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On this Day in Aviation History: November 30

On this Day in Aviation History: November 30

   1974: Pioneer II sends photos back to NASA as it nears Jupiter.   1943: The department of Aviation Medicine and Physiological Research is authorized at the Naval Air Material Center, to study physiological factors particularly as related to design of high speed and high altitude aircraft. In one test volunteers played cards between periods […]
Hitec Eclipse 7 Pro

Hitec Eclipse 7 Pro

Your favorite Hitec radio just got even better! This feature-packed 2.4GHz transmitter has a high-intensity, white backlit LDC screen, back-mounted slider knob and ultra-smooth, quad ball-bearing gimbals. And with 16-model memory, intuitive control switches and telemetry options galore (including sensor monitoring and on-board receiver low-battery warning!), the Eclipse 7 Pro has everything you need. Fixed-wing, […]
9th Annual JR Indoor Festival- the best yet!

9th Annual JR Indoor Festival- the best yet!

With the rapid improvements in micro electric power systems and the widespread popularity of foam 3D planes, indoor flying events have become more and more popular.  These fun events offer a chance to fly and socialize during the cold winter months, and the JR Indoor in Columbus, OHis one of the biggest and best.  Renowned […]
The Radio Control Show 134

The Radio Control Show 134

Tune in this week to The Radio Control Show’s Thanksgiving special. Episode 134 is packed with tech tips, fun action videos, social media debates, and more. Join us here every week for a new episode. Click the video below to watch the full video.
On this day in Aviation History – November 23

On this day in Aviation History – November 23

2009:     First Pakistan made JF-17 Thunder handed over to thr Pakistan Air Force. The JF-17 Thunder is a state-of-the-art multi role aircraft produced at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex in Kamra.   1996:     Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961, a 767-300 registered ET-AIZ, crashed after running out of fuel in the Comoro Islands in Africa after a […]
The new E-flite Sea Fury

The new E-flite Sea Fury

The Mighty Sea Fury Returns! The E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF is an new electric-powered scale model of the famous British fighter. Like many of the E-flite plane, the airframe is produced using injection-molded Z-Foam material, which offers lightweight, durable and easily repairable construction. All these features make this a great plane for beginner and […]
The Radio Control Show 133

The Radio Control Show 133

In this week’s show, hosts Hope McCall and Kevin Hetmanski share a preview of the Hangar 9 Sukhoi SE flight footage, video of an electric-powered, full-size ultralight, a scale indoor airliner, and much more! Click the video below to watch.
E-flite Cessna 150 Aerobat ARF 250 — In for review!

E-flite Cessna 150 Aerobat ARF 250 — In for review!

The classic Cessna 150, was designed well over 50 years ago but still it has a friendly personality and is loved by millions of people. Tame enough for pilot training, the “Aerobat” version appealed to casual pilots that needed a jolt to become even more proficient.  Quick Vid from the office video platform video management video solutions video […]
Futaba BR-3000 Battery Checker

Futaba BR-3000 Battery Checker

A CONVENIENT WAY TO KEEP TABS ON BATTERY PACKS   The Futaba BR-3000 Battery Checker accurately shows battery voltage levels, making this a great “peace of mind” accessory. Some of the key features we like are: Quickly and legibly displays the voltage of battery packs Total voltage and remaining capacity results are shown on a […]
E-flite Scimitar — Just in for Review!

E-flite Scimitar — Just in for Review!

We just got the new Scimitar in the office and are ready to kick the tires and light the fire! Here’s a sneak peek of the Pilot Report coming soon to Electric Flight Magazine. How did it perform? You’ll have to wait and see! Several years ago, I was fortunate enough to see Quique Somenzini […]
Interview with “Jetman”

Interview with “Jetman”

Strapped to a jet-powered wing, Yves Rossy is the Jetman — flying free, his body as the rudder, above the Swiss Alps and the Grand Canyon. After the short video shows how it works, Rossy shares the experience and thrill of flying, outside an aircraft.    
On this Day in Aviation History – November 16

On this Day in Aviation History – November 16

2004:     NASA’s X-43 reaches a record speed of Mach 10 (7,000 mph, 11,200 km/h). An unmanned experimental hypersonic aircraft. Part of NASA’s Hyper-X program, the project includes multiple planned scale variations meant to test all aspects of hypersonic flight. A winged booster rocket with the X-43 itself at the tip, called a “stack”, is […]
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