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We offer products which we have used in competition of giant scale airplanes for several years. These products have a proven history. We can put together a package for any plane which will save pounds of weight and will improve its performance. This includes batteries, spinners, props, engines and everything else to outfit your new plane. Lightweight planes fly better. For some reasons why, go to the "Lightweight Planes Fly Better" webpage. This webpage has some examples which may interest you.

GOT A NEW PLANE? Get everything you need to finish it here! Save money and save pounds of weight!! If you have an ARF, it will be heavier than it should be without these parts!!
- 3D control surfaces: There is always a compromise between 3D and precision. 3D needs extremely large surfaces with lots of throw and precision is just the opposite.

- 3D flying is very weight and size dependent: These planes can vary greatly in weight depending on how you outfit them. Do your best to make them as light as possible. This means lightweight wing tube, landing gear, batteries, tires, spinner, tailwheel, etc.

- The larger the plane the better it does 3D and precision flying with the same wing loading. A really light 35% plane will fly better than a heavy 40% plane, but it won't fly as well as a reasonably light 40%.

- No plane will fly well if not set up properly. Digital servos, high voltage batteries, radio set up, right thrust, CG, sealed control surfaces, baffled engine cowls, gas/oil ratio and type, propeller and more make a lot of difference to your fingers! - Do not screw around and buy cheap components for your plane or you will be sorry. If you can't afford to buy the right stuff in a certain size class, then stay in the lower class. Go to the highest class that you can afford to do right because the bigger the better. You will have a much better flying plane in a smaller class if done right than in a larger class done on the cheap.
PROS: The best plane for you is the plane you build for yourself, but only if you are an experienced builder who knows how and where to lighten and strengthen a kit. Most kits need some personal modifications to make the lightest yet strong plane. Note that I didn't say the strongest plane. You want a plane that is just strong enough to do the job, any stronger than necessary is a plane which is too heavy. You must decide how strong and thus how heavy to make the parts to do the job that you have intended. Take the landing gear attachment as an example. Will you make it just strong enough for a gentle landing or strong enough for a hard harrier landing? Your choice, but it's hard to change your mind later. Designed for gentle landings means repairs to the landing gear plate, engine, prop and cowl if the landing is not so gentle. If you make too many parts too heavy, the plane is a dog.

CONS: It will take a lot of hours to build the plane. Those hours could be spread over a 4 month period or a 4 year period. Repairs are very difficult. It you whack a wing, what are you going to do? This will take many hours to repair, especially if you need parts. If you had a builder make it for you, then you have to get in line again to have it made again. If you want the best, then you have to build it yourself, or go to a builder and have it built. Either way it's going to take many hours to build and thus there is a lot of money invested in the plane. You may have so much time or money invested that you may want to sell it to someone with a lot of money, someone who can afford to lose the plane more than you. If you have the money or the time and the skills, then a kit is the way to go, however, you will need two or three planes which are close in size so that you can have one sit for months on end waiting for repairs.
PROS: The quickest way to go and very inexpensive. The Asian builders are paid $2 or so per day. If it takes 8 weeks to build a plane, then that's only $80 or so. That's cheap! If you do have an accident, then repair parts are fairly easy to come by. Most people cannot build an airplane as well as an Asian ARF. The quality is going up and up all the time, so they are a great way to go. I greatly prefer ARF planes over kits. Some kits are better than others.

CONS: The quality varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, though it is becoming more consistent as workers go from one factory to the next. Quality is getting better all the time. Chinese planes are the most advanced followed by Thailand and then followed by South America. Now, having said that, the Thailand produced Composite ARF planes are a higher quality plane, probably due to the owner living in the shop, while importers who aren't on the production floor on a daily basis have less control on quality. Thailand is not as developed as China, so there are fewer NC machines and the aluminum heat treating is not up to the standards of China, much less the US. The adhesives used now are much better than before, the wood is better, the machining is better, the assembly is better, the paint is better, and the hardware is better. The covering now used in many planes is Ultracote though the "Chinacote" or "Procote" is much better now as well.

CONSTANT QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS - TBM provides feedback to the manufacturers for improvements which are being made on an ongoing basis. Each batch of airplanes are better than the last. Constant improvements are the nature of the giant scale industry.

ABOVE AVERAGE ARF PLANES: All the planes that TBM offers are the best value in a plane in my opinion. They have the lowest pricing, and offer a light yet strong and good flying plane. They boast the lowest wing loadings in most cases, and thus they fly very light. If we offer planes that we get bad feedback about, we will work with the factory to make improvements. If they cannot or will not make improvements, we drop them from our offerings.

