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New Hitec Planes

New Hitec Planes

Debra Cleghorn interviews Hitec on some of their new airplanes. Please click the player below to see the full interview.
Horizon Hobby F-4 Phantom 32 DF

Horizon Hobby F-4 Phantom 32 DF

Debra Cleghorn interviews Horizon about their new F-4 Phantom 32 DF. The distinguished career of the F-4 Phantom II includes front-line service with more than eleven countries over 30+ years of service. In excess of 5,000 aircraft were built to fulfill duties in the fighter and attack roles, but adapted to perform admirably in reconnaissance […]
The Radio Control Show 129

The Radio Control Show 129

This week’s episode of The Radio Control Show features the Twin Motor Mosquito from ParkZone, a surveillance quadcopter from a German company called “MicroDrone,” and more. Check It Out. CLICK HERE TO WATCH EPISODE 129
Bringing new people into the hobby

Bringing new people into the hobby

We all know that in order to keep our hobby alive we have to bring new life into the group. One way my club does that is to have a buddy box day. Each member of the club brings a trainer plane (if they have one) that can be connected to a buddy box. We […]
New for Members Only: RC Gasoline Engines Explained

New for Members Only: RC Gasoline Engines Explained

We’ve just posted another new exclusive online article in our  “Members Only” section of the MAN website. Here’s some of the text: “Getting into giant scale RC is becoming more and more popular. I think one of the things that make the hobby so popular is the gasoline engines used to power the larger than average-size […]
Spektrum AR7200BX receiver with BeastX flybarless technology

Spektrum AR7200BX receiver with BeastX flybarless technology

Now with the amazing Spektrum AR7200BX receiver, you can add BeastX stability to your 250- to .90-size helicopter while saving space and reducing flying weight at the same time. The groundbreaking Spektrum innovation combines a 7-channel DSMX receiver with a BeastX, 3-axis MEMS stabilization system into a single, compact unit. Besides eliminating the mechanical complexity […]
AS3X — Amazing new Stabilization System for Micro Flyers

AS3X — Amazing new Stabilization System for Micro Flyers

Horizon Hobby has just announced their revolutionary new stabilization that gives amazing control response, stability  and performance to their new UMX micro flyers.  The built-inAS3X System invisibly helps you enjoy the kind of silky handling and outstanding control you always wanted from a conveniently sized RC model, but never thought possible before now. And you […]
New Giant P-47 Thunderbolt from Hangar 9

New Giant P-47 Thunderbolt from Hangar 9

Check out this soon to be released giant scale ARF warbird classic. This P-47 Thunderbolt has all the great features you come to expect from Hangar 9 plus a convenient fuselage hatch and great details! Of course it has flaps and retracts.    Watch for a review coming in MAN magazine! Here are the specs! […]
VENOM GROUP – Low Voltage Monitor

VENOM GROUP – Low Voltage Monitor

Venom’s new Low Voltage Monitor is designed for quick and easy voltage checking on your 2S-8S LiPO batteries. This monitor provides easy-to-read visual readout and an audible alarm if one or more cells within the pack gets too low. The audible alarm is factory set at 3.3V, although it can be adjusted between 2.7-3.8V. Just […]
Spektrum A7040 HV Retract Servo

Spektrum A7040 HV Retract Servo

Looking for a retract servo for your giant-scale aircraft? The A7040 is just the ticket.  A high-voltage, fully proportional servo, the Spektrum A7040 is perfect for pilots who want a retract servo that can be powered by a 2S battery without a voltage regulator.  The A7040’s fully proportional design allows for end point adjustment and […]
Blade Scout CX Micro Heli — Just in for Review

Blade Scout CX Micro Heli — Just in for Review

Hovering in an office near you! Blade Scout CX Micro Indoor Heli Wow. We just got this cute little hover machine in the office for review and it is now the hot topic at the water cooler! By that I mean you can land on top of the water cooler with out even trying! It […]
On this Day in Aviation History: October 19

On this Day in Aviation History: October 19

1987:   In retaliation for Iranian attacks on ships in the Persian Gulf, the U. S. navy disables three of Iran’s offshore oil platforms during Operation Nimble Archer.    Air cover was provided by USS William H. Standley (CG-32), two F-14 Tomcat fighters and an E-2 Hawkeye from USS Ranger (CV-61)   1968:  USAF test pilot […]
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