Decal Pack Ready!

We just punched up the all new Decal Pack. This one is ready to download away. Featuring 18 different decal schemes, you will find all kinds of great print ready decals to add to your favorite parkjet, all for $1. Like all our Plan Packs, this download is available to everyone, no membership required. Of course, if you have a membership, this one would be available for no charge. 

While these are specifically designed for certain parkjet designs, we imagine you can make them work for a whole lot of different designs. 

Introducing Plan Packs!

We are excited to announce the introduction of the all new Plan Packs! These single downloads give you THREE great plans for a $1, and there is no membership required. Just select your Plan Pack, add it to the cart and download away! 

We accept Stripe for all our payments and now for these Plan Packs, we can also accept PayPal! 

We will be adding new packs all the time, and if you have any suggestions, let us know! 

Remember, you can always become a Parkjets Member and have all the access to all the plans for as little as $5!

So join the Parkjets Community! 

6mmFlyRC is Gone

As many of you know by now, the decade old Parkjet kit producer 6mmFlyRC closed their doors last month and stopped shipping out kits due to the difficulty of obtaining locally sourced Depron and a general slow down in the kit business in everything not "drone" related. 

But 6mmFlyRC didn't just have kits, they many cool files and downloadable content like decals and instructions and even some canopies that will be lost forever. 

Parkjets and 6mmFlyRC have been working together and Parkjets is working to keep that content and some of the smaller products alive. 

In the coming weeks, Parkjets will be adding the awesome decals for download, great pictures and videos, and looking to see if we can add canopies and perhaps some other small items for the scratch builder. 

Stay tuned for updates! And say goodbye to 6mmFlyRC, a good run and a good product!

BIG CHANGE - MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

As you all know, Parkjets was founded over 15 years ago as a resource for builders out there, a place where all the best parkjets plans were collected, organized, and made ready for you to download. All so you can get to building. Now, Parkjets is a membership site!

Over the last year, we have been working hard to improve Parkjets. We have added plans and have made the site run all on donations from folks that opened up their wallets to keep the site going. For those that donated, THANK YOU!!

To keep Parkjets online and improving, we just relaunched Parkjets as a membership site. Your membership gets you unlimited access to all the free plans and an ever growing catalog of goodies. For $24.99 a year, that's $2 a month, your membership keeps Parkjets running and lets you download away. We also have a weekly subscription plan for $5 a week, for those of you not wanting to commit to a year. 

We know this is a big change, but we are committed to keeping Parkjets online and providing builders like you the opportunity to find and download the best plans out there. 

Why Did Parkjets Become A Membership Site? 

In January 2017, we launched Parkjets as a membership site. Many of you are wondering why? Well, several factors have led us to change the business model of Parkjets, we hope you understand. 

First, Google Ads, which used to support the site, have become untenable. Revenue from Google Ads has fallen over 95% over the last two years. There are many factors for this drop, including ad blockers, mobile platform use, and generally less money in the market for Google Ads. These ads used to cover our expenses, they don't anymore, not even close. For example, of all the ads we have on the site, we typically earn about $0.30 a day. We used to earn about $12 a day. 

Second, Parkjets operating costs have increased over the last two years. Parkjets performs over 100,000 file downloads a year, plus hosting, plus newsletter costs, and personnel costs mean we can't continue to operate at a deficit. 

While we wanted and tried to keep Parkjets totally free for as long as possible, the fact is that Parkjets was costing us several thousand more dollars a year than what we were bringing in revenue. 

What we have done is allow for two tiers of membership, one annually, at $24.99 that gives you unlimited access to all the plans. Or if you just want to download a few plans, we offer a $5 week pass as well that still gives you access to all the plans, but for a limited time.  

It was a tough decision for us, we agonized over it for months, but we either had to shut the site down, or try something new. We hope we can earn your membership, and we hope you understand.

The Parkjets Team

NEW PLAN - TORNADO

We just uploaded a new plan, the awesome Panavia Tornado! Inspired by the Steve Shumate F-14, the Tornado features swing wings and awesome lines. The designer, Craig Clarkstone adds another awesome design to his growing catalog right here on Parkjets. 

One super bonus, this one takes EDF or pusher configurations, giving you all the flexibility  you need to get going with this awesome model. 

NEW PLAN - BUGATTI P100

Oh snap, we just uploaded plans for what has to be sexist looking pusher ever. Check out the Bugatti P100, designed by Craig Clarkstone, this Bugatti is just so sleek. Beware, it's super fast and a bit heart pounding to fly, but damn, it looks too good out there in the air. 

