Northeast Sailplane products: ParkHawk and Accord II

Can you say "radio-controlled ornithopter?" Constructed of carbon fiber, fiberglass and ripstop nylon, this 46-inch-wingspan bird is the result of 10 years of research and development. A Speed 300 motor powers the Parkhawk's flapping wings through a set of gearing that translates rotational energy into the up-and-down movement of the wings. This one-of-a-kind model is capable of 5 to 6 minutes of truly amazing flight. It sells for $199.95.

The folks at Northeast Sailplane are not only busy producing new and original designs, but they're also hard at work improving the old ones. The Accord II is a new and improved version of the popular backyard aerobat, the Accord and is capable of longer flight times, better climb and significantly improved overall performance. The longer, 36-inch wingspan and Speed 400 motor with 4.5:1 reduction drive combine to produce a model capable of aerobatic, and even 3D, flight. The Accord's wings come built up with D-tube construction with a carbon-- fiber spar for reinforcement, and the entire model is covered in Solarfilm. For only $139.95, you get the ARF model, landing gear, clear canopy, wheels, Speed 400 motor, MP Jet reduction drive, prop, prop adapter and a complete set of hardware.

Northeast Sailplane Products (802) 655-7700; nesail.com.