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Sukhoi enters the UAV industry

Sukhoi enters the UAV industry

News from Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi, famous for their aerobats and jets: Sukhoi, which has historically designed fighter and ground attack aircraft but now also builds some civil aircraft, is part of UAC, a holding covering most of Russia’s aircraft industry. “UAVs are a strategic avenue for development for UAC, and Sukhoi is focused on […]
Vintage A/2 Glider

Vintage A/2 Glider

I feel that R/C flyers of vintage models have tended to neglect gliders, in particular the ‘Nordic’ class A/2 designs of the late 1940’s to early 1950’s. The class rules produced models around 60″ to 74″ wingspan, 15 ounces minimum weight, and a body of 5 square inches minimum x-section. The nice thing is that they can be […]
The Radio Control Show [Episode 185]

The Radio Control Show [Episode 185]

Wondering what all the hype is about over at Spektrum? Well, in this episode of The Radio Control Show, we introduce the all new Spektrum DX18QQ. Don’t miss out. See the full video in the player below.
Online review: 3DHobbyShop AJ Slick

Online review: 3DHobbyShop AJ Slick

This built-up electric aerobat is a great all-around flyer, and reviewer Alex Schauer writes, “What I really like about the Slick is that I can perform smooth, agile and graceful aerobatics on low rates and very high speeds. Then I can flick it up into high rates and it flips, twists, rolls and rotates every […]
Cross-Country Soaring Diary & Video

Cross-Country Soaring Diary & Video

Forget everything you’ve seen and heard about RC soaring … this team sport is the antithesis of sitting in a lawn chair catching thermals! In the February 2013 issue, Aric Wilmunder gets us up close and personal with Extreme Soaring and his team, the Dust Devils. Check out the video below, detailing the Montague cross-country […]
RC Dragonfly Spycraft [VIDEO]

RC Dragonfly Spycraft [VIDEO]

This micro UAV can fly and hover using its four-wing design. The brainchild of engineers at Georgia Tech, the TechJect Dragonfly is 6 inches long, weighs around 25 g (0.88 oz) and is powered by a 250mAh lithium polymer battery that provides hover times of 8-10 minutes and a hybrid (hover/flight) time of 25 to […]
Veteran’s Day: Thank You

Veteran’s Day: Thank You

Our sincere thanks to all military veterans, whether they’re active duty, retired, reservists, National Guard, National Air Guard and more. You are the backbone of these United States, and we appreciate all that you have sacrificed for God and country. Happy Veterans Day.  
The Radio Control Show [Episode 184]

The Radio Control Show [Episode 184]

It’s time for another episode of The Radio Control Show! This week we look at laser printing technology, scale turbine powered helis with bambi buckets, hard mounts vs soft mounts, and much more. See the full episode in the player below:
F-20 Tigershark Makeover

F-20 Tigershark Makeover

This makeover article comes to us from Rick Mitchell (white-wing F-20) and Mike Oser (red-wing F-20). In the real world, there are propeller driven aircraft as well as those powered by jet engines. Both also exist with radio control models, but the cost difference between the two can be substantial. As a result, RC has […]
The Radio Control Show [Episode 183]

The Radio Control Show [Episode 183]

In show 183, you’ll learn how to install your 2.4GHz receivers for maximum performance and get a sneak peek at a mystery video from Horizon Hobby. Don’t miss it!
Full-size heli saves RC plane

Full-size heli saves RC plane

Not only is this video fun to watch, it will make you feel good about humanity as well. In it, a pilot in a full-size helicopter saves an Hangar 9 P-51. Thanks to Failz4fun for posting it and to contributor Rich Uravitch for bringing it to our attention. (Note: this video contains language inappropriate for children.)
Traxxas takes off!

Traxxas takes off!

The popular RC car manufacturer is now taking flight with two new machines! The QR-1 (Quad Rotor) and DR-1 (Dual Rotor) helicopters are equipped with gyro stabilization, 4-channel, 2.4GHz control and LiPo power with an included charger. The DR-1’s coaxial rotor design delivers super-stable hovering and easy control, while the ultra-responsive QR-1 is capable of […]
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