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Top Chargers

Top Chargers

Every RC pilot needs a charger, so we set out to test out some of the most popular chargers available so that you can see which one is perfect for your needs. We found that the menu structures of many of these machines are similar in design, so once you learn one you can operate just […]
35 Field & Bench Favorites

35 Field & Bench Favorites

There are a lot of tasks involved in getting our aircraft from the workbench to the flying field, and here you’ll find 35 of our favorite gadgets to make the hobby that much more fun and enjoyable. We’ve arranged them in categories, including field equipment, tools, accessories, and supplies, so you’ll be sure to find […]
Battery Talk: What the Numbers Mean

Battery Talk: What the Numbers Mean

Every now and then I get a question from someone at an RC field, and it’s nearly always the same question: “How many milliamps is that battery?” The first time I heard that, I didn’t know how to respond because the question didn’t make sense to me. So my “What do you mean?” response resulted […]
Your first 2-stroke: a basic guide

Your first 2-stroke: a basic guide

Two-stroke glow engines are by far the most popular engines used to power RC model airplanes. They are relatively inexpensive for the power they produce, they are easy to start, run and maintain, and once you learn how to properly take care of them they will last for many years. Let’s take a closer look. […]
10 Terrific First Planes

10 Terrific First Planes

From our sister publication Electric Flight’s annual Buyer’s Guide, these 10 trainers are best best for first-flight success.   HobbyZone Sportsman S+ This plane lands by itself! In fact, with its SAFE Plus technology, all phases of flight—from takeoff to landing—become worry-free to bolster the novice pilot’s confidence. What sets this model apart is the […]
10 Budget Radios

10 Budget Radios

These feature-rich radios won’t break the bank! Flysky i6 6 CHANNELS The i6 front looks clean and uncrowded, yet all of the sticks, programming keys, knobs, and toggle switches are within easy reach. This transmitter is a bit smaller than others, is lightweight, and feels balanced and easy to grip. The Flysky i6 has all […]
Model Airplane News - RC Airplane News | Cool RC Stuff

Cool RC Stuff

ROCKY RIDES AGAIN! Bet you can’t watch this video without laughing out loud! Hilarity ensues when an unsuspecting squirrel gets into the cockpit of an RC plane! Thanks to YouTube’s Hobbywars for producing and posting this nicely done piece, complete with terrific “in-air” footage of Rocky in flight. INDOOR AIRLINER The biggest indoor flier we’ve […]
Your Guide to FPV Antennas

Your Guide to FPV Antennas

Welcome to the wonderful world of antennas, its language and culture; to the aperture family (effective and scattering), the lobe family (main, side, back, and grating); to beam widths, directivity, and gain. Antennas are three-dimensional and live in a world of beam area, steradians, square degrees, and solid angle. Antennas have impedances (self and mutual). […]
Secure Servo Linkages — Spring-loaded ball-connectors

Secure Servo Linkages — Spring-loaded ball-connectors

When you build a model airplane and install all the linkages required for the various control functions, the strength and quality of these connections greatly affect the life of your airplane. Simple plastic clevises might be OK for your run-of-the-mill foamie park flier, but for a more involved, high-performance aircraft, you need secure and strong […]
Spektrum AS3000 AS3X Flight Stabilization Module

Spektrum AS3000 AS3X Flight Stabilization Module

From Spektrum: The Spektrum™ AS3000 is a new tool for the giant scale pilot to use that easily adds A3SX® stability to their aircraft. Simply plug the AS3000 into one of our Next Generation PowerSafe Receivers Sensor Port* and mount the AS3000 into the airframe. No smart phone or computer is needed to program this […]
Futaba R2001SB Receiver

Futaba R2001SB Receiver

From Futaba: Introducing the R2001SB, the smallest, lightest full-range Futaba receiver ever! It weighs only four grams, but it’s an S.Bus powerhouse that’s guaranteed to take your FPV flights to the max. Link it with one of four Futaba S-FHSS radios with multicopter function for unparalleled reliability, programming and innovation. Features: Includes an output on […]
Cessna 172 Skyhawk — Coming Soon to a Backyard Near You

Cessna 172 Skyhawk — Coming Soon to a Backyard Near You

The Cessna 172 is considered the most successful light plane ever built. We have a complete Construction article for this icon of civilian aviation in the May issue of MAN and so we wanted to show off a little. Designed by Pat Tritle, this classic Cessna has trike gear and working flaps. And like all […]
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