Planes Plus: Funky & Revolution

Model Airplane News, Dec 2002

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PLANES PLUS

The new Funky 40 from Planes Plus brings new meaning to the term "fun fly." Constructed of laser-cut balsa and ply, the Funky features self-aligning, interlocking fuselage assemblies, CNC-cut foam turtle decks, a clear canopy, molded wheel pants, a fiberglass cowl (and a clear cowl for engine fitting) and CNC-cut aluminum landing gear. Powered by a .40 to .50 2-stroke engine, the 51-inch-wingspan Funky 40 is highly maneuverable and capable of many 3D maneuvers. It sells for $119.

Over the years, Fiberclassics has built a solid reputation as producer of some of the finest Tournament of Champions models available. And it is this trusted name in aerobatics that is responsible for another of Planes Plus's newest offerings: the Revolution Pro. This 2-meter pattern ship features an all-composite airframe that was painted in the mold to produce an attractive, strong and lightweight structure. The wing fillets come molded into the root area, and a 30mm seamless carbon wing tube is built in. The Revolution comes completely built with the fixed landing gear, servo and engine mounts already installed, and it requires a 1.40 engine. The entire airframe is factory aligned to guarantee the best performance. In addition, 3D-freestyle wings and stabs will soon be available and will be interchangeable with the pattern wings. The Revolution Pro will sell for $2,200.

Planes Plus (630) 904-5077; planesplus.com.