RC Sport Flyer July 2014 (Vol 19-07) SEFF Supplement

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RECOVERY AT THE PRESS OF A BUTTON PAnIc REcOvERy SwITcH THREE SAFE™ EnABLED FLIGHT MODES BRUSHLESS MAIN AnD TAIL MOTORS

Advance your piloting skills with the Blade® 200 SR X, the first fixed pitch heli to utilize Horizon Hobby’s innovative Safe technology system. with SAFE technology, pilots unlock features including three flight modes and panic button recovery. Equipped with authoritative brushless motors for ample precision and responsive both indoors and outdoors, the 200 SR X facilitates flight time when you want it most.

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200 SR X FEATURES • Engineered with SAFE™ technology

• Brushless main and tail motor

• PANIC BUTTON RECOVERY

• Stainless steel main shaft

• Beginner Mode - Limited flight envelope with

• RTF version: 6-channel transmitter included

self-leveling and a low bank angle limit

• BNF version: Requires DSM2®/DSMX® 6+ channel transmitter

• Intermediate Mode - Increased control authority with self-leveling and a high bank angle limit

• Flight time up to 10 minutes

• Experienced Mode - Full control authority with no

• Flight battery and charger included

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SEFF 2014 THE ANNUAL "ENERGIZED" FUN FLY AT HODGES’ AIRFIELD

By Staff

PEOPLE There is something singularly unique about the Southeast Electric Flight Festival. It is the people!

It starts with the people that host the event. They are, without question, some of the nicest folks you’ll find anywhere. From Mac Hodges to Matt Klos to the flight line bosses, everyone at SEFF is genuinely welcoming and friendly. The hosts make it so that pilots can get lots of flying time, but without any of the hassle that might otherwise spoil the fun. It is why pilots come back year after year, and why new pilots attend the event each year.

To underscore just how generous and giving these folks are to the RC community, you can start with the airfield. Mac has spent much time and money over the years to improve his airfield, including adding a floatfly pond at the southeast end of the runway. He has leveled the runway; paved all the areas that were once dirt; added parking areas, bathrooms, and showers; and even opened his former hobby shop as a meeting area for pilots. Additionally, the entire length of the runway is kept mowed to near perfection, so that just about

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any kind of airplane can be flown from it. To say Mac’s flying site is one of the best in the country is not overstating the facts.

VENDORS SEFF also welcomes distributors and vendors. They attend SEFF to show what’s new or improved, so attendees get to see many new airplanes flown and shown. And, they get to talk to the people that know the products best. I’d venture to say that attending can be as much about learning about new products and seeing them in action as it is about the flying. Some of the vendors also do how-to demonstrations, which in the case of radio programming and airplane setup can be worth the trip.

Note that SEFF’s primary sponsors are Horizon Hobby, Castle Creations, Hobbico, Thunder Power, Hitec RCD, Hobby King, and this magazine.

And check this out: any company can be a sponsor! All they need do is contribute $75 in goods to the event’s raffle. How cool is that? So, believe me when I tell you each of the vendors is there to help the attendees have a good time no matter the pilots’ preferences. It is just the way it works at SEFF. Plus, the raffle prize pool is huge!

MEDIA When it comes to SEFF, the media is there in force as well.

From this magazine to RCGroups. com, RCUniverse.com, HobbyKing. com, Model Airplane News, Fly RC, and now even the guys from

the website FliteTest.com are there capturing the action. Consequently, pilots get themselves and their airplanes featured every day from one media source or another, with many reporters posting photos and/ or videos of the event every night on their respective websites or blogs.

It is just fun for pilots and the RC community to get an ongoing look at what is happening at SEFF. PILOTS What really separates SEFF from any other RC electric-powered aircraft event in the world is the pilots. They demonstrate not only their piloting skills, but their camaraderie with the RC community.

Consequently, almost without exception, the pilots are inviting and welcoming, even while deep in concentration as they pilot, program, or set up an aircraft. As a result, from one end of the airfield to the next, there is something to be learned no matter one’s skill level or piloting preference.

PHOTOS Now, let’s let the pictures tell the SEFF 2014 story. You can see more of the action by going to our Tumblr site: rc-sportflyer.tumblr.com.

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014 marked the twelfth year for the Fayette Flyers of Georgia to host the Southeast Electric Festival. As in the past eleven years, the event was hosted at Mac Hodges’ airfield in Americus, GA — from April 7 thru 13, which actually makes the event SEFF Week 2014. The event director was Matt Klos.