WHICH IS BEST? - All of the planes that we offer fly very well. You will not be disappointed with any of them. If you are primarily interested in 3D flying, then the Yaks are the best. They hover pretty much all by themselves. They fly more slowly due to the large cowl, large fuselage, and thicker wing. If you want to fly with more speed, fly larger maneuvers, and do snaps much more easily, then the Extra's are the best choice. The Extra 260 is a mid wing version of the line of Extra planes, and it has the best pitch and roll coupling of any of the Extras. While the Yaks are extremely stable, they are more difficult to snap. The Extra's are less stable and are easy to snap. So, get a Yak for 3D and get an Extra 260 for IMAC.
Buying a plane is like buying a car, golf clubs or a tennis racquet. There are subtle differences in them, and the right one for you is determined by your unique abilities and preferences. You are best off talking to an experienced rep from TBM because we can ask the right questions and put you into the model which is outfitted with the components which best fits your needs. We point out an endless amount of variations in the planes, servos, engines, and electrical systems on the website, but we can't put in perspective which advantages outweigh which for you without a one on one consultation. So please read up as much as possible so you have a good knowledge as to what to look for, and then call or e-mail us for our recommendation for you.


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Aeroworks 35% Extra 260 ARF QB
Wing span 104 inches.
Wing Area 1867
Weight 26 to 27 lbs
Engine 100 cc
Radio 6 Channels minimum

$949.95
Item# (AWEEXTRA26035P)

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Aeroworks 42% Extra 260 ARF QB
Wing span 122 inches.
Wing Area 2609 sq. in.
Length (Rudder to front of cowl) 106 inches
Length (Rudder to spinner) 112 inches
Weight 37 to 38 lbs
Cowl Width 15 inches
Engine 150 cc
Radio 10 Channels minimum

$1895.95
Item# (AWEEXTRA26042P)

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Aeroworks 50cc Extra 260 ARF QB
Wing span 85 inches.
Wing Area 1270 sq. in.
Fuselage Length 71.5" (Rudder to front of cowling)
Fuselage length 75" ( Rudder to front of 3.5” spinner)
Weight 16 to 17 lbs
Engine 50 cc
Radio 8 Channels minimum

$629.95
Item# (AWEEXTRA26050)

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Aeroworks 75cc Extra 260 ARF QB
Wing span 96 inches.
Wing Area 1625 sq. in.
Fuselage Length 80" (Rudder to front of cowling)
Fuselage length 85" ( Rudder to front of spinner)
Weight 20 to 21 lbs
Engine 75cc to 85cc Gas
Radio 8 Channels minimum

$795.95
Item# (AWEEXTRA26075)

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Aeroworks 100cc Extra 300 ARF QB
Wing span 106 inches.
Wing Area 1950
Fuse Length 94" (Spinner to Rudder)
Fuse Length 89" (Cowl to Rudder)
Weight 27 to 28 lbs
Engine 100 cc
Radio 6 Channels minimum

$1099.95
Item# (AWEEXTRA300100)

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Aeroworks 50cc Extra 300LP ARF QB
Wing span 86 inches.
Wing Area 1350 sq. in.
Fuselage Length 72" (Rudder to front of cowling)
Fuselage length 77" ( Rudder to front of spinner)
Weight 15.5 to 16.5 lbs
Engine 50cc Gas
Radio 6 Channels minimum

$699.95
Item# (AWEEXTRA300LP50)

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Aeroworks 50cc Pitts Python ARF QB
Top Wing span 70 inches.
Bottom Wing Span 68 inches
Wing Area 1725 sq. in.
Fuselage Length 68.5" (Rudder to front of cowling)
Fuselage length 72" ( Rudder to front of spinner)
Weight 17 to 18 lbs
Engine 50cc Gas
Radio 8 Channels minimum

$729.95
Item# (AWEPITTSPYTHON50)

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Aeroworks 150cc Ultimate 20-300 ARF QB
Wing Span 94 inches.
Wing Area 3250 sq. in.
Fuse Length (Rudder to Front of Cowl) 107"
Fuse Length (Rudder to Front of Spinner) 113.5"
Cowl Width 15"
Weight 41 to 42 lbs
Engine 150cc
Radio 8 Channels minimum

$2195.95
Item# (AWEULTIMATE20-300150)

