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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 […]
E-flite Park 340 Brushless Motor

E-flite Park 340 Brushless Motor

Upgrade your aircraft that use the Park 300 or equivalent motor with this new powerhouse! The new E-flite Park 340 Brushless Outrunner motor is ideal for 3D models 7.00–11.00 oz (198–311 g), sport and scale models 9.00–15.0 oz (255–425 g) or small indoor airplanes requiring up to 145 watts of power.  Upgraded performance from the […]
Sophisticated Lady–Easy Mods for Better Transport

Sophisticated Lady–Easy Mods for Better Transport

An exclusive Model Airplane News online “How To” from the Great Planes’ Carl Goldberg Classics Series Sophisticated Lady review in the February 2012 issue of MAN by David Garwood .  A 78-inch polyhedral (curved) wing is not the easiest thing to transport in most cars or store in most basements, and the fully assembled fuselage takes […]
Schumacher Products ArmSafe

Schumacher Products ArmSafe

Attention all e-power pilots! This new arming system from Schumacher uses Dean connectors and 10, 12 or 14AWG wire, so it can handle the needs of your large electric planes, jets and helicopters (and even trucks and cars!).  It is small, has a high current rating and is easy to install and use. The kits […]
ParkZone SE5a Scout BNF — Sneak Peek!

ParkZone SE5a Scout BNF — Sneak Peek!

We just got the new Royal Aircraft Factory SE5a  in the office for review! This is a handsome, WW1 Bristish Scout / fighter is a relatively large molded foam ARF and it goes together in almost no time! It has a slew of formed plastic parts and it really is well put together. It is sure […]
The Radio Control Show 128

The Radio Control Show 128

This week’s show features an interview with Model Airplane News contributor Aaron Ham as he discusses the similarities between a model Christen Eagle and his full-scale version, exciting footage of the Fire Scout, a new RC helicopter UAV, and much more! CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE SHOW
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