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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.
Scale Heli Demo at Top Gun

Scale Heli Demo at Top Gun

Our own Technical Editor Andrew was asked to do a noon time demo of his scale helicopter at Top Gun to highlight the diversity of the many facets of our hobby. Thanks to the folks at Motion RC for shooting and putting together the video. The model is a Hirobo TOW Cobra that has been […]
Wylam Stinson Reliant 3-Views

Wylam Stinson Reliant 3-Views

These 3-view drawings of the SR-5 by W. A. Wylam very closely match the measurements taken from the full-scale aircraft. Just click for sheet 1 Just Click for sheet
What a club!!!

What a club!!!

Traveling to a lot of events we get to see a lot of different RC venues. There’s many beautiful and well equipped RC clubs and fields around the country. Things like the National Flying Site at AMA Headquarters, the plush carpet runways and facilities at Triple Tree that hosts Joe Nall, GA Jets long paved […]
Dropping an RC Car from an RC Plane!

Dropping an RC Car from an RC Plane!

These guys score points for both creativity and fun. Check out this video where the FliteTest team drops an RC Jeep with a parachute from a plane. Enjoy the ride!
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 […]
SECRETS TO PERFECT LANDINGS – The correct approach speed is key!

SECRETS TO PERFECT LANDINGS – The correct approach speed is key!

There are a handful of mistakes that nearly all recreational RC pilots make that stem from not having a plan before flying. This article is aimed at addressing the two bad habits that probably lead to more damage during landings than any others. Indeed, most pilots will immediately experience improved landings if they can correct […]
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 […]
RC Aerotowing expo!

RC Aerotowing expo!

We have been launching gliders from winches and high-starts for a long time but one cool niche of the glider side of the hobby is RC aerotowing. Aerotowing involves using a tow plane to pull a glider aloft just like they do in the full-scale soaring world. It’s a wonderful way to expand your skill […]
Pro Sanding Tools for Pro Results

Pro Sanding Tools for Pro Results

Our friends at Du-Bro keep bringing out useful products that I love having in the shop. Having the right tool makes the project at hand go so much easier! I recently received their new Kwik-Sand hand sanders in both 5.5- and 11-inch lengths. Each comes with a starter kit of adhesive backed sandpaper pieces in […]
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