Great Planes RealFlight Training System Overview

fastie — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:00:00 -0500

Great Planes RealFlight Training System

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.

Included in the RealFlight Training System

Great Planes RealFlight Training System Cessna Version

Flyzone Cessna 182 Skylane

The RealFlight Training System comes packaged with either the Flyzone Cessna 182 Skylane RC Plane or the Heli-Max Axe EZ Helicopter. Also included is the RealFlight G3.5 R/C Flight Simulator. The flight simulator is a complete teaching tool with many models included for you to test your skills. There are built in videos with advice and suggestions to make your flying experience easier.

The RC Plane option includes the Flyzone Cessna 182 Skylane. This 4 channel model includes a 4 channel controller, battery pack (NiMH battery) and 12V peak DC charger. Also included is a spare propeller. The winspan is 35in, length 27 in and it has a 380 electric motor.

Contents of Heli-Max Axe EZ

Great Planes RealFlight Training System Heli-max Axe Version

Contents of Heli-Max Axe EZ

The RC Helicopter option includes the Heli-Max Axe EZ with counter-rotating blades which makes learning an RC helicopter easier and more fun. The system includes a 4 channel radio, 7.4 V 800 mAh Electrifly LiPo Battery, AC wall charger, spare blade set, spare landing gear, and training gear. Also, included is an instructional DVD to also speed you along in learning how to fly.

Heli-Max Axe 400 3D Overview

fastie — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:43:46 -0500

Heli-Max helicopters

Heli-Max Axe 400 3D is the latest entry from Heli-Max in the popular 400 size electric R/C helicopter market. This model comes as a kit with a Futaba radio or a Rx-R (Ready for Receiver) model. This is definitely designed for the advanced helicopter model ready to take on the exciting world of 3D flying. The helicopter comes in at around 24in. in length making it a bit shorter than the MX400 and MX450 series and a bit larger than the AXE CP series of helicopters. Heli-Max Axe 400 3D provides the right features for some exciting 3D aerobatics at your local field.

Futaba 6EX FASST Radio included

Heli-Max Axe 400 Features

The Heli-Max 400 3D R/C helicopter includes some excellent features the advanced modeler will appreciate. These include the precise “Bell-Hiller” rotor head and the efficient 120 degree eCCPM swash plate design. Heli-max explains that these features “contribute to smooth, accurate aerobatics.” They also include 325mm wood blades, a Futaba 6EX FASST Radio System with R606FS FASST receiver and four S3114 high-torque micro servos. Additional features of the helicopter kit include a 425-size brushless motor, a 25A electronic speed control and a HM4000 heading lock gyro to help you control the helicopter very precisely.

Model Specifications:

Main Rotor Diameter: 27.5 in (699 mm)
Length: 24 in (610 mm)
Weight: 21-25 oz (610-700 g)
Requires: 11.1V 2000mAh LiPo battery, LiPo charger, balancer & 8 "AA" batteries

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Great Planes RealFlight Training System Overview

Included in the RealFlight Training System

Contents of Heli-Max Axe EZ

Heli-Max Axe 400 3D Overview

Heli-Max Axe 400 Features