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Jet World Masters–Online coverage!

Jet World Masters–Online coverage!

Held at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio the 9th Jet World Masters (July 24th – August 6th) is in full swing and Model Airplane News is there!    Our own Debra Cleghorn, Executive Editor of Model Airplane News and our Ace videographer Joe Arthur […]
CARF-Models SIAI Marchetti

CARF-Models SIAI Marchetti

This 112-inch-span ARF is an excellent sport flyer that’s fully aerobatic and has enough power and wing loading to tow sailplanes! It’s ideally suited to a 100 to 120cc twin engine, and a 104-inch-span turbo-prop version is in the works. A full retracting undercarriage is also available.  Check out all the paint schemes you can choose […]
Behind-The-Scenes at Model Airplane News

Behind-The-Scenes at Model Airplane News

Here is a sample shot of what I got to do all day today.  This is a photo of us working Behind-The-Scenes here at Model Airplane news. This is the work we are doing for our video series that coincides with some great flying articles by Dave Scott.  Today we are working on the P-Loop […]
F-27Q Stryker 180 Ultra

F-27Q Stryker 180 Ultra

A new addition has been added to the ParkZone Ultra Micro Series of planes.  The new Ultra Micro Series F-27Q Stryker 180 lets pilots take Stryker thrills with them wherever they go.  This pint-size plane is perfect for any size flying site and will keep the pilot on his toes when flying indoor venues.  It […]
Backyard Micro Model Rockets — ALL NEW!

Backyard Micro Model Rockets — ALL NEW!

Here’s something new and different from Quest Aerospace: ready-to-fly Micro-Rocs that only require a 50-foot diameter launch site!  They can even reach altitudes of up to 75 feet and, with their streamer recovery method, you can enjoy launching them again and again. Each Starter Set includes rocket(s), motor/igniter(s) and a launch pad/controller and starts at just $24.99. […]
O.S. FS-62V: new 4-stroke engine!

O.S. FS-62V: new 4-stroke engine!

Cutting-edge performance and 1930’s styling are ideal for your scale or sport aircraft. This new 4-stroke features a multi-cylinder design, deep bass sound and an angled valve layout with individual valve covers. Its cylinder head and crankcase are made of different material for optimum cooling and efficiency. This new powerplant uses the same the same bolt […]
Flyzone Micro Super Cub RTF

Flyzone Micro Super Cub RTF

When the first Cub was introduced in 1937, it was with the dream that everyone should fly and the Cub could give everyone that freedom.  Now with the release of the Flyzone Micro Super Cub RTF, any pilot, experienced or not, can fly this aviation classic.  Its wingspan is just under 18 inches and the […]
Fleet Biplane Model-2 You can Build

Fleet Biplane Model-2 You can Build

 Pat Tritle is a great and talented RC airplane designer and you can buy plans for his newest plane, the Fleet Biplane Model-2. This 1/8-scale electric flyer weighs only 18 oz. and is powered by a Park 400 Outrunner. The Wingspan is 42 in. and the Length is 32 in. You can order this Golden Age […]
Aerobatics Made Easy DVD #3–Behind the Scenes Action

Aerobatics Made Easy DVD #3–Behind the Scenes Action

video platform video management video solutions video player  We just finishied shooting the flight sequences for our upcoming Aerobatics Made Easy #3 DVD dealing with 3D and Freestyle maneuvers. John Glezellis is again our pilot and Joe Authur shot the High Def footage. I used a Flip Cam to capture some moments at the Central […]
ElectriFly Super Stearman EP ARF

ElectriFly Super Stearman EP ARF

ElectriFly has come out with a new Super Stearman plane which is patterned after the full size one which  has a little history behind it. Following WWII, the biplane that had taught thousands of Allied pilots to fly was suddenly obsolete as a military trainer. Instead of being retired, the Super Stearman joined the ranks […]
Axe CP EP Helicopter: Flight-Ready!

Axe CP EP Helicopter: Flight-Ready!

Loaded with everything today’s heli pilot wants for sure-fire success and flying fun, the Axe CP EP RTF Heli is fully assembled and ready to go right out of the box!  The Hiller mixing head gives smooth, precise control and a lower parts count makes repair work easy.  The direct drive equipped tail rotor delivers […]
3D Aircraft Shootout!

3D Aircraft Shootout!

I was recently sent an e-mail with an article request. The gentleman who contacted me requested a comparison between the 48″ Precision Aerobatics Extra 260, 47″ 3D Hobby Shop Extra 300 SHP, and 48″ 3D Hobby Shop Velox VR-1. All three of these airplanes are extremely capable. They all can perform anything from pattern, to […]
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