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Exclusive Sneak Peek! Futaba’s New T12K 14-channel Computer Radio System

Exclusive Sneak Peek! Futaba’s New T12K 14-channel Computer Radio System

Look what just arrived in the MAN office! The new Futaba 12K radio is equipped with the extremely popular Futaba S-FHSS and T-FHSS protocols and the new 12K system is compatible with almost a dozen different Futaba receivers so it is extremely suitable for a Futaba pilot’s needs. Featuring 14 channels (12 proportional, 2 switched), […]
Hangar 9 20cc P-47 Thunderbolt Buildalong

Hangar 9 20cc P-47 Thunderbolt Buildalong

Looking for something new for the upcoming flying season? MAN has just received our test plane for the new Hangar 9 20cc P-47D Thunderbolt  ARF. An all-time favorite and very popular warbird, the Thunderbolt is a famous fighter and ground pounder from WW2. The new Hangar 9 ARF is a great looking model that takes […]
3D Aerobatics at its Best — Extreme Flight RC at the AMA East Expo

3D Aerobatics at its Best — Extreme Flight RC at the AMA East Expo

Always exciting whether in the air or sitting ready at the flightline, 3D aerobatic aircraft, especially giant scale really get the blood flowing. We dropped by the Extreme Flight RC booth at the AMA East Expo and checked out what was new. Noll Smith the Marketing Director for the company showed off some of the […]
Road to Top Gun — Danny Carozza and his 46% Pitts Special S1-S

Road to Top Gun — Danny Carozza and his 46% Pitts Special S1-S

Returning to Top Gun 2018, our good friend and flying buddy, Danny Carozza, is again competing in the Expert Class with his new 46% Pitts S1-S aerobatic biplane. Danny’s 96-inch-wingspan Pitts was built from an Exclusiv Modellbau kit, and includes traditional plywood and balsa construction. Danny chose F&M Enterprises Stits PolyFiber covering and he handcrafted […]
And the Winner is… Best in Show at the AMA East Expo

And the Winner is… Best in Show at the AMA East Expo

There were many amazing and beautifully detailed scale models at the recent AMA East Expo. The big winner of the Best in Show award went to Joe Lewandoski with his 90.5 inch span, twin push/pull Dornier Do 335 Pfeil (Arrow). Joe’s WW2 Luftwaffe Fighter is beautifully detailed, and impressed everyone as it was also Electric […]
Video Question of the Week: Amps or Volts?

Video Question of the Week: Amps or Volts?

It’s a question the editors at Model Airplane News and Electric Flight magazines hear all the time: “I want more power. What’s more important– amps or volts?” In this video, John Reid provides the information you need to know.  
Young Guns — New Category for Top Gun

Young Guns — New Category for Top Gun

The 30th edition of the Top Gun Scale Invitational will feature a new category of competition called “Young Guns” which will offer, depending on number of entrants, up to three classes based on age. Ages 7-10, 11-14, and 15-17 are the classes defined at press time. One of the invited participants is Fischer Strickland from […]
10 Field & Bench Tips

10 Field & Bench Tips

With time, experience and lots of trial and error, we RC modelers all learn good way to do accomplish workshop tasks and/or flying field repairs. The simplest things can often make the biggest difference. Be sure to leave comments about your favorite field or bench trick or tip.   1 Charged Battery ID If you have a bunch of […]
Working with Aluminum Engine Cowlings

Working with Aluminum Engine Cowlings

When building my Balsa USA Fokker Triplane, I switched from the included fiberglass cowling to one made from aluminum for some improved scale appearance, I replaced the one that comes with the kit with the Arizona Model Aircrafters aluminum cowl. Start by installing the engine in your fuselage so you can center the face plate […]
Actuonix RC Linear Actuators — Long Stroke Control

Actuonix RC Linear Actuators — Long Stroke Control

When it comes to moving surfaces and other articulated parts on your RC airplane requiring a really long stroke, the Actuonix L12-R, L16-R, and PQ12-R series of linear servos operate as direct replacements for any standard analog rotary servo. Using standard 3-wire (ground, power, and signal) connector leads, there are 21 models of RC linear […]
Workshop Tips — Build Straight to Fly Straight

Workshop Tips — Build Straight to Fly Straight

It’s always interesting to see the diverse interests of those involved in building and flying giant-scale aircraft. Some RCers are involved completely in aerobatics, while others focus on building exact scale versions of full-size subjects. No matter what  interest have, care and caution must be taken while building your model airplanes. Aside from proper building materials and making structurally […]
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