New From Top Model – The Element 3.5

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Designed and manufactured in the Czech Republic, the Element is a perfect pick for thermal flying. The Element’s wings are built with carbon fiber wing spars and a carbon fiber leading edge, giving it the perfect combination of strength and stiffness. It’s thin wing airfoil and low weight help provide excellent flight qualities. With a long fuselage, the Element will soar nice and steady, with little effort.

Specifications:

  • Wing Span: 3500 mm
  • Length: 1800 mm
  • Weight: 2,1-2,3 kg
  • Airfoil: AG
  • Wing Loading:  27,1 – 29,7 g/dm2

Features:

  • Lightweight gel-coated, fiberglass fuselage and canopy
  • Three-piece balsa wing with carbon fiber wing joiner, leading edges and wing spar
  • Re-moveable balsa tail surfaces

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DELIVERY!!!

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Headed to Joe Nall? So are we! Save on shipping and have us deliver your package to Joe Nall! Place your order by midnight (EST) Sunday, May 13th, and select the Joe Nall shipping option under custom shipping. We will pack it and add it to our truck. Just stop by and see us at show center between Tuesday and Friday to pick up your package.

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Coming Soon: Opale Hybrid 1.5 Camo

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Bring Colors In Your Life with this brand new wing from Opale Paramodels.

  • Most modern design
  • Fascinating flight behavior
  • Faster without loss of sliding properties
  • Fast and uncomplicated opening behavior after steep spiral
  • 100% Opale Paramodels Hybrid Technique
  • 100% Known Opale Paramodels quality
  • 100% Beginner-friendly
  • 100% Flying pleasure

Specs:

  • Flat wingspan: 2.74m/ 8.9 ft
  • Flat area: 1.5m2 / 16.2 ft2
  • Ratio: 5.0
  • Cells: 23
  • Bridles: Spliced Aramid 25 & 50 daN / DFL 70
  • Fabrics: Nylon Ultralight 10/20D 27/32gr/m2
  • Weight range: 0.7 to 3.5kg / 2.3 to 11.5 lbs

Esprit Tech is Getting an Updated Look

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Trends come and go.  Old gets boring. This is a fact. So, after years of staring at the same old website design, we have decided its time to update our look! Over the next few weeks, you will see our website changing. Do not worry, your browser is not having a panic attack. What your seeing is the new look. Check out some examples of the new look down below!

Field Kit Necessities

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With the flying season upon us, many of you are anxious to get to the field and start logging hours on your aircraft – I know we are. Amidst all the excitement, let us not forget to get all the basic field necessities ready, as it is easy leave without, but hard to go without. Here is a recap of what our guys make sure they have in their field boxes as they head out to fly.

  1. CA and Kicker – Great for those on-the-go fixes. We recommend the performance of Zap Adhesives.
  2. Double Sided Tape – This is great to add a little extra hold to your devices as they undergo the stress of flight. We recommend the 3M adhesive for a secure hold.
  3. Velcro – Perfect item for the parts that you will need access to. Velcro adds a great hold, but not as temporary as the double sided tape or CA.
  4. Tools (Wrenches, Screw Drivers, Cutters) – As we fly things need adjusting, either from initial set up, tuning, or flight vibration. Multi-Tools like the GorillaGrip Wrench or the Multi-Driver Set Duratrax offer several sizes in one convenient package.  Don’t forget your basic Xacto #1 Knife and spare blades!
  5. Battery checker and spare batteries / Fuel and spare glow plugs – Whether  you fly Gas/Glow or Electric, you need to make sure you have backup power, so you are not left grounded.
  6. Spare Props/Blades – These are a must for those accidental nicks and chips that may happen.