MERMAID VIDEO
Okay, so it's obvious we have been slacking on adding in plans and keeping up with the constant demands of Parkjets and the folks that visit often. Rest assured we have not been doing nothing. We are working on a few more plans, working hard to boost our social network standing and just trying to keep up with life.
In the meantime, we updated the very popular Mermaid plan with a great short video of the Mermaid on grass.
This video lives in the plans page, but here it is without all the clicking.
VIDEO: F-18E SUPERHORNET
We ran across this video from a customer of our sponsor, 6mmFlyRC and it is stunning. The video is not that stunning granted, but the model itself is just fantastic.
The F-18E SuperHornet is a great model for those just starting out building, but as you can see, you can take this design to the extreme with details. Complete with LED lights, panel lines, clear canopy and pilot, the model here is perhaps the best example of craftsmanship we have ever seen on a simple profile model.
Sit back and enjoy the show!
HD CAMERA + MIG 29 = VIDEO LOVE
This video is an excellent example of the excellent platform that the Tomas Hellberg MIG 29 provides. We know that one of the trends in RC is strapping on an HD camera on to the fuse and capturing some video. In this case, the pilot takes excellent video of Cardigan Bay. Most of the time our video turns out to be rather boring, but the view in this video is worth a look. One of the great things about the MIG 29 platform is the low wing loading, so you have a lot of room to add a rather large and heavy camera and still not impact flight very much. The large wing pattern and twin tail give it excellent stability and the thurst vectoring tabs make it very nimble in the air.
Give it a try and just try to beat the scenes in this video. And if the MIG is not your style, you can go with the excellent F-18E Super Hornet.
SU-47 UPDATED
Just a quick notification that we recently updated two of the plans on Parkjets.com. First, the Concorde SST by Nico Hobbies as well as the SU-47 by Nico Hobbies. I guess some were having some issues with the .zip file. That should be fixed now. And while updating the plans, we noticed an excellent video of the SU-47 on YouTube, so we thought we would share.
You can see the excellent and unusual lines of the park flyer, the thrust vectoring capabilities as well as the smaller size of the model. That makes it perfect for those quick trips to the park or flying field.
Both of these plans are excellent choices for a quick and unique build for a weekend.
ALPHA JET PREVIEW
We are getting the next parkjet plan all prepared for upload onto Parkjets, but we wanted to give our visitors a sneak peak of the newest plan on parkjets.com, the Alpha Jet. Featuring a unique dual wing design, with excellent stability and incredible high alpha abilities, this incredible design is one of the most unique on the entire site. So watch the video, sit back and check back here in the next few days for the Alpha Jet!
We are getting the next parkjet plan all prepared for upload onto Parkjets, but we wanted to give our visitors a sneak peak of the newest plan on parkjets.com, the Alpha Jet. Featuring a unique dual wing design, with excellent stability and incredible high alpha abilities, this incredible design is one of the most unique on the entire site. So watch the video, sit back and check back here in the next few days for the Alpha Jet!
We posted the Alpha Jet to our Free Plans page! Enjoy!
MAY 2012 ROUNDUP
May was a busy month for Parkjets. We have been adding to the home page and giving you more and more information about parkjets. As a recap, we posted several new plans to Parkjets, posted some new videos and wrapped up an interview with 6mmFlyRC.com. Want a full run down? Read on....
F-14 by MaybzFirst up, we added what everyone wants to see, new plans. We posted the F-14 by Maybz and the Drongo water parkjet by Marcel du Plessis. These are two excellent plans and each offers something totally different. The F-14 is a more complicated build but with swing wings, it's a great addition to your fleet. And for those of you familar with the popular Funjet, the Drongo will be very comfortable. A cross between the Funjet and the Steve Shumate Polaris, the Drongo brings the Funjet to the water. Awesome!
We also posted an article about using Parkjets.com, along with some common questions and answers we usually give to those that drop us an E-mail.
Recently we sat down with our sponsors, 6mmFlyRC and did an interview about their experience and how they built their business. Check it out!
