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Unusual RC Glider – Impressive!

Unusual RC Glider – Impressive!

Here’s another great example of RC builder ingenuity. Check out this self-built RC glider getting an RC tow-lift (always a flightline good time!). The glider appears to be a fairly stable flier considering its shortened wingspan. Yes, it looks a bit like a giant paper airplane, but bravo to the builder — nice job in […]
Back to Basics Tech tips for engine & radio installation

Back to Basics Tech tips for engine & radio installation

In this article, we’ll highlight the installation of the power system consisting of the O.S. Max .25 two-stroke glow engine, its motor mount, the fuel tank, and the fuel lines. We’ll also install the receiver and the servos in the airplane to control the rudder and elevator, and attach all the control linkages. Let’s get […]
Dihedral and Washout for Flight Stability

Dihedral and Washout for Flight Stability

The following looks at Dihedral and Washout design concepts on the most basic level, and the functional reasons they are incorporated into the construction of aircraft wings. Dihedral angle is the upward angle from horizontal of the wings or tailplane on a fixed wing aircraft. Dihedral generates a stabilizing roll torque due to the difference […]
It’s Never Too Cold — Winter Flying!

It’s Never Too Cold — Winter Flying!

The recent cold snap hasn’t stopped the good folks at Tail Heavy Productions from getting outside to fly their RC planes. Are you a cold weather flier? Let us know in the comments. What’s the lowest temperature that you’d be willing to go flying in? Any cold weather flying tips to share?
Giant Komet – Heading Your Way!

Giant Komet – Heading Your Way!

Don’t miss this 1/3-scale Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet–it’s a stunner! Coming in with a wingspan of more than 10 feet and powered by a JetCat P250 Pro turbine engine, it screams on low passes. Watch the video to check out the action!
Extreme Slip to Landing – End your flight with style!

Extreme Slip to Landing – End your flight with style!

A long time ago at the Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas, Nevada I saw an extreme slip to landing performed by David Von Linsowe flying his giant-scale Extra 300S during his freestyle program—it was choreographed to music with the engine shut down! Ever since that flight, this maneuver has caught my eye. You don’t […]
Save Your Tin Can Lids!

Save Your Tin Can Lids!

I am a bit of a hoarder and find myself keeping things that most throw in the trash. Hoarded-things up for discussion today are tin can lids! There are many good RC uses for the lids as they are STEEL and not aluminum. Aluminum has very little tolerance for bending and shaping. Steel however, is […]
F-86 Super Sabre – Foam jet to scale masterpiece!

F-86 Super Sabre – Foam jet to scale masterpiece!

We featured William Jackson’s re-finished F-86 Sabre Jet in Pilot Projects a few months back, and the jet looked so amazing we had to know more details on how he achieved this “next level” look. Bill is located in Wooster, Ohio and is a retired network engineer who started flying RC in 1984, so he’s […]
FMS P-47 Step-By-Step Build–With Mods

FMS P-47 Step-By-Step Build–With Mods

Follow along with our good friend at SteffenRC as he builds an FMS P-47 foamie in the workshop. In this video he goes through the build step-by-step, makes some mods along the way, and then adds a few special touches. Check it out!
How To Video–Custom Graphics

How To Video–Custom Graphics

Our friend at SteffenRC is back in the workshop with another how-to video, this time on applying custom graphics to an RC plane. This video is chock-full of tips and tricks — check it out and make your plane stand out on the flightline!
Ingenious Jet Vertical Takeoff Ramp

Ingenious Jet Vertical Takeoff Ramp

The ingenuity of RC builders and pilots never ceases to amaze us here at Model Airplane News. We’ve never seen an RC vertical takeoff launching truck quite like this before, and we’re super impressed–and we’re guessing you will be as well. Check it out and see one of the coolest RC jet takeoffs!
Foam Board A-to-Z

Foam Board A-to-Z

Foam board is easy to use, cut, paint, tape, and glue–and it’s relatively cheap. So what’s not to love?! Model Airplane News contributor Tim McKay takes us from “A to Z” in this in-depth foam board video so you can build your own flying machine. Check it out!  
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