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Rocket Powered RC Airplanes — Good Fun or Big Problem?

Rocket Powered RC Airplanes — Good Fun or Big Problem?

Since the early 1990s there have been many RC hobbists enjoying themselves trying to combine the thrill of model rocketry with the control and larger size of RC airplanes. The most popular was the old Aerotech Phoenix RC rocket glider, and the internet is full of projects being worked on even today. When it comes […]
The Radio Control Show 160

The Radio Control Show 160

This week on The Radio Control Show we take a look at an RC plane that goes a little too far and ends up crashing into the water, a scratch built T-34 Mentor, bloopers, and much more. See the full video in the player below:
What’s your latest RC Purchase?

What’s your latest RC Purchase?

It’s time for the question of the day. What was your latest RC purchase? Join the discussion in the comments section below or on YouTube!
Top Gun 2012 Video Interview Page

Top Gun 2012 Video Interview Page

Teaming up a great scale builder with a great pilot is a sure recipe for success at an event like Top Gun. Get the inside scoop on how aerobatic champ John Glezellis turned “scale” to fly Mark Frankel’s T-34 Beechcraft to place in Team this year.  We also have an interview with Mike Gross, who had the […]
The Radio Control Show 159

The Radio Control Show 159

We’re back with an all new episode of The Radio Control Show. This week we interview Mike Selby on his A-6E Intruder. What an amazing RC aircraft. You have to check this out.
The Radio Control Show 158

The Radio Control Show 158

This week, we interview Mr. Top Gun, Dave Wigley, the legendary George Barris, and much more. Don’t miss out! A new show comes out every Friday! View this week’s episode in the player below:
Top Gun Editor’s Picks — Notable Aircraft

Top Gun Editor’s Picks — Notable Aircraft

The Model Airplane News event coverage for the 2012 Top Gun Scale Invitational will be in the August 2012 issue. This year we have an expanded presentation with dozens of amazing photos taken by our ace photographer David Hart. But let’s face it! With so many amazing and beautifully executed scale aircraft flying over five […]
2012 Mr.Top Gun Winner Dave Wigley — Westland Wyvern

2012 Mr.Top Gun Winner Dave Wigley — Westland Wyvern

   Model Airplane News would like to give a big shout out to David Wigley for his 2012 Mr. Top Gun win at this year’s scale invitational. This is David’s third Top Gun win with his Westland Wyvern. Luckily for all the other competitors, this is Dave’s last year for competiting with the Wyvern. Watch […]
Top Gun! Score sheets posted

Top Gun! Score sheets posted

Top Gun 2012 was another one for the record books! See the complete scores for each of the six classes here. (In this photo, Brian O’Meara’s giant giant-scale P-47 gets ready for another flight.)
Top Gun Airborne Action

Top Gun Airborne Action

One thing is for sure. If you go to Top Gun, you had better be prepared to fly! This is not a beauty contest, these beauties must perform and at this level, the competition is amazing! Here’s just a few of some of the amazing flight shots taken by MAN photographer David Hart! Chip Koneig […]
Top Gun! It’s a Tie for High Static

Top Gun! It’s a Tie for High Static

This year two Team jets tied for a top static score of 99.423 each! Mike Selby’s impressive A6-E Intruder, flown by Ray Johns, has a 120-inch wing and is powered by a B300F turbine engine. For more information on this unique model, click here. Graeme Mears’ T-33, flown by Ali Machinchy, has a 110-inch wingspan […]
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