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Ki-43 Oscar – From ARF to one-of-a-kind showstopper

Ki-43 Oscar – From ARF to one-of-a-kind showstopper

When you hear the name “Chuck Hamilton,” you may think of his plans-built SBD-3 Dauntless model, with which he placed in the Expert class at the Top Gun Scale Invitational. So when we saw photos of his latest creation, a Ki-43 Oscar, and heard that it was originally a Hangar 9 ARF, we knew we […]
Remote ID/Registration Update

Remote ID/Registration Update

If you’ve gotten the email that its time to renew your FAA recreational registration, and you’re getting the prompt to enter your models give this video from our friend Tim McKay explaining the latest a few minutes of your time. Despite the FAA and others use of the generic word “drone” this applies to all […]
XXXL Half-scale G-91!

XXXL Half-scale G-91!

This 1/2-scale Italian fighter Fiat G-91 has a wingspan of 10 and a half feet and weighs 108 pounds! For those of you who know RC jets, you know this is a humongous RC plane. Check out the video of this very impressive (but maybe too big?) RC fighter jet. Let us know what you […]
Is Remote ID even constitutional? Questions answered & more

Is Remote ID even constitutional? Questions answered & more

What do you say to someone who says they won’t follow Remote ID regulations? Are the FAA’s Remote ID rules even constitutional? Check out Tim McKay’s latest video on this hot topic for the answers to these questions. Thanks to to Tim to continuing to lend his expertise to the RC modeling community.
Organize your firewall: Correct engine installation practices

Organize your firewall: Correct engine installation practices

When you build a giant-scale airplane, many decisions will have an impact on the aircraft in one form or another. With respect to the engine, a few items you should consider include—but are not limited to—the size, weight, ignition, and fuel type. I’ll touch on a few fundamentals of engine selection as well as engine […]
Fly the Rolling Circle – Take your aerobatics to the next level

Fly the Rolling Circle – Take your aerobatics to the next level

One of the most challenging and admired maneuvers in all of aerobatics is the rolling circle. As a rule, you can achieve early success learning most maneuvers as long as you first understand the proper control inputs, and hand-eye coordination adds the final touches to perform the maneuver nearly perfectly. The rolling circle, however, is […]
Awesome XB-70 Model

Awesome XB-70 Model

Our contributor and two-time Mr. Top Gun Bret Becker showing off his model of the XB-70 Valkyrie. The XB-70 was the prototype of the B-70 supersonic strategic bomber. Only two were built; one crashed during a test flight in Barstow, CA. The B-70 was designed for Mach-3 flight and the prototypes were used for testing […]
The Big Jolt II EDF Fun Fly

The Big Jolt II EDF Fun Fly

The Big Jolt II EDF Fun Fly took place at the Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club (PVMAC) in Chino, California June 2 and 3, 2023. Flying field is within the Prado Regional Park Area near Chino California boasting a huge, 800-foot asphalt runway with plenty of width for those questionable approaches with enough pit area […]
Team Extreme action on the 3D line!

Team Extreme action on the 3D line!

Last week we brought you warbirds and jets from the main flight line at Joe Nall but at Triple Tree there’s so much more going on. This time we featured Team Extreme Flight pilot Neal Kapaloric from Knoxville, TN flying the Extreme Flight Extra NG at the bottom of the hill on the 3D flight […]
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 […]
Joe Nall Flight Line

Joe Nall Flight Line

Triple Tree Aerodrome hosted the 41st Joe Nall Fly-In and it was another banner year with over 1000 registered pilots. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the flight line!
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