Overview
The FMS Protective Plane Cover for 1300-1700mm Wingspan is an essential piece of equipment for RC aircraft enthusiasts across the UK who want to keep their models safe and protected when not in use. Whether you fly fixed-wing RC planes, foam aircraft, or balsa models, this protective cover offers peace of mind by shielding your valuable investment from environmental hazards and storage damage.
This cover is specifically designed for RC aircraft models with wingspans between 1300mm and 1700mm, making it suitable for a wide range of popular RC plane sizes and scale models. RC flying has become increasingly popular among UK hobbyists, and protecting your aircraft investment has never been more important, especially when storing models between flying sessions or during the off-season.
Hangar rash and heat damage are two of the most common issues RC plane owners face. This protective plane cover addresses both concerns by providing a protective barrier between your aircraft and the elements, dust, UV rays, and accidental damage that can occur during storage in hangars, sheds, or garages.
Key Features
- Heat Protection — The cover provides essential protection against heat damage that can warp foam fuselages, damage painted finishes, and degrade electronic components during storage in warm conditions.
- Hangar Rash Prevention — Designed to protect your RC aircraft from accidental bumps, scrapes, and contact damage that commonly occurs in storage facilities and shared hangars.
- Versatile Wingspan Compatibility — The 1300-1700mm wingspan sizing makes this cover suitable for a wide variety of RC aircraft models, from trainer planes to scale models and aerobatic aircraft.
- Durable Construction — Built to withstand repeated use and provide lasting protection for your RC aircraft investment over many storage cycles.
Technical Performance
This protective cover is engineered specifically for RC aircraft in the 1300-1700mm wingspan category, a size range that encompasses many popular models used by RC flying clubs and enthusiasts throughout the UK. The cover provides a physical barrier against heat exposure, which is particularly important in sun-facing storage areas where temperatures can rise significantly and cause structural and cosmetic damage to aircraft constructed from foam, balsa, composite materials, and covered in dope or paint finishes. Protection from hangar rash involves shielding the delicate surfaces of your RC plane from contact with tools, other aircraft, shelving, and storage equipment. The cover's design takes into account the typical dimensions of aircraft in this wingspan range, ensuring proper fit and comprehensive coverage of the fuselage, wings, and empennage.
What's in the Box
- FMS Protective Plane Cover for 1300-1700mm Wingspan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What wingspan size is this cover suitable for? — This protective cover is designed for RC aircraft models with a wingspan between 1300mm and 1700mm, covering a wide range of popular RC plane types and scales.
- Will this cover protect my RC plane from heat damage? — Yes, the primary function of this cover is to protect your RC aircraft from heat damage during storage, preventing warping and degradation of materials and finishes that can occur when planes are exposed to direct sunlight or warm storage conditions.
- What is hangar rash and how does this cover help? — Hangar rash refers to accidental damage, scratches, and scrapes that occur when aircraft are stored in shared spaces or hangars. This protective cover provides a barrier between your RC plane and potential contact damage from other equipment, tools, or aircraft.
- Can I use this cover for indoor and outdoor storage? — This cover is designed for general storage protection, making it suitable for use in hangars, sheds, garages, and other storage environments where your RC aircraft needs protection from heat and accidental damage.
- Is this suitable for all types of RC aircraft? — If your RC aircraft has a wingspan between 1300mm and 1700mm, this cover is designed to provide proper fit and protection regardless of whether your model is foam, balsa, composite construction, or a scale replica aircraft.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the FMS PROTECTIVE PLANE COVER FOR 1300-1700mm WINGSPAN FS-COVER today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
- Brand: FMS
- Model Number: FS-COVER
- Compatible Wingspan: 1300-1700mm
- Product Type: Protective Aircraft Cover
- Primary Protection: Heat and hangar rash protection
We want to make sure your delivery goes smoothly, so here are some important details about our service:
- For orders above £120, we offer delivery to most mainland UK addresses. For orders under £120, we can still deliver to Northern Ireland and the outlying isles, as long as the item can be sent by Royal Mail, weighs less than 30kg, and fits within 61cm × 46cm × 46cm. Some highland and remote areas may carry an extra delivery charge as couriers often apply surcharges in these locations. If you live in one of these areas, feel free to contact us before ordering so we can confirm the delivery options and costs for you.
- Most of our products include delivery in the price. If your order is under £90, a small delivery fee will apply but do not worry this will always be clearly shown at checkout before you complete your purchase.
- Depending on what you choose at checkout, your order will usually be delivered either the next working day or within 2 working days. For next day delivery please place your order before 2:00pm. Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday only. Some items may take a little longer and if that is the case we will always show the expected delivery time on the product page.
- If your order includes items with different dispatch times we will normally wait and send everything together once all items are in stock. If one of the items is going to take a while we will give you the choice either wait for everything to arrive or let us send the available items now and deliver the rest later. It is up to you.
- We use trusted delivery partners to make sure your order gets to you safely and on time. We use DPD for next working day deliveries and Royal Mail for the 2 day option.
- As soon as your order is on its way we will send you a tracking number by email. If you provide your mobile number at checkout we will also send delivery updates straight to your phone so you can keep an eye on progress.
- If a product is marked as "Dispatched within 3 working days" delivery usually takes around 3 to 5 working days from when your order is placed.
- For customers in Inverness and other parts of the Scottish Highlands deliveries can take up to 2 working days even if you select next day delivery as couriers do not currently offer a guaranteed next day service to those areas.
