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Install a Bubble Canopy

Install a Bubble Canopy

Here is a great tip for installing a bubble canopy from Gerard Goepfert from Scottsdale, AZ. He is a member of the Scottsdale Model Flyers. Thanks Gerard! 1. To begin installing your bubble canopy cut it to shape as you would install it on the airplane, trace the outside shape of the canopy onto a […]
Eagle Tree’s new Standalone G-Force Sensors

Eagle Tree’s new Standalone G-Force Sensors

Have you ever wondered how many G’s you pulled in that last barrel roll or that hard pull on a pylon turn? Well now, you can see exactly how much force is on your plane during these maneuvers with the Eagle Tree G-Force meter.  This is the world’s first standalone G-Force meters for RC models. […]
WW II Aces: New Flight Journal Special Now Available

WW II Aces: New Flight Journal Special Now Available

The digital edition of WW II Aces is now available on the Members Only site! If you love WW II airplanes, you won’t be able to put down this special edition from the editors of Flight Journal! This collector’s issue is packed with the spellbinding stories and extraordinary photography that have made Flight Journal famous. […]
Bent-wing Pacific Warbirds at the 2011 Warbirds over Delaware

Bent-wing Pacific Warbirds at the 2011 Warbirds over Delaware

If you were to put a warbird type up for Icon for the 2011 Warbird over Delware event, I would have to say it had to be the F4U Corsair. There were several of these bent wing south Pacific warbirds at the event including two CompositeARF giants flown by the Contest Directors Pete, Dave and […]
Paul LeTorneau’s B-26 Marauder

Paul LeTorneau’s B-26 Marauder

One of the most impressive warbirds at the 2011 WOD was Paul LeTornean’s B-26 Marauder. Paul enlarged Jerry Bates plans to a 170-inch span, and he powered the Marauder with a pair of Desert Aircraft DA-100 gas engines. Originally it was finished in O.D. but now Paul’s bomber sports an amazing aluminum finish!    Here’s […]
In memory of Mr. Keitaro Masusaka, Hirobo Ltd.

In memory of Mr. Keitaro Masusaka, Hirobo Ltd.

Model Rectifier Corporation, U.S. distributor of Hirobo products, announced with regret the passing of Mr. Keitaro Matsusaka, chairman of the board of directors of Hirobo Ltd.: Mr. Matsusaka’s vision and determination drove Hirobo to the pinnacle of success in both the automotive plastics and the manufacture of the worlds finest model helicopters. His insight and […]
Hot Friday Action from the Warbirds over Delaware Giant Scale Fly In

Hot Friday Action from the Warbirds over Delaware Giant Scale Fly In

I am reporting live from the flightline and today (Friday July 15) was amazing. If you like warbirds, this is the place to be, from giants gas powered multi-engine bombers like the B-29 and B-26 and the B-17 FLying Fortress (an electric powered one,) to a turbo-prop Tucano, today’s meet was simply amazing. Giant WW1 biplanes […]
E-flite Park 280 Outrunner–Easy Upgrade!

E-flite Park 280 Outrunner–Easy Upgrade!

This 1800Kv motor is ideal for 5- to 8-ounce 3D models as well as 7- to 14-ounce sport and scale planes. It’s extremely quiet and lightweight (just 0.72 ounce!), and it features an integrated prop-saver design. It’s intended for firewall or carbon-tube mounts and comes with a motor mount, prop adapter and all hardware. It […]

Kentucky Jets 2011

This year’s Kentucky Jets event, held at the Springfield-Lebanon airport, was a weekend full of the best jets from across the country and even around the world. John Raclawski was there to capture the action, and here are some of his favorite photos from the weekend and a summary of the event. Enjoy! Kentucky Jets […]
Warbirds over Delaware–Flightline Report from the 20th anniversary event!

Warbirds over Delaware–Flightline Report from the 20th anniversary event!

Hey gang! I am here at the Warbird event at Lums Pond State Park in Newark, DE. This giant scale event is amazing and it has everything a military minded RC lover could ask for. From bombers and fighters, to turbine jets and giant radial engines, the sights and sounds of the WOD is amazing! […]
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