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Below are reviews of top RC airplanes with tips and information on building and flying all types of airplanes from trainers to aero-batics to helicopters.

The Alpha comes out of the box totally built and covered with Hangar 9 UltraCote®. Everything from the power system to radio control equipment is installed. What little assembly is left can be accomplished in minutes using the easy-to-follow manual. Once airborne, you'll be treated to the Alpha's gentle self-righting flight characteristics that make it easy to master the basics as well as recover from "sticky" situations.

The new Funtana S .40 3D ARF was designed only for Hangar 9 by one of Europe's most famous 3D pilots, Sebastiano Silvestri. Silvestri is an expert in F3A, a freestyle master and a world-class Tournament of Champions competitor that has amazed audiences all over the world. He based the Funtana S on his highly successful Katana S TOC design. The result is a budget-friendly .40-size airplane with unlimited IMAC performance. The Funtana can do it all: harriers, torque rolls, blenders, rolling circles and almost anything else you can dream up!

The Hobbyzone™ Firebird Outlaw™ RC airplane adds a new dimension to the art of Radio contol flying. Their concept of a no-experience-necessary RC airplane that includes everything you need to get flying for under $65 enables the beginner to successfully get into this wonderful hobby without spending a lot of money.

 Built for the 1931 Thompson Trophy pylon competition, the Gee Bee Z may Not have looked swift but it kept winning races and breaking airspeed records throughout the decade. Kyosho captures the Gee Bee Z's unique Golden Age charm in this high-quality, .40-size ARF. It goes together just like the original plane flew: FAST!!!

The Cox XB-28 RC plane is a ducted fan jet electric airlifter model that will give you a lot of fun flights. It is detailed after the modern passenger ject.

The Xtra Easy 2 is the ultimate trainer. It comes with everything professionally installed. It's easy to assemble and easy to fly. Includes the JR XF421EX computer radio and Evolution Trainer Power System x a natural fit. All the necessary radio programming for the Xtra Easy is already done at the factory, making it ideal for flight training.

The Silver P-51 Mustang 46 Nitro Gas RC Airplane ARF is a big, beautiful plane. With a 57.5 inch wingspan, thats almost 5 feet, this plane is truly huge. The Silver P-51 Mustang 46 Nitro Gas RC Airplane ARF comes with pre-installed retracts, trimmed and painted with fuel proof paint and decals. It also comes with a 3D transparent template to assist in Engine Installation and a hand Iron-On Covering Film. The Silver P-51 Mustang 46 Nitro Gas RC Airplane ARF is an Almost Ready to Fly plane which means it does not come with an engine or a Transmitter.

 The AT-6-46 Army Navy RC Nitro Gas Airplane ARF is a plane with a 60.5 inch wingspan, thats over 5 feet, this plane is truly huge. The AT-6-46 Army Navy RC Nitro Gas Airplane ARF comes with all hardware and accessories. It also includes a step-by-step, photo illustrated instruction manual. The AT-6-46 Army Navy RC Nitro Gas Airplane ARF is an Almost Ready to Fly plane which means it does not come with an engine or a Transmitter. It is an easy-to-assemble ARF that delivers smooth, solid aerobatic performance with striking scale looks.

The Spitfire 60 RC Nitro Gas Airplane ARF is another big model plane. With a 63 inch wingspan, thats over 5 feet. The Spitfire 60 RC Nitro Gas Airplane ARF comes with all hardware and accessories and pre-installed retracts to operate in scale manner. It also comes with a pre-painted fiberglass cowling with 3D template as well as functional flaps for smoother landings. The Spitfire 60 RC Nitro Gas Airplane ARF is an Almost Ready to Fly plane which means it does not come with an engine or a Transmitter. It is an easy-to-assemble ARF that is an incredibly detailed warbird.

OV-10 Bronco ARF Nitro Gas Powered RC Airplane

The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco is a turboprop-driven light attack and observation aircraft. It was developed in the 1960s as a special aircraft for COIN (counter insurgency) combat, and one of its primary missions was as a forward air control (FAC) aircraft. It can carry up to three tons of external munitions, and easily loiters for three or more hours. It was used for more than 30 years by primarily the Marines and is currently in use by many countries worldwide. Now you can own a piece of history with this replica reproduction of the North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco. The new Nitro OV-10 Bronco ARF RC Airplane comes with all hardware and push-rods needed to fly. All you need to purchase is the engine and radio equipment.

