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Previews-Horizonrc.com Previews The New E-flite L-4 Grasshopper 250 ARF

admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:30:24 +0000

I had the good fortune of talking with E-flite model airplane designer David Payne to discuss his latest model, the new Piper L-4 Grasshopper. Another of the models that all RC guys love, the L-4 is the military version of the popular J-3 Cub. It has many interesting features that make it a great model with excellent flying characteristics for pilots of all skill levels. David gives us some great insight into this excellent airplane. I have listed some of the features that David and I discussed below. Watch our video to find out what makes the L-4 Grasshopper so special. •Great-looking scale outline and scale Features •Built-up balsa construction •Realistic ultracote® parklite™ trim scheme •Easily assembles in a single evening •Magnetically secured plug-in wings •Quick-release wing struts There are a few items that you will need to complete the L-4 ARF: •4 servos •Receiver •250 Brushless E-flite motor •E-flite 430 2S Li Po Battery •10-Amp Speed control Questions or comments email us at editors@horizonrc.com For More information please vist the links below: www.horizonhobby.com www.horizonhobby.com Horizon Hobby is now on facebook! Visit us at www.facebook.com

Martin Mars

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:32:00 +0000

3.1m giant electric RC airplane model. Martin Mars is the greatest seaplane in operation, this is a 1:20 scale model.

Turbine Powered Scale Model of Tomcat F-14

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:29:59 +0000

Go to www.drsaff.com for more info. If there were not persons standing next to this model, you would swear that it was the real thing. This is a “scratch” built model by a Canadian modeler, Wil Henderson.

“Tercel” RC Airplane demo from boomerangscom

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:31:21 +0000

RC airplane demonstration video of the Angel electric airplane, availble from boomerangs.com for $39.95 at boomerangs.com

Ow! RC electric motors and props are dangerous!!

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:26:46 +0000

Removal of bandages 2 weeks after having rt. middle finger amputated by model airplane prop. Fingers on either side took major hits as well.

A Bit of Fry and Laurie – Mr Dalliard – Models

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:30:20 +0000

Taken from season 4. Meet the shopkeeper from hell, in a model airplane shop! Enjoy!

PT17 Kyosho Super Stearman RC Model

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:30:48 +0000

Kyosho .40 sized Super Stearman RC Aircraft on a maiden flight after a rebuild and engine change.

Worlds largest model RC plane

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:32:22 +0000

This is to Guinness book of records THE largest RC plane. It has a span of 8.9m, 4 X 160cc engine, weight: 210 kg and is built on scale 1/5 of the B29 “Dina Might”

Rib Layout

admin — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:32:33 +0000

Homemade CNC router cutting model airplane ribs in balsa wood. Software used: cut2d Mach3

Hobbyzone Mini Super Cub RC Airplane Onboard Camera Flying Over Factories

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:33:30 +0000

The Hobbyzone Mini Super Cub flying in New Holland, PA in an industrial area. Flying over a huge water tower on early morning flight in October. ALL music is from www.freeplaymusic.com.