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RC Planes 2008

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Planes - Help and Advice
These products split between toys and models for the adult enthusiast.  We have added the word TOY or MODEL to the heading of each item to help differentiate.   We do not consider any RC aircraft suitable for under 12's, and even at that age the child should be supervised, since accidents can occur.  Note that we do not sell wooden fuselage aircraft due to safety issues - all our planes are of polystyrene and plastic construction for safety.

All models are supplied on either 27Mhz or 40Mhz - it is imperative (particularly with aircraft) that you check that there is no one operating on the same frequency band as yourself before you start to use the toy or model.

Items below that are shown as In Stock can be on the truck tomorrow!

 

Silverlit Picco-Z (Picoo Z)   Helicopter

TOY PRODUCT

  



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Requires 12 AA Batteries

Genuine Silverlit Product - not the copies.

How to tell the difference: Look for the Silverlit logo on the packaging.
Why you should care: The copies don't have the overcharge protection circuitry on the Lipo battery.
And that means? If you overcharge the copies, they can catch fire...

  • Built-in Li-Poly batteries for long flying time
  • Built-in safety system for Li-Poly (unlike cheap copies)
  • Easy to operate & control through slow speed flight
  • Unique roto-blade system for steady take-off
  • Unique material withstands crashes*
  • Two channels digital proportional control
  • Equipped with LED light for visibility in low light conditions 
  • Precision speed control and rudder trimmer
  • Super wide infrared control range and super light size (weight below 10g)
  • Requires for Transmitter: 6xAA batteries (not included)

    A new limited edition Desert colour for the popular Picoo-Z Helicopter.  This is the lightest weight heli on the planet and can be flown inside with very little practice.

    Age guide - 8 years plus.

    * crash damage is not covered under any guarantee.

  • Picoo-Z Desert King Click here to find out how easy it is to orderPicoo Z Desert King Heli (Brown Colour)
    Full set including heli, rechargeable battery (built in) and combined controller/charger unit.   Pre-assembled. We suggest supervised Ages 8+  for this model. 

    £23.50
    In Stock
    FREE DELIVERY*

    Picoo-Z Metro Fly Click here to find out how easy it is to orderPicoo Z Metro Fly Heli (White Colour)
    Full set including heli, rechargeable battery (built in) and combined controller/charger unit.   Pre-assembled. We suggest supervised Ages 8+  for this model. 

    £23.50
    In Stock
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    * Remember - No P&P charge to most UK addresses on RC when you spend £50 or more - just select NO RUSH when you enter your order!

     

    Hobbyzone HBZ4600 Firebird Scout

    MODELLERS PRODUCT Battery & Charger Included!

      

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    Includes Battery and Charger

    It’s a rush to realize you can fly. With the Firebird Scout™ ready-to-fly RC plane from HobbyZone®, making this discovery – or helping someone else to - couldn’t be easier. Flying the Firebird Scout is so simple, you can actually teach yourself to fly. The only controls you have to master are power and steering. Exclusive flight control software analyzes and adjusts control inputs so you don’t over control and get into an unrecoverable situation. You get a smooth, successful first flight with none of the struggle and all of the fun. At the heart of this simplicity is HobbyZone’s Smart-Trak™ control system that gives you two ways to fly: Standard Mode and Expert Mode. If you’ve never flown before, Standard Mode keeps turns smooth and responsive without allowing you to turn too steeply. After you’ve mastered the basics, you can unlock Expert Mode for tighter turning performance. This opens the door to even more thrills, such as racing around pylons or spine-tingling spiral dives. It’s as though you have two planes in one!

    The Firebird Scout is HobbyZone’s lowest priced Smart-Trak equipped airplane. It’s ready to fly in minutes and comes with everything you need, including batteries and an instructional video CD. This is also a Zone 1 plane, so no experience is necessary to fly the Firebird Scout. You can have success your very first time flying.

    You will need...You won't need anything extra to get this bird up and flying! Just charge the battery, put on the wing, and go. You can buy the optional HobbyZone® DC peak charger (HBZ1026) to get you up and flying faster. Or, for more options, you can buy an additional battery to keep you flying longer (HBZ4545).

