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My reviews for Ezone
Here is a list of the reviews I've done for Ezone:
Stevens Aeromodel DiddleBug: So, where did the idea of the Diddle series from Stevens Aeromodel come from, anyway? I dust off the original model in the last (for now, anyway) of my series that looks at these tiny and fun planes.
Stevens Aeromodel E-Spresso: All small planes are created equal, right? Stevens Aeromodel proves otherwise! I review one of Bill Stevens' earliest offerings, and I try to keep up with it on the field.
Stevens Aeromodel MudBug: Four ounces of pure fun — what else could you ask for? In the world of micro planes, this one is definitely among the best. Character, quality and gentle flying are the main traits of Bill Stevens' new design. This is the first in a series of articles reviewing Stevens' indoor/backyard lineup.
Stevens Aeromodel Lil'Squirt V2: It looks like the Squirt, but yes, it's Lil, indeed. Stevens Aeromodel's new release combines the easy, trainer-like flight characteristics of the original Squirt, yet it comes wrapped in a three-ounce, 25" wingspan package you can fly in the smallest of places. I'm back with the second in a series of articles reviewing Stevens' indoor/backyard lineup.
Stevens Aeromodel 1919 White Sport Monoplane: A scale plane with struts and realistic wheels that's under three ounces? But of course! Stevens Aeromodel is at it again with a monoplane kit, and I hit the workbench to see if this really is an oldie but a goodie.
LittleBirdz LoLo: Do you like an old-timer look? Planes you can fly in small spaces? Well, dust off your balsa-building tools and give the LittleBirdz LoLo a try. It's slow and graceful, but quite capable of some (not-so) mild aerobatics. I build mine and put it to the test.
Tiny Brite Lights helicopter and plane lights: Whether you want to add more realism to your latest scale project or just want to see your plane better, lights are at the top of the list. I put the new Flight Lights to the test. Will I give them a glowing review?
Phase 3 Double Time 3D EPP biplane: I take this beginner, fully acrobatic yet surprisingly durable 3D biplane to the field and puts it through the paces.
Mercury Adhesives caddy and glue set: Balsa kit, foam kit, it doesn't matter - if you don't have glue, you don't have a plane. This set of Mercury adhesives bottles, with no-clog tips and packaged in a cool caddy, can help you with your dry-glue woes. I take a look at the different glues and put them to a rigorous test in my quest to find any sticking points.
Hobby Lobby ESky Co-Comanche RTF Helicopter: ESky offers fun right out of the box in an easy-to-fly and scale-looking small heli. Yours truly — who had never flown a helicopter before — ventured out and put it to the test.
MSComposit Swift II flying wing: I take on another EPP release from MSComposit, this time an acrobatic with both fine looks and great flying characteristics. It provides, indeed, to be a Unique plane — and that's a good thing.
MSComposit Unique: I'm back at it with another nearly indestructible plane, the Swift II. It looks cool, sure, but how does it fly? And how far will I go to test its durability?
Hobby-Lobby Acme FlyCamOne 2 micro video camera: The FlyCamOne is back in a V2 with some upgrades. As an Ezone author and amateur film director, I strapped it to all sorts of moving objects for this review, so click on and see what I think about this small yet versatile gadget.
Hyperion EOS 0610i DUO multichemistry charger: The new two-in-one Hyperion charger gives you peace of mind and gets you in the air faster!
Radical RC Das Mini Low Stick: In my lifelong quest to review every single small plane under the sun, I stumble upon a jewel of a design: the new Radical RC Das Mini Low Stick.
Ready-to-fly Parkzone J-3 Cub Brushless: Can it be possible to take a plane straight from the hobby shop shelf to the field? Indeed! I take this RTF, a staple of American aviation, and put it through its gentle — albeit addicting — paces.
Hammer Models/Manzano Laser Works Wasp: Got the need for speed? I do, and so I turn to the Wasp, a small yet powerful delta wing from Hammer Models and Manzano Laser Works.
MSComposit EPP Trainer with Scanner RC electronics: I take another of MSComposit's new planes to the skies, and let a newbie share in the joy of RC flying!
LightFlite Easy Bevel 45: Tired of zig-zagging bevels on your foamies? I certainly was, and I accidentally stumbled across a simple yet highly effective tool!
Spektrum DX6i: If there's one thing you need for your radio-controlled plane is, well, a radio. And with the 2.4Ghz revolution in full swing, I take the new Spektrum DX6i to the field, tinker with its new features and put the system to the test.
Common Sense RC Katana: Join me as I take my flying to a new level — and gets a reality check on my skills. The new Katana from Common Sense RC is as acrobatic as it gets, but can I handle the raw power it delivers?
