www.electrifly.com
May 2008 15
Worth a Closer Look
You don’t have to be an aviation buff to appreciate living
history. The Roaring Glory Warbirds series of DVDs takes the
viewer back in time to when aircraft such as the Tomahawk,
Mustang, and Hellcat were staples of military warfare.
Every disc in the series includes a history lesson, a modernday
look around these aircraft, and right-seat flights with the
pilots that demonstrate them at air shows around the globe.
Expert pilot hosts Jeff Ethell and Steve Hinton offer a tour of
such aircraft as the B-17, A6M5 Zero, B-25, Corsair, Lightning,
Avenger, and Thunderbolt, taking the viewer with them as they
wring out the aircraft in a check ride.
The viewer will feel as if he or she can almost smell the
exhaust fumes as Dolby Digital Surround sound fills the room.
Hybrid DVD functionality will appeal to Scale buffs; each of
the 10 discs in the series offers walk-around photography that is
printable from a
Mac or PC.
Bonuses such
as fact sheets,
original
training
films, and
dramatic reenactments
make these 88-
to 103-minute
presentations a pleasure to
experience.
AMA Cloud 9 Museum Store: 5161 E.
Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 47302; Tel.: (800) 435-9262;
Web site: www.modelaircraft.org/shopama MA
See page 199 for submission guidelines
MRC (Model
Rectifier
Corporation) is
now shipping the
venerable
Sceadu Evo 50
as a 120° CCPM
(Hirobo’s SWM
system) controlequipped
kit. As
does the popular
and proven HPM kit, which has been available for more than five
years, this Evo 50 kit includes a split gear-driven tail system for
tail authority in autorotations, has a full complement of ball
bearings and thrust bearings in the head and tail-rotor grips, and
can accept 620 main blades, which can be used with 95mm tail
blades.
The fully adjustable weighted paddles allow the pilot to set the
helicopter up for wild to mild. All bearings in the drivetrain are
easy to access for quick maintenance. The tail drive is Hirobo’s
proven belt system with a unique neoprene-coated, fiberreinforced,
fine-toothed belt for the smoothest power transfer and
minimal power loss.
The Sceadu Evo 50 lends itself to many different customizations
with true optional parts so it can stand out in the crowd and meet a
person’s performance requirements. If Scale flying is your passion,
a number of Scale bodies are available that will bolt directly onto
the Evo 50 kit.
Model Rectifier Corporation: 80 Newfield Ave., Edison NJ
08837; Tel.: (732) 225-2100; Web site: www.modelrec.com
The SuperFly is a must-have model. If you have a receiver; two
miniservos; a brushless
ESC; a two-cell, 1200 mAh
Li-Poly battery; and a few
spare hours, you can have
an airplane that flies nicely
and is almost impossible to
break.
The EPP foam that
becomes the SuperFly is
tough and flexible; it is
perfect for an airplane. It
will forgive a mistake or two without breaking, and because it will
maintain its aerodynamic shape, the airplane will fly the same flight
after flight.
We don’t mean for you to go to the flying field and abuse the
SuperFly or any airplane, but if you are trying to build enough
courage to try low inverted flight or any other interesting flying
experience, this is the airplane you need.
This model’s wingspan is 27 inches and the model is 22 inches
long, so it’s easy to take anywhere. With a flying weight of less than
11 ounces, the SuperFly is ideal for parks and small fields.
If you already have good flying skills, this airplane will not
disappoint you in terms of pure flying enjoyment. Almost every
radio system has elevon mixing, so there is no need for fancy
equipment. Acrylic paint works the best for decoration.
The SuperFly is meant to provide the most fun per dollar spent.
There will even be enough foam left in the kit to customize the
model to your liking.
SuperFly RC: 505 Tamara Dr., Georgetown TX 78628; Tel.:
(512) 686-4249; Web site: www.superflyrc.com
Super-Flying SuperFly
Sceadu Evo 50 CCPM
Living Aviation History
Reactor Bipe EP 3-D
05sig1.QXD 3/25/08 10:21 AM Page 15
Edition: Model Aviation - 2008/05
Page Numbers: 14,15
Edition: Model Aviation - 2008/05
Page Numbers: 14,15
14 MODEL AVIATION
The Apogee Sport is a high-performance rudder/elevator
Discus-Launch Glider with a wingspan of 40 inches and an all-up
weight of approximately 3.6 ounces. That produces a wing loading
of roughly 2.9 ounces per square foot. The model uses the popular
AG airfoil, which is designed for both thermal performance and
penetration.
The Apogee Sport
kit design began with
the goals of making this
model accessible to
modelers who have average
building and flying skills,
accommodating today’s
advanced radio systems, and
being able to withstand fullforce
discus launches.
Contest-grade balsa is used,
and the kit includes hardware, accessories,
and full-size plans.