The nice thing about this design, chances are you have all the gear you need to get it flying, as it takes pretty much the standard parkjet gear. So what is your excuse, own your own Bugatti P100!

NEW PLAN - F-35 LIGHTNING II

We just uploaded a new plan that already has us out in the garage preparing to cut this monster. The designer of the awesome YF-23, Viggen and others has dialed up the cool factor and brought this modern fighter to the hobby table. 

The plans complete with all kinds of goodies, like decals and panels for that extra detail. So head over to our free plans catalog and get to downloading. You won't be disappointed. 

Bye Bye Depron?

You might have heard through the grapevine that Depron is going away in the very near future. Well, it looks like it will be getting a lot harder to get, at least in the U.S., as the domestic supplier is closing down its supply of flat 6mm depron. 

Depron has been a great material and certainly sparked the parkjet revolution. The ease of use along with the smooth finish meant people could achieve crazy results that looked very scale while maintaining an easy building experience.

If you still want to get your hands on some depron, especially in the form of a kit, now is a great time to head over to our sponsor's website, www.6mmflyrc.com and pick up a parkjet kit. I know they will be making some adjustments soon to their product, but depron is on the shelves now, so get them while they last. 

So what now? Well, there are other alternatives on the market and there will sure to be some other similar materials to fill the gap. We like to use all kinds of different foams and each one has its strengths and weaknesses.  

Drop us a line at parkjets@gmail.com if you have some suggestions and some tips on handling the new foam that will surely come to the front of the builders worktable. 

RC ULTIMATE PACKAGE

We just were able to get up a strong endorsement of RC Powers RC Ultimate Package E-Book series.  You can read all about it up in the "Rookie Pilots" tab up top. If you are looking for a comprehensive manual on RC flying, especially focused on parkjets, this is the E-book to get.

There is no other product that is even close. So go and check it out. You won't be disappointed. 

Sonic - New Plan

The creator of the awesome Hotspot has created the next parkjet using much of the same design elements.  Behold the Sonic! Twin stabs, canards, big delta wings and easy construction makes the Sonic an easy weekend build for hours of park flying. We just added it into the free catalog for the download, so enjoy!  

JA-37 VIGGEN - NEW PLAN

Another day, another new plan. We just posted up the JA-37 Viggen. Now this monster features canards, big delta wings and killer looks. If you like the Saab Gripen, this one is a great evolution to the next level. And because this comes from Craig Clarkstone, you know the design is solid and the results will be awesome. Our download includes all the things you need to build, plans, guide and more.  

Red Arrows Hawk - New Plan

Parkjets got another great plan from Craig Clarkstone, the Red Arrows Hawk. If you are familar with Parkjets, you know his YF-23 is one of the best looking parkjet models on our site today. You know you are getting a quality design that looks good in the hanger and in the air. His plans contain everything you need, from decals, construction guides, and parts drawings. 

Like all our plans, head over to our FREE PLANS page and download away. Be sure to show the designer some love too, and get to flying!

New Parkjets

It's taken a while to get all done, but Parkjets has put on a new coat of paint and now it's better than ever. We have a new logo, new site, new everything. Let's keep it brief, but here are the main highlights....

First, the site is now geared toward actually working on your mobile device, whether that be a phone or tablet, Parkjets will now look great everywhere you tap into technology. 

Second, all the media, pictures, videos, and information you need is all in one place, without the need to click through a bunch of stuff. 

Third, now when you download a file, we send you an E-mail, again, so you can browse with your phone, download, and get the file to your desktop wherever you might be looking at plans.  

Finally, less ads!  We are moving away from ads that clutter up your experience, making everything look better. 

Over the next few weeks we will be tweaking the site even more, to make it fit just right, but for now, welcome back to Parkjets, still the #1 site to download free RC plans in the world. 

NEW PLAN - J-31 FALCON HAWK

Kicking off 2015 the right way with a new plan! This time we got the great looking J-31 Falcon Hawk in our inbox with great looks and super easy construction. This one is a basic profile design with some different control surfaces which give this EPP designed jet some cool capabilities. 

Suitable for indoor or outdoor flight the J-31 will start off your new year right. Now, the designer also posted the DXF files for those of you out there that like to do a little modification or perhaps some upsizing. He also included a great instruction manual along with tiled and untiled plans for all the scratch builders out there. 

It might be cold where you live, but with this design, it's small enough to take to a local gym and let her fly. 

