Older news-reports from aerobel |
| Take a look inside the aeraobel news archive. Like a trip to the past, - you will remenber the aerobel history concening events, publicationen and introduction on the market of new exclusive models. |
| Datum | News |
| 08.07. 2010 | New prices in Euros |
| The Euro having lost in value compared with Swiss francs, we have had no other choice but to increase the prices in Euros. We regret this very much and hope that the exchange rate for the Euro will become more favorable again soon. We shall not hesitate in lowering the Euro prices again in that case. For our Swiss customers, nothing has changed since the prices in Swiss francs remain unchanged. Thank you for your understanding. |
| 08.07. 2010 | The Pilatus Porter trilogy |
| The legendary and amongst model builders very popular Pilatus PC-6 Porter is now available in 3 different sizes to satisfy all needs. The basic construction of the 3 models is the same. We have just made minor modifications taking into account the size of the models. We consider that the Porter range is now complete so that we can concentrate now on other models. Sticking to our philosophy, we shall concentrate on aeroplanes which you cannot easily find elsewhere. Let us surprise you. |
| 05.09. 2009 | Two new series of photos added to our photo gallery |
| We were able to take some good pictures at the Dittingen air show which you will find in our photo gallery. A special highlight of this air show was the rocket man Dan Schlund who went also up in the air with his rocket powered backpack. You will also find some shots of this spectacular event in our photo gallery. |
| 09.08. 2009 | The giant Pilatus PC-21 |
| The finishing work on our giant Pilatus PC-21 is done. The excellent flying qualities of this model aircraft have been demonstrated at different air shows. The first construction kits will be shipped very shortly. The giant Pilatus PC-21 is meant for hardcore model makers who are experienced in assembling model aircrafts and love models entirely made of wood. |
| 09.08. 2009 | Electrically operated retractable landing gear made by aerobel |
| Our new electrically operated retractable landing gear, which was specially designed for our Super Connie but which can also be used for any other bigger model aircraft, will be ready for shipment very shortly. You will find more detailed information in our section “Models” and the data sheet which can be downloaded as a PDF-file. |
| 03.08. 2009 | Model aircraft air show at Samedan/Switzerland |
| As every year, an air show for flying model aircrafts took place on August 1 where you could admire many exciting models. aerobel was there too of course with the giant Pilatus PC-21 which you could see both on the ground and in the air. In spite of the fair weather, flying was quite difficult as a strong wind was blowing. In our video section you will find a video showing the PC-21 in the air. |
| 11.06. 2009 | The giant Pilatus PC-21 is airborne |
| Yesterday, the maiden flight of our giant Pilatus PC-21 could finally take place. Under perfect weather conditions the model aircraft took off without any problem and impressed all the spectators by its outstanding aeronautic qualities. Apart from a minor problem the landing gear which did not retract completely (this weakness can be corrected easily) the maiden flight was just perfect. No doubt, this extraordinary model aircraft will find its aficionados.
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| 26.05. 2009 | Maiden flight of an aerobel PC-21 in California |
| Apparently even model aircrafts enthusiasts in the United States know that we have added the Pilatus PC-21 to our range of flying model aircrafts. It is not surprising therefore that one of our American customers has built this model and put it up in the air successfully. If you click on the video link you can see the maiden flight of this model aircraft. |
| 16.04. 2009 | The biggest exhibition of model aircrafts in Switzerland |
| From May 16 to 24, 2009 was held at Worb/Switzerland the biggest exhibition of model aircrafts. Naturally, aerobe had to be there too. We exhibited our complete range of flying model aircrafts, including the Pilatus PC-21. |
| 16.03. 2009 | We are making progress... |
| Last weekend we presented the giant Pilatus PC-21 to the public for the first time. The reactions to this new model were simply overwhelming. This gives us even more motivation to go ahead with practical flight tests as soon as possible. We hope this will be the case soon, spring being close. |
| 28.02. 2009 | Presentation of the giant Pilatus PC-21 |
| The giant Pilatus PC-21 is now ready for practical flight tests and will be presented to the public for the first time at the Oberkulm airfield (Switzerland) on March 14-15, together with our other flying model aircrafts. You will find more information on the webpage of the organizers, www.mgkulm.ch |
| 21.02. 2009 | Construction reports of the Pilatus PC-21 and PC-6 Turbo Porter |
| If you are interested in seeing how the model aircrafts from aerobel are built, you should have a look at the webpage http://modellbau.patschbo.ch/. Here the assembly work of our PC-21 is explained in detail and illustrated with many photos. The construction report of the new Pilatus PC-6 Turboprop Porter has just been started. (Text in german only) |
| 23.11. 2008 | The "giant Pilatus" is almost ready for its maiden flight. |
| The giant Pilatus Pilatus PC-21 with a wing span of 102 inches (260 cm) has been in our pipeline for a long time. The prototype is now complete, painted and has all its decals. The next steps will be to mount all the necessary components and to go ahead with the maiden flight as soon as weather permits. It has been a hard piece of work considering the dimensions of the aircraft. Certain parts such as the canopy or the spinner were difficult to design and to manufacture. New photos will be available shortly.
