From the Flightline


Full-size heli to the rescue!

Full-size heli to the rescue!

This video shows a full-size helicopter rescuing an RC P-51 that’s stranded in a treetop. The RC pilot is clearly grateful for the help but it raises a lot of questions. Was this safe? Is any RC plane worth this risk? And why is the helicopter pilot smoking a cigarette during all of this? This […]
RC Aerobat Goes Berserk!

RC Aerobat Goes Berserk!

We can watch this pilot’s moves all day! We at MAN know exactly how challenging it can be to capture good video footage of an RC aerobat at work, and this video nails it. Loops, rolls, tail-slides, flat spins, and falling leafs–this guy has all these tricks and then some up his sleeve.
Dyson Vacuum-Powered RC Plane!

Dyson Vacuum-Powered RC Plane!

Check out this super fun video from RC Test Flight as he builds an RC airplane powered by a discarded Dyson vacuum. He takes you through the detailed build process with results you have to see for yourself. High scores for both creativity and fun!
Up Close with a Detailed Corsair!

Up Close with a Detailed Corsair!

At MAN, we’ve always had a soft spot for the Corsair F4U. One was featured on the magazine back in 1943, and of course many others have graced the cover over the decades since. Be sure to take the video tour of this RC bent-wing beauty–the detail and sound are both amazing. Check out the […]
Giant Cobra AH-1F!

Giant Cobra AH-1F!

We love this giant-scale Bell 209 Cobra AH-1F! This huge electric heli has a rotor size of almost 11 feet and is powered by a Electro X-Nova XTS 4535. The U.S. Army paint scheme looks great and the motor sounds terrific. Check out this the cool RC attack helicopter and expert piloting in the video!
F-18 Hornet Flight Demo – Turn up the volume!

F-18 Hornet Flight Demo – Turn up the volume!

No doubt this fighter looks great, and most RC jet pilots would be proud to have this fighter in their personal hangar. But there’s something about the roar of the two B140F Clubsport turbines that make this jet a head-turner. Turn up the volume as the turbines come to life, sounds amazing!
 SR-71 Blackbird 1/10-Scale Beauty

 SR-71 Blackbird 1/10-Scale Beauty

There are cool RC jets, and then there is this SR-71 Blackbird. This beauty has a length of almost 11 feet and has a top speed of 200 mph. It looks and sounds great. Flying with the Swiss Alps in the background doesn’t hurt the video either. Congrats to the builder and pilot, Roger Knobel […]
DIY Trainer – Build your own!

DIY Trainer – Build your own!

Looking for a fun project to build with the kids? Maybe just for yourself? Then look no further than this step-by-step tutorial on how to build your own foam-board trainer. Cheap and easy, and super fun!
RC Telemetry Made Easy!

RC Telemetry Made Easy!

Onboard telemetry systems can collect various forms of data (airspeed, altitude, engine temperature, battery capacity, etc.) and transmit that to your transmitter. After a flight, it is very easy to transfer this data to a home computer and analyze what was going on during your flight. Check out Tim McKay and his buddy as they […]
34-Foot-Span! Zeppelin Staaken R.VI

34-Foot-Span! Zeppelin Staaken R.VI

Well, you don’t see this everyday. The Zeppelin Staaken R.VI was a four-engine German biplane strategic bomber from World War I. This 1/4-scale model has a massive 34-foot wingspan and weighs almost 300 pounds! Check out this video filmed at the ProWing event in Germany this past April.
1/4-Scale P-47 Thunderbolt Beauty!

1/4-Scale P-47 Thunderbolt Beauty!

For those who know RC warbirds, the P-47 has always been a fan favorite on the flightline–and this one is no exception, what a beauty! Coming in with a wingspan of 122 inches and a weight of 70 pounds, this is a big fella! Powered by a DLE-170, this warbird not only looks great but […]
Remote ID – Burning Questions Asked & Answered

Remote ID – Burning Questions Asked & Answered

Join Tim McKay as he answers the top 10 questions on this hot RC topic. How will the FAA enforce Remote ID? What about older RC planes? Remote ID outside the U.S.? Find out the answers to these questions and more …
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