On Thursday, August 16, 2007 HobbyTron.com was highlighted on the FOX 13 News program Good Day Utah. We were up at the ModelPort just east of the Salt Lake City International Airport. The ModelPort is a place that people can go to fly their model airplanes and helicopters. We were accompanied by about 30 other hobby airplane enthusiasts.
All of the planes that they flew were ranging from a few hundred dollars, to $10,000 with the average around a thousand dollars or so.Most people who have had a fascination with flying aren’t able to jump in at that level so that is where we come in. HobbyTron.com is the affordable option for the beginning to intermediate hobby enthusiast. Our planes and helicopters begin at the $20 range and go up to the $200-$300 range. We talked about the many indoor options that we have for the home or office.
Some of the aircraft that we highlighted on the air were as follows: The Palm Z, The Rookie, and The Hughes Mini Helicopter. The Palm Z is the hottest new toy for the holiday season this year. It is an indoor plane that will fly for over 5 minutes. It is slow moving, nearly unbreakable, and has the ability to maneuver around the office or the crowded living room. The Rookie is a long time favorite for its superb stability and ability to fly in small tight places. It will fly outside, but remember as with all indoor aircraft, they will not fly as well outside, especially if there is any wind. As you could see on the video from the news show which we will be putting up as soon as we are sent our copy. The Hughes Mini Helicopter is always a favorite because it is so durable and you can fly up to three at a time (Just as you can with the Palm Z).
We also had three other planes on display that were a little higher end. They are as follows: The Cessna 182, The Hybrid Air, and The Daredevil. If you were watching the news, the Cessna was the airplane that was wrecked twice while on the air, and then it still flew!!! It is one of our most popular options as you can choose between a 3CH and 4CH option depending on your skill level. The Hybrid Air actually takes off from water, and the Daredevil is our stunt bi-plane. These are both 4CH planes and come in at a very modest price tag.
If you have any questions about our products please feel free to visit us. We will be posting pictures and video from the news event as soon as they are available.
I remember when I was a kid and all my friends and I had a dream to own a Ferrari. I was so excited when I was asked to try out this product. There have been lots of imitators out there, but this is the real deal. I ripped into the packaging and the first thing that I noticed is the intricate detail of this car. You can see the engine, the seats, and the dash in Hobby Grade detail. When you take this car out for a spin you won’t be disappointed. It handles really well. Turning is a breeze and the signal lights actually work when you turn. The headlights work as well which makes driving around at night just as fun as driving around in the day. Here is a little information about the car for those technical people out there. It comes in red or yellow. This car, the Ferrari Enzo RC comes RTR (Ready to Run) with the AC charger and all batteries needed. It runs on a 27 MHz frequency. It is 11″ long and 5″ wide. Really only one thing makes a better gift for that special person you love, and that would be a real live one, but this version won’t set you back close to $643,330.00.
What a perfect toy for kids and young RC helicopter enthusiasts! Try the Command Force Chopper Patrol Micro Series Dual Flight Remote Control Helicopter. We did and we loved it! Just sit your kids down in front of this for hours of playtime fun. This tethered chopper flies around in circles promoting hand-eye coordination while your kid tries to pick up different cargo lying around on the ground. This mini RC helicopter is fun, safe, and easy to use.Do you have multiple kids who enjoy flying helicopters? There are three different helicopter versions available. You can get the AH-64 Apache, the AH-6 Little Bird, and the AH-1 Super Cobra. Collect all three for the complete set.
When the original BladeRunner came out it changed the RC Helicopter industry with its co-axial design making it easy to fly for all ages. Now they just made that great Helicopter even better with the BladeRunner 2. The BladeRunner 2 is more stable then before allowing exact hover control and the battery capacity was increased giving it an amazing 15 minutes of flight time. Also just to make it even more exciting they added a sweet search light that lets you fly this Heli at night time.
The Air Rage Officially Licensed Good Year Blimp® 3CH 4′ 2″ Long RC Aircraft really is as fun as it looks. How man times have we all seen the Goodyear blimp, or seen it on TV and wondered what it was like to fly one? Now you can! All you need is a little helium for the mylar bubble and everything else takes care of itself.
We love the overall quality of the RC electric blimp. The control is excellent for how affordable it is. Again, all you need to get it going is a little helium and a desire to have some fun.
Here at HobbyTron were always looking for new toys that are going to be the hot new toy of the year, well the EP Boat is not new considering it was one of our first RC Boats but it is definitely one of the hottest Electric Radio Controlled Boats available. The EP Boat has been around for over 4 years now and continues to be our top selling boat. The reason its so popular is because for the price there is nothing that comes even close to the speed and quality of this boat. The EP Boat comes Ready to Run (RTR) right out of the box and goes 20 mph which may not seem fast but out on the water its super fast, not to mention that to get anywhere near that speed with other boats you have to spend over a $100. The EP Boat retails at HobbyTron.com for only $55.00 with Free Shipping.
What is cool about the Excavator RC Construction Vehicle is that it has a full range of motion just like a real tractor. To top it all off, it has die cast quality of detail without the over-heavy design and price. We know you’ll love the Excavator.
Well, under the tub maybe. You haven’t lived until you’ve had the fun that comes from playing with one of our Micro R/C Super Explorer Mini Submarines. When you first see how small this little explorer is, you won’t believe it’s actually a fully-functional underwater submarine. It has all of the major directional controls on the remote and it’s built-in headlight makes it perfect for exploring. It has twin motors for control and is only 4 inches long!
Sure Traxxas and HPI go head to head on who is best (referring mainly to T-Maxx vs. the Savage) and I hear this all the time here at the office and I’ve seen them both in action, the Traxxas T-Maxx versus the Savage.
If it’s been a while since you’ve looked at the Savage X 1/8 RTR Nitro Monster Truck I suggest you take another look, with it’s Nitro Star F4.1 engine, a lower center gearbox than the previous Savage 25 and more.
They are both great RC trucks (T-Maxx and Savage), but if you are in the market again for a new truck, then weigh them both against each other before making a decision on which you’ll get, the Traxxas T-Maxx or the HPI Savage.
I was excited when we got in the these 3 different Mini Helicopters because of there great features and affordability, now HobbyTron.com is offering The Ultimate Mini RC Helicopter Package Deal at a discounted price and with Free Shipping. The Package Deal comes with the Mini Apache, the Mini Hughes 300 and the Hornet 3. These 3 Mini Helicopters all have similar features and are super strong, which makes them great for everybody. Anybody that has ever tried to fly a RC Helicopter or a R C Model Airplane knows how hard they can be to fly and how easy they are to break, which makes these 3 mini helicopters way different then the other RC Helicopters available. Everybody that flies these things always mention how durable and strong they are.
