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The Radio Control Show 138

The Radio Control Show 138

Don’t miss this week’s The Radio Control Show holiday special where we take a look at the SE5a Scout ARF from ParkZone , ROT (rocket-assisted take off), some funny holiday antics, and much more. Check in every week right here on modelairplanenews.com for a new episode. Click the video player below to watch episode 138!
New High-Voltage Servo from Spektrum

New High-Voltage Servo from Spektrum

Many flyer like using Li-po or LiFe battery in their aircraft because they are light weight and have a much higher capacity then NiCad and NiMh batteries. Spektrum has responded to this need with a new line of High voltage servos. Two of the newest are the A6110 High-Voltage Standard Servo and the 7030 HV […]
Fox Mfg.  Billet Fuel Container Topper

Fox Mfg. Billet Fuel Container Topper

If you fly giant scale gas powered RC airplanes, and who doesn’t?, you know the importance of keeping your fuel clean. Designed to work with the BLITZ brand gasoline cans (available at Wal-Mart and other hardware stores,) the new Fox “Fuel Can Topper” kit is a great way to keep your supply of fuel clean […]
Huge Sale – Hurry ends Dec. 24!

Huge Sale – Hurry ends Dec. 24!

At  AirAgeStore.com , everything in the store is 30% off! We’ve got something for everyone from books to dvds, special issues, posters and more.  Whether you’re shopping for someone on your RC gift list, or for yourself, get the most unique gifts and get 30% off your entire purchase!
RTL Fasteners — Hardware at your fingertips

RTL Fasteners — Hardware at your fingertips

Are you ready to get organized? If you are serious about modeling you know you need hardware and small fasteners (Screws, Nuts, Washer, Bolts, etc.,) to properly build your RC models. But going to the local hardware store or hobby shop can get a little expensive when buying specialty hardware. RTL is a great source […]
On this Day in Aviation History – December 21

On this Day in Aviation History – December 21

  1988: Pan American World Airways (Pan-Am) Boeing 747 ‘Maid of the Seas’ is destroyed in mid-air by a terrorist bomb over the Scottish town of Lockerbie. 243 passengers, 16 crew and 11 people on the ground are killed.   1982: The last V-bomber squadron of Britain’s RAF 44 is disbanded at Waddington, Lincolnshire.   […]
End of U.S. Manned Space Flight Program!

End of U.S. Manned Space Flight Program!

The Headlines Read: Dec. 16 — NASA powered down the space shuttle Discovery for a final time Friday, more than 28 years after the agency’s retired fleet leader first came alive, the Discovery space transport vehicle was “unplugged” inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 (OPF-1) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. With the official ending of […]
Top 10 Warbirds of the Year — RC Heavy Metal Reviews

Top 10 Warbirds of the Year — RC Heavy Metal Reviews

What a great way to end the year than with an exclusive MAN & Electric Flight Magazine Online Warbirds Roundup! During 2011 we have reviewed some of the nicest WW2 fighter aircraft in both Kit form and ARF. From Giant Scale to Park Flyer all have been excellent products and all really get the goosebumps […]
Giant Scale Electric-Powered OV-10 Bronco with Video

Giant Scale Electric-Powered OV-10 Bronco with Video

  Sean Curry has been flying a beautiful giant scale OV-10 Bronco at several RC Warbird events and fly ins and he always draws attention. Besides being an impressive twin, this monster is also electric powered and it has amazing sound and performance. Recently, MAN contributor Rich Uravitch caught up with Sean at the 2011 […]
New for Members Only! 1/3-scale Fokker Triplane Buildalong

New for Members Only! 1/3-scale Fokker Triplane Buildalong

Just posted on the Model Airplane News Members website is a new exclusive buildalong from MAN contributor Dave Johnson’s workshop. Showing the first few snapshots of Dave’s wing construction for the Balsa USA triplane, this page will be updated throughout his build showing in detail how this impressive WW I giant goes together!   Go to […]
Alien Aircraft Extra 300 — Online build-along

Alien Aircraft Extra 300 — Online build-along

  This from the workbench construction highlight by MAN contributor Robert Labriola shows how this great flying easy to build airplane kit goes together. Here’s what Bob has to say: Following my build last year of the Alien Aircraft Gee Bee Sport, I was ready for something with a little more performance. I really liked […]
Traffic a pain? Buy a ’54 Aerocar One!

Traffic a pain? Buy a ’54 Aerocar One!

That’s right: you can own a unique piece of aviation history! This rare, fully standard, certified Aerocar One has folding wings that it can tow while it’s driving on the road, and it even has a horn and rear-view mirror! One of only five Aerocars that exist, it has a cruise speed of 100mph, takeoff […]
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