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E-flite’s Beast 60e ARF is captured in knife-edge flight. It uses a Power 60B motor, a 6S 4400-mAh LiPo battery, and Spektrum AR635 AS3X receiver.

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David Payne was flying his Beast at SEFF 2014. David is one of the best pilots around. As a Team Horizon pilot, he is happy to help others at any time too.

Horizon Hobby Team pilot Colton Clark is shown here concentrating on flying his Hangar 9 Sbach 342.

Clark is a 3D pilot who is knowledgeable and helpful.

The 34-in. wingspan Multiplex StuntMaster RR was an impressive little 3D machine. It flies on a Permax motor and a 9x5-in. plastic propeller.

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This Hangar 9 Inverza 62 uses an E-flite Power 360 motor, a Castle Creations HV 160 ESC, and a 12 S 5000- mAh LiPo battery pack for power.

The Inverza 62 is a fullblown 3D machine. Here it is hanging on its propeller as the camera person gets up close for this SEFF spread cover photo.

Seth Arnold is an Extreme Flight Champion, having won the title three times. He is using the Spektrum DX18 and a Spektrum recevier to control his Inverza 62.

Extreme Flight were showing their new 64-in.

MXS machine, and 3D Hobby Shop was demonstrating their new 91-in. Yak 55.

David Keller’s daughter, Katherine, holds his Sig Kadet Senior here. They were both volunteers at SEFF 2014. David is the club’s treasurer.

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Here Colton Clark is flying his Hangar 9 Sbach 60 ARF. It is powered by an E-flite Power 60B motor, a 6S 4400-mAh battery, and an AR635 AS3X receiver.

Take a look at the elevator’s deflection on the Sbach 60. Colton’s model has plenty of power from its Power 60B to hang on the propeller and more!

Andrew Jesky was flying his new AJ Aircraft Laser 230z.

He is powering the model with a Hacker A60-5S motor and Castle ICE 100.

Priced at $429.99

Andrew Jesky puts on an outstanding freestyle/3D show for the crowd with his new airplane. You can learn more by visiting his website at aj-aircraft.com

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The Hangar 9 Spitfire was one of our favorite airplanes flown at SEFF 2014. Here it’s doing a slow fly-by for the camera. Notice how well detailed it is!

Hangar 9’s Spitfire 30cc ARF is powered by an E-flite Power 160 motor that gets current from a 10S 5000-mAh battery pack — plenty of power!

Control for the big Spitfire comes from a Spektrum DX18 transmitter that is talking to a 12-channel receiver. It uses Spektrum servos throughout.

Daniel Holman was flying this Extreme Flight 64-in. wingspan MXS. It is powered by a Torque 4016/500 motor and a 6S 5000-mAh pack.

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The Extreme Flight 60-in.

Laser EXP was also flown

by Daniel. It is powered by a Torque 2814/820 motor, 45-amp ESC, and a TP 4S 3300-mAh pack.

Just look at the lines of the Hangar 9 Spitfire. This is a true WWII classic warbird that you too can fly at your next warbird event as an electric-powered airplane.

This Extra 300S is one of Hitec RCD’s Weekender airplanes. It sports a 47.2-in. wingspan and is powered by 600 Kv motor on a 4S LiPo battery pack.

We really like the color of the new Extreme Flight 64-in. wingspan MXS-EXP. Check out the rudder deflection on this Torquepowered model!

The X1 rocket-powered replica is tucked under the wing of the big B-29. It gets dropped, then glides down with the rocket lit for a climb to altitude again.

Mac Hodges was doing a demostration flight here with his big, four-engine, DA-100-powered B-29 bomber — smoke was on during this roll.

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Hangar 9’s P-47 60 ARF is another well-designed and built WWII warbird from Horizon. Here the airplane is doing a high-speed pass for the crowd.

The Hangar 9 P-47 is controlled by a Spektrum DX18 and an AR635 AS3X receiver. The 47 uses a 6S 5000-mAh battery and Spektrum servos.

David Payne is piloting the Hangar 9 P-47. It is powered by an E-flite Power 60B outrunner motor. Notice this one is equipped with retracts and drop tanks.

Derik Rinehart flew a nicely weathered and detailed 31.5-in. wingspan FMS P-51. It uses a 4250 540 Kv motor and a Turnigy 70-amp ESC.

Derik’s P-51 turns a 14x8 four-blade propeller. It gets power from a Turnigy 3600-mAh 40C LiPo pack.

