Movies Added! Hangar 9′ successful Alpha glow-powered Basic Trainer series has been teaching new RC pilots how to get into the air for almost a decade. The new E-flite Alpha 450 Sport looks and flies as well and as easily as its big brothers but is electric powered and the right size for Park Pilot flying. Walk on the small side and try out this new airplane in the Park Pilot Section.
Ready for some inexpensive, outside-your-house type flying? Try ElectriFly’s FlyLite. The FlyLite can be flown indoor in the larger than a gym venues and can handle moderate winds outdoors as well. This simple to fly Park Pilot type airplane can also be used to self-learn RC flying in a larger outdoor area.
Long a favorite of private pilots everywhere, the Piper Cherokee series has not always been available as a model. Great Planes has changed that with its new Cherokee ARF. This sport airplane has amazing vertical and aerobatic performance on just a 46-size engine. Walk On The Flight Line, climb in and learn about this surprising sport airplane as we try a few tricks and aerobatics.
Movies Added! The first basic trainer Sport Aviator reviewed was the ever popular NexSTAR glow trainer. Hobbico followed that with their NexSTAR EP electric-powered trainer. Both were 40-sized airplane. Now, Hobbico introduces a Park Pilot Sized NexSTAR fully equipped with speed brakes, lift devices and a special anti-spin technology. Equipped with a 2.4 GHz radio system, the NexSTAR EP Mini is right for any park and for any new pilot.
Movies Added! The first basic trainer Sport Aviator reviewed was the ever popular NexSTAR glow trainer. Hobbico followed that with their NexSTAR EP electric-powered trainer. Both were 40-sized airplane. Now, Hobbico introduces a Park Pilot Sized NexSTAR fully equipped with speed brakes, lift devices and a special anti-spin technology. Equipped with a 2.4 GHz radio system, the NexSTAR EP Mini is right for any park and for any new pilot.
An 8-channel 2.4 Ghz radio system for $150? Trust Airtronics, an old hand at the business of RC flying, to give us one of the best, most complete RC sets on 2.4 Ghz with amazing capabilities. Features like dedicated dual elevator mixing and knife-edge trimming can only be found on transmitters costing close to $1,000! But here are those features, and many more, for less than $150!! Switch on the Radio Stack and learn about this performance value.
Movies Added! – The Model Tech Super Cub ARF would serve very well as either a first, basic trainer or a second sport airplane. Surprisingly easy to assemble and with excellent performance, the Super Cub remains stable in the air and can handle even the strongest winds (within reason). Walk the Flight Line with Eric Henderson as he both reviews this fine airplane and passes along many building and assembly techniques and tips.
Movies Added! – Looking for a small Park Pilot airplane with Pattern like performance? Try the economical GWS Formosa. Easy to fly, but very capable, this fun little airplane is easy to build and fly. Walk over to the Park and join Eric Henderson as he details the Formosa.
The BN-2 Islander is different for a small airplane Park Pilot type airplane. It is a twin. Extra thrust, a different sound and spectacular aerobatic performance. For a different small field airplane that is still easy to fly, try the GWS BN-2 Islander in the Park Pilot Section.
Movies Added! – While it is not recommended, here is an airplane that allows you to teach yourself to fly RC. Having an instructor is better, and the first flights must be flown by an experienced pilot to trim and set. But flight is slow at walking speed and landings are almost automatic. Come out to the Park and fly the GWS Slow Stick with Eric Henderson.
