Setup for Success Collective pitch and a new gas powerplant Maintaining a helicopter in a steady hover requires concentration, good technique, and a proper collective- pitch...
Photos by Rich Uravitch ONE FREE PLAN, ENDLESS OPTIONS Enjoying the true satisfaction of a kit build and having the modeling skills necessary to build advanced...
RCX 2013 Awards Banquet A celebration of radio control! Air Age Media CEO Louis DeFrancesco once again emceed the banquet and welcomed the audience to the...
Brushless Motor Names & Sizes What’s in a name? At first glance, the way in which motors are named can be very confusing if you’re new...
Control Confusion? No Problem! Speed controls come in many different sizes from many different manufacturers. When it comes to flying electric aircraft, the thing that worries...
Photos by John Reid and Ken McSpadden A great-looking, well-designed jet Tomahawk Design jet kits have been gaining more popularity in the United States over the...
Photos by John Reid Old-time fun for today's crowd Specifications Model: Senior Telemaster V2 Manufacturer: Hobby Lobby (hobby-lobby.com) Distributor: Hobby Lobby Type: High wing tail-dragger Wingspan:...
Photos by Tom Smith & Nick Ziroli Sr. A scale-like seaplane with impressive performance Specifications Model: Tidewater RTF Manufacturer: Flyzone (flyzoneplanes.com) Distributor: Hobbico (hobbico.com) Type: Electric,...
New Tips for Old Engines Over the years, we have mentioned quite a few times that it is you, our readers, and the letters you write...
Photos by Hope McCall BEST PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR! Every year at RCX, the ultimate radio control expo, Model Airplane News recognizes the best products and...
Long Beach hosts the ultimate RC event The lines were long right before RCX opened on Saturday. For the 11th year, the RCX show rocked Southern...
Photos by John Reid This Bind-N-Fly machine proves that bigger is better! Specifications Model: Blade 500 X Manufacturer: Blade (bladehelis.com) Distributor: Horizon Hobby (horizonhobby.com) Type: Sport/3D...