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i Fliers: the 54th annual Weak Signals RC Show which we call Toledo had plenty of new e-offer- ings, beautifully crafted static
models, indoor electric flying and old friends for a fun filled weekend of enjoyment. This is my once a year chance to spend some time with my FM family discussing everything from soup to nuts. Micro models just keep getting better and Horizon Hobby’s
www.horizonhobby.com new UMX Carbon Cub, MiG-15 and AS3X glider are incredible feature-filled aircraft that I saw fly at E-Fest. The Carbon Cub comes complete with flaps and there are op- tional floats available. The AS3X includes a bungee launch system and comes equipped with a tow release for aero-tow by the Car- bon Cub. The MiG-15 is full four-channel control with steerable nose gear and boy does it scoot! Vogelsang Aeroscale’s www.team-aero
scale.com new sport EDF, the Viper MK11, is a low-priced, high performance EDF for everyday flying. Recommended to be used with the Wemotec 70mm or the “Habu” pow- er systems. Wing span is 41 inches, length is 38.2 inches and weight 36.8 ounces. TufFlight Models’
www.tufflight.com mot-
to is to produce models that fly well, be as unbreakable as possible and be low cost. Their new sport/3D model, The Big Bouncer, is designed for a 4-cell, 3300 mAh Li-Po as power and will allow you to enjoy big, pre- dictable slow and forgiving flying. A durable motor mount protects the motor in nose down crashes and prop strikes. There’s also durable rough field landing gear and a breakaway nylon bolt fuselage joiner. The fuse folds for easy transport. Wingspan is 54.6 inches, wing area 831 square inches, and weight is 4 pounds, 6 ounces. It’s all made of EPP foam. From Hobby People
www.hobbypeople.net there’s the Hubsan Spy Hawk RTF with Au-
PHOTOGRAPHY: DON BELFORT
Horizon Hobby’s new squadron of micro fliers really perform and are aided by the UMX stability system. Aero tow and micro EDF in a micro Bind and Fly package.
topilot and 2.4 GHz First Person View (FPV) Aircraft. The Spy Hawk is simply amazing. Not only is it a great flyer, it features a 5- megapixel camera that shoots live video di- rectly to a 3.5-inch LCD monitor on the transmitter—in color! The Spy Hawk is ready-to-fly and features rugged EPO foam construction, a brushless motor, a 4-channel 2.4 GHz radio control system with color monitor and a 2S Li-Po battery that pro- vides flight times of up to 30 minutes. This version of the Spy Hawk also features an Autopilot that will re-orient the aircraft should you ever lose control! Stevens Aero Model
www.stevensaero.com
offers many micro-indoor balsa kits for your micro electronics. Their Micro Builder Pro-
gram is one great deal. For an annual sub- scription you receive exclusive member only discounts and quarterly shipments of new micro indoor designs shipped free! Check their site for details. Radical RC’s
www.radicalrc.com 1905
Wright Flyer has a wingspan of 68 inches and a length of 46 inches, with a weight of 52 ounces. Power required is 200–350 watts. This machine has all the same struts as the original 1905 Wright Flyer. This is a kit and not an ARF. However it assembles more like an erector set. It will fly well and you’ll cer- tainly draw a crowd. It is suggested you fly it over a grass field in 10 mph wind or less. The Wright Flyer has flown in as high as 16 mph but less is certainly more fun.
by don belfort You can reach Don Belfortat 8250 Twin Cove Court, West Chester, Ohio, 45069
Vogelsang Aeroscale’s Viper MK 11EDF (above left) is a sport model with high performance. Recommended for 70mm Wemotec or Habu fan systems.
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The Big Bouncer(above right) from Tufflight allows you to learn acrobatic flight without going through a lot of models.
AUGUST 2012
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