Pilot's Choice Reviews

Heli-Max 200FP V-Cam RTF


By Greg Gimlick Capture pictures and video indoors or out Photos and video by Greg Gimlick Full review in the Fall 2015 Park Pilot.

Specifications

Type: RTF fixed-pitch helicopter Skill level: Beginner to intermediate

E-flite Viking Model 12 280 BNF Basic


By Jon Barnes. Small in size, big on performance. Photos and video by Jon Barnes. Full review in the Summer 2015 Park Pilot.

Specifications

Type: 3-D aerobat Skill level: Intermediate Wingspan: 22.2 inches Length: 24.4 inches

Blade Nano QX FPV RTF with SAFE


By Jon Barnes. Simplify your FPV experience. Photos and video by Jon Barnes. Full review in the Summer 2015 Park Pilot.

HobbyZone Faze RTF Ultra Small Quad


By Matt Ruddick. An enjoyable quadcopter for small spaces. Photos and video by Matt Ruddick. Full review in the Summer 2015 Park Pilot.

Specifications

Type: RTF ultra micro quadcopter Skill level: Beginner Weight: 12.2 grams Price: $29.99

Graupner V-Venture HoTT Glider RTF


By Geoff Barber. A V-tail design that’s fun for everyone. Photos and video by Geoff and Anna Barber. Full review in the Spring 2015 Park Pilot.

Specifications

Type: RTF glider Skill level: Beginner Wingspan: 53.15 inches

Dromida KODO Quadcopter


By Chris Savage. An inexpensive, camera-equipped fun machine. Photos by Chris Savage and Jennifer Alderman. Full review in the Spring 2015 Park Pilot.

Features

• Fully assembled quadcopter with tough plastic frame

E-flite FPV Vapor RTF with headset


By Terry Dunn. Put yourself in the pilot’s seat. Onboard camera footage. Full review in the Spring 2015 Park Pilot.

Specifications

Type: Ultra micro Skill level: Beginner Wingspan: 14.8 inches Length: 15.3 inches

Blade 200 QX BNF with SAFE technology


By Greg Gimlick. An exciting and agile small camera platform. Onboard camera footage. Full review in the Winter 2015 Park Pilot.

Adagio 280 BNF Basic


By Andy Griffith Go soaring with this park-size hybrid. Product review and flight video. Featured in the Winter 2015 Park Pilot.

Dromida Ominus Quadcopter


By Chad Budreau This durable quadcopter is combat ready Flight video by Hobbico Full review in the Winter 2015 Park Pilot.

Stevens AeroModel Sweet Dreams


By Geoff Barber A fun-scale rendition of the Dream Classic Ultralight. Product review and flight video. Featured in the Winter 2015 Park Pilot.

HobbyZone Super Cub S


By Nick Murhling The model that taught an AMA intern how to fly. Abridged review and flight video. Featured in the Fall 2014 Park Pilot.

Cox Extra 300 RTF


By Geoff Barber Micro-aerobat, enormous fun! Abridged review and flight video. Featured in the Fall 2014 Park Pilot.

Cox Sky Cruiser RTF


By Geoff Barber Get your glide on for less than $100 Abridged review and flight video. Featured in the Fall 2014 Park Pilot.

Heli-Max Axe 100 CX


By Chad Budreau An excellent low-cost, entry-level helicopter Abridged review and flight video. Featured in the Summer 2014 Park Pilot.

Specifications

Type: Electric coaxial helicopter Skill level: Beginner

Great Planes Factor 3D ARF


By Geoff Barber Simple design, spectacular performance. Abridged review and flight video. Featured in the Summer 2014 Park Pilot.

Specifications

Type: Sport/3-D ARF Skill level: Intermediate pilots

Flyzone AirCore


By Jay Smith Featured in the Summer 2014 Park Pilot.

Specifications

Type: Transmitter-ready micro warbird Skill level: Intermediate Wingspan: 22 inches Length: 18.1 inches Weight: 4.1 ounces

Hitec Weekender Zipper


Buy, build, and fly in the same weekend Written by Geoff Barber Watch this small-field sport aircraft in flight through a video. Featured in the Spring 2014 issue of Park Pilot.

Specifications

Type: Sport ARF

Heli-Max 1SQ V-Cam


Add pictures and video to your flying fun Written by Terry Dunn. See footage from the Heli-Max 1SQ V-Cam. Featured in the Spring 2014 issue of Park Pilot.

Specifications

Type: RTF multirotor Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate

E-flite Apprentice S 15e RTF


Stunningly attractive, this sporty trainer is as close as you’ll get to foolproof. Article and photos Devin Troy. Featured in the Winter 2014 issue of Park Pilot.

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