Blade Fusion 360 BNF Basic
The Fusion 360’s new all-carbon-fiber-and-aluminum bar-and-aluminum design takes frame rigidity to another level for a solid flight experience. It has new carbon-fiber main rock- rotor blades, a new oversized tail boom, and a new CNC aluminum tail case. Its brushless outrunner motor delivers impressive head speeds via the helical main gear.
$549.99 | bladehelis.com
Du-Bro Products Tru-Spin Prop Balancer
Balance balance model airplane props of all sizes, drone and quadcopter props, boat propellers, spinners, RC helicopter rotor heads, and E- jet impellers. The specially designed locking cone securely centers and locks the prop hub onto the balancing shaft for no-slip accuracy. The prop balancer’s aluminum wheels are virtually friction-free for precision and accuracy. Each balancer comes complete with assembly and prop balancing instructions.
$39.95 | dubro.com
Hangar 9 Fokker D.VII 30-60cc
This built-up model features a scale replica engine, sprung wooden tail skid and shock-absorbing main gear, a detailed cockpit with a pilot and instrument panel, machine guns, functional flying wires, 8-inch vintage wheels, and UltraCote covering. It is intended for a 30 to 60cc gas or glow engine or equivalent electric motor.
$799.99 | hangar-9.com
Hangar 9 Timber 110 30–50cc ARF
This STOL model combines the spirited performance of a sport plane with the versatility of a bush plane, and it can even do 3D aerobatics. It features lightweight balsa-and plywood construction and two-piece plug-in wings with optional use leading-edge devices and operational flaps.
$699.99 | hangar-9.com
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Legend Hobby / Seagull Models - Cessna Grand Caravan 208
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The Fifty Six takes its design cues from the original .09- to .15-size Carl Goldberg Falcon 56 of the 1960s. Reworked to incorporate modern, lasercut techniques to make kit building better than ever.
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Let’s face it, there’s just something extra special about twin-engine RC aircraft. Most modelers stop what they’re doing when a twin fires up on the flightline.
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