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Crazy Slope Aerobatics

Crazy Slope Aerobatics

Think gliders are, well, boring & technical? You’ll change your mind after watching this amazing YouTube video created by Jean-Marc Zuliani (jmzuliani on YouTube). This glider is equipped with a GoPro camera for a “from the cockpit” view and the aerobatics it does will blow your mind! The scenery alone was enough to make me want to head […]
Using the Pitch Gauge

Using the Pitch Gauge

In my previous blog on the pitch gauge I said the accuracy of the gauge is less important than its ease of use and the repeatability of the results. The reason I say accuracy is less important is because one of the requirements to use a pitch gauge with a flybar helicopter is that the […]
Graupner MX-16 HOTT 2.4GHz radio — Sneak peek!

Graupner MX-16 HOTT 2.4GHz radio — Sneak peek!

Sometimes I just smile when the morning mail shows up. Today, the new Graupner MX-16 radio system arrived for review in MAN! This is a pretty snazzy rig and it comes with a lot of bells and whistles including, computer interface and built-in realtime telemetry for in-flight monitoring of basic aircraft conditions like receiver battery […]
Ace GT5 Flybarless 3-Axis Gyro Control System

Ace GT5 Flybarless 3-Axis Gyro Control System

One of the newest 3-axis flybarless control systems is the Ace GT5 Flybarless Gyro System from Thunder Tiger. As you can see in the photo, one of its greatest features is the bright LED display, with a full icon based menu touch pad that is completely adjustable without the need of a computer or an […]
Indoor Micro RC Fun — Central CT RC Club Fly “IN”

Indoor Micro RC Fun — Central CT RC Club Fly “IN”

After a rather mild winter, the members of the CCRCC club in Farmington, CT had a micro RC get-together at the Johnny Cake Airport’s new SportPlex building. Several clubs from the Connecticut area also took part in this fun filled evening.       What was being flown? We’ll you name it! Several scratch built […]
Model Airplane News - RC Airplane News | Keeping RC Planes Airborne

Keeping RC Planes Airborne

Model Airplane News reader Paul Rogers recently sent me a note with some commonsense suggestions on ensuring that the FAA maintains its support of RC aircraft. I agree with all of his suggestions and thought it would be worthwhile to share his letter with you: It’s just an opinion, but the FAA people are in […]
JTEC / Radiowave Pitts Model-12 Short Kits — WRAM Update

JTEC / Radiowave Pitts Model-12 Short Kits — WRAM Update

J-TEC well known for their popular large volume mufflers and giant scale accessories is now the exclusive supplier of the popular “Bob Trueworthy” Pitts M-12 Short Kits.  The J-Tec guys were right across from the MAN booth at the 2012 WRAM Show and they were always busy. Proudly showing off the finished Trueworthy Designs 26% Pitts Model 12 it […]
Horizon Hobby Video Booth Tour — WRAM Show

Horizon Hobby Video Booth Tour — WRAM Show

One of the busiest booths at the 2012 WRAM show was the Horizon Hobby Display area. There were a bunch of great products to see and several new airplanes both in the WW1 and WW2 catagories! Check out what’s new as Gerry Yarrish chats with Product Developer Matt Andren! video platform video management video solutions […]
Indoor RC Fly In March 3 Burlington, CT

Indoor RC Fly In March 3 Burlington, CT

Hey we are getting ready for our first INDOOR RC get-together at the new Soccer SportPlex at the old Johnny Cake Airport on Route 4. The inside area is 3 soccer fields side to side so plenty of room to commit aviation.   I have several micro flyers and will have some available at the […]
RC aircraft carrier–in flight!

RC aircraft carrier–in flight!

This year’s E-Fest indoor event had dozens of unique planes and helicopters, but this flying, sheet-foam RC aircraft carrier takes the cake! Powered by four downward-thrust electric motors, the carrier allowed micro helicopters and planes to take off mid-air. This great video was shot by Peter McKay.  
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