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Aeroworks 50cc Ultimate 20-300 ARF QB
Wing Span 68 inches.
Wing Area 1666 sq. in.
Fuse Length (Rudder to Front of Cowl) 74"
Fuse Length (Rudder to Front of Spinner) 78.5"
Cowl Width 10"
Weight 16.5 to 17.5 lbs
Engine 50cc
Radio 6 Channels minimum

$699.95
Item# (AWEULTIMATE20-30050)

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Aeroworks 100cc YAK 54 ARF QB
Wing span 104 inches.
Wing Area 1960 sq. in.
Fuselage Length 90" (Rudder to front of cowling)
Fuselage length 95" ( Rudder to front of spinner)
Weight 27 to 28 lbs
Engine 100 cc
Radio 9 Channels minimum

$1049.95
Item# (AWEYAK100)

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Aeroworks 150cc YAK 54 ARF QB
Wing span 122 inches.
Wing Area 2750 sq. in.
Fuselage Length 111" (Rudder to front of cowling)
Fuselage length 116" ( Rudder to front of spinner)
Weight 38 to 40 lbs
Engine 150 cc
Radio 9 Channels minimum

$1995.95
Item# (AWEYAK150)

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Aeroworks 50cc YAK 54 ARF QB
Wing span 85 inches.
Wing Area 1409
Weight 16.5 to 17.5 lbs
Cowl Width 9 1/2"
Engine 50 cc to 60cc
Fuselage Length 73" (Rudder to front of cowling)
Fuselage length 77.5" ( Rudder to front of 3.5” spinner)
Radio 6 Channels minimum

$629.95
Item# (AWEYAK50)

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Aeroworks 85cc YAK 54 ARF QB
Wing span 98 inches.
Wing Area 1705 sq. in.
Fuselage Length 81" (Rudder to front of cowling)
Fuselage length 85" ( Rudder to front of spinner)
Weight 21 to 22 lbs
Cowl Width 10"
Engine 85 cc
Radio 6 Channels minimum

$895.95
Item# (AWEYAK85)

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ESM Beaver 95in wingspan airplane. Floats available separately. $89 shipping via UPS Ground in the continental US only - Must call for air shipping quotes.

Length:

61"
Wing Span:
95"
Wing area:
6.49 sq. ft.
Wing Loading:
41.3oz/sq. ft.
Flying Weight:
16.71lbs.

Radio:

6ch & 8 servos
Gas Engine: 38cc to 50cc
Glow Engine: 1.60 2 cycle or 1.80 4 cycle

$499.95
Under redesign, and will be released in 2011!
$329.00
Item# (ESMBEAVER95)

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ESM Beech Bonanza V-tail 80.5"  wingspan airplane. Optional retracts available separately. $119 shipping via UPS Ground in the continental US. - Must call for air shipping quotes.
Wing Span: 80.5" (2045 mm)
Length: 64.3"(1632 mm)
Wing area: 6.46 sq. ft (60.0 sq. dm)
Wing Loading: 30.6 oz/sq. ft (106.7 g/sq. dm)
Flying Weight: 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) *Weight Information
Radio: 6ch&8 servos
Gas Engine: 38cc to 50cc
Glow Engine: 108 2-cycle 120 4-cycle

$479.95
$319.00
Item# (ESMBONANZAA35-80)

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ESM Beech Bonanza 80.5"  wingspan airplane Retracts

Loctite and Retracts

ESM has been exporting planes to the US for many years. They have been continually updating the retracts, and these are now the fifth generation. These are some of the finest retracts available anywhere, and the prices are incredibly low. Many of the included wheels are also machined from aluminum. The air valve, fill valve, air tank, and air line are usually included. Check the photo to be sure what is included.

$269
$179.00
Item# (ESMBONANZAA35-LG)

Out of Stock




ESM Beech Bonanza Standard Tail 80.5"  wingspan airplane. Optional retracts available separately. $119 shipping via UPS Ground in the continental US. - Must call for air shipping quotes.
Wing Span: 80.5" (2045 mm)
Length: 64.3"(1632 mm)
Wing area: 6.46 sq. ft (60.0 sq. dm)
Wing Loading: 34.9 oz/sq. ft (103.4 g/sq. dm)
Flying Weight: 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) *Weight Information
Radio: 6 ch & 9 servos
Gas Engine: 38cc to 50cc
Glow Engine: 108 2-cycle 120 4-cycle

$479
$319.00
Item# (ESMBONANZAA36-80)

Out of Stock




ESM LANDING GEAR for DC-3 103.9" wingspan rc airplane. Optional Retracts for All ESM DC-3 Color Schemes.