The model is stock except for the ESC.

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This B-25 is from FMS and sold by Diamond . It sports a 57.9-in. wingspan, uses a 1000 Kv motor, a 40-amp speed controller, and a 3S 3300-mAh LiPo.

The FMS B-25 is an excellent flying airplane, as were all of the FMS airplanes. Here the pilot is doing a low-level pass for some photos.

Steve’s Me is controlled by a DX 18 and an AR 10100 10-channel receiver. It comes with retracts. The controller is a Hacker X80Opto Pro 3D.

Steve Rojecki is flying this very unusual Me 309, which is from Hacker.

Power is by a Hacker Q80 and Thunder Power 10S 5000-mAh pack.

The Me 309 sports a 86-in. wingspan and weighs in at 15 lb. It is pulled through the air by a 19x12 APC E type propeller. The model is impressive!

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Matt Andren is having fun flying his E-flite UMX Radian BNF 28.7-in. wingspan glider. The model is controlled by a Spektrum DX9 transmitter.

This big, 33%-scale Hangar 9 Piper Pawnee is electric powered. At SEFF, Steve Rojecki was using it as an electric-powered tow airplane for gliders.

Peter Goldsmith flew the E-flite Mystique RES 2.9-m ARF. It uses a Power 25 motor, a 60-amp ESC, and 3 S 3200-mAh battery, plus Spektrum servos.

FMS’s Super P-47D Thunderbolt was making some low-level passes. It has a 67-in. wingspan and is powered by a 270 Kv motor on 6S LiPo.

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The FMS P-47 razorback version is flying on a 38.6-in. wingspan. It gets power from a 770 Kv motor, a 70-amp ESC, and a 4S 2200-mAh LiPo.

This Miss Kentucky State P-51 Mustang is from FMS. It flies on a 57-in. wingspan and uses a 4250 motor. It is sold by diamondhobby. com.

Another of the FMS machines was the Messerschmitt Me 262 EDF. Its EDF units get power from a 6S LiPo and two 55A ESCs.

Hangar 9’s Bf-109f-2 60 ARF is powered by an E-flite Power 60B and a 6S 5000-mAh battery pack.

It was flown by Horizon Hobby’s Pete Goldsmith.

The Bf-109f-2 60 is controlled by a Spektrum DX18 transmitter and an A6060 receiver. Peter has outfitted it with A5030 digital servos.

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Jason Funk was flying this nice Spitfire MkX. It is powered by a RimFire 46 motor, GForce ESC , and a 5S 5000-mAh pack, with a 3-blade propeller.

This little Mosquito Mk VI warbird is made by Parkzone. Its twin motors get power from an E-flite 3S 2200-mAh battery. It also uses 10–15-size retracts.

Hitec RCD’s Shawn Spiker was flying their new Weekender F4U Corsair. It flies on a 29.5-in wingspan and is powered by a WBL1300 motor.

The Weekend R4U Corsair is turning on to final approach. The model is affordably priced and uses a 2S 1000-mAh LiPo battery pack.

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The Limited Motor Run event at SEFF had lots of variety in aircraft flown.

Here you see the 85-in. wingspan Multiplex Solius being launched.

This AVA LMR machine is getting a launch for a round in the Limited Motor Run “No Excuses” event, which was flown Thursday — very fun for pilots.

This Cessna 150 60–91 ARF is by Seagull Models.

It is powered by an E-flite Power 60 motor and a 6S 5000-mAh battery. It is on final here.

Peter Goldsmith is flying the 80-in. wingspan Cessna 150. It uses an 80-amp speed controller. Control is by a Spektrum DX 18 transmitter and receiver.

The 150 is an aerobat version, so as you can see, it will fly inverted and deliver some pretty good aerobatic performance — plenty of power too.

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David Payne was showing off the performance of the Hangar 9 DHC-2 Beaver 30cc ARF. The model sports a 110-in. wingspan and has 1485 in.2 of area.

Power for the Beaver comes from an E-flite Power 160 outrunner motor that marries to a Castle Creations Pheonix Edge 120HV ESC.

David’s model gets power from an E-flite 10S 5000mAh LiPo battery pack.

The motor swings an 18 x 8 propeller, so there is plenty of thrust for steep climbs.

Steep approaches are no problem when the big flaps are hung out in the breeze.

Also, this model has plenty of control authority for onewheel taxis and landings.

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Even little LMR gliders like the Multiplex EasyStar were flown in the No Excuses event, so nearly any pilot had the opportunity to participate.

