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Road to Top Gun Update: Steve Thomas — Lavochkin LA7

Road to Top Gun Update: Steve Thomas — Lavochkin LA7

As the Top Gun competition draws near, we continue to get updates from pilots on their incredible scale aircraft. Here’s the latest Steve Thomas, who will be campaigning his unusual Lavochkin LA7. His 58-pound warbird is painted in Czechloslovakian colors and is powered by a 260cc (!) 7-cylinder Evolution engine.  Steve will be competing in […]
Road to Top Gun Update — Jack Buckley, Reed Clipped-Wing Cub

Road to Top Gun Update — Jack Buckley, Reed Clipped-Wing Cub

  We just got another update from a regular Top Gun contestant, Jack Buckley. Jack is planning on flying a brand new 1/3 scale Reed Clipped-Wing Cub. Right now it is still in bones but almost ready to cover. It has all full-size ribs,  (no half ribs), and Jack is presently setting up the wing attachment to the […]
10th Anniversary Of RCX Begins Tomorrow In Long Beach, CA

10th Anniversary Of RCX Begins Tomorrow In Long Beach, CA

Calling all R.C enthusiasts! The 10th Anniversary of RCX [Radio Control Expo] will be held this Saturday, April 28th from 10 A.M To 6 P.M & Sunday, April 29th 10 A.M to 4 P.M at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California.  You can buy tickets until Midnight [EST] on April 27th for […]
Exclusive Sneak Peek — E-flite UMX Micro Gee Bee R1 — with Video

Exclusive Sneak Peek — E-flite UMX Micro Gee Bee R1 — with Video

From the first test flight flown by MAN contributor Greg Gimlick, here’s the new micro Gee Bee doing its thing. Watch for a full review in the August issue of MAN! The new UMX Gee Bee also has the AS3X Stabilization system so it is a real joy to fly! Check out the video!   […]
The Radio Control Show 156

The Radio Control Show 156

World’s smallest helicopter! Would you take a seat in a 165-pound rotorcraft that looks like a vehicle out of a science fiction movie? Check out the  smallest man-carrying helicopter in this week’s show
Alien Aircraft F4U-1 Corsair

Alien Aircraft F4U-1 Corsair

Whether you call it the Bent Wing Bird, Whistling Death, or the Sweetheart of Okinawa you’ll command the sky with the new F4U-1 Corsair from Alien Aircraft Corp. It’s quick building will have you tearing up the sky in minimum time. Its rugged all wood construction provides a strong, light weight structure that delivers outstanding […]
How to: Add ailerons for a “full-house” jet

How to: Add ailerons for a “full-house” jet

Several years ago a flying buddy brought a Phase 3 F-16 out to the flying field. It was the first EDF jet I ever saw fly, not counting Bob Violett’s Electra which had made quite an impression on everyone at Florida Jets earlier that year. This F-16 is a really nice flying, hand-launched foam model. […]
The Radio Control Show 155

The Radio Control Show 155

Check out episode 155 of The Radio Control Show! This week we look at a fire breathing dragon, brand new FPV systems, and much more. Watch the full episode in the player below:
Exclusive Sneak Peek — Spektrum DX 18

Exclusive Sneak Peek — Spektrum DX 18

Wow! I am working on my review of the new DX18 radio system from Spektrum. Featuring 10 channels and expandable to 18, this radio system is pretty impressive. Here’s a short-list of functions and features! Getting acquainted  When you first take grab hold of the DX18 transmitter you’ll notice its nice No-Slip Rubber Grips making the […]
Slope Aerobatics: Gliders take center stage!

Slope Aerobatics: Gliders take center stage!

In the RC aerobatic arena there is something about flying a model airplane in a manner that delivers maximum satisfaction and freedom of expression. This inner desire to freely express and it look really good on the aerobatic canvas is infectious. So much so “it” can become ones sole purpose for modeling just to see […]
Sky Limit Monitor from Winged Shadow Systems

Sky Limit Monitor from Winged Shadow Systems

The “Sky Limit” module monitors altitude and/or flight times of  RC planes. When the plane reaches a user-specified altitude or time limit, it automatically reduces the throttle to a preset level. Applications include: altitude-limited electric soaring (ALES) competition, altitude limiting to meet Club/AMA rules and regulations, keeping planes within visual range, fun-fly and club contests, or just having […]
New Titan: 50-size electric!

New Titan: 50-size electric!

Using the proven design of the Thunder Tiger Titan X50, this electric, flybarless machine is sure to be a leader in its class! The Titan X50E is ideal for 3D flying and should be the heli to beat at this summer’s competitions. It also features machined aluminum control arms, hardened main and feathering shafts, carbon fiber blades, […]
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