    Specifications
    Wing Span: 29.5 in (750mm)
    Overall Length: 21.7 in (550mm)
    Flying Weight: 5.8 oz (165g)
    Motor Size: 180 power
    Radio: Proportional 2-channel FM with Smart-Trak
    Trim Scheme Colours: White wings and body with orange and purple decals
    Approx. Assembly Time: 5 minutes
    Transmitter Range: 1500 ft (457.2m)
    Charger: 2.5-hour wall pack
    Landing Gear: Yes
    Steering: Proportional

    HBZ4600 Click here to find out how easy it is to orderHobbyzone Firebird Scout
    Full set including plane, rechargeable battery, charger and controller.  Pre-assembled. We suggest supervised Ages 10+  for this model. 

    £47
    In Stock
    FREE DELIVERY*

    * Remember - No P&P charge to most UK addresses on RC when you spend £50 or more - just select NO RUSH when you enter your order!

     

    Hobbyzone HBZ4700 Firebird Phantom

    MODELLERS PRODUCT Battery & Charger Included!

      

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    Includes Battery and Charger

    The Firebird Phantom is your ticket to the easiest RC flying experience ever. Equipped with HobbyZone’s revolutionary Anti-Crash Technology (ACT) for added safety and security, the Firebird Phantom is the ultimate plane if you have never flown before. You can be up and flying solo on your very first flight. It’s that easy.

    At the heart of this simplicity is HobbyZone’s Anti-Crash Technology™ system that helps prevent crashes from over control. If you’ve never flown before, turn the ACT on the sensors monitor the position of the plane. If the plane enters a dive and the sensors detect that the plane’s orientation is incorrect, the system will automatically correct the control inputs and help prevent the plane from crashing, allowing you time to regain control. After you’ve mastered the basics, you can turn off ACT for complete control and increased maneuverability.

    Additionally, the Firebird Phantom has 3 channels with true control of rudder, elevator and throttle, making the transition to flying more advanced aircraft easier.

    Specifications
    bulletWing Span: 29.75 in (760mm)
    bulletOverall Length: 23.5 in (600mm)
    bulletFlying Weight: 8.5oz (240g)
    bulletMotor Size: 180 power
    bulletRadio: Proportional 3-channel FM with ACT
    bulletRecommended Battery: 7-cell 8.4V 300mAh Ni-MH
    bulletApprox. Flying Duration: 5-8 minutes
    bulletApprox. Assembly Time: 5 minutes
    bulletTransmitter Range: 1300 feet (400m)
    bulletAvailable Frequencies: 6 frequencies on 27mHz
    bulletSmart Trak: Yes
    bulletX-Port: No
    bulletAnti-Crash Technology: Yes
    bulletCharger: 12V DC Peak Charger with AC adapter
    bulletPitch: Yes
    bulletLanding Gear: Yes
    bulletSteering: Yes
    HBZ4700 Click here to find out how easy it is to orderHobbyzone Firebird Phantom
    Full set including plane, rechargeable battery, charger and controller.  Pre-assembled. We suggest supervised Ages 10+  for this model. 

    WAS £54
    NOW JUST £44.99!
    In Stock
    FREE DELIVERY*

    * Remember - No P&P charge to most UK addresses on RC when you spend £50 or more - just select NO RUSH when you enter your order!

     

    Firebird Commander

    MODELLERS PRODUCT Battery & Charger Included!

      


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    Includes Battery and Charger

    The Firebird Commander gives you two ways to fly: Standard mode and Expert mode. If you've never flown before Standard Mode will have you up and flying like a pro in no time. Expert Mode provides even tighter turning performance and extra manoeuvrability so you can race around pylons or take on similarly equipped planes in thrilling 'air to air’ combat. The Firebird Commander is also equipped with the innovative X-Port feature allowing you to add exciting plug-in accessories like the Sonic Combat Module (SCM) and Aerial Drop Module (ADM) - both sold separately, phone for current stocks on these accessories. The Firebird Commander's larger size also gives better flying characteristics and longer flight times.

    Commander Features:
    • Advanced 'V' tail design for stability and manoeuvrability.
    • Specially designed one piece wing for increased performance.
    • X-Port for exciting optional plug-ins like the Sonic Combat Module (SCM) and Aerial Drop Module (ADM).
    • High capacity, rechargeable battery pack gives you an average flight time of 18 minutes.
    • 12v DC quick charger for 1 hour charging in the field.
    • 230v AC input wall charger for home charging.
    • Two-stick proportional controller with a 750m (2,500-foot) range lets you fly further (8 x AA batteries included).
    • Powerful 380 motor for faster climbs and higher speeds.
    • HobbyZone’s fully proportional Smart-Track flight system gives you two ways to fly: Standard Mode for beginners and Expert mode for those who have flown before.
     