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Yakovlev Yak 54 ARF 87 Inch Aerobatic Nitro Gas RC Airplane

The Yakovlev Yak 54 ARF Aerobatic Nitro RC Airplane is an aerobatic thriller inspired by the Russian built Yakovlev Yak 54 air show champ. This great flyer features oversized control surfaces, double beveled wing and tail feathers for maximum deflection. The 87" Yak 54 ARF features airfoiled tail group and dual servos for each aileron for rock solid handling and unbeatable aerobatic performance. The wing and stabilizers are removable and supported by strong aluminum spars. The 87" Yak 54 ARF has a 10" diameter round cowl to accommodate a choice of engines. A clear tinted canopy with black trim sets off this beautiful color scheme. Painted fiberglass cowl & wheel pants, aluminum landing gear and tail wheel assembly is included.

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Fashion 50 ARF Aerobatic Nitro RC Airplane

This is the new and exciting Fashion 50 ARF Aerobatic Nitro Gas RC Airplane. A clear tinted canopy with black trim sets off this beautiful color scheme. Painted fiberglass cowl & wheel pants, aluminum landing gear and tail wheel assembly is included. Everything you need to get this bird in the air is included in this 90% prebuilt Almost Ready to Fly package, except engine and radio equipment. The Fashion 50 ARF 55" Aerobatic Nitro Gas RC Airplane aerobatic airplane will have them amazed at the flying field.

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CAP 232 Aerobatic ARF Nitro Gas Powered RC Airplane

This is the new and exciting CAP 232 Aerobatic ARF 46 Size Nitro RC Airplane. This fun Nitro RC Airplane comes with high quality, laser cut balsa and plywood combined for a strong lightweight construction. It is expertly covered with an iron-on film covering and trim. It comes with pre-cut hinge slots, self-adhesive decals, illustrated instruction manual, aluminum landing gear, wheels, fiberglass wheel parts, and all hardware and push-rods included. All you need to get this going is a 4-8 channel dual-conversion receiver, 2C .46 or 4C .52 glow engine or 400-600 watt brushless motor and speed control, and 4 or 5 standard size servos (5 required for glow power, 4 for electric power).

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DHC-2 Beaver ARF Park Flyer

The Beaver was created by De Havilland of Canada to be the perfect bush plane. Its designers knew a lot about wilderness flying living in the shadow of the Great White North and built the Beaver to be exceptionally rugged and powerful. Entering service in 1946, it quickly established itself on backwoods routes throughout Canada and Alaska. It went wherever the roads didn't, including lakes when retrofitted with floats. This airborne pack mule still flies in remote areas today, carrying fisherman to weeklong getaways or island-hopping tourists in the Caribbean. Wherever people are looking to enjoy a secluded slice of the great outdoors, chances are a Beaver is taking them there. It's only fitting that such a plane be GWS's newest park flyer subject.

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Hangar 9 Cessna 40 ARF

For fliers on a budget, Hangar 9's Value Series is just the ticket. Framed from balsa and ply like the Ultra Series and covered in pre-printed PVC film covering, they feature ABS wing tips and stab tips.

Hangar 9 continues, the Value Series with the semi-scale Cessna .40 Value ARF. The Cessna's semi-symmetrical airfoil and large 720 square-inch wing, combined with its light weight (just 5-1/2 lbs.), make for light wing loading. This means stable slow speed performance and predictable flight characteristics, making it an excellent choice for pilots stretching their skills into basic aerobatics.

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Cessna 182 Pro Deluxe Electric Ready-To-Fly RC Plane

The New Cessna 182 Pro Deluxe Electric Remote Controlled Airplane has several performance enhancements over the regular version. The Himag motor provides 40% more power than a standard speed 480. The Cessna Pro ships with a 2200 mah Lipoly 7.4 volt that provides over 20 minutes of run time!! A 2.4 GHZ DSM radio for glitch free flying with a range of up to 5500 feet. Now includes a new wing with 2 aileron servos (1 for each aileron) for more precise control and quicker response times.The Cessna 182 is a true scale ready to fly electric powered 4 channel R/C aircraft. Months of flight testing and design yield an aircraft that is super stable and capable of maintaining flight at super slow speeds that allow novice to master flight mechanics with ease.

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Hangar 9 J3 Piper Cub

Scale details like structs, dummy cylinders and Cub-style wheels are all included with
the Hanger 9 J3 Piper Cub, and its landing gear is tempered aluminum for superior
durability and sure-footed ground handling. It is covered with genuine Goldberg
UltraCote.And, the Hangar 9's cowling is real fiberglass, not vacuum formed plastic,
and it's pre-painted for a great color match with the covering.

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Miss 2 Easy Flyer 3ch Electric Airplane

Miss 2 easy flyer electric rc airplane 3ch wingspan - 54, 396 sq.in. wing area, long - 35, fully built and covered (beautifully!) airplane that is hollering at you to be your next airplane after your parkflyer. About 30 oz. flying weight. Big, bouncy landing gear lets you try to grease your landings. 15mph flying speed, half throttle duration to 20 minutes. Polyhedral for prompt turning control. Incredibly good illustrated instructions and simple electric power installation. Covered with Light Transparent Oracover.

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