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Maxford SPAD XIII ARF

Maxford SPAD XIII ARF

This great looking ARF is sure to become very popular! The SPAD XIII was loved by its pilots as it was known for its sturdiness. The project to design this RC SPAD XIII started in late 2009. It is based on pilot Jacques Raphaël Roques’ SPAD XIII of WWI Franch Air Service, SPA48, Aircraft Serial Number S1893. It is […]
Electric Jet Power: Tips for easy success

Electric Jet Power: Tips for easy success

Text and photos by John Reid Electric jets can be as large and detailed as full turbine aircraft like this A-7 Corsair II. With the right motor combination, this aircraft will go over 160mph with turbine- like performance. ONE OF THE HOTTEST ADVANCEMENTS in the world of RC has to go to the new generation […]

Align RC UH-60 Blackhawk Scale Fuselage

Align RC UH-60 Blackhawk Scale Fuselage

Ideal for a T-Rex 500 helicopter, this scale fuselage is impressive! It comes detailed with a camo paint scheme, scale turbine engine exhaust, elevated tail rotor, functional cabin doors and a scale landing gear assembly. For the ultimate in scale, buy the optional 4-blade rotor head.
RC Electric Set-up; Back to Basics

RC Electric Set-up; Back to Basics

TEXT & PHOTOS BY JOHN REID A quick lesson on the ins and outs of electric power These are the three basic items of electrical power: the battery, motor and ESC. I OFTEN GET QUESTIONS about electric power that deal with some of the basic concepts of e-power. For example, “What is the C-rating on […]

TORQUE TUBE TAIL FOR THE TITAN X50

TORQUE TUBE TAIL FOR THE TITAN X50

  Here is the latest information from Thunder Tiger about a new add-on for the Titan X50 The torque tube-driven tail has been hailed as a major breakthrough in heli technology and Thunder Tiger has taken full advantage of it in creating the Titan X50.  Everything about the Titan X50 is designed to deliver ultra-smooth […]
Thunder Tiger has a new .50-size performance engine

Thunder Tiger has a new .50-size performance engine

  The new Redline Series .56 Helicopter Engine from Thunder Tiger gives competitive heli pilots the power and performance they are looking for: First; this Thunder Tiger’s largest .50-class displacement – and one of the most advanced heli engine. It features cylinder liner features an XC2 composite coating to extend engine life – and an […]

Top Gun Winner 2011 is Dave Wigley

Top Gun Winner 2011 is Dave Wigley

Congratulations to Dave Wigley for winning the title Mr. Top Gun! For the second year running, Dave has captured the Mr. Top Gun title! Flying his amazing Westland Wyvern S4, Dave’s flying skills are at the highest levels and his plane is simply amazing!
An interview with Jean “John” Chevalier–Scale Modeler Extraordinaire

An interview with Jean “John” Chevalier–Scale Modeler Extraordinaire

THROUGHOUT MY WORK at Model Airplane News, I have traveled to cover countless regional and national scale competitions and fly-in events and over the years I have constantly bumped into one particular competitor. Jean “John” Chevalier of LaColle, Quebec, Canada, has a rich and lengthy scale modeling history and I consider myself fortunate to have […]

15cc Aerovate Gas Engine from KMP

15cc Aerovate Gas Engine from KMP

  Aerovate 15cc Gas Engine This engine is the perfect size for any .90 or .91 size RC aircraft. It is compact, and features a precision CNC-machined crankcase! This is just the gas engine for many lighter, airplanes where a more economical engine (with a smaller fuel tank) would be an improvement. Lots of quality features make […]
Precision Aerobatics Bandit

Precision Aerobatics Bandit

Attention all adrenaline junkies! This new 3D racer from Precision has it all: lightweight FiberFusion construction, excellent power-to-weight ratio, aerodynamic design and more. This versatile ARF also has showstopper looks! Check out the complete release from Precision Aerobatics: The RC industry saw a quantum leap in flying when 3D was introduced some years ago. Now […]
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