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Country music star flies a B-29!

Country music star flies a B-29!

Not only is Aaron Tippin a world-famous country singer, he’s also an accomplished pilot! He recently completed his check ride in “Fifi,” the only B-29 Superfortress still flying today. Here’s his story: “Getting checked out in the B-29 on this beautiful September day is a lifelong dream and the coolest thing ever”, Tippin exclaims. Now Aaron […]
Flyzone Sensei: a trainer with a bomb drop!

Flyzone Sensei: a trainer with a bomb drop!

Hobbico brings to the market a fast and easy-to-assemble trainer by Flyzone for the emerging RC pilot. The Sensei Trainer provides a fast track to getting entry-level pilots feet wet at flying RC models. Available Ready to Fly or as an Rx-R, (Receiver-Ready), if you prefer to use your own radio system. The Flyzone Sensei […]
Tech Tip: RC Radio Programming Made Easy

Tech Tip: RC Radio Programming Made Easy

With today’s amazing supply of top quality and reasonably priced radio equipment, equipping your airplane can be a relatively easy assignment. But you do need to know a few basics rules of the road. Here are some tips to get you off to a good start. Initial setup Before setting up your radio’s control functions, […]
New Habu Jet Pilot?–Setup and Flying tips for the Fast Lane

New Habu Jet Pilot?–Setup and Flying tips for the Fast Lane

Development in brushless motor design and Li-Po battery technology have benefited the RC hobby especially for seasoned and wanabee  jet jocks. Electric ducted fan (EDF) jets are quickly becoming one of the most popular branches of modeling tree and the development of these E-powered speed demons is nothing short of amazing. When most people talk […]
5 Easy Steps To Flying The Knife-Edge Spin

5 Easy Steps To Flying The Knife-Edge Spin

In my opinion, the knife-edge spin is one of the most impressive extreme aerobatic maneuvers. It’s very demanding for the pilot and the airframe. First, I’ll describe the maneuver. In traditional knife-edge, the aircraft is rolled approximately 90 degrees from upright level flight. Then altitude is sustained by using top rudder. When the maneuver is […]
Flyzone Fokker Dr.1

Flyzone Fokker Dr.1

Follow in the foot steps of Manfred von Richthofen and become the “Ace-of-Aces” any time, anywhere with the micro Flyzone Fokker Dr.1!  With its compact 14.1-inch wingspan, the Fokker Dr.1 is at home in a gym as it is in a backyard and because everything is included, just charge the pack and go. It can […]
Flooded flying field? Post your photos!

Flooded flying field? Post your photos!

How did your East Coast flying field fare after Irene? Post your photos to our Facebook page and you could win a consolation prize: a copy of our newest hard-cover book, Precision Aerobatics. Good luck!
RCGF 111cc Gas Twin

RCGF 111cc Gas Twin

This new RCGF 111CC gasoline engine produces 11.2hp and can turn an 27×10 propeller at 6200 rpm, so it’s ideal for your 33- to 40-percent aircraft. RCGF engines are known worldwide for their high quality, power and customer support. All engines come with prop adapter, muffler, motor standoff, spark plug, electronic CDI ignition and a two year […]
Safety arming switch, Battery setup

Safety arming switch, Battery setup

    Here is a simple way to safely install your battery without arming the ESC until you get to the flight line.  This is a simple set-up to install and these switches are made by a number of manufactures and easily available.
Flight Technique: Harness the Wind

Flight Technique: Harness the Wind

Dave Garwood Slope flying for electric pilots Have you ever tried flying an electric-powered model in slope lift? Slope flying has been compared to motorcycle riding, with the wind blowing your hair back, big easy view of the open sky, and bugs on your teeth from the huge grin on your face. You are already […]
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