What could be better than a new design for the new year? 

LAST MINUTE GIFTS

Guys, we know ourselves. Many of you haven't even put together a Christmas list for your loved ones so they are likely strolling the local malls and big box stores looking for something that might catch their eye. That's why we men end up with cartoon character ties, wool socks, and some tool that we likely will never use. And that's on a good Christmas. A bad year we are looking a tin of popcorn and underwear. Don't let this be a bad year. 

So we are here to help you out. Just forward this E-mail to whoever to clue them in on a couple of ideas.

1. Get a kit from 6mmFlyRC.com. They have a lot of the best designs all laser cut for you, they come with goodies like clear canopies and hardware to get you a jump start on your build. Want a scale model, they got you covered with the F-22 Raptor by Steve Shumate (the number 1 design on Parkjets). Want a simple profile build, they have that too. Check them out.  But hurry, so they can get it in the mail in time for the big morning. 

2. Really short on time? Maybe you are new to building, maybe you want some premium support for your build, then might we suggest the RCPowers V4 Pro Pack. It will give you the plans, unparralled support, awesome beginners tips and tutorials and lots of goodies you might find useful. Check out our full review. Right now, it's $50 for everything and since it's an electronic gift, boom, it's done as soon as you click the mouse. 

Now, those are two gifts that you can enjoy for a long time. So let your loved ones know what you want, it makes things so much better.  And you don't have to fake liking that crappy gift that is headed your way right now, unless you do something about it. 

TOP 10 PLANS - NOVEMBER

After some behind the scenes work, we are getting much better numbers and a more accurate count of the most popular plans from month to month, November has some shake-ups throughout the Top 10 list.  With winter fully settled in across most of the county, now is a great time to browse our Parkjet's extensive catalog of free plans (137 total) and find that next build to put together for spring flying. The Top 10 list is a good place to start looking for what other pilots and builders are putting in their digital library to build later. So without too much blabbering, let's get to the Top 10 plans downloaded in November, 2014!

10. F-14 by Steve Shumate – The F-14 is one of the all-time most popular downloads on Parkjets.  In fact, for years, it was number one.  The simple build process, coupled with real swing wings, kit availability, decals, and other features means the Tomcat is always at the top of builder’s lists when they want a scale foam flyer.

9. SU-37 by Steve Shumate – The SU-37 by Steve Shumate really pushed the envelope when he first dropped the dual thrust vectoring monster on the RC community years ago.  Today, it remains a popular download. It has a lot of parts, but just like the F-14, it is available in kit form, has some accessories available, but really, as a scratch build, it just takes time, not particularly any great skill.  Anyone can do it.

8. F-14 by MDC – The F-14 designed by MDC is popular for many of the same reasons the Steve Shumate version is popular, swing wings and ease of build.  However, MDC took the design one step further, going with a simple profile model while still keeping the swing wings.

7. Super Bandit by Steve Shumate – The Super Bandit is a great place to start if you are looking for a rock solid platform, many different size and power options (EDF or pusher) and want a design that just looks fast sitting on the table. 

6. F-15 MK2 by Jamie Rothwell – The designer has lots of popular plans on Parkjets, but the F-15 clocks in at number 6.  The F-15’s construction is totally different than the typical box and wing designs, it features a score and fold method that gives you some scale while cutting down on your build time. The Eagle is always popular with large delta wings, twin vertical stabs and classic looks.

5. Hydro – What would you do if you wanted a half-boat, half-plane RC thing?  Download the plans for the Hydro.  It’s that simple.

4. YF-23 Grey Ghost by Craig Clarkstone – Looking at this beautiful design, the YF-23 is no doubt one of the best looking jets out there. The RC version is faithful to the original design with scale features and killer looks. 

3. Mermaid by Marcel du Plessis – The Mermaid stays popular despite its pedestrian looks.  It must be all go and no show.  A water and land loving design, the Mermaid can take off from your local pond or swimming pool and do it in style.

2. SU-37 by Jamie Rothwell – The SU-37 model here is a great example of blending scale, building options and a fast bench to air time. With score and fold methods baked right in, the SU-37 is a great option.

1. F-22 by Steve Shumate – The F-22 Raptor stays on top for another month. It’s scale design and killer thrust vectoring set up make it an obvious choice if you want to really impress your flying buddies at the field. 

NEW PLAN - YAK-17 FEATHER

Robertus, the same guy who has several awesome plans on Parkjets, just sent us over a throwback jet just in time for December. The YAK-17 Feather is a sleek looking Russian flyer with great lines and great performace.  