Loctite and Retracts

ESM has been exporting planes to the US for many years. They have been continually updating the retracts, and these are now the fifth generation.

These are some of the finest retracts available anywhere, and the prices are incredibly low. Many of the included wheels are also machined from aluminum. The air valve, fill valve, air tank, and air line are usually included. Check the photo to be sure what is included.



$319
$200.00
Item# (ESMDC3-LG)

Out of Stock




ESM DC-3-I 103.9" wingspan radio control scale model airplane. Silver Color Scheme. Optional retracts available separately. $135 shipping via UPS Ground in the continental US. - Must call for air shipping quotes.
Length: 70.5"
Wing Span: 103.9"
Wing area: 8.33 sq. ft.
Wing Loading: 38.1 oz/sq. ft.
Flying Weight: 19.8 lbs. *Weight Information
Radio: 6 ch & 12 servos
Gas Engine: 20 cc gas engine
Glow Engine: 70 2-cycle (91 4-cycle)

$739.95
$439.00
Item# (ESMDC31-104-SILVER)

Out of Stock




ESM DC-3-II 103.9" wingspan radio control scale model airplane. White Color Scheme. Optional retracts available separately. $135 shipping via UPS Ground in the continental US. - Must call for air shipping quotes.
Length: 70.5"
Wing Span: 103.9"
Wing area: 8.33 sq. ft.
Wing Loading: 38.1 oz/sq. ft.
Flying Weight: 19.8 lbs. *Weight Information
Radio: 6 ch & 12 servos
Gas Engine: 20 cc gas engine
Glow Engine: 70 2-cycle (91 4-cycle)

$739.95
$439.00
Item# (ESMDC311-104-WHITE)

Out of Stock




ESM DC-3-III 103.9" wingspan radio control scale model airplane. Camo Color Scheme. Optional retracts available separately. $135 shipping via UPS Ground in the continental US. - Must call for air shipping quotes.
Length: 70.5"
Wing Span: 103.9"
Wing area: 8.33 sq. ft.
Wing Loading: 38.1 oz/sq. ft.
Flying Weight: 19.8 lbs. *Weight Information
Radio: 6 ch & 12 servos
Gas Engine: 20 cc gas engine
Glow Engine: 70 2-cycle (91 4-cycle)

$739.95
$439.00
Item# (ESMDC3111-104-CAMO)

Out of Stock




ESM Pilatus PC-21 71" wingspan airplane. Optional retracts available separately. $129 shipping via UPS Ground in the continental US - Must call for air shipping quotes.

Length:

81.5"
Wing Span:
71"
Wing area:
6.0 sq. ft.
Wing Loading:
40.6oz/sq. ft.
Flying Weight:
15.2lbs.

Radio:

6ch & 9 servos
Gas Engine: 38cc to 50cc
Glow Engine: 1.60 2 cycle or 1.80 4 cycle

$599.95
$419.00
Item# (ESMPILATUS71)

Out of Stock




ESM Pilatus PC-21 71" wingspan optional retracts.  Generation V retracts including alloy wheels, oleo struts.

Loctite and Retracts

ESM has been exporting planes to the US for many years. They have been continually updating the retracts, and these are now the fifth generation. These are some of the finest retracts available anywhere, and the prices are incredibly low. Many of the included wheels are also machined from aluminum. The air valve, fill valve, air tank, and air line are usually included. Check the photo to be sure what is included.

ESM 71” PC 21 Generation V nose gear wheel to axle fitment and wheel centering within the yoke assembly.

$370
$179.00
Item# (ESMPILATUS71LG)

Out of Stock




ESM ROBIN DR400A 101" wingspan airplane. 100CC PLANE. TRICYCLE LANDING GEAR. BLUE COLOR SCHEME. $139 shipping via UPS Ground in the continental US. - Must call for air shipping quotes.
Wing Span: 101" (2577 mm)
Length: 85.5”(2170 mm)
Wing area: 12.15 sq. ft (113 sq. dm)
Wing Loading: 37.2 oz/sq. ft (113.6 g/sq. dm)
Flying Weight: 27.5 lbs (12500g) *Weight Information
Radio: 6ch&7 servos
Gas Engine: 100cc

$899.95
$599.00
Item# (ESMROBINDR-101-BLUE)

