From the Flightline


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 wingspan 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 …

XXXL 1/2.5 Monster Scale BAE Hawk

XXXL 1/2.5 Monster Scale BAE Hawk

This 1/2.5-scale BAE Hawk is a thing of RC beauty, coming in with a wingspan of 12.5 feet and a length of 16 feet! Check out the video and you’ll see this fighter looks, sounds and flies just like the full-size. Clearly it’s a remarkable feat of RC building and piloting–but at what point does […]
Giant-Scale C-160 – With Pushback RC Truck!

Giant-Scale C-160 – With Pushback RC Truck!

If you’ve ever seen an RC plane getting a tow at the field, then you know how it makes the entire flightline smile. Check out this beautiful, giant-scale C-160 getting a pushback by an RC Mercedes truck at an event in Germany late last year. Enjoy the show!
F/A-18 Hornet – Best Ever?

F/A-18 Hornet – Best Ever?

The F/A-18 Hornet is an RC pilot favorite, so we’ve all seen our fair share on the flightline. But this F/A-18, dressed in Royal Canadian Air Force colors, is clearly special. Take a close-up tour then watch (and listen) to the low passes and you’ll agree this one is a stunner! Is this the best […]
MiG-17 Turbine Jet–With Afterburner Effect!

MiG-17 Turbine Jet–With Afterburner Effect!

If you’re into scale composite RC planes, you’re likely familiar with CARF-Models. In this video, CARF-Models CEO Andreas Gietz pilots an excellent looking (and sounding) MiG-17. This 1/3.7-scale beauty comes in with a wingspan of 8 feet, 8 inches and a weight of 53 pounds. And of course we can’t resist the afterburner effect. Check […]
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