Better yet, with this model, Robertus gives all you EDF nuts out there a frame to throw a 70mm fan into and get to the park. 

This is a great model for those of you out there getting tired of all the 5th generation fighters at all the flying fields. After all, half of going to the flying field is having something a little different, and the YAK-17 will get that job done. 

Now that winter has settled in across the county, now is the perfect time to get some foam, crank up the music and get to building that next parkjet for your fleet in time for spring. 

HALLOWEEN PROJECT - FLYING WITCH

This is a great little project that was passed along to us by a reader of Parkjets.com.  We thought the timing was perfect!  After all, Halloween is just around the corner and putting together a quick project to fly around the neighborhood is a perfect weekend project.  

The design is very simple actually, but in profile, it looks just like a witch on her broom.  Since this is a speciality plan, we thought we would post it here first and then move it to the catalog a little later.  Our publishing schedule in the catalog is a little backed up.  

Here are the vitals:

AUW: 9.5 ounces
Motor: TowerPro 2408-10 brushless
Prop: GWS 8x4
Battery: 11.1V, 800 mAh Common Sense R/C Lipo
Servos: 9 grams per servo

Video: 

RC Groups Build Thread

Plans (Contains tiled and full size plans)

Witch Plans (50K).zip

TOP 10 PLANS - SEPTEMBER

Here at Parkjets, we just finished up taking some much needed time off from posting to the site and now we are back.  Over the past few months, we have been cleaning up the site, making preparations for some changes and preparing for a bigger and better winter.  Well,  what better way to kick off October with the Top 10 Plans on Parkjets right now?  Let’s get to it.

10. F-14 by MDC: If you want a simple profile F-14 that has functional swing wings, the F-14 my MDC is the place to start.  You can build this model up in one day and take it to the park the next, all because the design uses all 6mm depron foam to create the swing wing. 

9. Chiggy by Robertus: The Chiggy has to be one of the most unique designs out there for a park jet. Utilizing a tri-wing design, topped with a tractor motor and crazy aggressive bomb styling, the Chiggy will have the guys at the flying field wondering if have gone crazy.

8. Super Bandit by Steve Shumate: The Super Bandit is a design of a plane that actually doesn’t exist, but it sure looks like it should. Featuring simple wing designs, multiple sizes to fit your EDF and pusher needs, the Super Bandit is a Parkjets favorite. 

7. Hot Spot by Domenico Sebastiani: The Hot Spot is a very familiar design.  It features an awesome delta wing, twin tail booms and an aerodynamic fuselage.  The Hot Spot is made to fly.

6. Hydro: The Hydro continues to be a very popular design and for good reason.  It’s got the chops to go on water and then rise up above the waves and surprise everyone. Available for EDF or prop, the Hydro is just cool.

5. F-15 by Jamie Rothwell: This design has been popular from the minute we posted it.  Easy score and fold design plus the look of the iconic F-15 all rolled into one. Available in a few different sizes makes this a winner.

4. Mermaid by Marcel du Plessis: The Mermaid is good to go on land or sea and gives you a rock solid design that can handle nice and easy park flight like a champ. Elevated motor and electronic gear mean the goods stay dry while you land at your local watering hole.

3. YF-23 by Craig Clarkstone: The Grey Ghost is one of the best looking designs of all time and this design captures the lines perfectly. The YF-23 is not a build it quick and go design, but the end result will have your flying friends wondering if you are a magician with foam!

2. SU-37 by Jamie Rothwell: Like the F-15 above, the SU-37 is dead simple to design and gives you a little Russian flavor.  The SU-37 is graceful and frightening at the same time.

1. F-22 by Steve Shumate: Once again, the Raptor comes out on top. With its cousin the YF-23 in your hanger, you can manage the best looking fleet on the block. 

That's a wrap!  Remember, if you know of a great design, shoot us an E-mail and let us know about it so we can get it posted. 

TWITTER 3,000!

Just a real short post folks, but today marks another milestone for Parkjets, we just reached the 3,000 Twitter followers.  Now for those of you that might remember, we started last year really building up our social media effort and ended 2013 with about 2,000 followers.  Well, now 7 months later we have now crossed the 3,000 mark and are not looking back. 

If you are not following us on Twitter, what are you waiting for? We only send out cool pictures, announcement and other cool things you might want to see a few times a day. So come on follow @parkjetusa on Twitter and get with the program!