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Great Planes Cherokee Sport-Scale ARF is a 60 in model which could be rigged with either glow or electric power. This scale model is ideally suited to those interested in a scale-looking low wing model and is a great step-up after your first trainer. Being an ARF, they claim 4-6 hours of assembly and your off to the field. This model will perform the basic aerobatic maneuvers and should be an ideal first low wing airplane for the serious RCer.

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The ElectiFly Pluma Electric 3D Aerobat Plane by Great Planes is an exciting new entry in their collection of foamie electric airplanes. What makes this almost-ready-to-fly (ARF) airplane unique is it's strong solid fuselage which gives the plane excellent stiffness for fine aerobatic performance. This plane is ready for some serious 3D stunts with an experienced pilot on the stick in just about an hour with it's easy assembly. The ElectriFly Pluma is one exiting aerobatic plane for your next indoor or outdoor flying meet.

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Great Planes is the home of one of the best flight simulators available for aspiring and seasoned RC pilots, but now they offer a new complete system with either a RC Helicopter or a RC Airplane included with the flight simulator software. The RealFlight Training System allows you to train on the simulator and then when you are ready the same model in simulation is now the real deal and ready for the field.

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Electrifly by Great Planes has available another great foam airplane from the “Flatouts” series called the Extra 300S. This airplane is capable of doing some advanced 3-D aerobatics and since it is a a foamie style model it assembles quickly, is easy to repair in the field and electric propulsion is quick and easy. This park flyer is an idea model for someone who is an intermediate to an advanced pilot ready to try 3D aerobatics.

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The Edge 540 3D is one of the latest additions to the Performance Series from Great Planes. It is an ARF and has really nice looks since it is based on the poplar international aerobatic plane which competes in the real Unlimited class circuit. Excellent Great Planes quality, super 3D plane performance and built to be lightweight without sacrificing durability make this model one to add to your short list for your next build.

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Great Planes produces not only some excellent RC aircraft, but they also have a nice line of must have tools for every modelers workbench. Two of these tools include the C.G. Machine and the Accuthrow tools that are great for setting up your next model for flight. Many of us are so eager to hit the field with our new ARF or even balsa model that we don’t take all the time we really should to protect the time invested in building the model to make sure it is ready to fly well on the first try. Time on the bench equals a better chance of success at the field on that maiden flight, and with the C.G. Machine and Accuthrow tools, Great Planes helps you succeed.

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Are you ready to have some flat-out fun? Electrifly by Great Planes has a great line of electric profile foamies called "Flatouts" and one of the most popular versions is the classic J-3 Cub with some nice stand-off scale looks.

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An awesome .25-size Spitfire by Great Planes is almost ready for action. Just add either a .25 glow engine or electric propulsion set-up, radio and you will be ready for some excellent sport airplane fun. This model is even AMA Event 750 COMBAT class 2610 legal when flown with electric power. Covered nicely with Monokote and having durable plywood and balsa construction this isn’t your ordinary ARF (Almost-ready-to-fly) model. Considered one of the finest fighters of World War II and now ready for action at your local field, the Great Planes Spitfire is an excellent choice for some scale military fun. Visit the Great Planes website for all the details including some good video coverage, copy of manual and a complete parts list.

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The Stik Design may be a classic of modern flight but Electrifly have given it a new twist by adding electric power to its timeless style which makes the Electrostik EP RXR and ARF a great looking yet powerful machine.

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