Is what you saw something like this?

http://www.gws.com.tw/english/product/airfly/b2.htm

Or maybe something like this?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMKN1

This second plane is a good flying little thing. A couple guys at my club have them. I was amazed at how well they fly even with the stock brushed motor that comes with it. This is one electric that is not under-powered with the stock motor! It really scoots around at a good clip.