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Sneak peek: Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 26cc BNF

Dec 29, 2011 3 Comments

Hangar 9′s BNF (Bind-N-Fly) Taylorcraft does the classic aircraft proud. As soon as you pop the top off the box, you know you treated yourself to many hours of enjoyment. Everything—and I mean everything!—is included; just add your favorite 6-channel DSM2 or DSMX compatible radio and do some basic assembly and you’re ready for takeoff. I [...]

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Curtiss SB2C Helldiver found!

Dec 28, 2011 No Comments

Randy Jordan went for a dive last week off the coast of Jupiter, Fla.-one of about 600 he does yearly as the owner of Emerald Charters, a scuba diving charter. A group of frightened fish led  Jordan to the discovery of  what might be a  Curtiss Helldiver SB2C, an extremely rare World War II aircraft submerged in [...]

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Best of 2011: Your Favorite Posts

Dec 27, 2011 No Comments

Seven days a week, 365 days a year, ModelAirplaneNews.com has you covered with the most interesting, RC-related news stories around. Here’s a list of our top 10 stories of the entire year, based on number of views. If you missed any of these, click on the link to go right to that story. Drumroll, please! 10. In [...]

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Huge Sale – Hurry ends Dec. 24!

Dec 22, 2011 No Comments

At  AirAgeStore.com , everything in the store is 30% off! We’ve got something for everyone from books to dvds, special issues, posters and more.  Whether you’re shopping for someone on your RC gift list, or for yourself, get the most unique gifts and get 30% off your entire purchase!

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Traffic a pain? Buy a ’54 Aerocar One!

Dec 17, 2011 1 Comment

That’s right: you can own a unique piece of aviation history! This rare, fully standard, certified Aerocar One has folding wings that it can tow while it’s driving on the road, and it even has a horn and rear-view mirror! One of only five Aerocars that exist, it has a cruise speed of 100mph, takeoff [...]

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Microsoft co-founder to build space jet!

Dec 15, 2011 No Comments

<param Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen says he will build the world’s largest airplane as a mobile platform for launching satellites at low cost, which he believes could transform the space industry. Andy Pasztor has details on The News Hub. More Info On WSJ: Click Here

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WW II Fighters: a Flight Journal Special Issue

Dec 14, 2011 3 Comments

Meet WW II’s most famous fighters in this special issue from the editors of Flight Journal. Filled with hard-hitting action stories of real life fighter pilots, “WW II Fighters” is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Spectacular air-to-air photography and rarely seen archive pictures enhance every story. The digital version of [...]

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Is Engine Break-in Always Needed?

Dec 14, 2011 9 Comments

Fact or Fiction: Modern engines produced to precision tolerances don’t require break-in; just set the needle valve a little rich, and fly. In today’s plug ‘n’ play society, you may be tempted to heed this advice. After all, you can buy an ARF and have it ready to fly the next day. Is it really [...]

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