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New for Members Only — Interview with Quique Somenzini

New for Members Only — Interview with Quique Somenzini

We just posted a new online article on the Model Airplane News “Members Only” Website. Known as the Father of modern 3D RC Aerobatics, Quique Somenzini is well known for his piloting skills and his continuing work in theRC  industry developing great flying airplanes. In this intervew Quique gives us some of his story from […]
Flyzone Triplane

Flyzone Triplane

In the MAN office for review! This great flying WW1 classic will make you feel like the Baron! video platform video management video solutions video player Watch for a review coming of the micro Dr.I Triplane in the next issue of Electric Flight magazine.
Friday the 13th — Rules to fly by?

Friday the 13th — Rules to fly by?

Quote, (wikipedia.org) “Friday the 13th occurs when the thirteenth day of a month falls on a Friday, which superstition holds to be a day of bad luck.” Boy when it comes to flying RC, we need all the “GOOD” luck we can get. As far as being superstitious, there’s all sorts of “dos and don’ts” […]
E-flite’s Cessna 150 Aerobat — The Story Behind the Plane

E-flite’s Cessna 150 Aerobat — The Story Behind the Plane

When we first learned about the new Cessna 150 Aerobat coming from E-flite, we checked into it and discovered an interesting back story. Horizon Hobby’s David Payne is a product developer and demo show pilot and the new lightweight Cessna is a scale model of a full-size plane that’s been involved in his own family’s […]
Hitec HS-5565MH and HS-5585MH High Voltage Digital Servos

Hitec HS-5565MH and HS-5585MH High Voltage Digital Servos

Are you looking for increased performance but don’t want to break your RC budget? The new high voltage, digital HS-5565MH and HS-5585MH are premium sport servos featuring coreless motors, heavy-duty metal gears and dual ball bearings. Rated at 7.4 volts you can power them with 7.4V 2S LiPo receiver packs for reliable operation, durability and increased power.   The HS-5565MH […]
New For Members Only — Installing Flaps on your Foam Fighter

New For Members Only — Installing Flaps on your Foam Fighter

We just added another great workshop how to article to the Model Airplane News “Members Only” Website. If you want to see this and other exclusive online content, subscribe today by clicking here: www.airagestore.com   An easy “Mod” for the Hobby Lobby P-47 Thunderbolt– The E-scale P-47 Thunderbolt from Hobby Lobby (hobby-lobby.com) is a great […]
On this Day in Aviation History — January 11

On this Day in Aviation History — January 11

1996: Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Kennedy Space Center on mission STS-72, the ship’s 10th flight and the 74th shuttle mission overall.   1990: The 3-engined MD11 airliner is rolled out at the McDonnell Douglas Long Beach factory.   1978: The American Jet Industries’ Hustler executive transport makes its first flight.   1944: Aircraft […]
RealFlight 6 Reviewed

RealFlight 6 Reviewed

  It’s no big secret that one of the greatest assets to the hobby has been the RC flight simulator. Whether you’re a first timer or a seasoned pro, it’s one of those things you almost can’t live without. The first generations of simulators were quite basic when it came to performance, and the appearance […]
AS3X System: VIDEO INTERVIEW

AS3X System: VIDEO INTERVIEW

Model Airplane News’ Debra Cleghorn interviews Horizon Hobby on their new AS3X System. Click the video below to see the full interview.
Win the MAN cover plane!

Win the MAN cover plane!

Like us on Facebook and you could win the actual cover plane from the January issue of Model Airplane News! This completely built Precision Aerobatics Bandit comes ready to fly, with complete power and radio systems installed and with an Optic 6 transmitter. This huge prize package is worth over $1,200! Specifications •             Wingspan: 50 […]
THE FLYING TIGERS—How they got their name!

THE FLYING TIGERS—How they got their name!

At the Model Airplane News office, we love warbirds! One of our all time favorites is the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk. Forever connected with the name “Flying Tigers,” it remains a famous icon for the years just before the U.S. entered WW 2. When it comes to WW2 aviation history, one of the most often asked questions we have recieved is: how […]
OV-10 Bronco

Giant E-Powered OV-10 Bronco — Up-close

We have received several comments asking for more information on Sean Curry’s OV-10 Bronco that we posted as a video interview on the MAN site so we’re founposting more photos and some detailed information on this amazing Electric powered warbird. Flown during the 2011 Monster Planes Fly In at the Paradise Field RC  flight facility in Lakeland, FL, the […]
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