This glider underscores how even a classic, built-up wooden, polyhedral glider can be competitive in the No Excuses event when fitted with a motor.

Seth Arnold did some aerotowing demonstrations flying the E-flite 4.2-m wingspan L-13 Blanik. It uses Spektrum A6260 and A5040 servos.

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Matt Andren flew the Seagull Models Christen Husky 60–91 ARF. It uses an E-flite Power 60 motor married to a 6S 5000-mAh LiPo battery pack.

This very attractive Super Cub is a Hangar 9 1/4-scale version that has been repainted and recovered to make it stand out from the other Cubs.

This 85-in. wingspan Citabria is a Great Planes ARF. Power is from a 63-62250 Kv motor, an 80-amp ESC, and a 5S 5000-mAh LiPo battery.

The Hitec Weekend Zipper is definitely nimble. Mike Mayberry was putting this one thru its paces. It flies on a 23.6-in. wingspan and uses 3S power.

Hitec’s eHawkEye is another Weekender model. It sports a 22-in. wingspan, uses a 2200 Kv motor, a 6-amp ESC, and a 2S LiPo battery.

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Seth Arnold put on an excellent demonstration of the abilities of the Hangar 9 Cirrus SF22. It flies on a 96.8-in. wingspan and uses 5-function control.

The Cirrus uses an E-flite Power 160 motor, a Castle Creations Pheonix Edge 80HV speed controller, and a 10S 5000-mAh battery for power.

Great Planes’ U-Can-Do EP ARF has a wingspan of 59in. and is designed for 3D performance. The motor is a RimFire 80 connected to a 6S LiPo pack.

James Hagan was flying this very nice-looking and flying FMS Cessna Sky Trainer. It has a 55.5-in. wingspan and is powered by a 850 Kv motor.

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The Hangar 9 1/4-scale PA-18 Super Cub ARF is powered by an E-flite Power 110, an ICE 75 ESC, and an E-flite 8S 5000mAh LiPo battery.

This Sig Kadet was configured as a float plane.

It had plenty of power for steep climbs and awesome performance off water, as you see here.

Every flavor of airplane is flown at SEFF. This original design biplane was powered by two outrunners and a single LiPo — drag was not an issue.

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Steve Petrotto was having a lot of fun flying his E-flite Super Cub 25e ARF. It is powered by a Power 25 motor matched with a 4S 3200-mAh battery.

Seth Arnold demoed this E-flite Carbon-Z Yak 54 3X BNF Basic that uses AS3X technology. The model flies on a 48-in. wingspan and uses a 25-size motor.

The 51-in. wingspan ParkZone Sport Cub S2 BNF model was flown by Matt Andren. It is powered by a 480 brushless motor and a 3S 1300-mAh pack.

On floats, the ParkZone Sport Cub S2 was doing duty on the float pond right up to dusk. The float set is available as an option from HobbyZone.

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The little E-flite UMX Pitts S-1S BNF Basic with AS3X Technology was flown by Seth Arnold. Here he is making a nice knife-edge pass for the camera.

The ParkZone VisionAire BNF with AS3X Technology was being demonstrated

by Colton Clark. This 45-in. wingspan model is superb for learning to fly 3D.

The Pitts has a 17.1-in. wingspan. It weighs only 3.2 oz and is powered by a 180-size motor. Voltage comes from a 2S 200-mAh LiPo battery.

The ParkZone Icon A5 BNF model is a scaled-down version of the full-scale aircraft. It flies on a 52.5-in. wingspan and a 480-size outrunner motor.

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Bad things can happen when you are hovering your model over water.

Apparently the ESC failed on this Extreme Flight Extra 300 EXP...

Since the first SEFF, David and Kim Payne have been an integral part of the event.

They work for Horizon Hobby as a designer and a publicist, respectively.

John Diniz was flying this Hangar 9 Meridian 10cc ARF. It uses an E-flite Power 46 motor, a 60-amp ESC, and a 4S 4000-mAh battery, plus Spektrum gear.

Collin Harrington was flying his E-flite Carbon-Z Cub off wheels and floats. He tells us it has tons of power when powered by a 6S 5000-mAh LiPo pack.

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Alex Zvada from the website FliteTest.com was at SEFF demonstrating how much fun you can have flying FPV machines like this one.

This is another one of Flitetest.com’s FPV machines. It is a Bat Bone Tri 370 kit that has been configured with a FPV hardware system.