Drongo ParkjetLastly, we did a quick round of up videos. The designer of the EADS Barracuda sent us a video of his mini version flying around. The mini Barracuda is already included in the free plans download, but the video gives you a little better idea of the size of the finished park flyer. We also found a great video of a Steve Shumate F-18 and of course the Drongo and the F-14 by Maybz made for an excellent line up of park flyer videos.
One last thing, we added a YouTube Channel to our home page. If you have any videos you want featured, be sure to send them our way.
Check back often on Parkjets, we are always adding videos and more content. If you have any suggestions or topics you want addressed, be sure to E-Mail us and we will see if we can get something down.
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F-18 PARKJET - VIDEO
As we were checking out YouTube, we noticed this recent video of the Steve Shumate F-18 Hornet in action. The F-18 is one of the oldest parkjet designs and is an excellent parkflyer.
The great thing about the F-18 is that there is so much documentation out in the internet land. Everything from the Blue Angels decals (as featured in the video) to clear canopies from 6mmFlyRC. The excellent design means easy construction but also excellent flying characteristics at the park.
So check out the free plans right here on Parkjets and get to building the F-18 Hornet this weekend!
MINI EADS BARRACUDA
DRONGO WATER PARKJET
A sneak peak of the Drongo Water Parkjet designed by Marcel du Plessis, the same parkjet designer that brought you the excellent BD-5, Draken, and Seadart. So you know this one is excellently designed and will perform flawlessly.
A sneak peak of the Drongo Water Parkjet designed by Marcel du Plessis, the same parkjet designer that brought you the excellent BD-5, Draken, and Seadart. So you know this one is excellently designed and will perform flawlessly.
The idea of taking off an electric powered parkjet from a body of water is a little strange to some, but since the body is made of Depron foam, it makes a lot of sense really. This design is inspired by the Steve Shumate Polaris and the Funjet and it shows.
We are adding in this design in a few days to our Free Plans page so check back soon and get to downloading.
F-14 BY MAYBZ
We just added in the awesome profile style F-14 by Maybz. Honestly, we have no idea why haven't posted this great plan before to our Free Plans Page.
We just added in the awesome profile style F-14 by Maybz. Honestly, we have no idea why haven't posted this great plan before to our Free Plans Page. It is one of the best designs for the F-14 that combines a fully functioning swing wing as well as a simple design.
This particular RC airplane plan has been around for several years now with lots of people building over time. In fact, you can find more than 100 pages of discussion on RC Groups on this one model.
The performace is excellent with a mid-mount prop that is a little rearward than most of the designs we have on Parkjets. The plane performs well with as little as a 4 channel radio but those with more channels will have more options for the wing swing. The design allows for excellent high-alpha and drill bit rolls. The speed is excellent for an airframe that can tend to get a little draggy.
So check it out. Download and build!
BARRACUDA EDF VIDEO
For those of you that haven't had a chance to get on over to and check out the newest RC plan on Parkjets, here is the video of the EADS Barracuda. The plan file contains plans for a 68mm (or larger) EDF fan and also a mini version of the EADS Barracuda that is roughly 60% size and fits a 50mm EDF fan.
For those of you that haven't had a chance to get on over to and check out the newest RC plan on Parkjets, here is the video of the EADS Barracuda. The plan file contains plans for a 68mm (or larger) EDF fan and also a mini version of the EADS Barracuda that is roughly 60% size and fits a 50mm EDF fan.
For those of us watching the RC trends out there, we know that EDF is taking over the scene, but for those of us watching the avaition industry, we know that drones are the future. The Barracuda is a combination of both. An excellent RC airplane design of the real drone.
Check out the plans on our FREE PLANS section. You won't be disappointed. The plans are very well documented, with computer drawings of the plans as well as assembly instructions and set up guidelines. He built his out of EPP foam, but you could use just about any kind of foam including the popular Depron as well as simple foam board.
If you want to learn a bit more about the design, be sure to check out the interview with the designer as well.
MIG 29 VIDEO
This is a great video of a scratch build MIG 29. The video starts at the beginning, from the traceing process, the cutting, the assembly of the components, the installation of the electronic equipment, painting and finally the first flight. A great example of a hobbyist taking a piece of foam and transforming it into an RC airplane that looks awesome in the air.