A well done and nicely detailed scale RC helicopter model is a rare sight at most flying fields. One reason is that most scale models are complex and time consuming to build and can be costly. A great way to get started in scale modeling is with one of the 450-size electric conversion kits. This [...]
I have discussed this before, but as the summer heats up, let me refresh or provide you some information on Density Altitude. When we fly in high temperature and humidity conditions we effectively increase the altitude of runway elevations and with that our stall speeds increase. All of a sudden that ever so difficult to [...]
Thought I would pass along something from the newest Servo City flyer. What got my attention was the Hitec’s HTS-Voice is on sale. Designed to fit on the handle of all Hitec radios, this system audibly provides telemetry data via speakers or earphones. The HTS-Voice takes Hitec’s telemetry accessories to the next level of convenience [...]
It’s kinda neat, the varied competitions available to the R/C’er these days. There are flying events with a host of sub-sets like scale, electric, seaplanes, jets, sport, vintage, gliders and other classes. Something for everyone it would seem. There are also local shows of a different type, usually held at the shopping mall where passers-by, [...]
Avid NortheasternRC enthusiast Marcy Jones invented the chocks in 2003 and has been testing and perfecting them ever since. Sullivan Products had the smarts to recognize a good product when they saw them. These are designed to provide maximum safety and security for your plane during transportation, conserve space in trailers, trucks and vans, enhance storage efficiency, [...]
If you are like me, you love flying lots of different planes and configurations. I got my first chance to fly a powered paraglider doing some infrared biomass photography from a large paraglider. That plane was all electric with nearly five pounds of battery necessary to power cameras, downlinks and motor. Paralight Aviation The Paralight [...]
