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Hobbico NexStar Select gas trainer

The Hobbico NexStar Select is a new gas trainer that has been carefully thought out and designed to give the beginner rc pilot a big head start in learning to fly.

Packed with unique and unusual features, the NexStar is a great first gas rc airplane that makes learning to fly as uncomplicated as possible, on a decent size classic high-wing trainer.


Hobbico NexStar Select

The NexStar Select comes completely RTF and is ready for flight in just 20 minutes (as stated by Hobbico...) thanks to the assembly methods that have never been used on production model airplanes before, such as the PivotFlex™ Wing Mounting and the EasyAlign™ Tail Mounting System. These are just two of the main features of the NexStar but without doubt the biggest and most impressive feature used on the model is the Active Flight Stabilization (AFS).

AFS is not a new idea, in fact it's been around for quite some time, but it's never been put in place by manufacturers on an RTF gas trainer airplane before.

So, what is ARF? Well, it's basically a small electronic system located within the model that recognizes the attitude of the airplane at any given moment, and sends signals to the receiver to help maintain the model's flight stability.
Within the AFS unit is an electronic meter that can measure the airplane's attitude in relation to an artificial horizon; if the AFS thinks that the airplane is in an attitude that it shouldn't be, it will self-correct the model and help you out of trouble.

The sensitivity of an AFS unit can be adjusted of course, so it will never interfere with your flying of the airplane. And once you've mastered the basics, AFS can be deactivated completely.

This is a fantastic thing to have in your first rc airplane and it will give you good peace of mind during those early flights.

The radio gear that is pre-installed in the NexStar is the 4YBF 4-Channel Radio System from Futaba, one of the world's leading rc manufacturers, while the engine is the 46 FXi™ Engine from OS, again one of the top manufacturers.

Using these kinds of products further proves that the NexStar really is a top quality gas rc airplane.


The Hobbico NexStar as purchased


NexStar Select simulation software

The NexStar package includes a RealFlight software disc and transmitter interface that combines with the Futaba transmitter.
This means that you can practice handling the model in a virtual and safe environment, before you fly it for real!
This is a great product to include in the package, and is one of the reasons why the NexStar has proved to be such a popular choice for beginner rc pilots.

For a gas rc trainer to be supplied with its own flight simulation system is yet another first in the world of rc flying.



Other NexStar features include:


In summary: the Hobbico NexStar is an unprecedented gas rc airplane package that's quite possibly the best value trainer around.
The Active Flight System, Futaba radio gear, OS engine and flight simulation software all go to show that Hobbico is very serious about making this airplane as attractive to the newcomer as possible, and it's pretty clear that they've succeeded.
You should seriously consider buying the NexStar if you're thinking of learning to fly a multi-channel gas rc airplane - see Hobbico's flight training success guarantee!
All in all, it's a top-rated gas trainer!


Watch the official flight videos.

The NexStar Select is available from Red Rocket Hobby Shop.