Stevens Aeromodel Gym-E: Hear ye, hear ye: The classic Gym-E has returned! With a mild makeover from Stevens Aeromodel, I review it to see if it's still an oldie but a goodie.
GWS J-10 Chinese fighter with GWS power system: Join me as I trade propellers for impellers and put the latest from GWS to the test.
Heli-Max Axe CX Micro co-axial helicopter: Is bigger better? Not when it's chilly and breezy outside and you want to cruise around with a heli. And so, at less than five ounces yet with a lot of character, the Axe CX Micro from Heli-Max is my new distraction of choice around the house.
Multiplex ParkMaster 3D: I take this massive foamie for a few spins — and find out there are such things as no-wing-rock harriers and knife-edge-to-infinity-and-back flight. So, read on about this foamie from Multiplex that's unlike any other I've ever built or flown.
MSComposit Patriot: Continuing my reviews of the tough-as-nails planes from MSComposit, I get more aggressive than ever with this new EPP plane, the Patriot.
Exceed RC Mini Spark from Xheli.com: Didn't your mother teach you not to judge a heli by its size? At less than two ounces yet with full fixed-pitch controls, the Exceed RC Mini Spark may be small, but it's a hoot. I take it for a test fly.
Hacker Models Zoom 4U: Once again covering the small-plane landscape, I test a zippy little all-aerobatic aircraft. What did I think about it — and how durable was it? Click on and find out.
RCLogbook application for iPhone and iPod Touch: Smart phones replaced the Rolodex, so who's to say that the smartest phone around can't replace your precious notepad log for your planes? I take this simple app for a not-so-simple test.
Cermark One Meter Series 39" Edge 540: I take a quintessential aerobatic plane to the skies. Does it have the edge over the other members of my hangar? Click on and find out.
G&C Hobby F-16 "Fighting Falcon" 64mm EDF from NitroPlanes: Need for speed or need for good looks? If you're looking for both, you might want to take a look at this F-16 from Nitroplanes.
E-flite Nieuport 17 250 ARF: I kick back and relax with a slow-flyer if there ever was one: the Nieuport 17, full of detail and full of charm.
Model Airplane Engineering TumbleBuddy Jr.: It's a plane! It's a UFO! No, it's my latest review! Join me as I take this flat, almost-circular foamie out for a (flat) spin or two. It's a hovering machine if you ever saw one, so click on!
Stevens Aeromodel DiddleBug: So, where did the idea of the Diddle series from Stevens Aeromodel come from, anyway? I dust off the original model in the last (for now, anyway) of my series that looks at these tiny and fun planes.
Stevens Aeromodel E-Spresso: All small planes are created equal, right? Stevens Aeromodel proves otherwise! I review one of Bill Stevens' earliest offerings, and I try to keep up with it on the field.
Stevens Aeromodel MudBug: Four ounces of pure fun — what else could you ask for? In the world of micro planes, this one is definitely among the best. Character, quality and gentle flying are the main traits of Bill Stevens' new design. This is the first in a series of articles reviewing Stevens' indoor/backyard lineup.
Stevens Aeromodel Lil'Squirt V2: It looks like the Squirt, but yes, it's Lil, indeed. Stevens Aeromodel's new release combines the easy, trainer-like flight characteristics of the original Squirt, yet it comes wrapped in a three-ounce, 25" wingspan package you can fly in the smallest of places. I'm back with the second in a series of articles reviewing Stevens' indoor/backyard lineup.
Stevens Aeromodel 1919 White Sport Monoplane: A scale plane with struts and realistic wheels that's under three ounces? But of course! Stevens Aeromodel is at it again with a monoplane kit, and I hit the workbench to see if this really is an oldie but a goodie.
LittleBirdz LoLo: Do you like an old-timer look? Planes you can fly in small spaces? Well, dust off your balsa-building tools and give the LittleBirdz LoLo a try. It's slow and graceful, but quite capable of some (not-so) mild aerobatics. I build mine and put it to the test.
Tiny Brite Lights helicopter and plane lights: Whether you want to add more realism to your latest scale project or just want to see your plane better, lights are at the top of the list. I put the new Flight Lights to the test. Will I give them a glowing review?
Phase 3 Double Time 3D EPP biplane: I take this beginner, fully acrobatic yet surprisingly durable 3D biplane to the field and puts it through the paces.
Mercury Adhesives caddy and glue set: Balsa kit, foam kit, it doesn't matter - if you don't have glue, you don't have a plane. This set of Mercury adhesives bottles, with no-clog tips and packaged in a cool caddy, can help you with your dry-glue woes. I take a look at the different glues and put them to a rigorous test in my quest to find any sticking points.
