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Spektrum Focal DVR FPV Headset

Spektrum Focal DVR FPV Headset

From Spektrum: The Spektrum™ Focal™ DVR FPV headset combines the video quality of a premium Fat Shark headset with Digital Video Recording capability so that users can capture the experience without the extra weight of an additional device on the aircraft or vehicle. Whether you’re running an HD or conventional FPV camera, selectable aspect ratios […]
300cc Gee Bee R3

300cc Gee Bee R3

Sporting a Coca-Cola scheme, this 118-inch-span racer can really put on a show with its 300cc Moki 5-cylinder radial engine! Built from the Airworld kit, the model depicts the R3 version of the famous Gee Bees, which actually never left the drawing board. It’s a beauty! Thanks to Dean and Pete Coxon for filming this terrific […]
8 Great Workshop Tips

8 Great Workshop Tips

Here are a few tips from the Model Airplane News vault—enjoy! If you have some tips of your own you’d like to share, please send them to MAN@airage.com. You could win a free one-year membership to The Hangar—our membership site with archives and more.   HOT HOLES Here’s a simple way to make holes through […]
How To Host a Successful Fly In like the Warbirds over Delaware

How To Host a Successful Fly In like the Warbirds over Delaware

For more than 25 years now, Warbirds over Delaware has attracted serious warbird pilots and builders from all across the country and from international locations. The annual military modeling migration brings together some of the greatest RC warbirds you can see anywhere. But, how do you successfully host a premier giant-scale RC event like the […]
Must-Have CNC Accessory — Stepcraft’s Tool Length Sensor

Must-Have CNC Accessory — Stepcraft’s Tool Length Sensor

Once you start working with your 3-axis CNC system, you’ll quickly learn the importance of the X,Y, and Z placement of your cutting tool. Basically, its pretty easy to establish your start point in the X and Y axis, (the position on the work space), all you have to do is make sure your tool […]
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Prevent Ground Loops with a Gyro

Like many of you, I have a few different planes, and enjoy flying most of them. However, I do have one or two that are just plain nasty in their ground handling and take offs. You probably have seen these – some Piper Cubs, Beavers, and especially some of the narrow under carriage warbirds. Strangely, […]
RC Motor Box Upgrade — Make model parts using Stepcraft desktop CNC

RC Motor Box Upgrade — Make model parts using Stepcraft desktop CNC

It’s nothing new combining CAD with RC model airplanes, and in fact, it’s been around for decades. However, the ability to use CAD files to produce RC airplane parts at home is relatively new. With the Stepcraft desktop CNC system, I was able to make a new motor mount box for a friend who was […]
Top Gun Winners and Placers Expert Class

Top Gun Winners and Placers Expert Class

The editors are busy putting the finishing touches on our 2017 Top Gun scale invitational event coverage and we have sorted through all the amazing photos. We would not be able to give you all the great coverage MAN is know for without the hard work of our contributors and event photographers. In no particular […]
Futaba 6L Sport Transmitter Spotlight [VIDEO]

Futaba 6L Sport Transmitter Spotlight [VIDEO]

From Futaba: The tested, trusted, dependable performance of all Futaba transmitters is now available in a 6-channel package that’s accessible for every hobbyist. Experience perfection, experience Futaba. Visit FutabaRC.com See more posts about Futaba
Tactic TTX660 Transmitter Spotlight [VIDEO]

Tactic TTX660 Transmitter Spotlight [VIDEO]

From Tactic: For customizability and comfort in your radio, look no further than the TTX660. With the dependability of SLT, the power of 6-channel control, and the convenience of superior customizability, this radio is the ultimate step up for hobbyists looking for their first all-purpose transmitter. Visit TacticRC.com See more posts about Tactic
Scale Soviet Fighters on Display

Scale Soviet Fighters on Display

This video comes to us from our UK friends Dean and Pete Coxon, who filmed these two Yaks at a recent LMA meet in Tibenham, Norfolk. They write, “The pilots Mike Booth (Yak-3) and John Horne (Yak-11) formed their two-man ‘Red Stars’ display team late last year and this is their first public flight. [When] the […]
5 Budget RC Airplane Tips & Tricks

5 Budget RC Airplane Tips & Tricks

These five easy tips are sure to make your modeling life easier, and they don’t cost a dime! TIE UP THOSE LOOSE ENDS If one of your model’s control servo connectors become unplugged during flight, at best, you’re going to have a really tough time getting it back on the ground in one piece. At worst, […]
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