Fly Radio Controlled Aircraft outdoors this summer, there's a model to suit every level of ability. Start with electric powered fun flight, see the the Hobbyzone range in two main types! 'Pod and boom' versions, with propellor mounted behind the wing, and simple 2-3 channel radio control provide the ideal beginner set up. More traditional shapes with more scale appeal require skill to keep in the air. Whatever the style, electric power can give all types of flying with far less maintenance than in the past. Advances in battery and motor technlogy allow flights of ten minutes or so and that's ample time to have an enjoyable flight. With 12v in-car chargers charging the power pack can be done on the spot.

Radio controlled helicopters were difficult to master but that's in the past and there are now some great models from trainers to aerobatics. These exciting aircraft can be flown in a suprisingly small area, although smaller models require still air. Again, Lithium Polymer battery technology is the key to achieving excellent flight times, and once the pilot feels competent there are plenty of advanced 3D Sport versions to progress on to.

Efficient electric motors, lighter and more powerful batteries and less expensive radio systems combine with a wide variety of models to provide more exciting flying more easily than ever before.

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