A comprehensive online manual includes fullcolor,
detailed photographs and instructions that are
tailored for a wide range of building skills. A live online forum
and telephone support are available to make the building
experience even easier.
Enduro Composite Models: Box 4068, Queensbury NY 12804;
Tel.: (518) 832-6726; Web site: www.flyecm.com
Hobby Lobby is
offering a large number of
small electric-ducted-fan
jets in both ARF and RTF
form. The Executive Jet
has a 47-inch wingspan, is
53.25 inches long, has
370 square inches of wing
area, and weighs 47
ounces ready to fly with the fixed gear (retracts optional).
The F/A-18 RTF is available in the Hornet and Red Viper color
schemes, has a 28-inch wingspan, is 37 inches long, and is completely
ready to fly right out of the box; everything is included.
Many of these jets feature hollow molded-foam construction. All
the jets are completely prepainted and ready for final assembly.
The surface of the foam is toughened, and the areas on the bottom
of the jet that contact the ground are made from durable plastic. Carbon
fiber and plywood are used where necessary for added strength.
Flight performance is remarkable, and the gear-equipped aircraft
can easily rise off ground (grass takeoff). Slow-speed performance is
excellent, and hand launching, if necessary, is a comfortable action.
Fixed gear or retracts is an option on many of these models.
Magnetic closures are popular on these aircraft, giving quick and
easy access to the flight battery. Balance is critical on these models, so
the optimum CG is molded into the bottom surface of the wing for
easy reference.
Total assembly time is
roughly six to eight hours.
The builder has the choice
of a three- to six-channel
setup and the option to have
nose-wheel steering,
rudder, retract, and flap
control.
Average flight times are between seven and 10 minutes. Most of
the jets in this lineup require one or two 1800 mAh 20C Li-Poly
battery packs.
Hobby Lobby: 5614 Franklin Pike Cir., Brentwood TN 37027;
Tel.: (615) 373-1444; Web site: www.hobby-lobby.com
Worth a Closer Look
Hobby Lobby Jets!
Apogee Sport DLG
Something Scale for World War I Buffs
Hangar 9’s new
Fokker D.VII 60 ARF is
an accurate scale
reproduction of Germany’s
legendary fighter. Any
modeler can appreciate the
exceptional level of detail, ranging from the scale pilot
figure to the dummy six-cylinder Mercedes engine with exhaust
stack and simulated rocker arms.
The accurate trim scheme includes German lozenge
camouflage on the wings and tail. Scale details include wheels,
guns, and more. The model was designed to accommodate twoand
four-stroke glow engines, as well as electric motors. A fourchannel
radio system is required, with five standard-size servos.
The 63.4-inch-span D.VII is constructed from laser-cut wood
and has painted fiberglass parts for detail. Covering is genuine
Hangar 9 UltraCote, including the lozenge pattern that will be
offered separately in case a repair is ever required. The model’s
wing area exceeds 1,100 square inches, and its flying weight is
expected to be 8-10 pounds.
Horizon Hobby Inc.: 4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign IL
61822; Tel.: (800) 338-4639; Web site: www.horizonhobby.com
FMA Direct is proud to announce the most intensely
engineered product it has ever designed. The Cellpro 10s Charger
can be used to charge any brand of Lithium pack using either
the Cellpro adapters or pigtails.
The 10s Charger includes two 5s
output connectors and two simple 5sto-
4s adapters. These extra
accessories enable the user to
connect any of the existing
Cellpro 4s adapters for
other brand batteries
with the Cellpro 10s
Charger.
FMA Direct’s
Cellpro Node
Connector is a key part
of the system. It enables the charger
to monitor individual cells and independently charge each cell to
its optimum level. Using the Cellpro 10s Charge Control
Software, the charger can be set to work with virtually any good,
regulated power supply, even if the supply is not designed for high
power.
By entering current capability (e.g., 1-25A), the 10s Charger
will automatically adjust the maximum charge current to protect
the programmed power supply. This powerful feature allows you
to decide how much money to spend on a power supply.
In addition, the new Cellpro 10s Charger has all the features
you will find in the trusted FMA Direct Cellpro 4s Charger, which
means that it can handle Li-Poly or A123 cells with variable
charge rates for both. The 10s charges one pack of 1s-10s or two
packs of 1s-5s cells simultaneously, and it has Internet
upgradability. There is no need to send the charger to the factory
for firmware upgrades; do it via the Internet.
FMA Direct: 5716A Industry Ln., Frederick MD 21704; Tel.:
(800) 343-2934; Web site: www.fmadirect.com
Cellpro Grows to 10
05sig1.QXD 3/25/08 11:19 AM Page 14
Accomplished pilots know that most models designed for 3-
D maneuvers do not transition well into precision/Pattern
flying. However, the ElectriFly Reactor Bipe is slightly larger
and stronger, so it tracks better. It also offers
fresh perspectives
in prefabrication
that enhance
assembly ease and
overall construction
quality.
