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DHC-1 Chipmunk turns 65!

DHC-1 Chipmunk turns 65!

This weekend, the North London Flying Club celebrated the 65th anniversary of the first flight of the DCH-1 Chipmunk! This full-size aircraft association is based out of the Panshanger Aerodrome in the UK.  The DCH-1 trainer was actually designed by the Canadian branch of deHavilland, and 1283 Chipmunks were produced in total. The next celebration […]
RealFlight Expansion Pack 8-All new

RealFlight Expansion Pack 8-All new

RealFlight now has a new Expansion Pack (number 8) for their very popular Real Flight simulator. This add-on includes Thompson Trophy contenders form the 30s and massive Air Force Transports and legendary fighter plus many more. Include in the pack are two new PhotoFields and a new 3D obstacle course. There are 12 new airplanes […]
Stryker F-27Q from ParkZone

Stryker F-27Q from ParkZone

With a span of 37 inces and powered by a 480-size brushless outrunner power system, this newest version of the popular Stryker swept delta wing design is a hot ticket! We just got our test sample of the “Q” version and will be test flying it next week! Watch for a review in the next issue of Electric […]
Hitec Digital Servo Programmer & Tester

Hitec Digital Servo Programmer & Tester

We love Hitec’s older programmer, so we’re looking forward to getting one of these new & improved units! The new HFP-25 has a lightweight, streamlined case and comes with a rechargeable NiMH battery pack. It also has an easy-to-read LDC screen. low-battery warning and both automatic and manual testing capabilities. It costs $74.99.
Aeroworks 100cc Yak 55M

Aeroworks 100cc Yak 55M

Aeroworks has Raised the Bar Aeroworks has just released a new 100cc Yak 55M.  Part of their QUICK BUILD Series of ARF Aircraft  the Yak 55M is designed to provide great looks and performance with a minimal of mixing and aileron differential.   The 100cc Yak 55M is a true QB offering High quality, lightweight construction and a […]
Tower Hobbies Razor

Tower Hobbies Razor

Check out this new aerobat! With all-wood construction and painted fiberglass cowl and wheel pants, this 52-inch-span flyer is ready for action. It can be powered by a .46 to .52 2-stroke, equivalent 4-stroke or a RimFire .55 brushless motor, and it requires just a 4-channel radio and 4 to 5 servos. The Razor’s short, direct […]
IMAA “Build a Big Bird” Winners!

IMAA “Build a Big Bird” Winners!

The winners of the IMAA’s “Build a Big Bird” contest were announced at Joe Nall last week; congratulations not only to the winners but to everyone who participated. The IMAA (International Miniature Aircraft Association) is an AMA special interest group dedicated to flying and promoting gian-scale aircraft, and this contest was open to new and […]
Classic Cutters-Great Additions for your Toolbox

Classic Cutters-Great Additions for your Toolbox

One thing is for sure, if you are into even the simplist of RC modeling projects, you have to deal with cutting and bending (and soldering) Music wire and control cables. I am a firm believer in using “the right tool for the job” and this is for speed as well as safety for any […]
New unmanned aircraft: Boeing Phantom Ray

New unmanned aircraft: Boeing Phantom Ray

The latest in Boeing’s lineup of unmanned airborne systems, the Phantom Ray completed its first flight at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, California. During the 17-minute test flight, the Phantom Ray reached speeds of 178 knots. Craig Brown, program manager for Phantom Ray, notes, “The first flight moves us farther into […]
Building a Scale Hughes MD500 Helicopter

Building a Scale Hughes MD500 Helicopter

In this article, Tony Iannucelli shows how to turn your Thunder Tiger Raptor 60 or 90 helicopter into a gorgeous scale military machine using Thunder Tiger’s scale body. Check it out! Flight photos are by Martin Cohen. Thunder Tiger’s scale line of fuselage kits includes the E325 Titan Cobra, the beautiful Ecureuil, four versions of […]
Futaba 18MZ!

Futaba 18MZ!

We Just Got in this press release, can’t wait to get our hands on this one. INTRODUCING THE FUTABA 18MZ! 18-CHANNEL 2.4GHz COMPUTER RADIO SYSTEM  The 18MZ is so revolutionary that it has the potential to change the way 2.4GHz systems are designed!  The potential offered by an 18-channel Futaba system is probably more than […]
Youth Group attends the 2011 Joe Nall

Youth Group attends the 2011 Joe Nall

A youth group from the Grace United Methodist Church in Williamston, SC for the second year in a row made the trip to the annual Joe Nall Fly In at Triple Tree Aerodrome. Approximately 30 people attended the event including parents. From last year’s trip the group now has five new RC flyers and say they […]
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