Fly away - first time and intermediate pilots welcome!
All our planes are sold as complete packages - each includes the flight battery, a charger (sometimes integrated into the handset), the handset and full instructions.
All models are made from EPS Foam (a toughened variant of polystyrene) - this means that, unlike models made from rigid plastic, metal or wood, you can fly the plane in most parks and over farmland without a license, without needing to be a member of a flying club and without, in most cases, separate insurance.
Buying as a gift Some tips:
Planes come in four basic designs - the key to a successful first flight is choosing something suitable for the experience of the pilot:
Type 1: Twin Prop powered models - these have no flaps / rudder / elevator control, the plane flies purely by varying the twin propeller's speed. Faster on one side - it turns. Both faster - it climbs. Both slower - it descends. VERY EASY TO FLY.
Type 2: Single Prop Bi-Plane - such as the Sopwith Pup and Fokker DVII - these are quite slow in the air and very controllable as a result. A great way to learn to fly.
Type 3: Conventional High Wing: This is a plane where the body of the aircraft hangs from the main wing (the wing is on top of the cab effectively). These are faster but still remain stable as the weight hanging from the wing makes them slower to turn.
Type 4: Low Wing: This is a plane such as a Spitfire, a Messerschmitt or a Mustang - or indeed any WWII type fighter plane. On these the weight is above the wing, meaning the plane will very quickly "peel off" and dive away. Very spectacular in the air but much harder to get the hang of and prone to crashing in inexperienced hands.
Type 5: Jet: We don't usually stock these, they are extremely difficult to fly but look good in the hands of a seasoned flyer. For most people though they will very quickly turn into a pile of broken bits!
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The TGPF Cessna is a compact and accurate replica of the full size Cessna 182 and comes with all the necessary pre installed equipment to get you [...]
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The TGPF Cessna is a compact and accurate replica of the full size Cessna 182 and comes with all the necessary pre installed equipment to get you [...]
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This is a spare battery for the Hobbyzone Duet or Airwing planes, plus many others. The battery is from a third party manufacturer recommended by [...]
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This is a spare battery for the Hobbyzone Duet or Airwing planes, plus many others. The battery is from a third party manufacturer recommended by [...]
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This is a spare battery for the Top Gun Park Flite Cessna 182 plane.
These are official Top Gun batteries, so guaranteed to fit and (unlike some [...]
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This is a spare battery for the Top Gun Park Flite Cessna 182 plane.
These are official Top Gun batteries, so guaranteed to fit and (unlike some [...]
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This is a spare battery for the Ares Sopwith Pup, Fokker D.VII and Spad S.XIII.
Spec:
50mAh 1-Cell/1s 3.7V LiPo
Please note that thi
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This is a spare battery for the Ares Sopwith Pup, Fokker D.VII and Spad S.XIII.
Spec:
50mAh 1-Cell/1s 3.7V LiPo
Please note that thi
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Designed using lightweight and durable EPO wing construction, the FirStar is built tough. And it better be! The perfect airplane for beginners young [...]
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Designed using lightweight and durable EPO wing construction, the FirStar is built tough. And it better be! The perfect airplane for beginners young [...]
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Battery LiPo 200mAh 1-Cell/1S 3.7V 15C, Connector Ultra-Micro (Taylorcraft)
This battery is a specific one of the Ares Taylorcraft and will be [...]
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Battery LiPo 200mAh 1-Cell/1S 3.7V 15C, Connector Ultra-Micro (Taylorcraft)
This battery is a specific one of the Ares Taylorcraft and will be [...]
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Got a Gamma V2 or V2 Pro? Then this is the perfect accessory. Clip it straight to the pre-installed camera mount on the underside of your model and [...]
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Got a Gamma V2 or V2 Pro? Then this is the perfect accessory. Clip it straight to the pre-installed camera mount on the underside of your model and [...]
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A cost-effective introduction to R/C flying with everything you need to get going in the box.
This tough EPO-foam 600mm park flyer has superb [...]
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A cost-effective introduction to R/C flying with everything you need to get going in the box.
This tough EPO-foam 600mm park flyer has superb [...]
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Spare prop for for the Cessna 182 Skylane from Top Gun Park Flite.
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Spare prop for for the Cessna 182 Skylane from Top Gun Park Flite.
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Offering a perfect combination of stability and durability, while also delivering capable flight performance, the Ares Gamma 370 V2 is not only the [...]
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Offering a perfect combination of stability and durability, while also delivering capable flight performance, the Ares Gamma 370 V2 is not only the [...]