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Unusual Glider Tows

Unusual Glider Tows

The gang from Tail Heavy Productions is up to their usual flying field shenanigans as they tow gliders using some non-traditional RC aircraft. Check out the video and get in on the fun!
HOW TO: MOUNT AILERON SERVOS — Flush, Neat, and Strong

HOW TO: MOUNT AILERON SERVOS — Flush, Neat, and Strong

My sport-scale 1/5-scale Sopwith Triplane has a rather thin wing (though it’s thicker than scale at 1 inch at the aileron servo). A low-profile servo, such as Airtronics 94921 or Hitec 77BB, would fit with the shaft vertical, but I had standard ones on hand, so I went with them. I made an 1/8-inch-thick and […]
Pterodactyl on the Hunt

Pterodactyl on the Hunt

This RC pterodactyl looks ferocious! While this definitely falls into the novelty / oddball category of RC, we’re super impressed with the mechanics of the flapping wings. We’ve of course all seen flapping RCs birds, but this one is worth the watch. Viewer warning – if the Jurassic Park movies gave you nightmares, you may […]
RC Eastern Airliner Gets a Tow

RC Eastern Airliner Gets a Tow

We can’t help but love the flightline tow-in! Check out this impressive 1/16-scale Lockheed TriStar L-1011. It has a length of 11 feet, 2 inches and a wingspan of 9 feet, 10 inches! Don’t miss the cool camera angle at the 9:50 minute mark!
Cockpit Detail: Build An Instrument Panel

Cockpit Detail: Build An Instrument Panel

If you’re thinking about building your own scale instrument panel, check out this two-part video series from Rick at Rick’s RC Flying. Rick’s how-to videos take you through his build and tips step-by-step. It’s a great way to add some eye candy to your scale aircraft!
In Memoriam: Tom Atwood

In Memoriam: Tom Atwood

The Model Airplane News team is saddened that our longtime colleague and friend Tom Atwood has passed away. Tom at one time was the Editor-in-Chief for Air Age Media, including Model Airplane News. More recently, he was an online contributor for the Model Airplane News All-Access Membership. He was also the executive director at the […]
Get turbine qualified!

Get turbine qualified!

Jets are cool. Get one out and set it up and you generally get the immediate attention of your fellow modelers and most spectators. If you want to take that cool to the next level, you can make the step up to a turbine-powered jet. Turbine jet flying is considered by many as the pinnacle […]
1/2-Scale Fly Baby

1/2-Scale Fly Baby

With a wingspan of almost 14 feet and a length of almost 9 feet, this is one big 3D aerobat. Why is Rapunzel in the cockpit? We don’t know. But the video sure is fun to watch. The original full-size Fly Baby was designed in the early 1960s to be low-cost and easy to maintain. […]
What Makes an RC Plane Good?

What Makes an RC Plane Good?

The good folks at Tail Heavy Productions are back with another fun video. Here they list out six qualities of great RC planes. From parts availability to design, these are a few things to look for in your next model purchase. What else would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments!
Super Sonic Sea Plane!

Super Sonic Sea Plane!

The Convair F2Y Sea Dart was an American seaplane fighter aircraft that rode on twin hydro-skis during takeoff and landing. It flew only as a prototype, and never entered mass production. It is the only seaplane to have exceeded the speed of sound. It was created in the 1950s, to overcome the problems with supersonic […]
Free plan! Su-26 Low-Budget, High-Fun Aerobat

Free plan! Su-26 Low-Budget, High-Fun Aerobat

In 1989 I had the opportunity to see the first two Russian Sukhois fly at the EAA AirVenture airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. That day I fell in love with this plane. I have designed two RC models of the Sukhoi, the first was published in Model Aviation in 1994 and the second was published in […]
Cheap DIY: FPV RC Paper Airplane

Cheap DIY: FPV RC Paper Airplane

Looking for a fun and low-budget project during the cold weather months? Check out this terrific video that gives you step-by-step instructions on how to build your very own FPV RC paper airplane that actually files! No 3D printer required–just need a sheet of paper, popsicle sticks, a few parts, a smartphone, and the willingness […]
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