There were a number of pilots flying the Blade 350 QX. Here Steve Petrotto was posing for the camera.

His 350 uses a 3S 2200mAh Lipo for power.

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David invites anyone that wants more information about flying FPV multirotors to contact him by e-mail.

His address is david@ flitetest.com.

Eric Edgar was captured piloting his 90-size Century helicopter MD-500d. It uses T-Rex mechnaics and a 12S 5000-mAh pack, with a BL600mx.

Eric’s MD-500d uses an Align BL600MX motor to spin its 690-size carbon fiber blades. He told us he had stretched the mechanics to 700 size.

David WindestĂĽl is shown here flying his FPV machine though the woods that adjoin the float fly pond.

Notice the directional antenna he uses.

Alex Zvada was flying his small multirotor through the woods and all around the SEFF site. It is loaded with FPV gear. This little beast was fast!

This gives you a close-up look at just how much hardware is riding on this little multirotor. It was amazing! Check it out at flitetest.com.

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Atlanta Hobby was demonstrating the new DJI S1000 octocopter. This machine shows the level of sophistication that you get in a multirotor!

Here you get a good look at the 3-axis camera gimbal that is available for the S1000. In this photo, the landing gear has not been retracted.

Another Atlanta Hobby multirotor being demoed was the Phantom 2 with GoPro camera mounted. It is a good intermediate level machine.

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The Phantom 2 can be outfitted with an FPV system and camera easily. You can buy it with a transmitter and an extra battery at Atlanta.

The owner of Atlanta Hobby, Cliff Whitney, told us that the S1000 is capable of flying for 15 minutes plus, even when loaded with gear.

Atlanta Hobby’s test pilot put on an excellent demonstartion of the S1000 for us. This unit is availabe at atlantahobby. com.

When fitted with an FPV system, this is a machine definitely able to capture professional quality video and to carry other instrumentation.

This is what SEFF is all about! Everyone from a young guy like this boy to the senior-aged pilots enjoy the airspace at Mac’s Americus airfield.

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In the foreground is a Blade 700X, then a Blade 550X, and next a Blade 500X. The machines flew quite close together and low to the ground for some fun.

The Blade 550X is being flown by David Payne using a DX18 Tx. The heli is fitted with a Spektrum AR7200BX Rx, H6200 servos, and a H6080G tail servo.

Blade 700X uses a Spektrum AR7200BX receiver and Spektrum H6280 servos. Power comes from an E-flite 12S 5000 -mAh LiPo battery.

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Here on the right, the Blade 700X is piloted by Seth Arnold. On the left, David Payne is piloting the Blade 550X for a little nose-tonose action.

Piloting the heli in the foreground is Seth Arnold, then it is David Payne flying the Blade 500X, and in the background, Steve Petrotto is flying a 500X too.

The SEFF event is held in the heart of the south in Americus, Georgia. If you’re looking for a great group of flyers and a fun time, SEFF 2015 is a must!

The Blade 500X was piloted by Matt Andren. It gets power from a E-flite 6S 2900-mAh LiPo pack.

The receiver is a Spektrum AR7200BX.

This photo gives you a good perspective of the size Mac Hodges’ airfield.

There’s lots of room for any kind of aircraft, including full-scale.

Seth Arnold was doing a bit of low-level flying so we could get some up-close and personal photos of his Blade 700X. It has a custom-painted canopy.

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Return Home/Fail-Safe - Automatically returns to home position

Agility Mode - Full flight envelope for aerobatic maneuvers

GoPro® compatible anti-vibration camera mount* included *Designed for use with GoPro® products.

Camera not included.

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SPEKTRUM SERVOS

THE RIGHT CHOICE WHATEVER YOU FLY

“I’ve been putting Spektrum 6260 servos through the ringer in a variety of different airplanes, from turbine powered jets to giant scale warbirds. They have plenty of power, are quite precise and center well. They’ve also been reliable in high-vibration environments. I’m not sure how they are able to deliver this kind of performance at such an affordable price, but I’m pleasantly surprised!”

- Ken McSpadden, Team Horizon Pilot

The A6260 servo features a removeable lead with a standard JST connector.

There is a best-in-class Spektrum™ servo for anything you want to fly, be it a sub-micro foamy or 200 mph turbine-powered jet.

All are engineered with the finest gear train components and the latest processor and motor technology available so you enjoy a sense of precision that is second to none.

To see the entire selection of Spektrum servos, go to spektrumrc.com right now, or visit a Spektrum retailer near you.

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