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RCX Day 1: photo gallery

RCX Day 1: photo gallery

Day one of RCX was another one for the record books! The action-packed day saw it all: plane and heli demos, drift cars, chicken-wing-eating contests (!), R2D2, roostertails and much more! A fun time was had by all … check it out. [nggallery id=260]    
Boat Pond Action at RCX

Boat Pond Action at RCX

Beautiful weather, a scenic pond, and fast boats have made the RCX boat pond a popular attraction. We’ll have more fun getting wet today–if you’re anywhere near Long Beach, get to RCX! Team Losi Racing’s Mike Truhe gets ready for spin with the Pro Boat Miss Geico 29 BL. It’s fast! Over 50mph, according to […]
Editors’ Choice Awards

Editors’ Choice Awards

We are fortunate to be able to test-fly dozens of amazing planes, helicopters and gear throughout the year. The products we recognize here have all been reviewed in the last year and exceeded our expectations for quality and performance. They also have that “wow” factor that sets them apart from the rest. At the RCX […]
Align RC Trex 700E Super Combo

Align RC Trex 700E Super Combo

Align RC’s Jeff Fassbinder and the new Trex 700E Pro HV Super Combo–that’s an extreme high-voltage machine! It’s powered by the new Align Dominator 4950KV motor and has new Align 3G carbon-fiber rotor blades. This machine is designed for serious aerobatic pilots and has power to spare.  
Diamond Hobby: New company, new planes!

Diamond Hobby: New company, new planes!

RCX is the very first show for a brand new company, Diamond Hobby, that will be distributing FMS  planes in the U.S. These plug-and-fly scale foamies come with motor, battery and radio gear installed and have amazing detail, including retracts, scale exhaust ports on the cowl, flaps, lights, pilot figures and more. One of my […]
RCX: 30-second setup!

RCX: 30-second setup!

A lot of time and energy goes into setting up a huge show like RCX, but this time-lapse video makes it look easy! Check it out and be sure to stay tuned for updates throughout the weekend!
Only 1 Day to Go! RCX — 10 Reasons to Attend!

Only 1 Day to Go! RCX — 10 Reasons to Attend!

If you have to ask why should I attend the RCX Radio Control Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center this weekend (June 1 -2) then here are 10 reasons to go! Besides seeing all the great new RC Airplanes and Gear… 1. Make your own Balsa Airplane and fly it. 2. Try out the […]
Precision Scale Stinson SR-5E with free 3-view drawings

Precision Scale Stinson SR-5E with free 3-view drawings

When it comes to scale subjects, nothing is so appealing as a classic subject from the Golden Age of Aviation. Ron Peterka has an amazing Subject that will soon be featured as a Construction article in Model Airplane News, his amazing Stinson SR-5E. This 1:5 scale model of Stinson “Reliant N-14187 is, in a way, […]
Hinging Secrets – The Radio Control Show [Episode 213]

Hinging Secrets – The Radio Control Show [Episode 213]

Hinging Secrets In this week’s Radio Control Show, Gerry Yarrish shows how to install hinge-point hinges in a giant-scale airplane, and we get a look at in-flight footage of the Flyzone Corsair F4U, reviewed in the September issue of Electric Flight.
Future Of Agriculture [Video]

Future Of Agriculture [Video]

Welcome to the future of agriculture! As this video demonstrates, an RC heli can spray fields more effectively and quickly than a traditional tractor-based sprayer. Farmers hope the new technologies will make farming more cost-effective and better for society and the environment. Check out the video and join the discussion on Facebook. CLICK HERE.
Meet the Shadow UAV at RCX!

Meet the Shadow UAV at RCX!

This weekend at the Long Beach Convention Center, you can get up close and personal with a Shadow UAV at the U.S. National Guard booth! The RQ-7 Shadow UAV is used by the United States Army, Marine Corps, Australian Army and Swedish Army for reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition and battle damage assessment. Launched from a […]
WW II pilot sees footage of his Spitfire crash-landing!

WW II pilot sees footage of his Spitfire crash-landing!

Imagine you flew a Supermarine Spitfire out of an Allied base during WW II.  Now imagine you did a belly landing in one of those famous fighters and a flight surgeon from base captured the event on film. After the war, you and Doc visit, but lose touch decades later. You still remember the film, […]
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