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On this Day in Aviation History November 9

On this Day in Aviation History November 9

1988: the U.S. Air Force publicly unveils the Lockheed Martin F-117 Nighthawk stealth aircraft.   1972: The world’s first geostationary communications satellite, Canada’s Anik-1 was launched from Florida. The project was a joint venture by Telesat Canada and the Hughes Aircraft Company.   1967: The Apollo 4 mission is launched. The mission was an unmanned […]
Optimize your Model’s Fuel System — Improving engine performance and reliability

Optimize your Model’s Fuel System — Improving engine performance and reliability

Good engine performance and reliable starts depend on a properly installed and maintained fuel system. When you think about it, RC model airplanes rely on two basic systems to fly, the radio system and the power system. Whether you have a nitro burning glow engine or a high octane gasoline sipping power plane, if your engine […]
Walt Disney’s “Planes” Teaser… Cool!!!

Walt Disney’s “Planes” Teaser… Cool!!!

Cool! Disney has launched the first teaser trailer for Planes, their upcoming Cars spin-off focusing on the planes from that world. This isn’t another full Pixar film or even a short film, instead it’s a straight-to-DVD spin-off for Disney to sell to younger audiences, as young kids totally love the Cars universe.    The trailer […]
AEROWORKS 30CC EXTRA 300

AEROWORKS 30CC EXTRA 300

Getting into gassers is “Extra” easy with this quick-building aerobat!  Aeroworks has quite a few sweet-looking models on its website (the airplanes, guys) and after reviewing the 30cc Edge, I couldn’t wait until its 30cc cousin, the Extra 300 was released. Rather than do a complete comparison of these two aerobatic platforms, I would like […]
The Radio Control Show 131

The Radio Control Show 131

In this Friday’s show, you don’t want to miss some awesome flight footage from a full-contact combat event, the latest in real-time telemetry, our Blade Scout CX micro helicopter giveaway and much more!
E-Volo — Manned Electric Multi-Copter Takes Flight

E-Volo — Manned Electric Multi-Copter Takes Flight

Where does RC electric Tech and General Aviation Tech come together?  Late in October 2011, a group of German tinkerers successfully completed the world’s first manned flight with an electric-powered “multi-copter.” With 16 redundent motors and rotors, the pilot sits atop the machine and controls it with an RC transmitter. The one-minute-and-30-second flight was proof of […]
Unmanned Flight Rules on Hold with FAA

Unmanned Flight Rules on Hold with FAA

As of October 18, 2011 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Unmanned Aircraft Program Office (UAPO) has put on hold their decision as to the need to adjust any of the previous Advisory Circular 91-57 issued in June of 1981.  At this point it could be February 2012 before we have a proposed rule.  The advisory […]
Harry Higley books & gear now available from Sullivan Products

Harry Higley books & gear now available from Sullivan Products

The popular line of Harry Higley books, tools and accessories was just acquired by another RC mainstay, Sullivan Products. In a recent press release, Sullivan notes: “It is our plan to replace [Harry Higley] inventory and expand the product line as soon as we can.  We will take over the website and give a major […]
Great Planes Mr. Mulligan MAN Review Coming Soon!

Great Planes Mr. Mulligan MAN Review Coming Soon!

What do you do when nobody is going to the field on a beautiful sunny clear fall day because of the wind? Well, if you’re not faint of heart and you have a buddy willing to go….you go test fly your newest airplane! That’s exactly what we did with my new Great Planes Mr Mulligan […]
House of Balsa Electric Commander: MAN Review & Video

House of Balsa Electric Commander: MAN Review & Video

Built, and reviewed by Nick Ziroli Sr. in the February 2012 issue of MAN   When I think of or see an Aero Commander I can’t help thinking of Bob Hoover. He did an incredible air show routine with this rather large twin piston engine corporate airplane. Dead stick loop, 8 point roll and landing, […]
On this Day in Aviation History — November 2.

On this Day in Aviation History — November 2.

On this Day in Aviation History continues to be a popular addition to the MAN website. Here’s the latest noteworth events to happen in aviation.  1943: 75 Fifth Air Force B-25 Mitchells escorted by 80 P-38 Lightnings raid Rabaul, where they encounter the newly arrived Japanese carrier aircraft and lose nine B-25s and 10 P-38s shot down. […]
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