April 2019 Articles

• Originally designed as the Boeing Model 75, the Stearman PT-17 biplane was formerly used as a military trainer aircraft. At least 10,626 were built in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s, during which time Stearman Aircraft Corporation became a subsidiary of Boeing (in 1934). Known variously as the “Stearman,” “Boeing Stearman,” or “Kaydet,” […]

  

  Planes Worth Modeling: Stearman PT-17

  Originally designed as the Boeing Model 75, the Stearman PT-17 biplane was formerly used as a military trainer aircraft. At least 10,626 were built in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s, during which time Stearman Aircraft Corporation became a subsidiary of Boeing (in 1934). Known variously as the “Stearman,” “Boeing Stearman,” or “Kaydet,” […]
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• There’s no doubt that the sport of first-person-view (FPV) drone racing offers much excitement for pilots of sufficient skill, but it also often requires a pricey buy-in and investment of time to select components and build the racer yourself. Various companies have tried to lower those hurdles, but that has frequently resulted in compromises that […]

  

  Race Ready! We test Blade’s Scimitar 170 FPV

  There’s no doubt that the sport of first-person-view (FPV) drone racing offers much excitement for pilots of sufficient skill, but it also often requires a pricey buy-in and investment of time to select components and build the racer yourself. Various companies have tried to lower those hurdles, but that has frequently resulted in compromises that […]
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• I am asked for airplane recommendations very frequently. In many cases, pilots are confused and frustrated by widespread promises that they will soon fly like a pro if they purchase “X” airplane. Of course, how well an airplane flies is subjective to the skill level of the pilot. Also, what a pro pilot feels is […]

  

  How to Pick the Perfect Plane

  I am asked for airplane recommendations very frequently. In many cases, pilots are confused and frustrated by widespread promises that they will soon fly like a pro if they purchase “X” airplane. Of course, how well an airplane flies is subjective to the skill level of the pilot. Also, what a pro pilot feels is […]
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• Want to turn a bunch of heads at a flying field full of spectators? You can fire up a turbine jet, start up a nice scale helicopter, or go fast—really, really fast. Turbines and scale helicopters are complicated and expensive, but E-flite makes going fast (120+mph!) easy on a budget. E-flite’s V900 can break the […]

  

  E-flite/Horizon Hobby V900 BNF Basic: 120mph out of the box!

  Want to turn a bunch of heads at a flying field full of spectators? You can fire up a turbine jet, start up a nice scale helicopter, or go fast—really, really fast. Turbines and scale helicopters are complicated and expensive, but E-flite makes going fast (120+mph!) easy on a budget. E-flite’s V900 can break the […]
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• If you are the kind of pilot who can appreciate the saying: “And now for something completely different,” then I think you’ll get a kick out of this new drone from Graupner USA. The new Droneball Sweeper redefines the term “crashproof” with its integrated protective cage. About the size of a basketball, the Sweeper comes […]

  

  It’s Crash-Proof! Graupner Droneball Sweeper

  If you are the kind of pilot who can appreciate the saying: “And now for something completely different,” then I think you’ll get a kick out of this new drone from Graupner USA. The new Droneball Sweeper redefines the term “crashproof” with its integrated protective cage. About the size of a basketball, the Sweeper comes […]
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• During a recent flying session, your engine let you down big time: It flamed out during a hovering maneuver at low altitude. What went wrong? The mill was almost new; you had run only about 10 gallons of fuel through it since break-in. To solve the mystery, I’ll play detective and ask several questions regarding […]

  

  Easy Engine Power Boost

  During a recent flying session, your engine let you down big time: It flamed out during a hovering maneuver at low altitude. What went wrong? The mill was almost new; you had run only about 10 gallons of fuel through it since break-in. To solve the mystery, I’ll play detective and ask several questions regarding […]
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• Tower Hobbies’ rendition of the famous Piper PA-28 is instantly recognizable and finished in an attractive trim scheme designed by No Coast Design. Although not completely scale (the full-size Cherokee has a full-flying stabilizer versus the horizontal stabilizer and elevator on the model), it has a strong similarity to the stretched Cherokee Six with an […]

  

  What’s not to love about this built-up classic? Tower Hobbies Cherokee

  Tower Hobbies’ rendition of the famous Piper PA-28 is instantly recognizable and finished in an attractive trim scheme designed by No Coast Design. Although not completely scale (the full-size Cherokee has a full-flying stabilizer versus the horizontal stabilizer and elevator on the model), it has a strong similarity to the stretched Cherokee Six with an […]
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