Thursday, October 9, 2008

Hobby Zone Update

New Releases

E-flite Blade mCX RTF
$129.99

The Blade mCX is an ultra micro-sized version of the popular Blade CX/CX2. With a rotor span under 8 inches and a flying weight of one ounce, this heli can be flown indoors almost anywhere, from a living room to small bedroom. We include a free glow-in-the-dark upper and lower blade set. Additional hop-ups are available (shown above).


Heli-Max CPv3 RTF
$199.98

New version of popular Axe CP heli includes 5-channel FM radio system, 3S 910mAh LiPo battery, balancing charger with adapters, LiPo protection module, Bell-Hiller rotor head, 380 size main main motor, N60 tail motor, and 3-in-1 ESC/gyro/mixer unit. Designed for both beginners and experts.

E-flite Pulse XT 25e ARF
$199.99

Versatile, sport performance aircraft that is easy to fly off of land or water. An original Mike McConville design. Floats sold separately.


E-flite Ultimate 20-300 10 ARF

$159.99

3D capable, sport model of a rare aerobatic aircraft. The large wing area and light wing loading design offers smooth flight characteristics with precise response. Due early next week.


Product Announcements

ParkZone Radian RTF
$249.99 Due October

LiPo-powered brushless sailplane. Spektrum DX5e 5-channel 2.4GHz full-range transmitter. Large 2-meter wingspan improves visibility and lift-to-drag ratio.


PKZ Super Decathlon BL RTF
$159.99 Due October

Update of original ParkZone Super Decathlon includes LiPo battery and 370 brushless outrunner motor, 3-channel ZX10 radio system.


Product Availability Updates
E-flite DHC-2 Beaver 25e ARF, Due October
Hangar 9 Piper Pawnee 40 ARF, Due October
E-flite Blade mCX BNF, Due October
E-flite Blade CP Pro 2 RTF, Due November
E-flite F-16 400 DF ARF, Due November
Hangar 9 PT-19 Profile Control Line ARF, Due November


The Deal
Hobby Zone has expanded their Hobby Zone coupon to all orders with a subtotal greater than $50. Within a few days of receiving a qualifying order from you, we will email you a coupon good for 10% off a subsequent order (not applicable for completion packages.)

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Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Flight Log 10.01.08

Flew two of my planes at lunch today...first, my e-Flite Enticement and then my little red low wing toy.

This afternoons flight with the Enticement was with my big O'l brick of a battery (at least for this light plane)...my FlightPower 1500mAh 7.4v 2s LIPO. So, the flight is a little more rocky with this battery, especially if you want to fly low and slow. But, it's still fun.

While flying the Enticement I charged up my little red low wing and then got a good 8 or so minute flight out of it. This type of plane is a fun challenge for the experienced pilot...but, probably too frustrating for the novice (its target market).