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Robobee takes flight

Robobee takes flight

This news story from Gizmag takes a look at Harvard’s amazing Robobee, a tiny air vehicle that uses its wings to take off and maneuver. Don’t miss this video! Harvard researchers are getting closer to their goal of developing a controllable micro air vehicle called the Robobee. The tiny robot was already capable of taking […]
The Radio Control Show [Episode 182]

The Radio Control Show [Episode 182]

This week we check out the Tuscon Shootout and take a look at a Lockheed Martin UAV that can stay airborne for days! See the full video in the player below.
The future of air travel?

The future of air travel?

This bidirectional flying wing looks like science fiction, but it could be the airliner of the future … and it could get us to our destinations a lot more quickly! Check out this story from Technewsdaily: The supersonic, bidirectional flying wing idea comes from a team headed by Ge-Cheng Zha, an aerospace engineer at the […]
RTL Fasteners—Complete Metric Assortment Pack #992

RTL Fasteners—Complete Metric Assortment Pack #992

For several years now, I have been using RTL Fasteners for all my hardware needs. I am an active RC airplane builder and flyer and I always like to have a large supply of screws, bolts, nuts and washers, in most common sizes available in my workshop. There’s nothing worse that needing a specific nut […]
Propwash Video Productions—The Planes of Top Gun

Propwash Video Productions—The Planes of Top Gun

Held at the Paradise Field by Frank Tiano in Lakeland, FL Top Gun is the greatest RC scale show in the country and it draws builders and pilots from all over the world. The true best of the best compete annually for the title of “Mr. Top Gun.” And in the process, the event plays […]
Tucson Aerobatic Shootout

Tucson Aerobatic Shootout

  This years Tucson Aerobatic Shootout is held at the Tucson International Modelplex Park on October 16 – 21. Our Senior Editor, John Reid is covering the event. Be sure to check here for the latest results!   Current standings Invitational Overall After Known 4 as of Saturday, Oct 20 1. Mark Leseberg………………..3987.669 2. Andrew Jesky…………………3964.522 3. […]
New 12 foot Telemaster kit — the return of a classic!

New 12 foot Telemaster kit — the return of a classic!

The 12′ Telemaster kit is a total re-engineering of the classic 12′  Tele, but the only things that are the same is the Telemaster name and wingspan. Everything has been re-worked for ease of construction and assembly both in the build process and more importantly at the flying field. We are using a 2-piece wing […]
Laser Powered UAVs?

Laser Powered UAVs?

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are seeing amazing growth and increased demand for all sorts of applications. But their range and sortie duration are limited by their on-board batteries or fuel tank size. Bringing a UAV back down for refueling or recharging their batteries takes time and  requires skilled field technicians and adds risk to their mission profile.  […]
The Radio Control Show Episode 180

The Radio Control Show Episode 180

It’s time for another episode of The Radio Control Show! This week, we take a look at the 42% Prometheous, check out some awesome drones from UCONN, and much more. See the full video in the player below.
Rhinebeck Jamboree Highlights

Rhinebeck Jamboree Highlights

When it comes to having a good time, many modelers and pilots know that the annual gathering of WW I and classic vintage models hidden in the hills of the Hudson Valley is the place to be. And the event has redefined the term Jamboree. For 2012, the Old Rhinebeck Jamboree held at the world famous […]
The Radio Control Show Episode 179

The Radio Control Show Episode 179

This week’s episode of The Radio Control Show is soaring high over the coast of Victoria, Australia with a stunning video from Eric Smith and his Stratus glider. We’ll also show you some hot items from Revolution Design Racing Products and you can learn how to enter for a chance to win a Hobby People […]
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