So all summer you learned to take-off and land on runway 18 into a south wind.  Likely your club has a runway alignment to accommodate prevailing winds when much of your flying takes place.  But now as the winds shift one has to begin learning and experiencing a new runway.  While it seems easy, many […]

I do all my building in my garage.  I have heat and air conditioning, but I typically do not heat it all winter long, especially at night.  If you are like me, it might be time to get some things in order.  First I package up my batteries into military ammo cans so I can […]

I am a duck hunter and have been most of my life.  With my father being a waterfowl biologist I guess I was one lucky kid.  Anyway, all my radio control efforts have lead to three new developments for my fall 2011 hunting including a remote control duck with a boat rudder, speed 400 motor […]

This is cool technology.  Basically you attach the iPhly actuator to your iPhone, down load the program, and then what you see is a visual slope indicator.  By tipping the phone the plane responds with control movements.  Holding the phone level makes the plane fly level.  Moving your finger up and down the screen controls […]

RevLectric continues to develop what the user demands in electronics for the RC industry.  Here is their newest: In addition to all the great features found in the original Cellpro 10s charger, the new Cellpro 10xp adds multi-chemistry charging capability, much higher charging power and automatic charge/discharge-to-storage cabability. With support for up to 15A max […]

From their press release: The X4 AC Plus, Four-Channel Multicharger with AC Power Supply We raised the bar on the X4 and equipped it with a built-in AC power supply. Our new X4 AC Plus, has four-port computer controlled capability with a built-in 22 amp power supply which can be powered by a standard 120 […]

Some really cool stuff: Telemetry Voice Announcing System, the HTS-Voice Keep your eye on the sky and listen to what your model has to say. We are expanding the world of telemetry by introducing the HTS-Voice, our audible telemetry readout system which is designed to fit on the handle of the Aurora 9, Optic 6 […]

From their press release: Our fast and agile racer, the DogFighter, brings the old fashioned art of aerial combat to your local flying field. With crisp handling and precise response, this sporty flyer will tear through the skies with aerobatic mastery. Inspired by the classic warbirds of WWII, our compact speed demon was designed with […]

From their press release: HS-7235MH and HS-7245MH High Voltage, Coreless, Premium Mini Servos Watch out, here they come! Our new high voltage, coreless HS-7235MH and HS-7245MH servos deliver exceptional speed and torque in a compact package. Built with an efficient coreless motor optimized for 7.4V operation and heavy-duty metal gear train with dual ball bearings, […]

From their press release: HTS-SS Blue, HTS-Volt, HTS-C50 and HTS-C200 When it comes to taking control of your electric aircraft, look to Hitec’s comprehensive and innovative telemetry monitoring system. You can easily and effortlessly view your real-time performance data on the Aurora 9 touch screen and capture the information stream with your laptop using our […]

From their press release: HS-7235MH and HS-7245MH High Voltage, Coreless, Premium Mini Servos Watch out, here they come! Our new high voltage, coreless HS-7235MH and HS-7245MH servos deliver exceptional speed and torque in a compact package. Built with an efficient coreless motor optimized for 7.4V operation and heavy-duty metal gear train with dual ball bearings, […]

From their press release: HS-5087MH, High Voltage, Premium Digital, Metal Gear Micro Servo! Our micro line continues to deliver major power with the introduction of our HS-5087MH. This digital, metal gear servo is the high voltage version of our ever popular HS-5085MG. Built with a 3-pole ferrite motor and heavy-duty metal gears, this servo will […]