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2-Stroke Glow Engine Basics

2-Stroke Glow Engine Basics

Two-stroke glow engines are by far the most popular engines used to power RC model airplanes. They are relatively inexpensive for the power they produce, they are easy to start, run and maintain, and once you learn how to properly take care of them they will last for many years. Let’s take a closer look. […]
Easy Engine Break-in

Easy Engine Break-in

Two-stroke engines have been the standard power systems powering sport flyers for decades. To get the most out of any RC airplane, you have to break in your engine, and pick the correct propeller for the plane’s intended use. For my fun fly Florio Flyer 60, I installed an O.S. 75AX for a little extra […]
Getting Started with E-Power

Getting Started with E-Power

Today, our hobby is enjoying a literal “Golden Age” of RC electric flight. The amount of quality motors, batteries, controllers and connectors is just about limitless as are the types and sizes of airplanes you can fly with E-power. Even though there are plenty of plug n play packages out there where you get everything […]
Charging Multiple Packs

Charging Multiple Packs

Lithium-polymer cells have revolutionized electric flight, but as any e-flier knows, LiPo charging and maintenance can be time consuming. For optimum service life, LiPos should be stored around 3.8 volts per cell, which creates a bottleneck for spur-of-the-moment flying, and recharging batteries at the field can be a chore when you’d rather be in the […]
Exclusive Sneak Peek — Hangar 9 60cc P3 Revolution Biplane

Exclusive Sneak Peek — Hangar 9 60cc P3 Revolution Biplane

Designed by Horizon Hobby’s Mike McConville and based on Skip Stewart’s yet to be completed all-composite P3 aerobatic biplane, the new P3 Revolution from Hangar 9 is a giant scale firecracker! To be featured in our upcoming February issue of MAN, contributor Rick Bell puts this amazing and cutting-edge aerobatic machine through its paces! Specs are: Wingspan: […]
E-flite UMX FPV Radian BNF

E-flite UMX FPV Radian BNF

The First-Person View (FPV) experience is all about getting the sensation of flying a full-scale aircraft with your feet safely on the ground. The complex electronics needed tomake a working system often requires a high level of expertise and a critical arrangement of components. But now there’s a simpler way. The FPV UMX™ Radian™ aircraft […]
DJI Live Event: Model Airplane News is on the Scene

DJI Live Event: Model Airplane News is on the Scene

DJI is announcing its latest product in a live event in New York City today, and the Model Airplane News team scored an invite to get the scoop! We understood what all the fuss was about when we saw the latest DJI product: the Phantom 3. From live YouTube streaming to 4K resolution with live link […]
RC Airplane Maintenance – Carburetor Basics

RC Airplane Maintenance – Carburetor Basics

The old saying, “Takeoffs are optional, but landings are mandatory,” certainly applies to RC pilots. But if your engine is not properly adjusted, the landing pattern and touchdown can be a very iffy proposition. Two-stroke glow engines must have a solid and reliable idle; it’s even more important than all-out top-end rpm. Let’s examine the […]
Esprit Model Emcotec Wing And Fuse Connectors

Esprit Model Emcotec Wing And Fuse Connectors

The Emcotec’s PWC3 and PWC6 power servo harnesses have been designed using only the highest quality automotive grade, heavy duty connectors (Made In Germany) with addition of integrated housing and reverse polarity protection. No soldering necessary, simply plug your 3 or 6 wing/tail/fuselage servos to the power harness and instantly enjoy secure, multiple servo connection. […]
E-flite Rare Bear

E-flite Rare Bear

A fully assembled racer that’s capable of 100mph speeds out of the box? Where do we sign up? We can’t wait to get our hands on this foam flyer! Check out the full release from E-flite:   What began in 1969 as a derelict wreck is currently the fastest straight-line piston-engine aircraft in the world […]
Blade Nano QX 3D Quadcopter

Blade Nano QX 3D Quadcopter

The ultra micro Blade® Nano QX 3D quadcopter breaks the barriers of maneuverability by making high-speed flips, hair-pin turns and inverted flight simple to perform. Intuitive SAFE™ technology delivers smooth flight, self-leveling and multiple flight modes. Clever design and reverse motor technology allows the Nano QX 3D to be strong and light, so there’s almost […]
HobbyKing Empire Airlines/Finnair DC-3 Airliner EPO 1600mm (PNF)

HobbyKing Empire Airlines/Finnair DC-3 Airliner EPO 1600mm (PNF)

The Douglas DC-3 revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Its lasting effect on the airline industry and World War II makes it one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made. It started as a request from TWA airlines to Douglas in response to the Boeing 247 being unavailable for purchase. “DC” being […]
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