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| 23.11. 2008 | aerobel presents a new model aircraft |
| We have designed another model aircraft entirely made of wood which is now ready for sale: the elegant Pilatus PC-12. This top-selling business aircraft from the Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus impresses by its elegant, modern design. As our small PC-21 it can be powered either by an electric or a combustion engine. |
| 27.09. 2008 | Videos of the aerobel model aircrafts |
| In the menu of our web page, you will now find Videos as a new heading which allows you to see our model aircrafts both on the ground and in the air. For the time being, videos of our two models Super Connie and Pilatus PC-21 are available. Each video lasts approx. 3 minutes and has music added to it. |
| 28.07. 2008 | Construction manuals for download |
| The complete construction manuals (without construction plans) of our model aircrafts Super Constellation and the small Pilatus PC-21 are now available as PDF-files for download when you go to the model descriptions. Many customers want to have the construction manuals before buying a kit in order to have a better idea about the assembling and the construction. (Only in german language now, english coming soon) |
| 24.06. 2008 | Changes in the web page design are now completed |
| The redesign of our web page is now completed. Please use our contact form if you should still find mistakes or lack important information. We have not only modified the design but also actualised its contents. Some menu points have been eliminated or updated, others have been added such as "Various" and "Laser cutting" service .
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| 14.06. 2008 | The first pictures of the giant Pilatus PC-21 |
| In the photo gallery, you will find the first pictures of the new giant Pilatus PC-21 at its basic construction state. More information will follow shortly. In order to allow you to compare the dimensions of this "giant" model with those of the "small" Pilatus PC-21 already available, we have photographed them side by side. The giant Pilatus is meant for hard-boiled model makers, not for ARF pilots. |
| 28.03. 2008 | New parts and new construction plans for the Pilatus PC-21 are now available |
| Today we are shipping the modified laser cut parts together with the updated construction plans for the Pilatus PC-21. This material will also be available through our distributor Hope Modellbau at Schöftland/Switzerland. It should now be possible to assemble this model aircraft without any further problems. New kits are shipped with the modified parts so that new customers are not concerned about the modifications. |
| 25.03. 2008 | Modifications in the design of the Pilatus PC-21 model aircraft kit |
| Some of the first PC-21 model aircraft kits which we have shipped contain faulty parts for the central section. Most of our customers would be able to correct these mistakes themselves but upon request we also ship the two modified parts for the central section free of charge. Please contact us by e-mail indicating your full address. We shall ship the new parts as soon as possible. Please accept our apologies for this mistake. |
| 03.03. 2008 | More detailed construction plans for the Pilatus PC-21 |
| As of the beginning of this month, more detailed construction plans are available for the Pilatus PC-21. Some customers wanted to have construction plans with additional illustrations of construction details. Upon request, we mail these more detailed construction plans free of charge. Please send us an e-mail indicating your full address. |
| 31.01. 2008 | Price reduction for the Super Constellation |
| We now produce the parts of our model aircraft kits on a laser cutting machine. This method is more economic and allows us to reduce the price of our kit. The price reduction is substantial since the Super Constellation is now available at a price of CHF 1498.-. The content of the kit remains almost the same. The decal set for the Breitling Constellation (HB-RSC) is now offered separately. This allows our customers to paint the body as they please, without having to pay for the decal set not needed in this case. This solution was adopted at the request of many buyers of the construction kit. The decals for the windows remain however part of the basic kit. |