Out of Stock




ESM ROBIN DR400A 101" wingspan airplane. 100CC PLANE. TRICYCLE LANDING GEAR. RED  COLOR SCHEME. $139 shipping via UPS Ground in the continental US. - Must call for air shipping quotes.
Wing Span: 101" (2577 mm)
Length: 85.5”(2170 mm)
Wing area: 12.15 sq. ft (113 sq. dm)
Wing Loading: 37.2 oz/sq. ft (113.6 g/sq. dm)
Flying Weight: 27.5 lbs (12500g) *Weight Information
Radio: 6ch&7 servos
Gas Engine: 100cc

$899.95
$599.00
Item# (ESMROBINDR-101-RED)

Out of Stock




Maxford USA 50cc 85in Composite YAK 54 ARF
Wingspan:

85"
Length:

70"
ARF Weight:
9.5lbs
Flying Weight:
17lbs
Radio:
4 ch 6~7 servos
Engine:
50cc Gas Engine

$599.00
Item# (MFYAK5450CC)





Magic Hand 118" YAK ARF
Wingspan: 118"
Wing Area: 2726 sq in
Length: 105"
Weight: 41 - 43 lbs
Engine: DA-150 (150cc)

$1499.99
$799.00
Item# (MHYAK-118)

In Stock




Magic Hand 118
Magic Hand 118" 37% YAK Canopy - Color 02

$69.95
Item# (MHYAK-118-2CANOPY)

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Magic Hand 118
Magic Hand 118" 37% YAK Cowl - Color 02

$99.95
Item# (MHYAK-118-2COWL)

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Magic Hand 87
Magic Hand 87" YAK Cowl - Color 02

$59.95
Item# (MHYAK-87-2COWL)

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Magic Hand 87
Magic Hand 87" YAK Cowl - Color 06

$59.95
Item# (MHYAK-87-6COWL)

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Replacement Windshield for Pilot RC 47% Decathlon Blue
Replacement Windshield for Pilot RC 47% Decathlon Blue

$49.00
Item# (PRCDECATHLONBWS)

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WARNING - Gasoline and Turbine powered R/C model aircraft are not manufactured to withstand unlimited G's. Any R/C model aircraft can fail, be it a wing folding up or a fuselage breaking in half under too high of a load. Just as any full size aircraft, model R/C aircraft have a maximum G rating. Because you are not in the plane flying it and experiencing the G's and reading the G-meter, it is more difficult to judge the G's on the aircraft, and it is very easy to exceed the limits of the aircraft. Understand that if you perform a snap roll, parachute, wall, blender, knife edge loop, or pull hard on the elevator at almost any speed, you can be putting in excess of 15 G's, even in excess of 30 G's, and most aircraft can only designed to take 10-12 G's. If you perform any violent maneuver, you can break your plane. When I perform hard maneuvers, especially for the first time on an airframe, I am prepared for a failure and am prepared for it as best I can be. This mainly includes performing the maneuver far enough away from spectators that in event of a failure that I am not endangering others. In addition, be prepared for the manufacturer to not pay for a new airframe which is broken during flight. It is common practice for any manufacturer to not replace an airframe which breaks in the air or upon landing. I have only seen manufacturers replace airframes when they have received many of the same failures and the manufacturer determines that there was a design or manufacturing error. If you break an airframe, and you are the only one to do so, then it is probably not the fault of the manufacturer. Please fly safely, and avoid full throttle operation other than at low airspeeds.

R/C model jets, warbirds, and aerobatic planes to name a few are not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and property damage. Fly only in open areas, and AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites. Follow all manufacturer instructions included with your plane, radio, servo's, batteries and engine. Aircraft manufacturers guarantees each kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component assembled by the customer. All parts of high stress must be inspected and reinforced if necessary by a competent builder. Some parts should be glued again. High stress areas such as firewalls, motor boxes, wing mounts, landing gear mounts, etc., are areas of high concern. Seek help if necessary. In not case shall TBM be liable for the cost of any product it offers which is not manufactured by TBM. The liability to the manufacturer cannot exceed the original cost of the purchased item. Further, TBM reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that TBM has no control over the final assembly or materials used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the user assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability. The kit manufacturers have provided you with a top quality, thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the quality and fly ability of your finished model depends on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way guarantee the performance of your completed model, and no representations are expressed or implied as to the performance or safety of your completed model. It is the user's responsibility to inspect each component for worthiness.