The 35-inch-wingspan
Reactor biplane evolved from
the original Reactor monoplane
and is similarly loaded, with fiberglass parts and
composite hardware. The Reactor Bipe includes a CG balancer
so the builder can properly set and balance the airplane to
match the pilot’s flying style. Expect a flying weight of 34-38
ounces. This ARF requires a 650-watt motor; a 35-amp ESC; a
four-channel radio; and a 1200-2100 mAh, 11.1-volt Li-Poly
battery.
Great Planes Model Distributors: Box 9021, Champaign IL
61826; Tel.: (217) 398-3630; Web site: www.electrifly.com
May 2008 15
Worth a Closer Look
You don’t have to be an aviation buff to appreciate living
history. The Roaring Glory Warbirds series of DVDs takes the
viewer back in time to when aircraft such as the Tomahawk,
Mustang, and Hellcat were staples of military warfare.
Every disc in the series includes a history lesson, a modernday
look around these aircraft, and right-seat flights with the
pilots that demonstrate them at air shows around the globe.
Expert pilot hosts Jeff Ethell and Steve Hinton offer a tour of
such aircraft as the B-17, A6M5 Zero, B-25, Corsair, Lightning,
Avenger, and Thunderbolt, taking the viewer with them as they
wring out the aircraft in a check ride.
The viewer will feel as if he or she can almost smell the
exhaust fumes as Dolby Digital Surround sound fills the room.
Hybrid DVD functionality will appeal to Scale buffs; each of
the 10 discs in the series offers walk-around photography that is
printable from a
Mac or PC.
Bonuses such
as fact sheets,
original
training
films, and
dramatic reenactments
make these 88-
to 103-minute
presentations a pleasure to
experience.
AMA Cloud 9 Museum Store: 5161 E.
Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 47302; Tel.: (800) 435-9262;
Web site: www.modelaircraft.org/shopama MA
See page 199 for submission guidelines
MRC (Model
Rectifier
Corporation) is
now shipping the
venerable
Sceadu Evo 50
as a 120° CCPM
(Hirobo’s SWM
system) controlequipped
kit. As
does the popular
and proven HPM kit, which has been available for more than five
years, this Evo 50 kit includes a split gear-driven tail system for
tail authority in autorotations, has a full complement of ball
bearings and thrust bearings in the head and tail-rotor grips, and
can accept 620 main blades, which can be used with 95mm tail
blades.
The fully adjustable weighted paddles allow the pilot to set the
helicopter up for wild to mild. All bearings in the drivetrain are
easy to access for quick maintenance. The tail drive is Hirobo’s
proven belt system with a unique neoprene-coated, fiberreinforced,
fine-toothed belt for the smoothest power transfer and
minimal power loss.
The Sceadu Evo 50 lends itself to many different customizations
with true optional parts so it can stand out in the crowd and meet a
person’s performance requirements. If Scale flying is your passion,
a number of Scale bodies are available that will bolt directly onto
the Evo 50 kit.
Model Rectifier Corporation: 80 Newfield Ave., Edison NJ
08837; Tel.: (732) 225-2100; Web site: www.modelrec.com
The SuperFly is a must-have model. If you have a receiver; two
miniservos; a brushless
ESC; a two-cell, 1200 mAh
Li-Poly battery; and a few
spare hours, you can have
an airplane that flies nicely
and is almost impossible to
break.
The EPP foam that
becomes the SuperFly is
tough and flexible; it is
perfect for an airplane. It
will forgive a mistake or two without breaking, and because it will
maintain its aerodynamic shape, the airplane will fly the same flight
after flight.
We don’t mean for you to go to the flying field and abuse the
SuperFly or any airplane, but if you are trying to build enough
courage to try low inverted flight or any other interesting flying
experience, this is the airplane you need.
This model’s wingspan is 27 inches and the model is 22 inches
long, so it’s easy to take anywhere. With a flying weight of less than
11 ounces, the SuperFly is ideal for parks and small fields.
If you already have good flying skills, this airplane will not
disappoint you in terms of pure flying enjoyment. Almost every
radio system has elevon mixing, so there is no need for fancy
equipment. Acrylic paint works the best for decoration.
The SuperFly is meant to provide the most fun per dollar spent.
There will even be enough foam left in the kit to customize the
model to your liking.
SuperFly RC: 505 Tamara Dr., Georgetown TX 78628; Tel.:
(512) 686-4249; Web site: www.superflyrc.com
Super-Flying SuperFly
Sceadu Evo 50 CCPM
Living Aviation History
Reactor Bipe EP 3-D
05sig1.QXD 3/25/08 10:21 AM Page 15