Product News from M.A.N.
Exclusive Sneak Peek — E-flite UMX Micro Gee Bee R1 — with Video
From the first test flight flown by MAN contributor Greg Gimlick, here’s the new micro Gee Bee doing its thing. Watch for a full review in the August issue of MAN!
The new UMX Gee Bee also has the AS3X Stabilization system so it is a real joy to fly! Check out the video!
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Sky Limit Monitor from Winged Shadow Systems
The “Sky Limit” module monitors altitude and/or flight times of RC planes. When the plane reaches a user-specified altitude or time limit, it automatically reduces the throttle to a preset level. Applications include: altitude-limited electric soaring (ALES) competition, altitude limiting to meet Club/AMA rules and regulations, keeping planes within visual range, fun-fly and club contests, or just having fun.
The Sky Limit works in any gas-, glow-, or electric-powered model. Electric motors are turned off completely while engines are throttled down to a reliable idle point. The user can also choose to allow, or inhibit, throttle restarts after the limit is reached. A tiny, 3.6-gram airborne circuit installs inside the plane connecting to the receiver and the throttle servo or speed control. A plug-in programmer is used to select altitude (in feet or meters), time, and option settings.
The Sky Limit offers several additional features including maximum altitude capture and display. A selectable anticipator (anti-zoom) function reduces altitude overshoot. Additionally, an elevator mode allows experienced pilots to experiment with channels other than the throttle. The plug-in programmer has a two-line LCD display and simple two-button control. Housed in a compact 1.6″ square enclosure, it is powered by the airborne circuit and needs no batteries.
The altitude limit range is 50 to 9999 feet (15 to 3050 meters). The timer has a range of 5 to 9999 seconds. Both can be turned off to allow unlimited flight without the need to remove the airborne unit from the plane. The Sky Limit and the Programmer are available separately or together at a special combo price. Like all products from Winged Shadow Systems, they are designed and manufactured in the USA. Complete details (including free instruction sheet downloads) are available at www.WingedShadow.com
Sky Limit & Programmer Combo, $54.90
Sky Limit (airborne unit), $39.90
Sky Limit Programmer, $24.90
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Winged Shadow Systems, PO Box 432, Streamwood, IL 60107, USA (630)837-6553; E-mail: support@wingedshadow.com
Web site: www.WingedShadow.com
Florida Jets 2012 – SKS DVD Event Coverage
If you missed the event, you can still experience the THRILL! SKS was there and covered all the after-burner jet action like only SKS can!
The Largest Gathering of Jets in the RC World! Held once again at Lakeland Linder Airport in Lakeland, Florida, this event continues to bring together the hottest pilots and planes from around the globe. This year’s show featured many for the top sticks demonstrating the latest in jet technology. Dustin Buescher flew the new Skymaster F9F Cougar, Henry Castellanos flew his Aviation Design Scorpion and a new Modellbau Tornado sport, Alberto Enriguez had a F-86D Saber Jet “Dog” model. Jorge Escalona burned up the sky’s with his twin turbine C-ARF MiG 29, while Chuck Storrie made strafing runs with his Mibo A-10 Thunderbolt II. And for the electric jet fans David Payne demonstrating the new MiG 15 foamie jet Horizon Hobby and Ali Machinchy flew the newly redesigned BVM MiG 15 EDF.
Plus the SKS camera went for a ride on Joey Tamez’s Shockwave for some wild in flight video footage. Other featured pilots include : Rei Gonzalez flying a twin electric BVM F-4 Phantom and a Skymaster Hawk 100 ( see on the case cover), Kim Foster and Peter Harasiewicz both had the large scale Futuras and Ali Machinchy and Graeme Mears showed off their impressive T-33 T-bird (which is also going to be the team’s Top Gun entry.)
Total Running Time: 99 minutes. $24.95 plus $5.70 S&H. Blu-Ray (111 minutes,) also available from:
SKS Video Productions, 85 Pine Road, Abbottstown, PA 17301 (800) 988-6488; scott@sksvideo.com www.sksvideo.com
Flyzone Calypso EP Glider
Smooth and forgiving, the 4-5 channel Flyzone Calypso EP Glider excels as a first electric sailplane. Experienced glider pilots will also enjoy its wide range of soaring performance — and can elect to use the flap option (requiring a linkage set sold separately) for advanced thermal chasing.
Two versions of the Calypso are available, in varying degrees of completeness and convenience to match any pilot’s needs: fully equipped Ready-to-Fly (RTF); and Transmitter-Ready (Tx-R™), with an installed SLT™ receiver that can be controlled with AnyLink™ using almost any flight transmitter the pilot already owns. All include a factory-installed brushless power system and take only a screwdriver for final assembly.
Made of durable AeroCell™ foam, the Calypso features a two-piece wing that removes easily for transport, with independent aileron servos that allow mixing. The tail assembles and aligns by tightening just one screw. Factory-finished with a bold green and black trim, the Calypso is easy to track at high altitudes.
Enjoy easy hand launches and long flight times with brushless power…take advantage of the wheel and skid plates for grass for runway landings.
Durable AeroCell™ foam construction
Brushless power system is factory-installed
Very low overall parts count – just five main pieces!
Two-piece wing removes easily for transport
No glue required – only a Phillips screwdriver
Large on-board compartment accepts a variety of batteries
Bold green and black trim scheme stands out in high altitudes
Includes landing wheel plus nose and tail skid plates
Specifications:
Wingspan: 73 in (1855 mm)
Wing Area: 526 in² (33.9 dm²)
Length: 47 in (1195 mm)
RTF Weight: 29 oz (820 g) Calypso RTF: The RTF offers “all-in-one” convenience!
Includes:
Tactic™ 4-channel TTX400 2.4GHz radio, brushless power system with outrunner motor and 18A ESC, 11.1V 15C 1300mAh LiPo battery, balancing charger and (4) “AA” batteries.
RTF requires: Nothing Calypso Tx-R™: The Transmitter-Ready model lets pilots fly with their favorite transmitter!
Includes: Brushless power system with outrunner motor and 18A ESC, receiver compatible with AnyLink™, 4 micro servos, 11.1V 15C 1300mAh LiPo battery and balancing charger.
Tx-R requires: AnyLink and compatible 4-5 channel transmitter, or a Tactic™ 2.4GHz transmitter with SLT™.
Calypso EP Glider RTF Retail: $299.99 Street: $249.99 FLZA3002
Calypso EP Glider Tx-R Retail: $249.99 Street: $199.99
The Calypso gliders will be available late June.
Savox Servos — Taking RC by Storm!
The Model Airplane News editors have been having excellent results with the new line of servos from Savox USA. These impressive servos have been featured in several MAN Airplane Flight Reports and our contributors have given them two thumbs up for price and performance.
Extremely popular in both Europe and Asia, Savox are quickly becoming a recognized name. Savox offers a wide variety of high-performance digital servos that both meet the requirements for demanding modelers but also do it at a reasonable price making them an excellent value. Whether you are into fun fly, scale planes or 3D aerobatics, sport sized or giant scale, Savox has great servo choices for you.
Not simply rebranded servos, Savox offers sevros with torque outputs from 25 to 277 oz.-in. and prices ranging from $28 to $116. Gearing is available with industrial plastic, metal and titanium and aluminum. But wait! There’s still more. Savox just launched the first 12-bit 4096 resolution digital servos comprising coreless motors and titanium alloy gearing. I’m sure well be seeing a lot more from Savox USA.
SavoxUSA (855) 76-SAVOX; sales@savoxusa.com ; www.savoxusa.com
