HobbyZone Champ RTF Micro RC Airplane Review w/ Video!

Champ RTF Review

We have all had dreams of mounting wings and taking flight and the Champ RTF does just that! This extremely easy to use aircraft model is the ideal remedy for almost any aviation longing you might have. In fact the Champ RTF is so easy to use that you could even teach yourself to fly it. This recreation of one of the best known of all aircraft types, the tail wheel airplane, is in itself an experience of history for new flyers and a delicious taste of nostalgia for any veteran. The Champ RTF is a perfect teach yourself aircraft model and will give any user hours of unending fun.

Champ RTF Features

• Fully assembled and ready for flight
• Small and Lightweight
• Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM2 technology
• 3.7V Li-Po battery
• Includes DC Li-Po charger plus batteries

Fully Assembled

The Champ RTF comes completely assembled. The little plastic aeroplane needs no initial elbow grease to get it going. Even the batteries for the model are provided! All you have to do is pull it out and enjoy hours of fun!

The Champ has a scale wing rib detail plus a steerable tail wheel to enhance your experience of using the Champ RTF.

Lightweight and Durable

Thanks to the small size of the Champ RTF, it can be flown in almost any tight space (so long as there is enough room for takeoff). Even a measly backyard would be as good as a World War 2 battlefield with the Champ RTF at your command! Its lightweight and durable construction almost make crashes fun! It does not wreak havoc or burst into a flaming inferno as it comes down, it is a very, very safe model (that is not to say that you should buy one just to crash it in your backyard!). The Champ RTF is designed for ultra easy control. No other model aircraft of its class can have you feeling like a ace pilot in as little time. In fact 2 or 3 flights is usual more than adequate for making a pilot out of you. These easy controls are not just to attract a newbie or two, they also help pros develop their skills and learn new tricks.

Spektrum™ DSM® technology

One thing which sets the Champ RTF apart from its competition is its use of the extraordinary Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM2™. This means that the radio systems used in the Champ RTF are the very same Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM2 technology which is not only trusted but also widely used by many experienced RC pilots all across the globe. The use of this outstanding bit of technology allows you to enjoy absolute and complete freedom from any sort of cumbersome signal interference whenever and wherever you choose to take wings and fly. But if you thought that this is only for rookies and that once you have mastered the art of model aeroplane flying you can abandon the Champ RTF once and for all, think again! The Champ RTF’s transmitter can be used to fly some of the Bind-N-Fly ultra micro aircraft from ParkZone and Blade. A full catalogue of which models these are is widely available on the net.

Li-Po Battery

The Champ RTF runs on a very efficient 1S 3.7V 150mAh Li-Po battery which gives you hours of fun before you need to recharge. Even the DC Li-Po charger is included with the Champ RTF.

Pros and Cons of the Champ RTF

Pros

The airplane comes pre-assembled and is easy to manoeuvre so it’s ideal for beginners.

It’s very durably constructed so it can withstand crashes.

The Li-Po battery gives you a good 10-15 minutes flight time before it loses power.

The DSM2 radio technology ensures you won’t experience signal interference when operating the plane.

The included controller can be used to control some other planes from ParkZone and Blade.

Cons

Being light makes the plane sensitive to wind, so it is only suitable for flying in a light breeze, but not stronger winds.

The connectors on the battery are small so you need to be careful when connecting it to the plane.

Remote Control Helicopter Reviews Final Thoughts on the Champ RTF

While the Champ RTF is extremely useful for new flyers, it is also excellent for any age group; an 8 year old can have as much fun with it as an 80 year old. This really does make the Champ RTF live up to its name and be a model to have a look at.

We highly recommend the Champ RTF for beginners who are looking for their first RC plane.

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Syma S031G RC Helicopter with Lipo battery Newest Version - REVIEW!

Syma S031G RC Helicopter with Lipo battery Newest Version Review

All of us flying enthusiasts will be very familiar with the name ‘Syma’ and the S031 RC would probably be very high on the list of most popular Syma products. But now things just got that much better because the Syma S031G RC Helicopter with Lipo battery Newest Version is out and ready for take off! This extraordinary new model is far ahead its predecessor in almost every way, Syma has really outdone itself with this little piece of aviation fun. The Syma S031G RC Helicopter is equipped with a lipo battery which not only takes performance to new heights, but also extends flight time much, much more to include hours more fun for you.

When we remember the Syma S107 and the older Syma S032 we are tempted to believe that we had seen the very best, far from it! The Syma S031G RC Helicopter with Lipo battery Newest Version has much greater range manoeuvrability and power than its smaller ancestors.

