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We attended the 2014 Best in the West jet event in Buttonwillow, CA this past weekend. Event coordinator Joe Castalao and the hosting club BARKS did a fantastic job with the event!  Great weather, a great venue and …

If you have yet to make the switch to Spektrum 2.4GHz DSMX air technology, there is no better time than right NOW to join the ranks of satisfied pilots who depend on Spektrum to control their aircraft. Our …

Though Microaces has thus far released some very exciting warbirds, they have detoured towards the General Aviation hangar with their latest releases. A total of three new Cessna 195 based kits will soon be available from Microaces: the …

A new RC aircraft and equipment company has appeared on the scene this week.  Flex Innovations announced their line of products including Premiere Aircraft, Potenza , and Top Value RC.  Flex Innovations was founded by some familiar faces …

Now in stock and shipping from MotionRC is this beautiful 80mm EDF powered version of the French Dassault Mirage 2000. This is Freewing’s latest product in an expanding line-up of 80mm EDF powered jets. Loaded with exciting scale …

Fall head over heels in love with the new Proto-X SLT!  With this little nano-quad, you can do flips til the cows come home. And because it’s SLT, you can use the 2.4GHz radio that’s included or your …

Hitec RCD recently announced their partnership with the Shenzhen-based AEE corporation. Known for designing and manufacturing durable, high resolution action cameras, AEE will be the perfect complement to Hitec’s premium quality products. Hitec intends to use this partnership …

For the low price of $59.99, the Kodo brings a lot to the table! This micro quad package includes a 2.4GHz radio system that uses three different flight modes to allow pilots of all levels to successfully take …

These three stylish looking sport planes from NiceSky keep the focus on fun! Warbird lovers will enjoy flying mock sorties at their local park or flying field with the NiceSky F4-U Corsair. Cool, scale details include a 4-blade …

Conquer Workshop Clutter This Weekend! If you have been in RC for a while you can probably relate to the inevitable crowded workshop corner where partially completed airframes sit mixed with those finished and flight ready, and maybe …

The Habu airframe has been a favorite among EDF beginners and experts alike.  It’s simple design is rugged yet it’s performance always pleases.  Horizon Hobby has released a number of aircraft in the Habu line and today we’re …

The B-17 is an iconic airplane that just about anyone into aviation can identify with.  It helped turn the tide in World War 2 for the allied forces.  As perhaps the most famous bomber of World War Two …

With its stable, fixed-pitch design, you can pilot the 200 FP V-Cam successfully — indoors or out — even with no previous flying experience. Plus, the on-board 720p HD digital video/still camera lets you take in-flight videos and …

After bending a few aluminum landing gears on hard landings, I decided to make my own out of fiberglass and carbon fiber. My expertise as an engineer was designing carbon fiber structures and components for communication satellites so this endeavor was right up my alley. Many auto makers are now using carbon fiber composites for springs and body parts because they are not only lighter, they absorb energy better than steel and are three times stronger. For those same reasons, RC model airplane landing gear is a perfect application for composites.

The Taylorcraft is an all-time classic, single engine personal sport aircraft. Like the full scale airplane, the Seagull 25 sized Taylorcraft is beginner friendly. This high wing model is a fast building, conventional balsa and lite ply composition …