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RitewingRC Zephyr II Review — With Video!

RitewingRC Zephyr II Review — With Video!

 The concept of a flying wing or tailless fixed-wing aircraft is not new, the idea has been around since as early as World War I.  This design has been adopted into the RC world with great success, most notably with the Zagi craze.  The next generation of flying wings are bigger, stronger and faster.  The […]
Sneak Peek: Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair, part 1

Sneak Peek: Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair, part 1

Well, I finally cleaned up my workshop so I could start getting serious about my new project build, the Top Flite Corsair ARF. This giant scale airplane has a 86.5 inch span and it comes with most of the major assemblies built and covered with matt finish Monokote. Out of the box everything looks really […]
The Radio Control Show 162

The Radio Control Show 162

It’s that time of the week again! Join us for episode 162 of The Radio Control Show. This time, we take an in depth look at Kondor Model Products P-51 Mustang, some sick slope soaring, and much more. Check it out!
New Robart Electric Giant Scale Retracts — 90-Degree Rotating Corsair Gear

New Robart Electric Giant Scale Retracts — 90-Degree Rotating Corsair Gear

The long anticipated electrically driven Robart retracts are here! Wow! I just got the gear last night and right out of the box, they work flawlessly! The landing gear are controlled and setup with a control box that plugs into your radio’s retract (Channel 5) receiver port, and you have the option of using an […]
Half-Scale Masterpiece

Half-Scale Masterpiece

Would you believe that Dean Copeland designed and built this beauty in just 4 months? A masters class entry this year’s Top Gun, the 50%-scale Cri-Cri Columban MC-15 is a work of art, with a fully detailed cockpit and moving controls. Dean powers it with twin Axi 4120-18 motors. It won Outstanding Craftsmanship and Best Civilian runner […]
VQ Models DHC-2 Beaver Review

VQ Models DHC-2 Beaver Review

When you think of the De Havilland Beaver you are immediately drawn to a true aviation workhorse.  First offered in 1948 with production ceasing in 1967 there are still 100’s of these radial engine beauties out there in a variety of landing configurations and in multiple aviation roles.  Very much like the full-scale version, the […]
Ready for flight

My first kit: Spirit of “Ob”

During the summer of 1977 my Dad bought me my first ‘real’ R/C airplane kit.  It was a Midwest Das Little Stik.   It still needed a motor and radio system, however it was a beginning.  The parts & plans must have come out of the box and put back in a hundred times or more before […]
The 30th annual Joe Nall — Three Decades of Giant Scale Magic

The 30th annual Joe Nall — Three Decades of Giant Scale Magic

This year is the 30th for the Joe Nall.  Woopee!……we are celebrating!  Looking back over the years it all started when Pat Hartness and his good friend Kirby Mckinney, who were passionate about giant scale airplanes, decided to host a fly-in.  The IMAA (International Miniature Aircraft Association) was just 2 years old then.  The very […]
Build your own RC Scale UAV Drone

Build your own RC Scale UAV Drone

Are you wondering how you can get your own drone based project or business in the air affordably?  Mesa, Arizona based Thorpe Seeop Corporation, with nearly 30 years experience manufacturing and operating drones, is making truly affordable programs and drones to help Universities, Colleges, small Research and Development organizations and even small startup companies have […]
Pilot Projects: 1914 Ingram Foster [July 2012]

Pilot Projects: 1914 Ingram Foster [July 2012]

1914 Ingram Foster: Doug enlarged Pat Tritle’s plans to build this 1914 Ingram Foster pusher biplane.  The model has fabric-covered surfaces, pull-pull cables on all controls, is powered by a Saito .65 four stroke.  The 7.5-pound bipe looks like a great flyer! Doug Bromley – Tulsa, OK For more Pilot Projects and on how to […]
50% Off Deal Of The Week: Advance Aerobatics Made Easy

50% Off Deal Of The Week: Advance Aerobatics Made Easy

This high-definition DVD is our hottest yet and includes every maneuver you need to know to become an advanced airshow pilot! Plus, national Aerobatic champion John Glezellis demonstrates competition-level 3D moves that will floor you. Advanced Aerobatics Made Easy picks up where our first Aerobatics Made Easy DVD left off. Advanced maneuvers such as 8-point […]
The Radio Control Show – Episode 161

The Radio Control Show – Episode 161

This week’s episode features the E-Flite Blade 450x.  Remember to become a fan of The Radio Control Show Facebook Page, and become a follower on Twitter for the latest updates. The Radio Control Show (Facebook) @RCShow (Twitter)
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