Syma S031G RC Helicopter with Lipo battery Newest Version Features

• 3 Channels
• 24″ Frame
• Gyro control for precision control
• Ideal for outdoor flying
• Can fly forwards, backward, left and right
• Features LED Light
• Li-Po Battery operated for enhanced performance

Large Frame

The Syma S031G RC Helicopter with Lipo battery Newest Version is no ordinary toy helicopter. It is a 3 Channel Helicopter and measures about 24 inches in length.

Li-Po Battery for Enhanced Performance

The powerful new Lipo battery gives the Syma S031G RC Helicopter with Lipo battery Newest Version much greater power and range. Most importantly it increases battery life to make your experience last that much longer and be so much more enjoyable.

Thanks to the new lipo batteries in the Syma S031G RC Helicopter with Lipo battery Newest Version your fun can be extended outdoors even in not very mild climate. Because of the added power, the Syma S031G RC Helicopter with Lipo battery Newest Version can manage strong winds better than most other helicopters of its size, which makes it perfect for new flyers to practice with and earn their spurs as pro pilots.

LED Lights for increased Visibility

New helicopter flyers need not fear losing sight of this helicopter because the Syma S031G RC Helicopter with Lipo battery Newest Version is equipped with bright LED lights which make the helicopter visible wherever it is within its range.

Gyro Controls for Precise and Safe flying

Thanks to its gyro controls, the Syma S031G RC Helicopter with Lipo battery Newest Version is much safer to fly as compared to other more unwieldy helicopter models. Its twenty four inch frame is very conspicuous even at quite a distance and because of its strong aerodynamic design it is much easier to use. This frame is also supported by a strong alloy used to build the model and the unique design renders the Syma S031G RC Helicopter with Lipo battery Newest Version as attractive to look at as it is fun to fly.

The extraordinary manoeuvrability of the Syma S031G RC Helicopter with Lipo battery Newest Version allows it to fly forward, reverse and even right and left.

Pros and Cons of the Syma S031G RC Helicopter with Lipo battery Newest Version

Pros

The gyro control is excellent and requires only very slight trimming.

The alloy structure of the helicopter is very sturdy and robust so it can withstand crashes without being damaged. However, we advise flying near grass and not hard surfaces so the landings will be softer.

The Li-Po battery gives you approximately 12 minutes flying time and also provides enhanced performance.

Cons

It isn’t suitable for flying in windy weather.

Remote Control Helicopter Reviews Final Thoughts on the Syma S031G RC Helicopter with Lipo battery Newest Version

The Syma S031G RC Helicopter with Lipo battery Newest Version is definitely something any helicopter enthusiast should take a look at. While a newbie can learn the art of flying, an experienced pilot can hone their skills and perfect their tricks using this very safe, yet very controllable model. The Syma S031G RC Helicopter with Lipo battery Newest Version is certainly the best, or rather the only possible successor to the hugely popular older Syma S031.

If you are new to flying we recommend that you get the Syma S107 first for indoor use, and then later get this one after you have some flying experience.

Although this is a very safe model, it is advisable that the Syma S031G RC Helicopter with Lipo battery Newest Version is not suitable for pilots under the age of fourteen. But otherwise this is certainly a helicopter which can tickle anyone’s love for flying.

Syma S031G RC Helicopter with Lipo battery Newest Version reviewed by Remote Control Helicopter Reviews

Red Bull Stratos & Felix Baumgartner Successful At Over 71,000' (With Video)

Felix Baumgartner ready to leave capsule at over 71,000' on 3-15-12 (photo: facebook)

 I was really excited when I first learned about the Red Bull Stratos project and Felix Baumgartner's plan to attempt to break Joseph Kittinger's amazing high altitude jump record of 102,800' from 1960. My dad started skydiving in 1958, so the incredible jumps of Joe Kittinger were part of household talk when I was a kid. But when the Stratos project went on hold in late 2010 due to a legal battle over how this new project had been conceived (see story here), I lost a lot of my interest. But with yesterday's test jump from over 71,000 feet that launched from Roswell New Mexico, and the success that has been achieved thus far, it's hard not be excited again. (apparently some sort of out-of-court settlement got the project back on track in mid 2011)

 I'm guessing there will be some extensive freefall video available before long, but for now the video below gives a good overview of the project and the jump from yesterday.

 It's pretty much off-the-scale-cool that Joe Kittinger is involved in the Stratos project encouraging Felix along... and it's great to see that this new project has helped bring attention to Joe's amazing accomplishments from so long ago. And the Stratos project is more than just a stunt. The next generation of pressure suits are being tested here, and then there's that interesting idea that Felix may indeed go supersonic when he gets to the big jump planned for 120,000 feet. I don't know if there's really anything interesting or useful to be learned from a man in a pressure suit falling at supersonic speeds, but I guess we won't know until it's done!

 For more details on the Red Bull Stratos project, check out:

RedBullStratos

facebook.com/RedBullStratos

FelixBaumgartner.com

facebook.com/felixbaumgartner