Category: Airplanes

Couple the beautiful craftsmanship of the Top Model name with the efficiency and power of an AXi!

We have looked high and low for the best motors to place in our in-house builds, but now the search is over. We have compared performance between several manufacturers and AXi hit every requirement. When you look at any of our Top Model aircraft, you will see our suggested setup for the ultimate experience there on the page. The best part is we can find an AXi motor for a very wide range of setups! Make it one step easier (and save some doe) with our AXi Power Packages. These packages are already prepared based on wing size or watt range and contain everything you need.

Here are some of our favorite combinations:

The Samsara White 3.2 Electric Sailplane

Suggested Equipment:

• AXi Cyclone 46/760
• Jeti Advance 70 Pro SB ESC
• 3300 3S battery
• HS-85MG servo (ailerons, flaps)
• MKS Ds6100 servo (rudder, elevator)

 

 

The Albatros 2.4 Electric Sailplane

Suggested Equipment:

• AXi 2820/12
• Jeti Advance 40 Pro SB ESC
• 2700 3S battery
• HS-65HB servo (ailerons)
•  HS-65MG servo (flaps)
• HS-85BB servo (rudder, elevator)

 

The Discus 2a Deluxe Scale Sailplane

Direct Power Upgrade:

• AXi 4120/18
• Jeti Spin Pro 80 ESC
• 5000 5S battery

 

Our Top Model shipment is almost here! Check out another great model you will see arriving – The Indian V.

Top Model describes the Indian V as a “Performance electric sailplane for sports and (competition) flying.”

This V-Tail model offers a thin wing airfoil and a lightweight frame. Its large wing area allows for calm and steady gliding. For easy transportation and storage the wing breaks down into two pieces. Internally the wing is designed using a balsa D-box framework. With the large fiberglass fuselage, there is plenty of space for all your components to fir nicely.  The beautiful carbon fiber tail boom matches nice to its fiberglass fuselage. Control surfaces include ailerons, flaps, and tail. (5 Channels)

Specifications:

• Wingspan: 1960mm
• Length: 1095
• Weight: 650 – 750g
• Wing Area: 32dm^2
• Wing Loading: 20.3 – 23.5g/dm^2
• Airfoil: MH32

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We have gotten several questions regarding the Jeti REX Assist receivers and how to set them up if you are using multiple receivers or a central box. It seemed as something worth addressing. Take a read at this article that Jeti Model posted.

If you plan to use the REX Assist receiver in combination with any additional receiver or Central Box, this article provides you several possibilities of how to connect and set up the devices.

Satellite Receiver Connection:

A satellite receiver (such as R3/RSW) can be connected to the E1 or E2 port on the REX A receiver. In this case, REX A acts as the main receiver with activated flight stabilization and R3/RSW is used as a backup in case signal loss occurs. You can additionally use the Double Path mode in your transmitter.

REX A settings:

Fail-Safe	Fail-Safe type	Output period	E1	E2	Stabilize EX Bus
Enabled	Intelligent	7-20ms	PPM Input	E.g.  Sensor	NO

R3/RSW settings:

Fail-Safe	Output period	Output type	Receiver mode	PPM mode
Disabled	Auto	PPM positive	Normal	Direct

Central Box Connection:

The REX A receivers are able to generate the EX Bus serial output with up to 16 stabilized servo channels. This stabilized output can be used for airplane models equipped with a Central Box.

REX A settings:

Fail-Safe	Fail-Safe type	Output period	E1	E2	Stabilize EX Bus
Enabled	Intelligent	7-20ms	PPM Input	EX Bus	YES

R3/RSW or R3 REX 900 * Settings:

Fail-Safe	Output period	Output type	Receiver mode	PPM mode
Disabled	Auto	PPM positive	Normal	Direct

Many of you have been asking about TopModel and when our next shipment will be in. We are happy to announce that our shipment of over 160 sailplanes and pylon racers are on the way and expected to arrive within the next few weeks. Sign up for our back in stock notification for an email notification when your favorite model arrives.

Don’t forget to ask about our special building services! We can make your dream airplane flying ready in time for the 2018 season.

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Also new to our line of Estar Kits is the Fokker E.III Eindecker.

The Fokker Eindecker fighters were a series of German World War I monoplane single-seat fighter aircraft designed by Dutch engineer Anthony Fokker. Developed in April 1915, the first Eindecker (“Monoplane”) was the first purpose-built German fighter aircraft and the first aircraft to be fitted with a synchronization gear, enabling the pilot to fire a machine gun through the arc of the propeller without striking the blades.

Read more on RCGroups here.

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We have two beautiful Pulsar 4E Pro Compact Versions up for sale. These Pulsars offer a two piece fuselage and a 4 piece wing for easy transport and storage. Check them out below. We have a RES and a REF version expertly built and ready to go!

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When it came time to design a pilot for Opale’s new Backpack M3, they knew that they were going to need to start from the ground up. The mechanical constraints, resistance of the materials, and the pilots behavior take on a whole new dimension when its being designed to handle a 2-3m wings.

A pilot this realistic requires a harness with the same quality standards. The geometry has been optimized to achieve that highest possible pilot flexibility with the most convenient installation methods. All of the straps are easily unclipped, making installation of Ben much easier than ever before. You can equipped Ben pilot with optional Speedbar function that allows you to slightly adjust the leading edge of the wing by pulling the A lines of the risers. This changes the angle of attack of the wing and allows temporary improvements in wind penetration.

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Go big or go home right? Well, we went big! Jeti USA and Esprit Tech are now the rightful owners of a beautiful CARF Models L-39 Albatros to rock the socks off you at the next jet event. This very large jet sports a 2.37m wingspan and measures almost 3m in length. The Albatros design comes from 4-time Jet World Champion Stephan Voelker and is based on all his experience with the high-end model jet technology. We are so excited for this project, we can’t wait to show you what Jeti can do with a jet! Learn more about the L-39 Albatros below, and check back often for updates on our progress!

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Wingspan: 93″ (2375mm)

Length: 119″ (3030mm)

Weight: 43 – 46 lbs. (19,5 – 21kg)