ELECTRIFLY FLATOUT SERIES

Model Airplane News, Jun 2005

Think all profile 3D "foamies" are the same? Wait until you see the new FlatOut series of planes from ElectriFly! The first two releases in this line of $50 flyers are the Ratana and CAP 580, but look for a Turmoil, Reflection and Patty Wagstaff Extra 300S coming soon. The Flatana and CAP 580 each have 36-inch wingspans, are about 30 inches long and weigh 7.5 to 9 ounces. Each plane comes with a motor and features extra-stiff, 3mm-thick, preprinted foam construction that's reinforced with carbon-fiber rods and hardware developed specifically for foam aircraft. You'll just need a 4-channel radio with 3 microservos, a 10A ESC and 3S 350mAh Li-poly battery pack. If you're looking for even more all-out performance, upgrade to the Great Planes Rimfire brushless outrunner motor for just $70!

ElectriFly; distributed by Great Planes Model Distributors (217) 398-6300; (800) 682-8948; electrifly.com.