Hobby Lobby ESky Co-Comanche RTF Helicopter: ESky offers fun right out of the box in an easy-to-fly and scale-looking small heli. Yours truly — who had never flown a helicopter before — ventured out and put it to the test.
MSComposit Swift II flying wing: I take on another EPP release from MSComposit, this time an acrobatic with both fine looks and great flying characteristics. It provides, indeed, to be a Unique plane — and that's a good thing.
MSComposit Unique: I'm back at it with another nearly indestructible plane, the Swift II. It looks cool, sure, but how does it fly? And how far will I go to test its durability?
Hobby-Lobby Acme FlyCamOne 2 micro video camera: The FlyCamOne is back in a V2 with some upgrades. As an Ezone author and amateur film director, I strapped it to all sorts of moving objects for this review, so click on and see what I think about this small yet versatile gadget.
Hyperion EOS 0610i DUO multichemistry charger: The new two-in-one Hyperion charger gives you peace of mind and gets you in the air faster!
Radical RC Das Mini Low Stick: In my lifelong quest to review every single small plane under the sun, I stumble upon a jewel of a design: the new Radical RC Das Mini Low Stick.
Ready-to-fly Parkzone J-3 Cub Brushless: Can it be possible to take a plane straight from the hobby shop shelf to the field? Indeed! I take this RTF, a staple of American aviation, and put it through its gentle — albeit addicting — paces.
Hammer Models/Manzano Laser Works Wasp: Got the need for speed? I do, and so I turn to the Wasp, a small yet powerful delta wing from Hammer Models and Manzano Laser Works.
MSComposit EPP Trainer with Scanner RC electronics: I take another of MSComposit's new planes to the skies, and let a newbie share in the joy of RC flying!
LightFlite Easy Bevel 45: Tired of zig-zagging bevels on your foamies? I certainly was, and I accidentally stumbled across a simple yet highly effective tool!
Spektrum DX6i: If there's one thing you need for your radio-controlled plane is, well, a radio. And with the 2.4Ghz revolution in full swing, I take the new Spektrum DX6i to the field, tinker with its new features and put the system to the test.
Common Sense RC Katana: Join me as I take my flying to a new level — and gets a reality check on my skills. The new Katana from Common Sense RC is as acrobatic as it gets, but can I handle the raw power it delivers?
Stevens Aeromodel Gym-E: Hear ye, hear ye: The classic Gym-E has returned! With a mild makeover from Stevens Aeromodel, I review it to see if it's still an oldie but a goodie.
GWS J-10 Chinese fighter with GWS power system: Join me as I trade propellers for impellers and put the latest from GWS to the test.
Heli-Max Axe CX Micro co-axial helicopter: Is bigger better? Not when it's chilly and breezy outside and you want to cruise around with a heli. And so, at less than five ounces yet with a lot of character, the Axe CX Micro from Heli-Max is my new distraction of choice around the house.
Multiplex ParkMaster 3D: I take this massive foamie for a few spins — and find out there are such things as no-wing-rock harriers and knife-edge-to-infinity-and-back flight. So, read on about this foamie from Multiplex that's unlike any other I've ever built or flown.
MSComposit Patriot: Continuing my reviews of the tough-as-nails planes from MSComposit, I get more aggressive than ever with this new EPP plane, the Patriot.
Exceed RC Mini Spark from Xheli.com: Didn't your mother teach you not to judge a heli by its size? At less than two ounces yet with full fixed-pitch controls, the Exceed RC Mini Spark may be small, but it's a hoot. I take it for a test fly.
Hacker Models Zoom 4U: Once again covering the small-plane landscape, I test a zippy little all-aerobatic aircraft. What did I think about it — and how durable was it? Click on and find out.
RCLogbook application for iPhone and iPod Touch: Smart phones replaced the Rolodex, so who's to say that the smartest phone around can't replace your precious notepad log for your planes? I take this simple app for a not-so-simple test.
Cermark One Meter Series 39" Edge 540: I take a quintessential aerobatic plane to the skies. Does it have the edge over the other members of my hangar? Click on and find out.
G&C Hobby F-16 "Fighting Falcon" 64mm EDF from NitroPlanes: Need for speed or need for good looks? If you're looking for both, you might want to take a look at this F-16 from Nitroplanes.
E-flite Nieuport 17 250 ARF: I kick back and relax with a slow-flyer if there ever was one: the Nieuport 17, full of detail and full of charm.
Model Airplane Engineering TumbleBuddy Jr.: It's a plane! It's a UFO! No, it's my latest review! Join me as I take this flat, almost-circular foamie out for a (flat) spin or two. It's a hovering machine if you ever saw one, so click on!
