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Making helicopter pushrods: a fast & easy solution!

Making helicopter pushrods: a fast & easy solution!

Charlie Hynes has a lot of helicopters, and he found an easier way to assemble pushrods and ball links, using his cordless drill. Check out his how to! A lot of helicopters come with ball links and pushrods that need to be assembled by hand. Here’s how you can use a drill motor instead of pliers […]
FAA approves drone flights over U.S.

FAA approves drone flights over U.S.

This week, the FAA approved the very first commercial flight of an unmanned aircraft over U.S. soil! BP has approval to fly an AeroVironment Puma AE over its pipelines, roads and equipment at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, the largest oilfield in the U.S. The 9-foot-span Puma AE is an electric aircraft that’s waterproof and equipped with […]
Rivet Detail Made Easy (well, easier!)

Rivet Detail Made Easy (well, easier!)

Don’t you just hate it when an article starts off with a question? Me too! But sometimes it does serve the purpose of grabbing the reader’s attention. With that in mind, how often have you been to a scale modeling event and wondered, “How the heck did he do that?” Whether it’s a technique in […]
A Pilot’s View of D-Day

A Pilot’s View of D-Day

No single military battle so changed the course of a war as did the Normandy invasion on D-Day. So many were lost this day and the price of freedom was paid for with their blood. We should never forget their sacrifice. Check out this story from our sister publication Flight Journal, “A Pilot’s View of […]
SAFETY FIRST!

SAFETY FIRST!

It’s a perfect day for flying, and it’s time to pack up the car and head for the flying field.  Some flyers haphazardly throw their gear in the car and some have check lists.  Whether you’re organized or not so organized, when you drive away you sometimes have that nagging feeling that you’ve forgotten something. […]
Our thanks to all who have served!

Our thanks to all who have served!

Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on May 26 in 2014. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates all American men and women who died while in military service of our country. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War, it was expanded after World War I. All of us […]
Model Airplane News - RC Airplane News | Great Planes Citabria [video]

Great Planes Citabria [video]

The Great Planes Citabria is a 30cc aerobat that we found to be a pure joy to fly — especially when flown like its full-scale counterpart. Its classic lines, scale details and sunburst trim will surely get a lot of positive attention at the field. It easily performs all the maneuvers that the full-size was […]
RCX Takes Flight in Orange County!

RCX Takes Flight in Orange County!

It was yet another blockbuster for RCX, the Ultimate Radio Control Expo, as thousands descended upon the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA, on May 17-18. It was two perfect days of nonstop action as RC fans packed the sidelines of the fly indoor and outdoor fly zones and tracks. The weekend […]
Losi 5IVE-Ts Airing It Out at RCX!

Losi 5IVE-Ts Airing It Out at RCX!

Nothing beats going big over jumps–especially when you’re going big with 1/5 scale trucks! The Losi guys are wowing the crowds at RCX with sub-orbital sky shots, proving just how tough the Losi 5IVE-T platform is. RCX is rolling strong here at the OC Fair & Event Center, get here if you can!
Editors’ Choice Awards Announced at RCX!

Editors’ Choice Awards Announced at RCX!

The awards banquet held on Saturday every year after the first day of RCX is something everyone looks forward to, not only because it’s a fun way to end a fun, busy day at the show but because we announce some very special awards. Our Editors’ Choice picks are a way for us to showcase […]
Joe NALL 2014 – A Photo Finish

Joe NALL 2014 – A Photo Finish

Joe Nall 2014 is now history, but it certainly kicked off the flying season with gusto.  With beautiful weather at Triple Tree most of the week and the largest turnout in its 30 plus year history, RC enthusiast from around the world proved that model aviation is alive and well. With so many thousands of […]
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