RCMW Jan 2011 - Flying Toys Ltd

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The basic 2-channel transmitter has switches for model selection, spotlight, modes, and three heli speeds as well as sub trim for yaw or steering Charging the Air Bullet from the transmitter Top mounted speed switches for the Air Bullet PRODUCT REVIEW This micro helicopter is comparable to the type that we are all familiar with now, and features a similar rotor head as others in the Silverlit range and an independent proportional motor for the tail rotor. The body shape is made of durable injection moulded plastic that incorporates a red flashing LED power indicator and bright blue LED searchlight for ‘indoor surveillance’. Take-off from the car is quite simple; just open the throttle and watch it fly out, but be ready for it to go forwards as the heli deck is tilted for that and it may catch you out at times. Apart from that this heli is super-stable and easy to fly in the smallest of spaces. The speed of the little flyer can be adjusted with the third channel that provides three modes of forward movement, combined with proportional throttle for precise control, a strong feature of the Silverlit range. A lightweight LiPo flight battery built into the helicopter is capable of providing flights of up to 10 minutes depending upon throttle usage, and can be recharged directly from the transmitter in less than half an hour. Heli-Racer is supplied completely ready to run, after installing four AA alkaline batteries in the car, and six in the transmitter. The Heli-Racer 3-Channel Combo Set is available through Silverlit stockists for around £49.99, while the Heli-Racer helicopter is also available separately as the Air Bullet for around £29.99. ABOVE/BELOW: Air Bullet flies indoors even in a lounge, and out in calm weather WWW.RCMODELWORLD.COM JANUARY 2011 91
Festive Foamies Speedy Plus comes complete with a 27 MHz transmitter Speedy Plus Apart from the plethora of micro helicopters Silverlit also have a range of indoor R/C planes, and at 49 g span the Speedy Plus is probably one of the larger models in the range. With a 450 mm (18.25") span it takes on the appearance similar to that of a B-17 Flying Fortress with its four wing-mounted motors. This is a tough, impact resistant, lightweight foam moulded model operated by a basic 2-channel 27 MHz radio control transmitter allowing steering and speed; steering this multi-motor model is by differential thrust provided by driving one pair of motors faster than the other, and combined with the proportional throttle allows full three-dimensional control allowing it to be flown indoors in a large sports hall or outdoors in calm conditions. Equally suitable for beginners or experts alike, and being moulded in foam, it is able to survive the occasional heavy landing!... Speedy Plus is particularly impressive in flight for such a small model, and sounds really good with all four engines running in harmony. We found that it steered with the differential power quite comfortably indoors, and by adding power made the turn smooth. After a minimum of airtime we were flying in a large indoor area with ease and climbs and turns were just a matter of familiarisation of the controls. Landing can be a challenge as you have no steering with the power off, so some brief and timely stick actions of power and steering are required to keep it in line and on the runway, but if you are outdoors then just line it up, reduce the power and watch it settle to the ground. If it bounces about a bit don’t worry – it’s foam! The Speedy Plus has an integral high capacity 3.7 V 130 mAh 4.0 g LiPo battery that can be conveniently charged direct from the transmitter in less than half an hour, and allows flights lasting up to ten minutes. Additionally included also in the attractive gift box are an informative flight manual, four spare propellers and all you need to takeoff within minutes of opening the carton, this does not include the 6 x 1.5 V AA batteries required for the transmitter. The suggested retail price for Speedy Plus is £39.99, but you may find it cheaper if you shop around. The tiny motors control the turn by differential control from the transmitter 92 JANUARY 2011 WWW.RCMODELWORLD.COM Silverlit products are distributed through Flying Toys, and available from many good high street model shops and various other stockists. RCMW Situated underside is the On/Off switch and charge socket Recharging from the basic 2-channel transmitter Speedy Plus suits a large hall and would be more suited to outdoor calm conditions Contacts Flying Toys www.flyingtoys.com 01702 295110
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