Happy February! I hope everyone’s having a great year so far. I know that the year started out with a bang for us here. Hopefully it continues to get better. With your help, I know it will!

Well, there are a few announcements to make. First of all, the Ultra Micro J-3 Cub has shown up! Right now, we have only the Ready-to-Fly versions in stock, and the Bind-N-Fly® are still backordered until late this month. When we get some in, we’ll post it here. In the mean time, though, the Ready-to-Fly Cub looks pretty cool, and it’s not too bad at only $119.99! It uses the same style batteries as all the other Ultra Micro products from E-Flite and Parkzone, so all of your current batteries and chargers will work with it. Should be a blast at the Ryder Center.

We recently sponsored and took part in the fourth annual Hobby Fair by Hemmeter Elementary School here in Saginaw. We were set up in the gym, and flew our helicopters and airplanes around for a few hours for the kids – exposing the hobbies to them. It was a blast, as always, and a rewarding experience as well. We even took our simulator display over there – that was the highlight of our booth! We took a few pictures – hopefully the principal, Ron Helmer, will share the ones he took with us. You can view the pictures here. We look forward to participating in the Hobby Fair again next year, if they still have it!

Well, that’s about it for now. Remember, if you have any questions or comments for us, you can stop by our Facebook page, direct message us on Twitter, shoot us an e-mail, or give us a call. And we’d love to see you in the store.

Thank you, as always, for being a customer.

Brian

Even though the January Ryder Center event didn't go as planned, February's is just around the corner. That means you should pick up a new plane or two! Get one now, and you'll have time to set it up before the next indoor event. And we've got a couple new foamy planes in for all you indoor fliers.

First, from the same folks that brought you the Yak 54 foamy, Great Planes' ElectriFly brand has come out with their rendition of an Extra 330SC. This ARF features carbon fiber spars, and 3M Blenderm hinges (both are pre-installed!).The ailerons and elevator control surfaces also feature air brakes that extend below the wing, providing stability in many 3D maneuvers. As of this writing, we have two of them in stock, selling for $49.99

We also have the semi-new Ultra Micro P-51 from ParkZone back in stock. This Bind-N-Fly plane comes with a DC charger, 120mAh lipo battery, and double AA batteries. Just add a Spektrum, Parkzone, or E-Flite 2.4Ghz transmitter, and you've got control of the most popular airplane of WWII. If you're looking for a fast, indoor warbird, this plane is going to be the one you want. Right now, we have one in stock, selling for $99.99.

And many of you have been waiting for this little guy. E-Flite's Micro 4-Site has begun to ship! Right now, only the Bind-N-Fly planes are available, but the Plug-N-Play version should be available within the next couple of weeks. The Bind-N-Fly edition comes with the Celectra 4-Port Charger with AC power supply, two 150mAh batteries, and, of course, the airplane itself. All you need is a Spektrum, ParkZone, or E-Flite 2.4Ghz transmitter. We currently have two Bind-N-Fly Micro 4-Site Airplanes in stock, selling for $169.99. The Plug-N-Play version will sell for $109.99.

 So when you're ready for a new flying experience, keep us in mind. We're always getting new things in as the become available. And don't forget - your special orders are always welcome.

We'll see everyone February 21st - hopefully we'll see a few of these planes in the air!

-Brian

Last year, the closure of Art Lewis Tours put the annual bus trip for the Weak Signals Toledo Show in jeopardy. In the uncertainty, we here at Roger's Hobby Center took it upon ourselves to secure the bus and hammer out the details, unsure if we could pull it off. Those fears were put to rest with the response we got from you fine folks. Now, thanks to last year's success, I can tell you that we're doing it again this year; the 2010 Weak Signals Bus Trip is a go!

Flyers are getting mailed out today, along with registration forms. If you weren't on the trip last year, I don't have your mailing address. But that's okay - because this year, we have a website. You can visit our Toledo Trip 2010 website to view the itinerary, download the flyer & registration forms, and see any changes or updates to the trip. I'll be constantly updating it, at least as much as new information allows. Of course, you can also stop into the store and pick up a flyer too.

The cost for the trip is unchanged from last year: $52 gets you there and back again, as well as paying for your admission into the show. The wonderful folks that run the show have once again extended a special admission price for bus trips, and we're taking full advantage. While we can't accept payment through the website at this time, you can mail your registration & payment into us, or call your reservation & payment into us. See the flyer for full details and payment types accepted.

If you're unfamiliar with the Toledo Show, you can see what all it entails at the official Weak Signals Toledo Show website. Plenty of manufacturers, including Horizon Hobby, Great Planes, Sig, Midwest, Sullivan, Dubro, and many more show up. There is also a large swap shop on the upper level of the convention center. The show also boasts beautifully made model airplanes, cars, and boats, displayed down the center aisle of the show floor.

So, come and enjoy the show without the hassles of driving down and finding a parking spot. Chat with fellow R/C enthusiast on the trip, watch R/C airplane videos on the bus' video system. Come join us for a great way to spend a Friday.

Brian