    SPECIFICATION:
    Wing Span:
    1016mm (40")
    Weight:
    462g
    Build Level: Ready To fly
    Skill Level: Beginner



     

    FB-Commander

    Click here to find out how easy it is to orderHobbyzone Firebird Commander
    Full set including plane, rechargeable battery, chargers (2 - mains & DC) and controller.  Pre-assembled. We suggest Ages 12+  for this model.   New Lower Price - Was £89.95

    £69
    In Stock
    FREE DELIVERY*

    Air-Bomb

    Click here to find out how easy it is to orderFirebird Commander / Fighter Bird Aerial Drop Bomb Module Plugs into the plane and lets you drop light objects from the plane whilst in flight

    £19.99
    In Stock

    * Remember - No P&P charge to most UK addresses on RC when you spend £50 or more - just select NO RUSH when you enter your order!

     

    Hobbyzone HBZ2600 Firebird Commander II

    MODELLERS PRODUCT - EASY FLY Battery & Charger Included!

      


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    Includes Battery and Charger

    Nothing as exciting as Anti-Crash Technology (ACT) has happened to entry-level radio-controlled planes since HobbyZone was introduced.

    Here’s how it works:
    Two sensors on the fuselage, one on the top and one on the bottom, monitor the position of the plane in relation to the ground. When the plane is flying level, the top sensor sees the sky while the bottom sensor sees the ground, and they tell the onboard computer (receiver) that the plane is flying correctly. If the plane enters a severe dive, the sensors detect the change in orientation and react to the danger that the plane is then in. The software in the receiver will then temporarily cut the motor, and correct the severe angle and pitch of the plane. This causes the nose to come up and pulls the plane out of the dive to help prevent the plane from crashing. The pilot is then able to regain control. If pilots are flying correctly and do not put the plane into a severe dive situation while ACT is engaged, they will have complete control of the plane’s flight pattern. Once users gain experience flying, they can turn ACT off.

    Now, you can take advantage of this technological development by purchasing a Firebird Commander 2. This plane comes with everything that you need to teach yourself how to fly, including a battery pack for the plane, batteries for the transmitter, and an instructional video and manual. All of this, including the revolutionary Anti-Crash Technology, makes a price of less than £100 seem like a steal. And, with the ability to shut ACT off, it’s like you get two planes in one. You can learn to fly with ACT engaged, and then shut it off to fly more aggressively and to use X-Port modules, such as the Aerial Drop Module (HBZ6023), Sonic Combat Module (HBZ4020) or the Night Flight Module (HBZ3510). Because flying at night is very difficult, you should be quite experienced before you attempt to use this module and the ACT software should be shut off.

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    Wing Span: 41.0 in/1025mm

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    Overall Length: 31.0 in/790mm

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    Flying Weight: 17 oz/480 g

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    Motor Size: 380 Power

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    Radio: FM 2-channel proportional

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    Trim Scheme Colors: white/blue/black

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    Recommended Battery: 900mAh 7.2V Ni-MH (included)

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    Transmitter Range: 2500 ft.

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    Available Frequencies: 6 frequencies on 27 MHz

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    X-Port: yes

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    Charger: AC wall charger w/timer and LED

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    Landing Gear: yes

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    Steering: Proportional

    HBZ2600 Click here to find out how easy it is to orderHobbyzone Firebird Commander II
    Full set including plane, rechargeable battery, charger and controller.  Pre-assembled. We suggest supervised Ages 12+  for this model. 

    £74
    In Stock
    FREE DELIVERY*

    * Remember - No P&P charge to most UK addresses on RC when you spend £50 or more - just select NO RUSH when you enter your order!

     

    We keep a selection of parts (wings and props) for the above planes in stock.  Please note that Wings are subject to a higher than usual P&P charge due to the way in which we have to package a 4 foot long piece of polystrene to stop the post office breaking it!  Please ring 01438 742665 for availability of wings and props and for a price for postage on these items.

     

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